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