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)
Introduction The Canon EF 135mm 2.0L is often referred to as being the “Lord of the Red Rings” and many think it is one of the – if not the – best and sharpest among all L-lenses. On the other hand the optical design dates back more than 20 years now, so let us find … Continue reading Review: Canon EF 135mm 2.0L – the Lord of the Rings on Sony a7rii
Introduction For a long time I have been searching for a lightweight telezoom with very good optical properties, well defined sunstars and a justifiable price. By chance I came along some nice photos my friend Chris from Cologne took with his Canon EF 70-200mm 4.0 L USM and after talking to him he even offered … Continue reading Review: Canon EF 70-200m 4.0L USM
Introduction The Jupiter-9 85mm 2.0 is actually a copy of the Zeiss Sonnar 85mm 2.0 and was produced in the UDSSR after WWII. This is my favourite among the Jupiter lenses tested so far, read on to find out why! Sample Images
The Zeiss Planar was one of the sharpest normal lenses back in the film days. In this review I check how well it performs on the 24MP Sony a7. Thanks to Uwe for loaning me the lens and Techart adapter for this review! Sample Images Sony a7 | Zeiss Planar 2/45 | f/8 | full resolution