Review: TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X

August 30, 2024 Martin 1 Comment

Introduction

TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X on Nikon Z7ii

TTArtisan has made a new version of its T/S 100mm Macro 2X, which I reviewed almost one year ago. It received only positive feedback for its optical qualities except for its flare resistance, with some reservations about handling and its limited tilt/shift effect. Now, as they had promised, they have come with a variant without any tilt/shift functionality, i.e., a short telephoto with 2X macro capability and the possibility to be used as a portrait lens with nice bokeh, if it is as good as the first version was. Let’s have a look!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z 7II (Sample images Nikon Z 7 II, Nikon Z fc, and Nikon Z f)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/11

Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X |

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Nikon, Nikon Z, Travel-Report

Travel Diary: An Arctic Trip (Day 1)

August 27, 2024 Martin 2 Comments

Nikon D7200 | Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 | f/2.8

Living in Sweden and being interested in photography will take you to some more picturesque and exotic places in the country. One of these places is Lappland in the Arctic region of the furthest north part of the country. I have traveled there several times in different seasons and enjoyed each time.

A few years ago, some people I knew suggested that I would take them on a journey and show them some of nice places I knew and be like a guide for them. To check the general interest I posted an open invitation on my Instagram account encouraging anyone interested to join me. Despite my low expectations, the response was overwhelming, with inquiries pouring in from various countries.

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Review, Sony, Sony E-mount

Review: Sony FE 40mm 2.5 G

August 23, 2024 BastianK 32 Comments

Introduction

fe 40mm 2.5g 2.5 g sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma — Sony FE 40mm 2.5 G on Sony A7rII

In early 2021 Sony released three compact fullframe E-mount lenses and this Sony FE 40mm 2.5 G is one of those. While many of the competitors often cut corners with their compact lenses when it comes to build quality, feature set and sometimes also optical quality, Sony decided to go for a different approach here, offering more, but also at a higher price point. Did that pay off? Let’s find out in this review!

Sample Images

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Accessories, Adapters, lenses, Megadap, Nikon, Nikon Z, Techart, Technical, TTArtisan

The best fullframe mirrorless camera for adapting manual focus lenses

August 21, 2024 BastianK 66 Comments

Introduction

etz e to z e2z adapter neewer megadap techart comparison haoge nikon sony e-mount z-mount — Laowa 35mm 0.95 via Neewer ETZ on Nikon Zf

With the release of Sony’s first A7 series camera we saw a renaissance of many legacy lenses from “dead” mounts like Canon FD, Olympus OM, Minolta SR and several more. Because of flange focal distance issues these lenses often couldn’t be attached to modern DSLRs. And even if it was possible, it was a pain to use them on DSLRs, thanks to their matte screens being unsuitable for manual focus lenses.

Let’s have a look at the history of focusing aids in fullframe mirrorless cameras and who does it best.

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Laowa, Review, Sony E-mount

Review: Laowa 28mm T1.0 Argus – The world’s fastest 28mm lens

August 18, 2024 BastianK 13 Comments

Introduction

laowa 28mm T1.0 cine argus review fast super f/0.95 bokeh sharpness contrast a7riv a7riii a7iv a9 a1 resolution coma vignetting review — Laowa 28mm T1.0 Argus

In 2022 Laowa released the world’s fastest 28mm lens for fullframe cameras, the Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus. If you thought they rested on their laurels you are mistaken: in 2024 they released an even faster lens, this Laowa 28mm T1.0 Argus Cine. Usually I don’t review Cine lenses, but how could I possibly pass on the world’s fastest 28mm fullframe lens? Let’s have a closer look!