Review: Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G

Introduction

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Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G via Monster LA-FE1 adapter on Sony A7rII

In late 2010 Nikon released this Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G to give Nikon shooters their first faster-than-f/2.0 35mm autofocus lens – something they have long been waiting for. When I was using Nikon DSLRs I had the 24mm 1.4G and the 85mm 1.4G and couldn’t afford to get this 35mm as well, so it ended up being the only lens of Nikon’s higher end AF-S f/1.4 lineup I never used. Now is the time to finally change that.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G | Monster LA-FE1 | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G | Monster LA-FE1 | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G | Monster LA-FE1 | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G | Monster LA-FE1 | f/2.0
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Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G | Monster LA-FE1 | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G | Monster LA-FE1 | f/1.4

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Review: Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G

Introduction

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Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G on Sony A7rII

In early 2021 Sony released three compact fullframe E-mount lenses and this Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G is the longest 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? And is there a market for a comparably slow 50mm prime? Let’s find out in this review!

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/8.0
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5
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Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5
Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G | f/2.5

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Review: MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz

Introduction

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MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz on Leica M10

If you already had a look at some of my reviews of MS-Optics lenses you are probably aware that these are quirky lenses. This MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz is one recommended by MS-Optics for “beginners” though. What does that mean? Let’s find out in this review.
This lens will be reviewed on the 42mp Sony A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10.

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/8.0
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Leica M10 | MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz | f/4.0

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Review: Zeiss Otus 28mm 1.4 Apo Distagon

Introduction

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Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus on Sony A7rII

As third lens of the prestigious Otus lineup, in 2016 Zeiss released the Zeiss Otus 28mm 1.4 Apo Distagon. At that time it was the biggest, heaviest and most complex 28mm fullframe lens ever seen and it came with an eye watering price tag of $5.000, putting it far ouf of most people’s reach. On the used market you can now find this lens for less than half that – still a lot of money – is it worth saving up for this lens? Let’s try to find out!

Sample Images

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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 28mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4

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