Introduction Sirui entered the AF stills lens market in 2023, after having already established itself with a range of anamorphic lenses. We reviewed the AF Aurora 85mm last year, thanks to a reader who loaned his lens to Bastian. We were impressed by its overall performance, and especially by its bokeh. The 35mm f/1.4 is … Continue reading REVIEW: SIRUI AURORA 35mm F1.4
Introduction Many photographers use their still cameras, or sometimes dedicated video cameras to record video as well. Traditionally, still photographers have relied on speedlights or strobes, while videographers have needed large continuous lights. Today, hybrid photographers and videographers, who often use the same camera for both, can choose from a range of compact, sometimes even … Continue reading REVIEW: Zhiyun FIVERAY M60 Ultra & Molus X100 RGB
Introduction After serving the professionals first with the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm 2.8G in 2007 and the prosumers afterwards with the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm 4.0G VR in 2010, Nikon came out with this Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G aimed at the entry level market in 2013. Overlooked by all those that already owned one of the aforementioned … Continue reading Review: Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G
Released in autumn 2018, the Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM marked an important point in the history of the E-mount. This was the first time Sony released a class leading prime lens that was far ahead of the competition – especially taking into account its comparably small size – before many more GM and also … Continue reading Review: Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM
Introduction When it comes to 14mm fullframe lenses, Sigma likes to break records. The Sigma 14mm 1.8 DG HSM Art was the fastest 14mm lens for DSLRs when it was released in 2017 and this Sigma 14mm 1.4 DG Art is the fastest 14mm lenses for mirrorless cameras since 2023. This lens’ purpose is obviously … Continue reading Review: Sigma 14mm 1.4 DG Art – World’s widest f/1.4 lens