“Tiny but ABSOLUTE” that’s Samyang’s claim for their AF 75/1.8 FE lens. One could add that it is one of the cheapest lenses for the system. So what can you expect from a 230g lens for $399? Read on if you want to know. Samyang AF 75/1.8 FE Review Most images in this review can … Continue reading Review: Samyang AF 75/1.8 FE
Introduction With the 70-180mm 2.8 Tamron completed its “Reasonable Trinity” in 2020. Before the announcement I expected a 75-150mm 2.8 but we got an even bigger zoom range instead. Will there be more surprises? Let us find out in this review! Update: a new version of this lens has been released in late 2023, you … Continue reading Review: Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Introduction Some time ago NiSi changed its name from NiSi filters to NiSi optics, if you ever wondered why, I can tell you now: because they also wanted to start producing lenses, not only filters. The first lens aimed at photographers is this NiSi 15mm 4.0 Asph, let us have a look, if it is … Continue reading Review: NiSi 15mm 4.0 Asph
Some people who make photographs aren’t astrophotographers, and nor are they specialist hyper-wide photographers. Did I write some people? Most photographers probably fall into that category. For them, especially if they are travelling, a large fast hyper wide, or one of the excellent hyper wide zooms that are now available, is overkill: too much bulk … Continue reading Laowa 14mm f4 Detailed Review
This image was taken a little after sunrise on the day of the winter solstice 2020 and I feel that it is a fitting image for the whole situation at the moment. Most days here in Germany are dark but at times one is lucky enough to catch a few rays of sunlight. At the … Continue reading 2020 – Year’s end review