Introduction In this review I am going to look at something else than a lens for a change, namely a dot sight. So what is it used for? According to TTArtisan, they developed this dot sight mainly because of the photographer’s shooting needs. Bird photographers and astrophotographers have a very narrow angle of view when … Continue reading Review: TTArtisan Dot Sight
Introduction TTArtisan has made a new version of its T/S 100mm Macro 2X, which I reviewed almost one year ago. It received only positive feedback for its optical qualities except for its flare resistance, with some reservations about handling and its limited tilt/shift effect. Now, as they had promised, they have come with a variant … Continue reading Review: TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X
Introduction In early 2021 Sony released three compact fullframe E-mount lenses and this Sony FE 40mm 2.5 G is one 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 … Continue reading Review: Sony FE 40mm 2.5 G
Introduction In 2022 Laowa released the world’s fastest 28mm lens for fullframe cameras, the Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus. If you thought they rested on their laurels you are mistaken: in 2024 they released an even faster lens, this Laowa 28mm T1.0 Argus Cine. Usually I don’t review Cine lenses, but how could I possibly pass … Continue reading Review: Laowa 28mm T1.0 Argus – The world’s fastest 28mm lens
Introduction Modern Voigtländer branded lenses are made by Cosina in Japan. These are all manual focus lenses but except for the M-mount lenses they all feature electronic contacts to communicate with your camera. This is an overview of ~50 of their lenses with my opinion summarized in one sentence to give you an overview and … Continue reading Lens Reviews in one Sentence – Part 1: Voigtländer