Introduction Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG OS Macro HSM, a full frame lens with image stabilization, was released in 2011 and is a little bit old by now but is still in production and can be bought brand new and it has a good reputation. Worth to note that Nikon’s equivalent for F-mount (Nikon AF-S Micro … Continue reading Review: Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG OS Macro HSM
Introduction If you are a regular reader you know I only rarely review APS-C lenses – I only use fullframe cameras and therefore have no personal use for APS-C lenses – but Viltrox played it smart by just sending this 75mm 1.2 AF to me without asking first. I guess they were hoping a fullframe … Continue reading Review: Viltrox 75mm 1.2 AF E Pro APS-C
The guys from Silbersalz35 were organizing a small Night Photowalk in Stuttgart and part of the package was one roll of their 500T Vision3 cinefilms that you already know from some of my previous articles. I figured this was a good opportunity to find out how the film holds up being pushed one stop so … Continue reading Analogue Adventures – Part 23: Silbersalz35 500T Push +1
Introduction The Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S is the only Nikon 24mm with Z mount. 24mm on a full frame camera is quite wide at the verge of ultra wide angle, which can create dramatic images but at the same time it is not so wide that it makes composing images difficult. It is … Continue reading Review: Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S
Introduction You probably know by now I have a soft spot for the tiny MS-Optics lenses, but there are two major issues with them: they are expensive and the manufacturing quality sometimes leaves something to be desired. I was always wondering: what if some other company with better manufacturing capabilities would design lenses just as … Continue reading Review: Funleader x Brightin Star 28mm 2.8 XSlim Pro-M