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Review, Viltrox

Review: Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 STM ED IF – Ultra Compact Portrait Lens (APS-C)

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Introduction Viltrox, a pioneer in autofocus lenses from China, has been on a roll lately, releasing new lenses for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. Their recent APS-C PRO series boasts impressive quality but with a larger size footprint. In stark contrast, their latest creation is this super-compact AF 56mm f/1.7. Let’s see how this tiny … Continue reading Review: Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 STM ED IF – Ultra Compact Portrait Lens (APS-C) →

Nikon, Nikon, Review, Vintage

Review: Nikon Nikkor 55mm 1.2 Ai – The first f/1.2 F-mount lens

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Introduction The optical design of this Nikkor 55mm 1.2 dates back to 1965, which makes it Nikon’s first f/1.2 lens for the F-mount. Among Nikon’s three manual focus f/1.2 ~50mm lenses this is not exactly a fan favorite though and usually considered the worst of the bunch. Let’s try to find out in this review … Continue reading Review: Nikon Nikkor 55mm 1.2 Ai – The first f/1.2 F-mount lens →

Laowa, Nikon Z, Review

Review: Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 Zoom (APS-C)

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Introduction Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 Zoom is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with an impressive zoom range (equivalent to 12-24mm on fullframe sensors). It is a very compact lens and seems to fit nicely on smaller APS-C cameras. Its versatile focal length range makes it a good choice for landscape, architecture, and … Continue reading Review: Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 Zoom (APS-C) →

Nikon Z, Review, Vintage

Review: KMZ Helios 40, 85mm f/1.5 – Can the Legend Live up to Its Reputation?

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Introduction Impact-Site-Verification: a2860072-f116-4f45-9cf9-c8b7959dd6e4 This time we take a look at another famed vintage lens, namely the legendary Helios 40. It’s an 85mm f/1.5 lens, known for, let´s see if we get it from its many titles: The King of Bokeh, The Bokeh King, the Russian Bokeh King, The Funky Bokeh King, The King of Russian … Continue reading Review: KMZ Helios 40, 85mm f/1.5 – Can the Legend Live up to Its Reputation? →