The Minolta MD 35-70mm 1:3.5 is an very affordable, light weight zoom with a very good performance in a limited but handy focal range Specifications Diameter 69 mm Length 68.5 mm Filter Thread 55mm Weight 365g Max. Magnification 0.1 0.25 (Macro Mode) Close Focusing Distance from the sensor 80cm 33cm (Macro Mode) Number of aperture blades 7 Elements/ Groups … Continue reading Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm 1: 3.5 – Review
The Canon FD 20mm 2.8 is an affordable wideangle lens (around $200 mid 2015) which performs well on the Alpha 7. I have owned and used my copy for more than a year now and wanted to share my experience with you. Sample Images Specifications CANON FD 20 2.8 Length 62mm Diameter 78mm Weight 305g Filter … Continue reading Canon FD 20mm 1:2.8 Review
I have owned the Canon FD 2.8/20 for about a year now and I am mostly happy with it’s performance. Now I got the chance to test it against the smaller and lighter Minolta MD 20mm 1:2.8. So, how do they compare? Specifications
In this review I have a look at this popular manual macro lens from the 80’s and test whether it can defend it’s reputation as one of the best macro lenses ever in the digital age. Introduction The Tokina AT-X 90mm 1:2.5 Macro is a manual focus lens, with a maximal magnification of 1:2. It is … Continue reading Tokina AT-X Macro 90mm 1:2.5 Review
Is the Novoflex adapter worth a three digit figure when I can get one from China for 10 bucks? That was the question I had in mind when I bought it. Currently I don’t own a single lens with an E-mount for my Sony Alpha 7, so every lens I use is adapted and I use adapters all … Continue reading Novoflex Adapter E-Mount Review