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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.

Comparison: Super Fast 85mm f/1.2 AF Fullframe Lenses in 2026

Introduction

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Nikon Z 85mm 1.2 S | SongRaw 85mm 1.2 MS | Sigma 85mm 1.2 DG Art

After already having compared three 35mm 1.2 lenses, this time we will have a look at the latest 85mm 1.2 lenses from Nikon, Sigma and Songraw to find out how they compare and how much money you should spend on a lens like this.

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Review: Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV

Introduction

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Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV on Leica M10

There have been many different versions of the Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M over the years, but version “IV” – the last version without aspherical elements – seems to be especially popular, also because of its appealing form factor. Let’s have a closer look!
This lens will be reviewed on the 24mp Leica M10.

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV | f/2.0
summicron iv 35mm 2.0 f/2.0 35 review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue
Leica M10 | Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV | f/2.0
summicron iv 35mm 2.0 f/2.0 35 review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue
Leica M4 | Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV | Kodak Portra 160 | ©Vincent Bihler
summicron iv 35mm 2.0 f/2.0 35 review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue
Leica M4 | Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV | Kodak Portra 160| ©Vincent Bihler
summicron iv 35mm 2.0 f/2.0 35 review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue
Leica M10 | Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV | f/2.0
summicron iv 35mm 2.0 f/2.0 35 review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue
Leica M10 | Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV | f/2.0
summicron iv 35mm 2.0 f/2.0 35 review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue
Leica M10 | Leica 35mm 2.0 Summicron-M IV | f/2.0

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Guest Post: Projector Lenses – A Drug of Choice

Introduction

To paraphrase a fellow photographer from a forum – if you want the real crazy bokeh, projection lenses are the drug of choice. The following article – coming from my hobby-ist passion for vintage glass and my direct experience using it – is kind of an informal review of seven projector lenses that I got / adapted / tested / enjoyed / kept.
This is a guest post written by Alin Leanca who you can also find on flickr.

Carl Zeiss Jena Kipronar 140mm 1.9
Pentacon AV 80mm 2.8
Hugo Meyer Kinon Superior 50mm 1.8
Meyer Kinon Superior 115mm 2.5
Supercin 50mm 1.4
Benoist Berthiot Cinestar 110mm 2.0
Lomo KO-90 90mm 1.9

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Review: Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE

Introduction

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Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE on Sony A7rII

Viltrox offers several different lens lineups: positioned at the top is the “LAB” series, slightly below that the “Pro” series. I already reviewed the Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 Pro FE and the Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 Pro FE – offering very good performance at an affordable pricepoint – and this time we will be having a look at the latest Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE. 

Sample Images

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Nikon Zf | megadap ETZ21pro+ | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/1.4
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Nikon Zf | megadap ETZ21pro+ | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/2.0
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/1.4
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Nikon Zf | megadap ETZ21pro+ | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/1.4
viltrox 35mm 1.4 pro fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE | f/2.8

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Analogue Adventures – Part 58: Adox Color Mission 200 C-41

Adox Color Misson 200

Adox Color Mission 200 is apparently some old film stock which is being sold by a shop in Germany. I wasn’t overly happy with most of the films with a similar background. Will this one change my mind?
Processing (C-41) and scanning was done at urbanfilmlab in Germany, the pictures in this article are from one roll of film.

Minolta CLE | Adox Color Mission 200 C-41 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 Nokton
Minolta CLE | Adox Color Mission 200 C-41 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 Nokton
Minolta CLE | Adox Color Mission 200 C-41 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 Nokton
Minolta CLE | Adox Color Mission 200 C-41 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 Nokton
Minolta CLE | Adox Color Mission 200 C-41 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 Nokton

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