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Nikon, Review, Tokina

Review: Tokina 50mm 1.4 Opera

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Introduction

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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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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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REVIEW: NIKON NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

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Z-14-30-2.8-S
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S on a Nikon Z7II

Introduction

Nikon has a history of producing outstanding ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses, including the long-standing top-tier F-mount 14–24mm f/2.8. They kicked off the mirrorless Z lineup with the excellent 14–30mm f/4, and after a while they really went big by releasing the fast Z 14–24mm f/2.8. It’s fast enough to handle dark indoor scenes or even night photography. While this lens definitely isn’t budget-friendly, its price and Nikon’s track record set the expectation that it should deliver well above-average performance. Let’s check it out!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf)

You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @21mm f/9
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @24mm f/5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @14mm f/5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @14mm f/3.5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @14mm f/9
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @16mm f/2.8

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