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Review, Sony E-mount, Viltrox

Review: Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo FE

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Introduction

viltrox af 26mm 2.8 evo pancake compact sony a7rv a7v a7iv a7r3 a9ii a1 a7c 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting review
Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo on Sony A7rII

Pancake lenses are something I am always interested in, but so far none of the E-mount ones was really convincing. The best one until now was probably the Viltrox AF 28mm 4.5 Chip, but that lens came with one compromise too many: fixed aperture, no focus ring, no filter thread, janky sunstars. Now Viltrox is at it with a different formula: this Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo – which is in many ways inspired by Nikon’s Z 26mm 2.8 – looks like a fully fledged lens. Is this the pancake lens that Sony users have been waiting for? Let’s find out in this review! 

Sample Images

viltrox af 26mm 2.8 evo pancake compact sony a7rv a7v a7iv a7r3 a9ii a1 a7c 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting review
Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo | f/8.0
viltrox af 26mm 2.8 evo pancake compact sony a7rv a7v a7iv a7r3 a9ii a1 a7c 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting review
Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo | f/8.0
viltrox af 26mm 2.8 evo pancake compact sony a7rv a7v a7iv a7r3 a9ii a1 a7c 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting review
Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo | f/2.8
viltrox af 26mm 2.8 evo pancake compact sony a7rv a7v a7iv a7r3 a9ii a1 a7c 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting review
Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo | f/2.8
viltrox af 26mm 2.8 evo pancake compact sony a7rv a7v a7iv a7r3 a9ii a1 a7c 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting review
Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo | f/2.8
viltrox af 26mm 2.8 evo pancake compact sony a7rv a7v a7iv a7r3 a9ii a1 a7c 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting review
Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 26mm 2.8 Evo | f/2.8

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Canon EF-Mount, lenses, Nikon, Review, Sigma

Review: Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art DG HSM

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Introduction

sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art via FTZ II on Nikon Zf

In the mirrorless world we start to see more f/2.0 zoom lenses, a trend that started with the Canon RF 28-70mm 2.0L USM and Sony built upon with their Sony FE 28-70mm 2.0 GM and the Sony FE 50-150mm 2.0 GM. What is easily forgotten here: it was actually Sigma who first made a fullframe zoom lens with a constant f/2.0 aperture – already in 2015 and for DSLRS – the Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 DG HSM Art. Let’s have a closer look!

Sample Images

sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art | 24mm | f/2.0
sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art | 24mm | f/3.5
sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art | 24mm | f/2.0
sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art | 35mm | f/2.0
sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art | 35mm | f/8.0
sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art | 35mm | f/5.0
sigma 24-35mm 2.0 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma nikon z6 z7 z8 z9 z7ii z6iii zf
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 24-35mm 2.0 Art | 24mm | f/2.8

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Nikon, Nikon, Review, Vintage

Review: Nikon Nikkor 50mm 1.2 Ai-s

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Introduction

nikon 50mm 1.2 ai ai-s f/1.2 pre-ai tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting portrait
Nikon 50mm 1.2 Ai-s Nikkor on Nikon FM2n

In the 1970s Nikon was comparably busy releasing f/1.2 F-mount lenses and the last of them was this Nikon Nikkor 50mm 1.2, first released in 1978. I already reviewed the first f/1.2 F-mount lens, the Nikon 55mm 1.2 from 1965, and also the famous and rare 58mm 1.2 Noct-Nikkor from 1977, so today we will have a look at a late sample of this Nikon Nikkor 50mm 1.2 Ai-s.

Sample Images

nikon 50mm 1.2 ai ai-s f/1.2 pre-ai tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon 50mm 1.2 Ai-s | f/1.2
nikon 50mm 1.2 ai ai-s f/1.2 pre-ai tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon 50mm 1.2 Ai-s | f/1.2
nikon 50mm 1.2 ai ai-s f/1.2 pre-ai tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon 50mm 1.2 Ai-s | f/2.0 | Ai Denoise
nikon 50mm 1.2 ai ai-s f/1.2 pre-ai tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon 50mm 1.2 Ai-s | f/1.2
nikon 50mm 1.2 ai ai-s f/1.2 pre-ai tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon 50mm 1.2 Ai-s | f/4.0
nikon 50mm 1.2 ai ai-s f/1.2 pre-ai tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon 50mm 1.2 Ai-s | f/1.4

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Canon EF-Mount, Nikon, Review, Sigma, Sony E-mount

Review: Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art

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Introduction

sigma 14mm 1.8 art dg hsm fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7ii a7rii a7rv a7v z6 z7 z8 z9 zf
Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art on Sony A7rII

In 2017 this Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art was a unique offering, being the fastest 14mm lens as well as the widest f/1.8 lens. In the meantime many lenses with similar specifications have been released for mirrorless cameras, so is there still a reason to consider the original? Let’s find out in this review.

Sample Images

Sony A7III | Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art | f/1.8
sigma 14mm 1.8 art dg hsm fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7ii a7rii a7rv a7v z6 z7 z8 z9 zf
Sony A7III | Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art | f/1.8
sigma 14mm 1.8 art dg hsm fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7ii a7rii a7rv a7v z6 z7 z8 z9 zf
Sony A7III | Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art | f/1.8
sigma 14mm 1.8 art dg hsm fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7ii a7rii a7rv a7v z6 z7 z8 z9 zf
Sony A7III | Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art | f/1.8
sigma 14mm 1.8 art dg hsm fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7ii a7rii a7rv a7v z6 z7 z8 z9 zf
Sony A7III | Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art | f/1.8
sigma 14mm 1.8 art dg hsm fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7ii a7rii a7rv a7v z6 z7 z8 z9 zf
Sony A7III | Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art | f/1.8
sigma 14mm 1.8 art dg hsm fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7ii a7rii a7rv a7v z6 z7 z8 z9 zf
Sony A7III | Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG Art | f/1.8

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Nikon, Review, Tokina

Review: Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera

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Introduction

tokina 50mm 1.4 opera nikon canon sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera via FTZ II on Nikon Zf

At the end of the DSLR era in 2018 also Tokina thought it would be a good idea to release a high performance 50mm 1.4 lens to compete with the Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art DG HSM and the Zeiss Otus 55mm 1.4. In Tokina’s lineup this Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera is a bit of a unique offering, as it is the only prime lens carrying the “Opera” tag and we haven’t seen another one after. Is this as amazing a 50mm 1.4 lens Tokina claims it is, or just a relic from the past? Let’s try to find out.

Sample Images

tokina 50mm 1.4 opera nikon canon sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera | f/1.4
tokina 50mm 1.4 opera nikon canon sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera | f/1.4
tokina 50mm 1.4 opera nikon canon sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera | f/1.4
tokina 50mm 1.4 opera nikon canon sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera | f/1.4
tokina 50mm 1.4 opera nikon canon sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera | f/1.4
tokina 50mm 1.4 opera nikon canon sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9
Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera | f/2.8

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