Introduction The Zeiss ZM 35mm 1.4 T* Distagon has often been referred to as being one of the best 35mm lenses available, combining high sharpness as well as microcontrast and smooth bokeh in a small yet very pricey package. But is this still the case in 2023? Update March 2023: general update Sample Images
Introduction I already reviewed a few of Canon’s TS-E lenses, but this Canon FD 35mm 2.8 TS is something special, as it was the first Tilt/Shift lens for the 35mm format (at least as far as I know and according to Canon’s marketing department). This lens has first been released in 1973, so we are … Continue reading Review: Canon FD 35mm 2.8 TS
Introduction There are some lenses I would like to review one day, but the more interesting (read: rare and expensive) they are, the less feasible it is for me to buy them just to write a review. Thanks to several readers here I already got the opportunity to remove several lenses from this list in … Continue reading Lenses I would like to Review
Introduction According to my statistics this is the 25th 35mm lens I am reviewing here. After so many you may think you have seen it all, but this one has a stand out feature: at $129 new it is definitely the cheapest fast 35mm and not only that: it is also very compact. Now if … Continue reading Review: Pergear 35mm 1.4 – The cheapest 35mm fullframe lens
Introduction When announced in at Photokina in 2016 the Laowa 15mm 2.0 Zero-D was one of the first lenses making actual use of the narrow flange distance of mirrorless cameras, opening up new lens design possibilities needed to create a compact yet fast ultra wideangle lens. I have been using this lens for years, so … Continue reading Review: Laowa 15mm 2.0 Zero-D for Sony FE