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My name is Bastian and I am your expert here when it comes to ultra wide angle lenses, super fast portrait lenses (ranging from a 50mm f/0.95 to a 200mm f/1.8) and I also have reviewed way too many 35mm lenses. Don't ask me anything about macro or wildlife shooting though.

Review: Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G

Introduction

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Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G on Sony A7rII

In early 2021 Sony released three compact fullframe E-mount lenses and this Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G is the longest of those. While many of the competitors often cut corners with their compact lenses when it comes to build quality, feature set and sometimes also optical quality, Sony decided to go for a different approach here, offering more, but also at a higher price point. Did that pay off? And is there a market for a comparably slow 50mm prime? Let’s find out in this review!

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5
fe 50mm 2.5g 2.5 g sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma
Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/8.0
fe 50mm 2.5g 2.5 g sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma
Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5
fe 50mm 2.5g 2.5 g sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma
Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5
Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5

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Review: MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz

Introduction

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MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz on Leica M10

If you already had a look at some of my reviews of MS-Optics lenses you are probably aware that these are quirky lenses. This MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz is one recommended by MS-Optics for “beginners” though. What does that mean? Let’s find out in this review.
This lens will be reviewed on the 42mp Sony A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10.

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
ms-optics ms-optical petz petzval f/2.0 2.0 57mm fast leica m10 24mp 42mp review sharpness bokeh vignetting comparison compact tiny
Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/8.0
ms-optics ms-optical petz petzval f/2.0 2.0 57mm fast leica m10 24mp 42mp review sharpness bokeh vignetting comparison compact tiny
Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/4.0

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Review: Zeiss Otus 28mm 1.4 Apo Distagon

Introduction

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Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus on Sony A7rII

As third lens of the prestigious Otus lineup, in 2016 Zeiss released the Zeiss Otus 28mm 1.4 Apo Distagon. At that time it was the biggest, heaviest and most complex 28mm fullframe lens ever seen and it came with an eye watering price tag of $5.000, putting it far ouf of most people’s reach. On the used market you can now find this lens for less than half that – still a lot of money – is it worth saving up for this lens? Let’s try to find out!

Sample Images

zeiss 28mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 28mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Sony A7III | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 28mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 28mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 28mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Sony A7III | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 28mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4

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Leica M to Sony E Close Focus Adapters

Introduction

Sony A7s with Leica 90mm 2.0 Summicron M (pre Asph) and VM-E Close Focus Adapter

Classic rangefinder lenses usually spot less staggering minimum focus distances compared to (D)SLR and the latest lenses for mirrorless cameras because of how focusing with rangefinder cameras works. In 2022 several manufacturers are offering close focus adapters. These adapters have their own additional helicoid which allows you to focus your lenses much closer than you could with a conventional adapter. I have used several of these myself, so let’s see which ones are worth the asking price.
Last Update: December 2024

Sample Images

7artisans leica summulix 28mm 1.4 f/1.4 wide angle fast 42mp sony feplus resolution contrast coma review close focus range macro extension tube helicoid adapter hawks factory
Sony A7rII | 7artisans 28mm 1.4 | f/1.4 | Hawk’s Factory Close Focus Adapter
raven Bokeh Voigtlander 28mm 2.0
Sony A7 | Voigtländer Ultron 2.0/28 | f/2.0 | Voigtländer VM-E Close Focus Adapter
7artisans leica summulix 28mm 1.4 f/1.4 wide angle fast 42mp sony feplus resolution contrast coma review close focus range macro extension tube helicoid adapter hawks factory
Sony A7rII | 7artisans 28mm 1.4 | f/1.4 | Hawk’s Factory Close Focus Adapter
bokeh summicron 90mm 2.0 sony a7 review 42mp leica m10 24mp sharpness contrast
Sony A7rII | Leica Summicron 90mm 2.0 pre-Asph | f/2.0 | Voigtländer VM-E Close Focus Adapter

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