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Review: Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE

Introduction

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Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE on Sony A7rII

Released in 2007, the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm 2.8G was the first ultra wide angle zoom combining a 14-24mm viewing angle with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Coming in at almost 1 kg, many people considered it to be too heavy to carry around all day and that bulbous front element didn’t help either. Almost two decades later Samyang decided to show us what the advantages can be, designing a lens with the same specifications, but for today’s mirrorless cameras. Let’s have a look together at the smallest and lightest 14-24mm 2.8 lens – that even comes with a standard 77mm filter thread – the Samyang x Schneider Kreuznach AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE | 14mm | f/2.8
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Sony A7III | Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE | 14mm | f/2.8
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Sony A7III | Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE | 14mm | f/5.6
Sony A7III | Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE | 14mm | f/4.0
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Sony A7III | Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE | 18mm | f/2.8
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Sony A7III | Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE | 18mm | f/2.8
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Sony A7III | Samyang AF 14-24mm 2.8 FE | 24mm | f/2.8

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Review: Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE EVO Apo

Introduction

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Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo on Sony A7rII

Not that long ago we reviewed the Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo – the first lens of the Evo series – and it turned out to be a very compelling lens; correcting most optical aberrations very well in a compact, affordable package. It didn’t take long for Viltrox to extend the lineup, so here is the Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 Evo and this time Viltrox even added an “Apo” tag, hinting at even better optical performance. Did they design the ideal compact autofocussing 35mm lens?  Let’s find out in this review.
Update May 4th: new sample pictures added

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.8 FE Evo | f/1.8

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Review: Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM

Introduction

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Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM on Sony A7rII

The Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM is a lens I surely hadn’t expected when it was released – especially only two years after the Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM hit the market. Some people say this one is better than the half-a-stop faster f/1.2 lens, but is that really the case? Let’s find out in this review!

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f/2.0
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f/1.4

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Review: 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF

Introduction

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7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF on Sony A7rII

After the Sony FE 40mm 2.5 G and the TTArtisan 40mm 2.0 AF we now have a third compact 40mm lens with AF: the 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF. Let’s find out in this review how it compares to its competitors.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/5.6
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 40mm 2.5 AF | f/2.5

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Review: Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN Contemporary

Introduction

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Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C on Sony A7rII

While Sigma is mostly famous for their series of fast and big “Art” lenses they also offer a lineup of more compact and more affordable “Contemporary” lenses. At the time of writing this review, the widest prime entry of that series is this Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN Contemporary. Let’s have a closer look and also see how it compares to the Viltrox AF 14mm 4.0 FE Air.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C | f/4.0
Sony A7III | Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C | f/4.0
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Sony A7III | Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C | f/4.0
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Sony A7III | Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C | f/4.0
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Nikon Zf | Neewer ETZ | Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C | f/4.0
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Sony A7III | Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C | f/4.0

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