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Review: 7Artisans 50mm 1.05 E

Introduction

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7Artisans 50mm 1.05 on Sony A7rII

I have already reviewed many of the super fast 50mm lenses from China, e.g. the TTArtisan 50mm 0.95, several 50mm 0.95 from Zhong Yi and just lately the SYoptic 50mm 1.1. What was missing so far was this 7Artisans 50mm 1.05 with its rather unorthodox maximum aperture of f/1.05. What also sets it apart from the others: it has actually been designed for the Sony E-mount cameras, not for M-mount cameras. So let us find out what this lens has in store for us.

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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 50mm 1.05 | f/1.05
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 50mm 1.05 | f/1.05
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 50mm 1.05 | f/1.05
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Sony A7III | 7Artisans 50mm 1.05 | f/1.05

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Review: Laowa 45mm 0.95

Introduction

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Laowa 45mm 0.95 on Sony A7rII

The Laowa 45mm 0.95 is the latest addition to Laowa’s high speed Argus line up and thereby follows the footsteps of the record breaking 35mm 0.95. A maximum aperture of f/0.95 is always exciting whereas a focal length of 45mm is a rather rare bird. Let’s see what the differences between these two lenses are and who this 45mm is for!

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Laowa 45mm 0.95 | f/0.95
laowa 45mm 0.95 world's fastest lens e-mount review contrast sharpness resolution bokeh vignetting coma
Sony A7III | Laowa 45mm 0.95 | f/0.95
laowa 45mm 0.95 world's fastest lens e-mount review contrast sharpness resolution bokeh vignetting coma
Sony A7III | Laowa 45mm 0.95 | f/0.95
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Sony A7III | Laowa 45mm 0.95 | f/0.95
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Sony A7III | Laowa 45mm 0.95 | f/0.95

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Review: Laowa 85mm 5.6 2:1 Macro

Introduction

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Laowa 85mm 5.6 Macro on Sony A7rII

I have a soft spot for lenses with unique parameters and a compact 85mm macro lens offering a staggering maximum magnification of 2:1 while being only 260g heavy certainly fits the bill. But everything comes at a price and a maximum aperture of f/5.6 does not exactly sound appealing, so let us find out in this review if this ends up being an issue and who this lens is for.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Laowa 85mm 5.6 Macro | f/5.6
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Sony A7III | Laowa 85mm 5.6 Macro | f/5.6
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Sony A7III | Laowa 85mm 5.6 Macro | f/11

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Voigtlander 35mm 2.0 E Apo-Lanthar Review

Introduction

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Voigtländer 35mm 2.0 Apo-Lanthar E on Sony A7rII

After the 65mm 2.0, 110mm 2.5 and 50mm 2.0 this 35mm 2.0 Apo-Lanthar E is the fourth addition to Voigtländer’s Apo-Lanthar lineup.
From these previous Apo-Lanthar lenses we are used to see very high sharpness and contrast and generally a very high level correction of pretty much all optical aberrations. So we already know what we are in for here, or are there any surprises? Let us find us in this review.

Sample Images

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Voigtländer 35mm 2.0 Apo-Lanthar E | Sony A7III | f/8.0
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Voigtländer 35mm 2.0 Apo-Lanthar E | Sony A7III | f/2.0
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Voigtländer 35mm 2.0 Apo-Lanthar E | Sony A7III | f/2.0

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Review: Laowa 35mm 0.95 – The world’s fastest 35mm lens

Introduction

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Laowa 35mm 0.95 FF on Sony A7rII

By now I have used over 150 lenses – of which 20 are 35mm lenses and most of them reviewed here – and it is safe to say that nowadays I am rarely excited about a new release in this focal length range. This Laowa 35mm 0.95 is not only the fastest 35mm fullframe lens though, it is also the widest f/0.95 fullframe lens – so two records in one lens (as of 2021 and counting).
Such bold designs often spot noticeable compromises, will this also be the case here? Let us find out in this review.
Last update: May 2023, new samples added

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f/0.95
Sony A7III | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f/0.95
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Sony A7III | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f/0.95
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Sony A7III | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f/0.95
Sony A7rII | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f/0.95
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Sony A7III | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f/0.95
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Sony A7III | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f/8.0

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