Out there in the web, there is little information about the performance of the different Canon FD 35mm lenses and that is of varying quality. Since I was wondering, which of the nFD versions is optically the best I ran an extensive comparison and compared them in the most relevant categories.
Finding the right lens You can always have a look at the full list of all our reviews but we also have a growing series with short summaries for different focal length ranges which make orientation easier: Sony FE lenses: The honest Guide for the A7/A9/A1 Series Mar 2025 9-18mm Ultra-Wideangle lenses for the Sony … Continue reading Guides →
This is a collection of good manual lenses which are available for less than $100, it is meant as a resource for photographers who own a Sony a7/ a7r/ a7ii/ a7rII and want to discover the world of manual lenses without breaking the bank. To learn more about a lens please check one of my reviews … Continue reading Affordable manual lenses for the Sony Alpha 7,7r,7ii,7rii and 7s →
I am certainly not the first to report that the original Sony a7 has a problem with it’s mount which is loosening over time but so far I haven’t seen an illustration of how this problem can affect image quality. My Sony a7 arrived on Nov 20. 2013 so it is very close to two … Continue reading The Sony a7’s loosening mount →
This blog is mostly about manual lenses which are usually 30 to 50 years old. And while most of them are surprisingly reliable the are a few things you should check before or after buying a lens. This checklist is based on the experience I gained from buying more than a hundred lenses since I discovered how … Continue reading Defects in Manual Lenses and lens buying advice →