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Leica M, Review, Thypoch

Review: Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited Edition

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Introduction

Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited on Leica M10

As the second entry of its lineup of more compact “Eureka” M-mount lenses Thypoch released this 28mm 2.8 in a limited edition run. This is certainly an M-mount lens with a very unique look but it also has a direct competitor: the Funleader x Brightin Star 28mm 2.8 XSlim Pro. So which one is the better compact 28mm lens? Let’s find out in this review.
Lens is being tested on 42mp Sony A7rII and 24mp Leica M10

Sample Images

thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/2.8
thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/4.0
thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/8.0
thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/8.0
thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/2.8
thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/2.8
thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/2.8
thypoch eureka 28mm 2.8 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 28mm 2.8 Eureka Limited | f/2.8

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Review, Sony, Sony E-mount

Review: Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary

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Introduction

sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary on Sony A7rII

With its Contemporary “i” series primes Sigma tries to find the balance between moderaly fast maximum aperture, moderate size and metal casing with external controls. I already reviewed the Sigma 17mm 4.0 DG DN C before, this time I will have a look at the Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN C. There is strong competition in this field, so let’s find out who this Sigma lens is for.

Sample Image

sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary | f/2.0
sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary | f/2.0
sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary | f/2.0
sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary | f/2.0
sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary | f/2.0
sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary | f/2.8
sigma 24mm 2.0 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary | f/4.0

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Nikon, Nikon, Review, Vintage

Review: Nikon 135mm 2.0 AF DC-Nikkor

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Introduction

nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance
Nikon AF 135mm 2.0D DC via Monster LA-FE2 on Sony A7rII

At the beginning of the 1990s Nikon released two special portrait lenses featuring a “Defocus Control” mechanism, which allows you to make the bokeh smoother or harsher. This Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC is the longer of the two DC lenses and in this review I will tell you how it works and if it is still a useful portrait lens today.

Sample Images

nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC | f/2.0 | R2
nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC | f/2.0 | R2
nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC | f/2.0 | R2
nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC | f/3.5 | R2
nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC | f/2.0 | R2
nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE2 | Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC | f/8.0 | R2

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Leica M, Review, Thypoch

Review: Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana

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Introduction

thypoch ksana 35mm 2.0 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited evf
Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana on Leica M10

As second lens for their “Ksana” series Thypoch decided to release a compact 35mm 2.0 M-mount lens with black paint finish. These Ksana lenses feature vintage coatings – to create a distinct color signature – but are otherwise modern designs. The Thypoch 21mm 3.5 Ksana proved to be a capable yet compact lens, will this Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana follow its footsteps? Let’s find out in this review!
This lens will be reviewed on the 42mp Sony A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10.

Sample Images

thypoch ksana 35mm 2.0 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited evf
Leica M10 | Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana | f/2.0
thypoch ksana 35mm 2.0 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited evf
Leica M10 | Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana | f/2.0
thypoch ksana 35mm 2.0 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited evf
Leica M10 | Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana | f/2.0
thypoch ksana 35mm 2.0 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited evf
Leica M10 | Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana | f/2.0
thypoch ksana 35mm 2.0 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited evf
Leica M10 | Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana | f/2.8
thypoch ksana 35mm 2.0 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited evf
Leica M10 | Thypoch 35mm 2.0 Ksana | f/2.0

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Review, Sigma, Sony E-mount

Review: Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary – Better than you think

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Introduction

sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary on Sony A7rII

You haven’t seen (m)any reviews of superzoom lenses on this blog so far, because traditionally many of those ~10x zoom lenses were either lacking in terms of optical performance (e.g. Sony FE 24-240mm 3.5-5.6 OSS) and/or I personally didn’t find the focal length range particularly useful, often starting at 28mm (e.g. Tamron 28-200mm 2.8-5.6 Di III RXD). Furthermore, if you want to review such lenses properly, it takes a lot of time and effort, equal to reviewing several prime lenses.
With its unique focal length range this Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary intrigued me though, but can the performance of such a bold design be any good? I ultimately decided to buy one and see for myself how it performs, so here we are.

Sample Images

sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 70mm | f/5.6
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 130mm | f/6.3
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 70mm | f/8.0 | CPL
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 55mm | f/5.6
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 20mm | f/3.5
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 100mm | f/6.3
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 20mm | f/3.5
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 20mm | f/3.5
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 150mm | f/6.3
sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 dg dn c contemporarly e fe l superzoom mega zoom 10x small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii
Sony A7III | Sigma 20-200mm 3.5-6.3 DG C | 85mm | f/5.6

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