There are many manual lenses above 28mm which work quite well on modern cameras like the Alpha 7 but not that many wide angle lenses perform good enough on modern cameras. The Canon nFD 2.8/24 is one of the sharpest, affordable wide angle lenses and I think it can be a good solution for budget-oriented Sony … Continue reading Review: Canon new FD 24mm 1:2.8 on Sony a7
A fast 35mm lens which is very sharp, has nice bokeh and is also small? This sounds too good to be true but the Voigtländer Ultron 1.7/35 VM is all that. Of course there is are also a few issues but all in all it’s a pretty great lens. Sample Images
The Pentax SMC 4/100 Macro is a small and affordable macro lens from the 70’s. In this review I check if it can still deliver on today’s 24 Megapixel Sony a7. Sample Images f/5.6
Minolta MD 3.5/100 Macro – Specifications Diameter: 75mm Length: 89mm Filter Thread: 55mm Weight: 600g Max. Magnification : 1:2 Close Focusing Distance (from the sensor/from the front of the lens): 45cm /27cm Number of aperture blades: 6 Elements/ Groups: 5/4 Price: (February 2015): 90-150€ in good condition at ebay.de or $110-170 at ebay.com (affiliate links) i want to thank Marc … Continue reading Minolta MC / MD Macro Rokkor 100mm 1:3.5 – Review
Despite it’s age of more than 45 years the Minolta MC 2.5/100 is a very good lens with great built quality and bokeh for a very affordable price. Sample Images