Introduction The Leica Summilux 35mm 1.4 Asph FLE is to my knowledge the most expensive 35mm lens for fullframe money can buy and it is also very highly regarded among the few that can afford it. But does it make any sense to use this lens on an A7 series camera? Read the review to … Continue reading Review: Leica Summilux 35mm 1.4 Asph FLE
The Minolta MC 1:1.7 55mm is 50 years old but none the less it is one of my favorite normal lenses to use on the Sony a7. In this review I will tell you why. Sample Images
I am a gear head. How do I know? Because I own about a dozen normal lenses. Usually I enjoy the choice I have but I was asking myself what would happen if I had no choice and could use only one lens for a whole month? There is only one way to find out … Continue reading Project: $1500 camera with just one $25 lens for one month – updated
The Canon 1.2/85 is a legend of a lens and in this review I put it’s earliest incarnation to the test on my Sony a7II. Specifications Diameter 81 mm Length 72 mm Filter Thread 72 mm Weight 756 g Max. Magnification 0.1 Close Focusing Distance from the sensor 1 m Number of aperture blades 9 Elements/ Groups 8/6, floating … Continue reading Review: Canon FD 85mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical
A manual lens needs to be focused manually? Think again! The Techart LM-EA7 turns about any manual lens into an AF lens. For the extended explanation and an in-depth assessment check out this post. Specifications Weight 133 g Mount M-mount Extension 4.5 mm Weight limit lens 700 g Compatible cameras Sony a7rII, a7ii, a6300, a6500 *update* … Continue reading Review: Techart Pro Leica M Sony E Autofocus Adapter