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

Review: Voigtländer VM-E close focus adapter

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

Short Review: Olympus OM Zuiko MC 100mm 1:2.8

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