The Minolta AF 2.8/200 has the reputation to be one of the best if not the best lens Minolta ever made. In this review I check if it still can keep up with the Sony a7II 30 years after it’s introduction. Sample Images Just click on any image to get to the full resolution version.
The Meyer Trioplan 2.8/100 is one of the most hyped lenses of the moment and prices have exploded to absolutely crazy levels. But do you get anything special but that soap bubble bokeh for your money? Read on if you want to know. Specifications Diameter 64 mm Length 36 mm Filter Thread 49 mm Weight 150 g Max. Magnification 0.15 … Continue reading Review of the overhyped Meyer Trioplan 100mm 1:2.8
The Zeiss Makro-Planar 2/100 is faster than almost any other macro lens and one of the sharpest lenses ever built. Lets put it to the test! Sample Images Just click on any image to get to the full resolution version.
Introduction It is a very interesting time for wide angle junkies like me: after the smallish Voigtlander 10mm 5.6 and 15mm 4.5 I now get the chance to review the fast Laowa 12mm 2.8 Zero-D. It is the fastest rectilinear lens wider than 14mm and the widest rectilinear lens as fast as f/2.8 and I … Continue reading Review: Laowa 12mm 2.8 Zero-D
Venus Optics is a new player in the field of high performance manual lenses. Their new Laowa Smooth Trans Focus 105mm F 2.0(T3.2) has a special apodization element which should give this lens extraordinary bokeh. That’s the theory, in this review I will put it to the test. Sample images Most images in this review are linked to … Continue reading Review: Laowa STF 105mm F2.0 (T3.2)