Introduction I wasn’t a big fan of most of Samyang’s earlier lenses, especially not their early autofocus lenses. Their latest lenses have shown significant improvements over the earlier ones though and this Samyang 135mm 1.8 AF FE even features a unique selling point: it is the lightest 135mm 1.8 lens ever made. And not only … Continue reading Review: Samyang 135mm 1.8 AF FE
Introduction With its huge front element the Sigma 105mm 1.4 DG HSM Art is one of the biggest and heaviest short tele lenses ever made. Is it actually worth carrying this massive lens around when there are significantly smaller and lighter 85/105mm f/1.4 lenses available? Let’s find out in this review! Update August 2025: additional … Continue reading Review: Sigma 105mm 1.4 DG HSM Art – The Bokeh Master?
Introduction Jannik already performed a thorough comparison between this lens and Sony’s cheaper FE 85mm 1.8, but a single review was somewhat missing so far. Here it finally is! Update 2025: new sample pictures added Sample Images
Introduction In late 2010 Nikon released this Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G to give Nikon shooters their first faster-than-f/2.0 35mm autofocus lens – something they have long been waiting for. When I was using Nikon DSLRs I had the 24mm 1.4G and the 85mm 1.4G and couldn’t afford to get this 35mm as well, so it … Continue reading Review: Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G
Introduction If you already had a look at some of my reviews of MS-Optics lenses you are probably aware that these are quirky lenses. This MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz is one recommended by MS-Optics for “beginners” though. What does that mean? Let’s find out in this review. This lens will be reviewed on the 42mp … Continue reading Review: MS-Optics 57mm 2.0 Petz