Review: Minolta MC Rokkor 1:1.7 55mm on Sony a7
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
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Project: $1500 camera with just one $25 lens for one month – updated
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
Review: Canon FD 85mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical
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
Review: Techart Pro Leica M Sony E Autofocus Adapter
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
Review: Sony FE 2.8/24-70 GM
Introduction Since the introduction of the Sony A7-series cameras, many people asked for well performing f/2.8 zooms. Although it negates the approach of the small bodies, Sony listened to their customers and developed the no-compromise GM(aster) lens lineup. The Sony FE 2.8/24-70 GM is the first lens of this new series in our hands. In this review … Continue reading Review: Sony FE 2.8/24-70 GM