Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200 f/4G ED VR

Introduction The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR was Nikon’s latest enthusiast-level telephoto zoom lens with a constant aperture. Before its release, Nikon had long offered both professional 70-200mm and 80-200mm f/2.8 lenses, as well, a prosumer-grade fixed F4 70-210 and consumer grade variable-aperture telephoto zooms. With this lens, they aimed to provide a … Continue reading Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200 f/4G ED VR

Comparison: Super Fast 35mm f/0.95 | f/1.2 Fullframe Lenses

Introduction 35mm are the favorite focal length of many reportage, event and wedding photographers. In the last years we saw boundaries being pushed as we can now choose from f/1.2 lenses with autofocus and manual focus lenses that even offer a maximum aperture of f/0.95. I gathered five recent ones of these super fast 35mm … Continue reading Comparison: Super Fast 35mm f/0.95 | f/1.2 Fullframe Lenses

Review: Artizlab 35mm 1.4 Classic

Introduction While some lens manufacturers strive for optical perfection, others decide to offer lenses with more “character” – often based on famous lenses from the past. This Artizlab 35mm 1.4 Classic is one such lens. From the outside it looks like the Leica 35mm 1.4 Summilux from 1960 and while featuring a different optical design, … Continue reading Review: Artizlab 35mm 1.4 Classic