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
Introduction Classic rangefinder lenses focus much less close than their SLR-counterparts because of how the focusing with rangefinder cameras works. With the Voigtländer VM-E adapter you can focus these lenses much closer when using them on an E-mount camera. The adapter is not only a Leica-M to Sony E adapter but also a variable extension … Continue reading Review: Voigtländer VM-E close focus adapter
The Olympus OM 100mm 1:2.8 is a tiny lens and yet a solid performer. In this shorter review I give you my impressions. Specifications Diameter 60 mm Length 50 mm Filter Thread 49 mm Weight 230 g Max. Magnification 0.12 Close Focusing Distance from the sensor 1 m Number of aperture blades 6 Elements/ Groups 5/5 The Olympus OM 2.8/100 usually sells … Continue reading Short Review: Olympus OM Zuiko MC 100mm 1:2.8
Introduction The Tokina 35mm 2.8 Macro is an APS-C (DX) lens and actually quite old already (introduced around 2008). As I am using two cameras from the A7 series I am rarely interested in APS-C lenses, but this one caught my attention for several reasons: I was looking for a moderate wide angle macro lens, it … Continue reading Quick Review: Tokina 35mm 2.8 Macro AT-X Pro DX
The Olympus OM 100mm 1:2 is by some margin the best manual portrait lens I have used on my Sony a7. Read on if you want to know why. Specifications Diameter 72 mm Length 72 mm Filter Thread 55 mm Weight 520 g Max. Magnification 0.2 Close Focusing Distance from the sensor 70 cm Number of aperture blades 9 Elements/ Groups … Continue reading Review: Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 100mm 1:2