The Sony FE 2.8/50 Macro is a small and relatively affordable lens which can cover a wide range of applications. In this review I will check how well it actually performs.
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Quick Review: Tokina 35mm 2.8 Macro AT-X Pro DX
Introduction
The Tokina 35mm 2.8 Macro is an APS-C (DX) lens and actually quite old already (introduced around 2008). As I am using two cameras from the A7 series I am rarely interested in APS-C lenses, but this one caught my attention for several reasons: I was looking for a moderate wide angle macro lens, it features 9 rounded aperture blades, it is quite small and cheap and I got word that it covers the whole full frame sensor at larger magnifications. Read on to find out whether my expectations were met!
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Review: Nikon Ai-s 180mm 2.8 ED
Introduction
The Nikon AI-s 180mm 2.8 ED is one of the most famous manual focus Nikkors and reknown for it’s beautiful bokeh, great CA correction and build quality. It was also one of the first “consumer” lenses featuring ED glass. I paired it with the A7rII and A7s to find out if it is still a viable option today.
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Review: Zhong Yi Mitakon 50mm 0.95 Dark Knight
Introduction
The Zhong Yi Mitakon 50mm 0.95 Speedmaster “Dark Knight” is a very fast 50mm lens with the staggering maximum aperture of 0.95. Compared to the Leica Noctilux this lens is very cheap, on absolute terms it isn’t, so find out whether this lens is worth the asking price!
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Review of the overhyped Meyer Trioplan 100mm 1:2.8
The Meyer Trioplan 2.8/100 is one of the most hyped lenses of the moment and prices have exploded to absolutely crazy levels. But do you get anything special but that soap bubble bokeh for your money? Read on if you want to know.
Specifications
| Diameter | 64 mm |
| Length | 36 mm |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Max. Magnification | 0.15 |
| Close Focusing Distance from the sensor | 1.2 m |
| Number of aperture blades | 15 |
| Elements/ Groups | 3 / 3 |
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