In-Depth Review of the Sony FE 16-35mm f4 ZA OSS T* based on two years of experience and technical analysis. Many full resolution images included.
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Review: Nikon Nikkor-P 85mm 2.0 RF
Introduction
Many people today might not even know Nikon (and also Canon) produced rangefinder cameras and lenses in their early days. Thanks to a reader I got the chance to review not one but three of these rather exotic Nikkor rangefinder lenses from the 50’s. The first one is the Nikkor-P 85mm 2.0 portrait tele.
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Review: Minolta MD 100mm 1:2.5
The Minolta MD 100mm 1:2.5 is a small and affordable lens which delivers a surprisingly good performance on the Sony a7 series. Read my in-depth review to decide if it could be a good addition to your camera bag.
Specifications
| Diameter | 64 mm |
| Length | 65.5 mm |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm |
| Weight | 310 g |
| Max. Magnification | 0.12 |
| Close Focusing Distance from the sensor | 1 m |
| Number of aperture blades | 6 |
| Elements/ Groups | 5/5 |
In Germany you can buy it used for around 140€ at ebay.de (affiliate link).
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Review: Olympus OM Zuiko Macro 50mm 1:3.5
The Olympus OM Zuiko 3.5/50 Macro packs decent performance into a lens which is as small as it is affordable. In-Depth review on the Sony a7ii.
Specifications
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Length | 40 mm |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Max. Magnification | 0.5 |
| Close Focusing Distance from the sensor | 0.23 m |
| Number of aperture blades | 6 |
| Elements/ Groups | 5/4, floating elements |
In Germany you can buy it used for around 50€ at ebay.de (affiliate link).
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Review: Leica Summilux 35mm 1.4 Asph FLE
Introduction
The Leica Summilux 35mm 1.4 Asph FLE is to my knowledge the most expensive 35mm lens for fullframe money can buy and it is also very highly regarded among the few that can afford it. But does it make any sense to use this lens on an A7 series camera? Read the review to find out.
Update July 2024: If you care about the performance of this lens on a Leica M camera have a look at my review of the updated Leica 35mm 1.4 Summilux-M Asph FLE MK II which performs just the same in most categories. The updated version has been tested on a Leica M10 and in more detail. You will also find many modern alternatives being discussed there.
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This lens was also featured in my fast 35mm manual focus lenses comparison you might want to have a look at.