Introduction While Cosina has updated the Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 to a 3rd generation (which even comes as native E-mount lens), the second version still cannot be beaten in terms of size. Is this lens still a good choice on a digital camera or should you stick to the bigger and more expensive Mk. III version? … Continue reading Review: Voigtlander VM 15mm 4.5 II Super-Wide-Heliar
Introduction The Zhong Yi Mitakon 135mm 1.4 Speedmaster is a very rare and also unique big aperture portrait lens. So far only ~100 have been made and trying to find useful information on it is more than difficult, so with this review I will try to change that. Sample Images
After the success of their compact and affordable f/2.8 zooms Tamron has released a small family of f/2.8 primes: we already reviewed the Tamron 2.8/24 Di III OSD, this time I check if the Tamron 2.8/35 Di III OSD is a good performer. Sample images Most images in this review can be found in full … Continue reading Review: Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
Introduction We already reviewed the 7Artisans 35mm 1.4 and now we have a more complex 35mm 1.4 by TTArtisan. Unfortunately the lens does not seem to optimized for the Sony filter stack, so how good a performer is this lens when used on a Sony camera? Let us find out in this review! Update 03/01/20: … Continue reading Review: TTArtisan 35mm 1.4
Introduction The TTArtisan 21mm 1.5 is not only a fast but also a very compact wide angle lens. Does the small size take its toll, or will this be a similarly positive surprise as the similarly sized 7Artisans 28mm 1.4? Let us find out how it performs on the Sony A7rII and the Leica M10! … Continue reading Review: TTArtisan 21mm 1.5