This is the long promised Sony FE 1.8/85 vs. Sony FE 1.4/85 GM shootout. This article should clarify what the differences between these lenses are. Even the physical appearance sets both lenses apart. Does the FE 1.4/85 GM also punch in a higher class optically, or just in terms of size and weight? Let’s find … Continue reading Sony FE 1.8/85 vs. Sony FE 1.4/85 GM – The Big Shootout
There are many good reasons to adapt manual lenses to the Sony A7 series cameras. To do so you need an adapter and this article will help you to choose the right one. We are three guys from Germany who have adapted manual lenses for many years now. By using several dozen adapters over the years … Continue reading Guide to Adapters for Manual Lenses on the Sony a7 series
B: Hi Simeon, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to use manual lenses? S: Hi! I will start with what I do for a living: I am a graphic designer and photographer based in Bulgaria. I started editing photos long before I had my first experience with a camera … Continue reading THE MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHERS SERIES PART 6: Simeon Kolev
Introduction The shot above can be found in higher resolution here. With the increased High ISO capabilities of even entry level cameras astrophotography has become available to almost anyone. But if you want your files to show low noise and high dynamic range – or you want to print big – it might be worthwhile … Continue reading 4 tips to improve your Astrophotography
For decent Milky Way shots you need really good conditions – which don’t come often – and a good location. Regarding the latter I decided to go for the Dolomites in Italy, so I followed the weather forecast for quite some time and one weekend the conditions were finally said to be what I needed, … Continue reading Making of series part 3: “Milky Valley” with Voigtlander 1.7/35