Review: Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G

Introduction

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Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G via Monster LA-FE1 on Sony A7rII

The Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G was the most affordable f/1.8 wide angle prime in Nikon’s AF-S era. It always flew a bit under the radar, probably because many people already had a zoom lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 or because they preferred a 24mm or 35mm. Good fast 28mm lenses are rare birds though, so let’s have a closer look at this one.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.8G | f/8.0

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Review: Thypoch Simera 50mm 1.4

Introduction

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Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera on Leica M10

Thypoch entered the market of still lenses with the Simera 28mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4. Both capable lenses with floating elements but sadly some questional choices when it comes to the mechanical design. Now this 50mm 1.4 Simera marks the next generation of Thypoch’s lenses, let’s find out in this review what it has to offer compared to the near endless alternative options of fast 50mm M-mount lenses.

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f/1.4
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f/1.4
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f/1.4
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f/1.4
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f/1.4
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f/1.4

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Analogue Adventures – Part 36: Silbersalz35 125T Edition Vivid

Silbersalz35 125T Edition Vivid 500Silbersalz35 is mainly famous for their repacked Kodak Vision3 Cine films, but every now and then they also sell this “Edition Vivid 500 125T Vintage Cinefilm”. Rumors are this is expired Fuji Eterna 500, downrated to ISO125, but there is no way for me to verify that. What I did however, I bought two rolls of this film and here you can find some pictures from the first one.
Processing (ECN-2) and scanning was done at Silbersalz35 in Germany.

Leica M6 | Voigtländer VM 35mm 1.2 III | f/1.2 | 125T
Leica M6 | Voigtländer VM 35mm 1.2 III | f/1.2 | 125T
Leica M6 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 | f/2.0 | 125T
Leica M6 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 | f/11 | 125T
Leica M6 | Voigtländer VM 40mm 1.4 | f/2.8 | 125T

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Review: Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S

Introduction

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | Nikon Z7ii
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | Nikon Z7ii

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a short telephoto lens that delivers excellent background blur thanks to its large aperture. While it’s ideal for portrait photography, it can also be effectively used for landscape and street photography, thanks to its relatively wide field of view for a telephoto lens. This professional-grade lens is designed for both professionals and enthusiasts. From 2019 to 2023, it was Nikon’s only 85mm option for professional use on Z cameras, until the introduction of the 85mm f/1.2 S. Let’s take a closer look!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf and Nikon Zfc)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/2
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/2
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/6.3
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/6.3
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/11
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/11
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/8

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Review: Laowa 15mm 5.0 Cookie – Tiny and Useful

Introduction

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Laowa 15mm 5.0 Cookie on Sony A7rII

In the SLR era some people came up with the term “pancake lens” for very thin 40 to 50mm lenses. Because of the short back focus distance of mirrorless cameras it is very hard to make actually useful lenses for them that are as thin as a pancake though, hence Laowa came up with the term “cookie lens”. This does not only sound more realistic but also pretty cute and the latest addition to this cookie line-up is this Laowa 15mm 5.0. Usually new features are reserved for expensive top-of-the-line products, but this lens already marks a very important point in Laowa’s history. Let’s have a closer look!

camera-icon2The lens was tested on a 42 Mp Sony A7 RII (Sample images with Sony A7 III, Leical M10, and Nikon Zf)

You can see this review as a YouTube video here

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Laowa 15mm 5.0 M | f/11
Nikon Zf | Laowa FF 15mm f/5 | f/9
Nikon Zf | Laowa FF 15mm f/5 | f/9
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Sony A7III | Laowa 15mm 5.0 | f/5.0
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Sony A7III | Laowa 15mm 5.0 | f/5.0
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Sony A7III | Laowa 15mm 5.0 | f/5.0
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Sony A7III | Laowa 15mm 5.0 | f/11
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Sony A7III | Laowa 15mm 5.0 | f/8.0

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