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Review: Sirui Vision Prime 15mm T1.6 (Cine Lens)

November 1, 2026 Martin 8 Comments

Introduction

Today, we’re looking at the Sirui Vision Prime 15mm T1.6, an ultra-wide-angle cine lens with an impressive maximum T-stop of T1.6. That’s a pretty fast lens for an ultra-wide-angle, especially for a cine lens.

But this lens also has a rather unusual trick up its sleeve: the same lens can be used on Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and L-mount cameras.

Let’s have a look at how it performs.

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf and Sony A7C II)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Disclosure

Sirui kindly provided this lens for testing and review purposes.

Sample Images

Sony A7C II | Sirui Vision Prime 15mm T1.6

Nikon Zf | Sirui Vision Prime 15mm T1.6 | T11

Nikon Zf | Sirui Vision Prime 15mm T1.6 | T8

Sony A7C II | Sirui Vision Prime 15mm T1.6 | T1.6

Nikon Zf | Sirui Vision Prime 15mm T1.6 | T1.6

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Review: Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE

October 29, 2026 BastianK 7 Comments

Introduction

viltrox 35mm 1.4 pro fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9 — Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE on Sony A7rII

Viltrox offers several different lens lineups: positioned at the top is the “LAB” series, slightly below that the “Pro” series. I already reviewed the Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 Pro FE and the Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 Pro FE – offering very good performance at an affordable pricepoint – and this time we will be having a look at the latest Viltrox AF 35mm 1.4 Pro FE.

Sample Images

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REVIEW: 7Artisans AF 10mm F2.5 MAX – Fisheye FF

October 25, 2026 Martin 11 Comments

Introduction

In the last 12 months, I have tested several 7Artisans AF lenses, and I have been pleasantly surprised every time. Most recently, I tested their amazing 135mm f/1.8 MAX.

Now, 7Artisans has introduced the second lens in its MAX series: a 10mm f/2.5 fisheye. It has at least three advantages over the fisheye lenses we have tested before: it offers autofocus, a slightly faster maximum aperture of f/2.5, and an even wider 185° angle of view.

Let’s see if this MAX lens is just as good as its sibling, the 135mm f/1.8 MAX.

camera-icon2 I 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.

Disclosure

7Artisans kindly provided this lens for testing and review purposes.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 Fisheye | f/3.2

Nikon Zf | 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 Fisheye | f/2.5

Nikon Zf | 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 Fisheye | f/8

Nikon Zf | 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 Fisheye | f/7.1

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Nikon, Nikon, Review

Review: Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor

October 17, 2026 BastianK 3 Comments

Introduction

z 35mm 1.2 s nikon nikkor prime f/1.2 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF — Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor on Nikon Zf

While Sigma already released a 35mm 1.2 fullframe AF lens in 2019, until early 2025 none of the three major camera manufacturers had a lens matching these specifications in their portfolio. The first (and still the only one by mid 2026) to change that is Nikon with this Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor. I cannot say I was impressed by any of Nikon’s 35mm lenses during the AF-S (D)SLR era and the Nikon Z 35mm 1.8 S Nikkor also seems to be the weakest lens in their otherwise compelling f/1.8 Z-mount lineup. Can this huge 35mm 1.2 lens set the record straight? Let’s find out in this review!

Sample Images

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REVIEW: SIRUI AURORA 35mm F1.4

October 14, 2026 Martin 1 Comment

Introduction

Sirui entered the AF stills lens market in 2023, after having already established itself with a range of anamorphic lenses. We reviewed the AF Aurora 85mm last year, thanks to a reader who loaned his lens to Bastian. We were impressed by its overall performance, and especially by its bokeh.

The 35mm f/1.4 is the second lens in the Aurora series, and at $549, it appears to be fairly priced. However, 35mm f/1.4 is also one of the most competitive categories in the lens market, with numerous alternatives from both established manufacturers and smaller brands.

In this review, we take a closer look at how the Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 performs, and how it compares with its competition.

camera-icon2 I 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.