{"id":41020,"date":"2025-11-24T07:11:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=41020"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:44:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:44:41","slug":"the-best-fullframe-lenses-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/the-best-fullframe-lenses-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Fullframe Lenses from China"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41062\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41062\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41062\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_7a_28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_7a_28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_7a_28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_7a_28-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | 7artisans 28mm 1.4 | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 2023 there are plenty of lens manufacturers originating from China speaking to various different target audiences. While some are the Primark of the lens industry &#8211; simply trying to offer cheaper alternatives to the reknown manufacturers of lower quality &#8211; others have become the actual innovators in the photography lens business.<br \/>\nHaving used more than 80 of those lenses from 15 different manufacturers I thought it is a good time to highlight the best ones I came across.<br \/>\n<em><strong>Update November 2025:<\/strong> many new lenses added, many of the lenses listed here are currently discounted thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/november-black-friday-deals-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Friday Promotions<\/a>, currently discounted prices are marked in red<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n<h2>Some things to be aware of<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>I am only talking about fullframe lenses here. Many Chinese manufacturers also offer unique and interesting APS-C lenses, but I have little to no experience with those<\/li>\n<li>I have reviewed a lot of lenses, but not all and you may also favour different aspects in a lens than I do, so this can obviously never be a &#8220;complete&#8221; list<\/li>\n<li>With most of these manufacturers there is little consistency across their line-up when it comes to mechanical design as well as optical performance. As an example: the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-50mm-1-4-e\/\">TTArtisan 50mm 1.4<\/a> has absolutely nothing in common with the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-50mm-1-4-tilt\/\">TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 <em>Tilt<\/em><\/a> &#8211; smart people buy products they like, fanboys buy whatever product from brands they like<\/li>\n<li>I am not sure if the chance to receive a decentered or otherwise defective lens is actually higher compared to manufacturers from Japan\/Germany, but getting one of these lenses replaced can in fact be more difficult. I recommend to either buy them from a local distributor or directly from the manufacturer&#8217;s online shop for better product support<\/li>\n<li>I bought several of the lenses on this list for my personal use and do actually use them regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ultra Wide Angle Lenses<\/h2>\n<h3>Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63720\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63720\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 9mm 5.6 ultra wide w-dreamer uwa hyper wide heliar 10mm distortion zero-d\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 9mm 5.6 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is not only the world&#8217;s widest rectilinear (meaning non-<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25187\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2020-07-19_183336-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2020-07-19_183336-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2020-07-19_183336.jpg 522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/>fisheye) lens, it is also much better than it should be. Despite being noticeably wider this is a much better performer than the more expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-10mm-5-6-e-hyper-wide-heliar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder 10mm 5.6<\/a> and therefore a real masterpiece of Laowa&#8217;s lens designer.<\/p>\n<p>A lens this wide will probably not be your bread-and-butter lens and it takes some skill to use it properly, but I took plenty of pictures with it I really like and that wouldn&#8217;t have been possible otherwise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>373g | $599 (E\/Z\/L-mount) $699 (M-mount) | MF | no Exif | E\/M\/Z\/L-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bastian_k\/albums\/72157715260235177\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-9mm-f-5-6-ff-rl\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3jnhRPw\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC1.A0.H0.Xlaowa+9mm+5.6.TRS1&amp;_nkw=laowa+9mm+5.6&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlaowa+9mm+5.6.TRS0&amp;_nkw=laowa+9mm+5.6&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Pergear 14mm 2.8 II<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49071\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49071\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR.jpg\" alt=\"Review pergear 14mm f\/2.8 II FF fullframe full-vrame APS-C nikon z6 Z6ii z50 z30 zfc z7 z7ii Z8 Z9 Zf nikon z f fc Sony FE Fuji X canon rf m43 review nikon z z-fc z30 z50 test sharpness bokeh coma vignetting Flare 24mp nikon z6 z6ii 46mp nikon z7 z7ii Z8 Z9 Zf nikon z f\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Z6 | Pergear 14mm f\/2.8II | f\/8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While it is not free from weaknesses, this lens offers great value<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78159\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pergear_14mm_2.8_II_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pergear_14mm_2.8_II_Thumb.png 568w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pergear_14mm_2.8_II_Thumb-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/> for money. Its biggest issue is the flare control and the vignetting is also on the higher end of the scale.<\/p>\n<p>Good sharpness, near-zero distortion, great chromatic aberration correction and low coma make this lens a good choice for a wide variety of applications though &#8211; including landscape astrophotography.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need a maximum aperfure of f\/2.8, be sure to check out the next lens first though.<\/p>\n<p><strong>500g | $239 | MF | no Exif | E\/Z\/L\/RF-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pergear-14mm-f-2-8-ii-ff\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/images.stockholm360.net\/?p=237\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pergear.com\/collections\/pergear-lens\/products\/pergear-14mm-f2-8\/?ref=5YrX5\">Pergear<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Viltrox AF 14mm 4.0 Air<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78016\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78016\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_14mm_4.0_FE_Air_Sample_A7III_4.0_16.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox af 14mm 4.0 fe air small review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_14mm_4.0_FE_Air_Sample_A7III_4.0_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_14mm_4.0_FE_Air_Sample_A7III_4.0_16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_14mm_4.0_FE_Air_Sample_A7III_4.0_16-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 14mm 4.0 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For its 200 bucks price tag this Viltrox lens is much better than it<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78156\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_14mm_4.0_Air_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_14mm_4.0_Air_Thumb.png 720w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_14mm_4.0_Air_Thumb-269x300.png 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/> has any right to be: it is fully usable across frame from f\/4.0, corrects most aberrations &#8211; including Coma and lens flares &#8211; well and weighs less than 200g while offering completely silent autofocus.<\/p>\n<p>There are only minor drawbacks one should be aware of: high vignetting (similar to the competitors though), a little color cast in the corners (again similar to many competitors) and not that well defined sunstars. I also hope a correction profile for the slightly wavy distortion will be released soon.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a compact ultra wide lens &#8211; maybe to complement your standard zoom &#8211; this is a really great option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>166g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$159<\/span>&nbsp;| AF | Exif | E\/Z-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-14mm-4-0-fe\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72177720329034819\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltroxstore.com\/collections\/e-mount?ref=r67n83i6\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (comes with a 5% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?N=0&amp;InitialSearch=yes&amp;Ntt=viltrox%2014mm&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF&amp;DFF=d50\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+14mm+4.0&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+14mm+4.0&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Laowa 15mm 2.0<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36839\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36839\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_15mm_2.0_Sample_Yerebatan_1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 2.0 fe venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_15mm_2.0_Sample_Yerebatan_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_15mm_2.0_Sample_Yerebatan_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_15mm_2.0_Sample_Yerebatan_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 15mm 2.0 | f\/2.0 | no tripod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This 15mm 2.0 was actually Laowa&#8217;s first mirrorless design (first <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-26551\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/laowa_15mm_2.0-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/laowa_15mm_2.0-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/laowa_15mm_2.0.jpg 557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>shown at Photokina in 2016) and it is a lens I am using since and that proved to be very useful for taking pictures in dimly lit environments without a tripod as well as for astrophotography and also for wide-angle close ups.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the E-mount world there are two strong competitors that you should surely check out as well: the way more expensive Sony FE 14mm 1.8 GM and the next entry on this list, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-16mm-1-8-af\/\">Viltrox 16mm 1.8 AF<\/a>. There is hardly any competition in the M\/Z\/RF\/L-mount worlds though, making this a desirable lens for many users to this day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>520g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$579<\/span> | MF | no Exif | E\/M\/Z\/RF\/L-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/rolling-review-laowa-15mm-2-0-zero-d\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/140854680@N04\/sets\/72157686443914235\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-15mm-f2\/ref\/57\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zy4CmL\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2L8cOjN\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BEziFh\">amazon.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Viltrox 16mm 1.8 AF<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40828\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40828\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40828\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Viltrox_16mm_1.8_AF_Sample_51_1.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox af 16mm 1.8 fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Viltrox_16mm_1.8_AF_Sample_51_1.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Viltrox_16mm_1.8_AF_Sample_51_1.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Viltrox_16mm_1.8_AF_Sample_51_1.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox FE 16mm 1.8 AF | f\/1.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Viltrox described this as their <em>fullframe benchmark lens<\/em> when it<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41040\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/viltrox_16_1.8_Guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/viltrox_16_1.8_Guide.jpg 250w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/viltrox_16_1.8_Guide-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/> was released in 2023 and for good reasons: great optical performance, useful controls coupled with an LC display not found anywhere else and all that at a surprisingly low and very competitive pricepoint.<\/p>\n<p>From a technological point of view this is the most advanced lens on this list, not only ahead of the other manufacturers from China, but also of many of those from Japan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>560g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$464<\/span> | AF | Exif | E-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-16mm-1-8-af\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\/72177720308651621\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltroxstore.com\/collections\/e-mount?ref=r67n83i6\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop (global)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/42OSjkq\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=viltrox+16mm+1.8+af+fe&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Solinon 18mm 5.6 Asph<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67513\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67513\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Solinon_18mm_5.6_Asph_M10_Sample_20_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"18mm 5.6 solinon calvin hong kong asph review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting cookie pancake compact m10 leica m11 m10r rangefinder\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Solinon_18mm_5.6_Asph_M10_Sample_20_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Solinon_18mm_5.6_Asph_M10_Sample_20_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Solinon_18mm_5.6_Asph_M10_Sample_20_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Solinon 18mm 5.6 Asph | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many of the lenses on this list are from the bigger Chinese<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78158\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Solinon_18mm_5.6_Asph_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Solinon_18mm_5.6_Asph_Thumb.png 378w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Solinon_18mm_5.6_Asph_Thumb-285x300.png 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/> manufacturers but this Solinon 18mm 5.6 Asph is more of a &#8220;boutique&#8221; offering by one of our readers. He is from Hong Kong and had this lens designed and made in China.<\/p>\n<p>You may think that because of its heritage there are several drawbacks to be aware of, but that isn&#8217;t the case: this Solinon actually performs very well from f\/5.6, it has reasonable amounts of vignetting &#8211; better than the compact yet slow Voigtl\u00e4nder ultra wide angle lenses &#8211; and even the flare resistance is pretty good.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a compact 18mm lens for your M-mount camera, this is the one I would recommend over Leica&#8217;s overpriced 18mm 3.8 Super-Elmar-M and Zeiss&#8217; somewhat outdated <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-zeiss-zm-18mm-4-0-distagon\/\">ZM 18mm 4.0 Distagon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>230g | $444 | MF | no Exif* | M-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-mr-ding-optics-50mm-1-1-noxlux-m\/\">Review<\/a> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\/72177720302376091\"><strong>Sample images<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n*can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.solinon.com\/\">official store<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Wide Angle Lenses<\/h2>\n<h3>Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33931\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33931\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33931\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Argus_Sample_Bokeh_Mid_4.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 28mm 1.2 review fast super f\/0.95 bokeh sharpness contrast a7riv a7riii a7iv a9 a1 resolution coma vignetting review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Argus_Sample_Bokeh_Mid_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Argus_Sample_Bokeh_Mid_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laowa_28mm_1.2_Argus_Sample_Bokeh_Mid_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 28mm 1.2 | f\/1.2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 2023 the 28mm focal length is still a bit neglected in the Sony E-<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41042\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_28_1.2_guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_28_1.2_guide.jpg 215w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_28_1.2_guide-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/>mount world, therefore this Laowa 28mm 1.2 was a very welcome addition with its world record f\/1.2 maximum aperture.<\/p>\n<p>While some of the f\/0.95 to f\/1.2 lenses are soft at their maximum aperture this lens is very contrasty and that in combination with its wide angle bokeh is really good for creating the illusion of depth in <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/how-to-create-environmental-portraits\/\">environmental portraits<\/a>. I had an early review sample before it was released and without knowing what the price will be and going by its performance I expected this to carry a much higher price tag than the $599 it sells for now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>550g | $599 | MF | no Exif | E\/Z\/RF\/L-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\/72177720306753469\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-argus-28mm-f-1-2-ff\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3CdfFEI\">B&amp;H<\/a>&nbsp;(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>7Artisans 28mm 1.4<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17710\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17710\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_24.jpg\" alt=\"7artisans leica summulix 28mm 1.4 f\/1.4 wide angle fast 42mp sony feplus resolution contrast coma review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7artisans_28mm_1.4_fe_plus_sample_24-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7s | 7artisans 28mm 1.4 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This was one of the first M-mount lenses from China I bought and<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37050\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7a_28_1.4_guide-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7a_28_1.4_guide-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7a_28_1.4_guide.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/em> it is still one of the best ones. It is compact, affordable, its build quality is great and to my eyes it gives much nicer bokeh than the Leica 28mm 1.4 Summilux-M &#8211; its only competitor in the M-mount world.<\/p>\n<p>A novelty (which unfortunately didn&#8217;t become the norm): this lens came in two versions; one optimized for the thin Leica <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-kolari-ultra-thin-sensor-stack-modification\/\">filter stack<\/a> and an FE-Plus version optimized for the thicker Sony filter stack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>490g | $459 | MF | no Exif* | M-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-7artisans-28mm-1-4-fe-plus\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bastian_k\/albums\/72157704221178232\">Sample images<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>*can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2HKyW5m\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Lyk7GB\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UY3LHm\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=7artisans+28mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=7artisans+28mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Thypoch 28mm 1.4 Simera<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54924\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54924\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thypoch_Simera_28mm_1.4_Sample_27_M10_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"thypoch simera 28mm 1.4 fast wide angle leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thypoch_Simera_28mm_1.4_Sample_27_M10_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thypoch_Simera_28mm_1.4_Sample_27_M10_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thypoch_Simera_28mm_1.4_Sample_27_M10_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Thypoch Simera 28mm 1.4 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In many ways this feels like an improved version of the<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78160\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_28mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_28mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb.png 408w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_28mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/> aforementioned 7Artisans lens: floating elements and better minimum focus distance, lighter and smaller, better defined sunstars. This Thypoch is also more expensive than the 7Artisans though, especially if you are comparing the M-mount versions.<\/p>\n<p>The annoying infinity lock of the first batch of this lens is gone on newer samples, the too short focus throw at close distances and the rather useless &#8220;visifocus&#8221; distance scale are still there.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, this is my fast 28mm lens of choice in the M-mount world thanks to its very good optical performance and nice bokeh. Because of its appealing bokeh I also prefer it over the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-1-5-nokton\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 1.5 Nokton<\/a> (see them directly compared in my <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-fast-28mm-f-1-2-f-1-4-f-1-5-fullframe-lenses\/\">fast 28mm comparison<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>331g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$399<\/span> (E\/Z\/RF-mount) <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$599<\/span> (M-mount) | MF | no Exif* | M\/E\/Z\/RF-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-28mm-1-4\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bastian_k\/albums\/72157704221178232\">Sample images<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>*M-mount version can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/store.thypoch.com\/collections\/all?ref=lyiftukn\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use code PRNET for free shipping) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=thypoch+28mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=thypoch+28mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?q=thypoch%2028mm&amp;sts=ma&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Laowa 35mm 0.95 Argus<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41057\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41057\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_argus_35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_argus_35.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_argus_35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample_argus_35-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 35mm 0.95 | f\/0.95<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is the only 35mm lens as fast as f\/0.95 for fullframe, but it is also a<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37075\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/laowa_35mm_0.95_guide-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/laowa_35mm_0.95_guide-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/laowa_35mm_0.95_guide.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/em> better performer than all the similarly priced 50mm f\/0.95 lenses, which is quite spectacular actually.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\">This is one of those lenses where no one realizes now how good it actually is, therefore no one buys it, it will probably go out of production one day and some years after that it will be highly sought after &#8211; similar to the f\/1.4 Canon FD lenses or the f\/1.2 Contax\/Zeiss lenses or the latest Olympus OM lenses with ED elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>795g | $649 | MF | no Exif | E\/Z\/RF-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-35mm-0-95-the-worlds-fastest-35mm-lens\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72157719744787074\"><strong>Sample images<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>buy from <\/em><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-argus-35mm-f-0-95-ff\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/l7xoDq\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3k3WIfD\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 FE LAB<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68087\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68087\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68087\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Viltrox_AF_FE_35mm_1.2_LAB_Sample_1.2_42.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 35mm 1.2 lab fe pro af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Viltrox_AF_FE_35mm_1.2_LAB_Sample_1.2_42.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Viltrox_AF_FE_35mm_1.2_LAB_Sample_1.2_42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Viltrox_AF_FE_35mm_1.2_LAB_Sample_1.2_42-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 FE LAB | f\/1.2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you saw the previos entry and you thought &#8220;ugh, manual focus only&#8221;, then this Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 FE LAB might be what you are<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78152 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_35mm_1.2_LAB_FE_thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_35mm_1.2_LAB_FE_thumb.png 394w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_35mm_1.2_LAB_FE_thumb-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/em> looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Viltrox managed to improve on the already otherworldly performance of the first generation Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art DG DN while offering a smaller, lighter and cheaper lens with less optical vignetting (cat&#8217;s eyes) and better Coma correction. Highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>917g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$799<\/span> | AF | Exif | E-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-35mm-1-2-fe-lab\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkhRP\"><strong>Sample images<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/BastianKratzke35LAB\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use the code \u201cBK3512LAB5\u201d for 5% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pergear.com\/collections\/viltrox?ref=AeraD\">Pergear<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kt20hV\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F3qLkc\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?q=viltrox%2035mm%201.2%20lab&amp;sts=ma&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+35mm+1.2+lab&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+35mm+1.2+lab&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=laowa+35mm+0.95&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Pergear 35mm 1.4<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36784\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36784\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36784\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pergear_35mm_1.4_E_sample_25.jpg\" alt=\"pergear 35mm 1.4 f\/1.4 review sony e fe fullframe e-mount a7riv a7rv a7riii a7rii 42mp 61mp sharpness contrast review coma vignetting bokeh\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pergear_35mm_1.4_E_sample_25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pergear_35mm_1.4_E_sample_25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pergear_35mm_1.4_E_sample_25-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Pergear 35mm 1.4 | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Neither in terms of optical nor mechanical quality this Pergear lens<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37078\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pergear_35_1.4_guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pergear_35_1.4_guide.jpg 482w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pergear_35_1.4_guide-290x300.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/em> can compete with the latest 35mm f\/1.4 high performance lenses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-35mm-1-4-gm-the-perfect-35mm-lens\/\">Sony FE 35mm 1.4 GM<\/a>, but it is tiny, lightweight and extremely affordable at $129. And for that price it is actually much better than it should be, especially compared to way more expensive 35mm f\/1.4 vintage lenses.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not sure if you could get along with a manual focus lens this is a great option to find out without breaking the bank. Because it is so small and lightweight you can also just put it in the bag and always have a fast lens available when you need it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>237g<\/strong> | <strong>$129 | MF | no Exif | E\/Z\/L\/RF-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pergear-35mm-1-4-cheapest-fullframe\/\">Review<\/a>&nbsp;| <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\/72177720305066405\"><strong>Sample images<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GOf93g\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VRPDym\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=pergear+35mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=pergear+35mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Standard Lenses<\/h2>\n<h3>Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34601\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34601\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34601\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MrDing_50mm_1.1_Sample_Bokeh_1.jpg\" alt=\"mr. ding optics studio 50mm 1.1 noctilux leica nokton voigtl\u00e4nder review m10 42mp 24mp sony a7rii contrast resolution bokeh coma noxlux\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MrDing_50mm_1.1_Sample_Bokeh_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MrDing_50mm_1.1_Sample_Bokeh_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MrDing_50mm_1.1_Sample_Bokeh_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 | f\/1.1 | LM-EA9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This lens came out of nowhere and what a surprise it was. Despite<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37116\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ding_50_1.1_guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"153\"><\/em> its rather simple 8\/6 design and the lack of aspherical elements it performs surprisingly well and it is also compact and affordable. The real stand out feature is its beautiful bokeh though. If you are a Sony user this is also one of the few lenses that work really well with the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-techart-lm-ea9-leica-m-to-sony-e-autofocus-adapter\/\">Techart LM-EA9 AF adapter<\/a>, turning this into a very compact yet fast AF lens.<\/p>\n<p>When using this lens I always get the feeling it had been designed by someone who actually knew what he was doing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>389g | $399 | MF | Exif (Z-mount) | M\/Z-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-mr-ding-optics-50mm-1-1-noxlux-m\/\">Review Mr. Ding M-mount<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-mr-ding-optics-50mm-1-2-noxlux-z\/\">Review Mr. Ding Z-mount<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-syoptic-50mm-1-1\/\">Review SYoptic<\/a> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\/72177720302376091\"><strong>Sample images<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n*the M-mount version can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdingstudio.com\/products\/mr-ding-noxlux-dg-50-1-1-e58-for-leica-m-manual-lens?ref=G_RCnAFR27Ntin\">official Mr. Ding Studio shop<\/a> (M-mount only), can also be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=ding+50+1.1+replica&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=ding+50+1.1&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>, but here you may get an OEM lens without product support (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 Asph<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29459\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29459\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TTArtisan_50mm_1.4_E_Sample_24.jpg\" alt=\"ttartisan 50mm 1.4 sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review e-mount\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TTArtisan_50mm_1.4_E_Sample_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TTArtisan_50mm_1.4_E_Sample_24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TTArtisan_50mm_1.4_E_Sample_24-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is somewhat the 50mm version of the 7Artisans 28mm 1.4 mentioned above.<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37129\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tta_50_1.4_e_guide-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tta_50_1.4_e_guide-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tta_50_1.4_e_guide.jpg 332w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/em> Build quality is great, optical performance is great and it is very affordable.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-leica-50mm-1-4-summilux-m-asph\/#Compared_to_TTArtisan_50mm_14_Asph\">my review of the Leica 50mm 1.4 Asph<\/a> where I compared these two lenses. Afterwards you can decide for yourself if you want to buy a $4500 lens or a $225 (E\/Z\/RF\/L-mount) to $369 (M-mount) lens and then doing something actually useful with the $4000 you saved.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>432g | $225 <\/i><\/strong><i>(E\/Z\/RF\/L-mount)<\/i><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><i> $295 <\/i><\/strong><\/span><i>(M-mount)<\/i><strong><i> | MF | no Exif* |&nbsp;<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-50mm-1-4-e\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72157719775883341\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n*M-mount version can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/ttartisan.myshopify.com\/?ref=EvdGAnf950qaM&amp;fbclid=IwAR0Wz6hHVjawnTBKgVjf4REAAdtlgKqkcjVQOQZIzxzgwGkmQY-iNunnnKc\">the manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iX4rZ1\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GMYl0p\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3n3Qtds\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=ttartisan+50mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_osacat=0&amp;_odkw=ttartisan+50mm&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=ttartisan+50mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64023\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64023\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"thypoch simera 50mm 1.4 fast normal leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Comparing this <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-50mm-1-4\/\">Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-50mm-1-4\/\">TTArtisan 50mm 1.4<\/a> is very similar as comparing the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-28mm-1-4\/\">Thypoch 28mm 1.4 Simera<\/a> to<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78165\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb.png 418w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/em> the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-7artisans-28mm-1-4-fe-plus\/\">7Artisans 28mm 1.4<\/a>: the Thypoch feels like an improved version thanks to its floating elements design, better minimum focus distance, being 30% lighter as well as smaller and creating better defined sunstars. Also here the Thypoch is the more expensive lens though.<\/p>\n<p>Thypoch learned a bit from their 28mm and 35mm lenses so this one never came with an annoying infinity lock. The longer the lens, the less useful that &#8220;visifocus&#8221; distance scale though.<\/p>\n<p>If you think the aforementioned TTArtisan lens is too big and heavy and you can afford to spend a bit more this is one of the best balanced fast 50mm lenses for M-mount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>267g | $549 (Z-mount) <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$669<\/span> (M-mount) | MF | no Exif* | M\/Z-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-50mm-1-4\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkiQo\">Sample images<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>*M-mount version can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/store.thypoch.com\/collections\/all?ref=lyiftukn\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use code PRNET for free shipping) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=simera+50mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=simera+50mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/4foiJ2N\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>TTArtisan 50mm 2.0 Pancake<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32767\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32767\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32767\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TTA_50mm_2.0_Sample_8.jpg\" alt=\"TTartisan 50mm 2.0 e-mount fe sony a7rii a7riv review comparison contrast sharpness vignetting pancake small\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TTA_50mm_2.0_Sample_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TTA_50mm_2.0_Sample_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TTA_50mm_2.0_Sample_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | TTArtisan 50mm 2.0 | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Similar to the Pergear 35mm 1.4 this TTArtisan lens does not offer<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37131\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tta_50_2_e_guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tta_50_2_e_guide.jpg 422w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tta_50_2_e_guide-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/em> a staggering performance, but at $69 it costs less than I had to pay for the hood of one of my Voigtl\u00e4nder lenses once.<\/p>\n<p>While price and performance are similar to some of the vintage 50mm lenses, this one doesn&#8217;t need an adapter which makes it the smallest fast 50mm fullframe lens you can mount on your modern mirrorless camera.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>189g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$63<\/span> | MF | no Exif | E\/Z\/RF\/L\/X\/Eos-M\/M43-mount | <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-50mm-2-0-return-of-the-nifty-fifty\/\">Review<\/a> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/365daysofporsche\/albums\"><strong>Sample images<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/ttartisan.myshopify.com\/products\/multi-mounts-50mm-f2-0?ref=EvdGAnf950qaM\">TTArtisan<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3O6AIfO\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=ttartisan+50mm+2.0&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3H645yh\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Viltrox AF 50mm 2.0 Air<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69673\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69673\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4580_PR-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4580_PR-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4580_PR-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_4580_PR-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 50mm 2.0 Air | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you need your &#8220;Nifty Fifty&#8221; to come with autofocus the<em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78164\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_2.0_Air_THumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_2.0_Air_THumb.png 1024w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_2.0_Air_THumb-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_2.0_Air_THumb-800x780.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_2.0_Air_THumb-768x749.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/em> aforementioned TTArtisan 50mm 2.0 will not cut it, in that case this Viltrox AF 50mm 2.0 Air might be the lens you are looking for. It offers very good sharpness, good Coma correction, low CA and low distortion. Vignetting is average for a lens with these parameters and the bokeh quality cannot keep up with some of the more expensive (faster) options obivously.<\/p>\n<p>Especially for Z-mount &#8211; where Nikon&#8217;s own 50mm options are rather expensive &#8211; this can be an appealing, compact yet fast, prime lens to complement your slow standard zoom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>205g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$159<\/span> | AF | Exif | E\/Z-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-f-2-air-fe\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/images.stockholm360.net\/viltrox-af-50mm-f-2-air\/\">Sample images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltrox.com\/products\/af-50mm-f2-z\/?ref=DcQqJbMbgrAm03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viltrox (8% discount)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41T4XRw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Tele Lenses<\/h2>\n<h3>Thypoch 75mm 1.4 Simera<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69521\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Thypoch_Simera_75mm_1.4_M10_Sample_1.4_38.jpg\" alt=\"thypoch simera 75mm 1.4 fast portrait leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Thypoch_Simera_75mm_1.4_M10_Sample_1.4_38.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Thypoch_Simera_75mm_1.4_M10_Sample_1.4_38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Thypoch_Simera_75mm_1.4_M10_Sample_1.4_38-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Thypoch Simera 75mm 1.4 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As was already the case for the other Simera lenses I can only say&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78167\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_75mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_75mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb.png 410w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thypoch_75mm_1.4_Simera_Thumb-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/> positive things about the optical performance and also about their aperture diaphragms, as they combine perfectly round highlights with appealing sunstars. Generally this lens draws a beautiful bokeh.<\/p>\n<p>Among the Simera lenses this is actually my favorite so far. While it is ~10% heavier than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-75mm-f1-5-vm\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 75mm 1.5 Nokton<\/a>, it brings a floating elements design to the table that really makes a difference. While the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-75mm-1-9-ultron\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 75mm 1.9 Ultron<\/a> focuses even a bit closer (0.5 vs 0.6 m), this Thypoch 75mm 1.4 Simera is much sharper at these distances at its maximum aperture.<\/p>\n<p>If I was to buy a fast 75mm for M-mount today, this would definitely be the one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>379g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$799<\/span> | MF | no Exif* | M\/Z-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-75mm-1-4-their-best-lens-yet\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkjXz\">Sample images<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>*can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/store.thypoch.com\/collections\/all?ref=lyiftukn\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use code PRNET for free shipping) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=simera+75mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=simera+75mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/41te1eq\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68372\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68372\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Viltrox_85mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_a7III_1.4_39.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 1.4 lab fe pro af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Viltrox_85mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_a7III_1.4_39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Viltrox_85mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_a7III_1.4_39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Viltrox_85mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_a7III_1.4_39-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro shows a performance which in<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78166\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_1.4_FE_Pro.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_1.4_FE_Pro.png 358w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_1.4_FE_Pro-216x300.png 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/> many categories is on par with the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II<\/a>. The Sony shows even higher resolution at f\/1.4 and it corrects Coma a bit better, but I really wonder who will notice those differences in typical portrait applications. I have severe doubts that I would be able to &#8211; even in a direct side-by-side comparison. And in the important flare resistance category this Viltrox even outperforms pretty much all of the fast tele lenses I have used so far.<\/p>\n<p>While Viltrox&#8217; high end series is called &#8220;LAB&#8221; and the &#8220;Pro&#8221; series is positioned slightly below that, I actually prefer the handling of these &#8220;Pro&#8221; series lenses, as they feature a better aperture ring and don&#8217;t have that rather useless Oled display.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The actual differences between the modern 85mm 1.4 lenses are really small &#8211; they are all more than capable lenses &#8211; which I think makes it really hard to justify spending a lot of money for the first party options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>792g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$478<\/span> | AF | Exif | E-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-85mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Review<\/a> |&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkxDv\"><strong>Sample images<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/Phillipreeve85Pro\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use the code \u201cBK85145OFF\u201d for 5% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6sy84\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gVZX2D\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?q=viltrox%2085mm%201.4%20pro&amp;sts=ma&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+1.4+pro&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+35mm+1.2+lab&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+1.4+pro&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+35mm+1.2+lab&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Zhong Yi 90mm 1.5<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28676\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28676\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zhong_yi_90mm_1.5_sample_M10_1.jpg\" alt=\"zhong yi 90mm 1.5 f\/1.5 review test comparison leica m m10 m10r m9 sony a7rii 42mp 24mp contrast bokeh sharpness coma milky way astigmatism\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zhong_yi_90mm_1.5_sample_M10_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zhong_yi_90mm_1.5_sample_M10_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zhong_yi_90mm_1.5_sample_M10_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Zhong Yi 90mm 1.5 | f\/1.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This lens was released at roughly the same time as the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-90mm-1-25\/\">TTArtisan 90mm 1.25<\/a>, by which it was a bit overshadowed. That being said this<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41049\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zy_90_1.5_guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zy_90_1.5_guide.jpg 255w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zy_90_1.5_guide-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/> Zhong Yi is actually the better package due to being noticeably ligther and much sharper, especially at infinity.<\/p>\n<p>Fast 85-90mm portrait lenses for M-mount are usually rare and expensive, but here you get a lot of glass and image quality for the money. For users of other mirrorless systems this might not be that attractive though, as here the market is full of fast 85mm lenses &#8211; including plenty with AF.<\/p>\n<p><strong>772g | $399 | MF | no Exif* | E\/M\/Z\/RF-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-zhong-yi-90mm-1-5-m\/\">Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72157720188844218\">Sample images<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>*can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to get Exif on E\/Z cameras<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from the <a href=\"https:\/\/zyoptics.net\/product\/mitakon-speedmaster-90-f-1-5-lens\/?ref=BastianK\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3Tm0dMM\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=zhong+yi+90mm+1.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Uvizwg\">amazon.com<\/a> for <strong>$399<\/strong> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Laowa 90mm 2.8 2:1 Macro<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33816\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DBM9594-Pano.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DBM9594-Pano.jpg 687w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DBM9594-Pano-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Laowa started the trend to offer full frame macro lenses that can<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41050\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_90mm_2.8_guide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_90mm_2.8_guide.jpg 322w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/laowa_90mm_2.8_guide-183x300.jpg 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/> be focused from infinity to twice life-size. Unlike some other macro lenses this one does not only perform great at close distances though, it also does at infinity.<\/p>\n<p>This works great as a high magnification macro, it works really well for landscape\/architecture shooting and it is also a nice (albeit not overly fast) portrait lens. A true general purpose short tele.<\/p>\n<p><strong>619g | <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$449<\/span> | MF | no Exif | E\/Z\/RF-mount | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/laowa-ffii-90mm-f2-8-ca-dreamer-macro-2x-getting-close\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>buy from <\/em><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-90mm-f-2-8-2x-macro-apo\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=laowa+90mm+2.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=laowa+28mm+1.2+argus&amp;_osacat=0&amp;LH_PrefLoc=2&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3P0Wo12\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Laowa 180mm 4.5 1.5:1 Apo-Macro<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77547\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77547\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Laowa_180mm_4.5_Macro_Sample_A7III_4.5_27.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 180mm 4.5 f\/4.5 apo macro makro light tele lightweight small 200mm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii A9 A9ii a1 a1ii review resolution sharpness contrast sunstar sunstars starburst blende blendenstern Nikon z z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 zf z5iilaowa 180mm 4.5 f\/4.5 apo macro makro light tele lightweight small 200mm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii A9 A9ii a1 a1ii review resolution sharpness contrast sunstar sunstars starburst blende blendenstern Nikon z z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 zf z5ii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Laowa_180mm_4.5_Macro_Sample_A7III_4.5_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Laowa_180mm_4.5_Macro_Sample_A7III_4.5_27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Laowa_180mm_4.5_Macro_Sample_A7III_4.5_27-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 180mm 4.5 Macro | f\/4.5 | Ai denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Until the release of this Laowa lens, modern compact tele macro<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-78154\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Laowa_180mm_4.5_Macro_Thumb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"93\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Laowa_180mm_4.5_Macro_Thumb.png 426w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Laowa_180mm_4.5_Macro_Thumb-139x300.png 139w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 93px) 100vw, 93px\" \/> lenses in the 180-200mm range were pretty much non-existent. This is why I was personally using the old <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-180mm-5-6-apo-macro-mf\/\">Sigma 180mm 5.6 Apo Macro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This Laowa lens is obviously a clear step up in terms of optical performance and offers an impressive 1.5:1 magnification. It does even offer autofocus, but only in the 1.3 to infinity range. However, with the latest firmware update also automated focus stacking with compatible cameras is supposed to work.<\/p>\n<p>There are no comparable lenses available and for me personally it replaced that old Sigma lens and I would also prefer it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-180mm-4-0-sl-apo-lanthar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder 180mm 4.0 SL Apo-Lanthar<\/a> and all those old SLR 180-200mm 4.0 lenses without ED elements that usually offer abyssmal minimum focus distances and awful CA correction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>523g | $499 | AF (1.3 m to infinity) \/ MF (0.35 m to 1.3 m) | Exif | E\/Z\/EF-mount \/ L\/RF-mount (manual focus only) | <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-180mm-4-5-apo-macro-1-51\/\">Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-180mm-f-4-5-1-5x-ultra-macro-apo\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=laowa+180mm+4.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=laowa+180mm+4.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay. de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>I have been reviewing a lot of these lenses from China over the past years and I have to admit sometimes it wasn&#8217;t overly enjoyable, as there are in fact a lot of boring and uninspired ones, sometimes with severe optical as well as mechanical issues.<br \/>\nBut lenses like the ones I am showing you here are the reason I kept going and I will keep going.<\/p>\n<p>We have such a broad range of lenses to choose from thanks to these manufacturers: very affordable ones like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pergear-35mm-1-4-cheapest-fullframe\/\">Pergear 35mm 1.4<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-50mm-2-0-return-of-the-nifty-fifty\/\">TTArtisan 50mm 2.0<\/a>, giving those running on a tight budget the opportunity to use lenses with specifications otherwise unobtainable, really unique lenses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\">28mm 1.2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-35mm-0-95-the-worlds-fastest-35mm-lens\/\">35mm 0.95<\/a> and also those showcasing state of the art technology like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-16mm-1-8-af\/\">Viltrox 16mm 1.8 AF<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-35mm-1-2-fe-lab\/\">Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 FE LAB<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Honorable Mentions<\/h2>\n<p>The lenses I took these following pictures with (sometimes barely) missed the threshold to be added to this list, but they might still be worth a closer look depending on what you are looking for. You can find all their reviews <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses\/all-lens-reviews\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49146\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49146\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15531\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/laowa_10-18mm_4.5-5.6_fe_zoom_sample_6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10-18mm zoom c-dreamer 4.5-5.6 ultra wide 42mp a7 a7rII a7rIII review sharpness\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/laowa_10-18mm_4.5-5.6_fe_zoom_sample_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/laowa_10-18mm_4.5-5.6_fe_zoom_sample_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/laowa_10-18mm_4.5-5.6_fe_zoom_sample_6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa FE 10-18mm 4.5-5.6 | 10mm | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25436\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25436\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Laowa_11mm_4.5_E_sample_15.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 11mm 4.5 zero-d distortion zero ultra wide w-dreamer uwa hyper wide heliar 10mm distortion zero-d\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Laowa_11mm_4.5_E_sample_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Laowa_11mm_4.5_E_sample_15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Laowa_11mm_4.5_E_sample_15-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 11mm 4.5 | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66234\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66234\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laowa_12mm_2.8_Cine_Sample_Zf_8.0_23.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 12mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laowa_12mm_2.8_Cine_Sample_Zf_8.0_23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laowa_12mm_2.8_Cine_Sample_Zf_8.0_23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laowa_12mm_2.8_Cine_Sample_Zf_8.0_23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22287\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ttartisan_11mm_2.8_fisheye_sample_1.jpg\" alt=\"ttartisan 7artisans fish eye fisheye ultra wide angle fischauge diagonal diagonally sharpness mirrorless spiegellos\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ttartisan_11mm_2.8_fisheye_sample_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ttartisan_11mm_2.8_fisheye_sample_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ttartisan_11mm_2.8_fisheye_sample_1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | TTArtisan 11mm 2.8 fisheye | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36267\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36267\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AstrHori_12mm_2.8__Sample_8.jpg\" alt=\"astrhori 12mm 2.8 fisheye fish eye review 42mp sony a7rII a7rIII a7rIV a7rV 42mp 61mp contrast review resolution test\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AstrHori_12mm_2.8__Sample_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AstrHori_12mm_2.8__Sample_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AstrHori_12mm_2.8__Sample_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | AstrHori 12mm 2.8 Fisheye | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26358\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26358\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26358\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laowa_15mm_4.5_shift_sample_7-1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4. 5 shift tilt ts-e pc-e comparison review venus optics wide angle ultra wide angle sharpness uwa resolution contrast 42mp 61mp a7riv a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laowa_15mm_4.5_shift_sample_7-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laowa_15mm_4.5_shift_sample_7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laowa_15mm_4.5_shift_sample_7-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.5 Shift | f\/11 | shifted up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30362\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30362\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30362\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/TTArtisan_28mm_5.6_sample_19.jpg\" alt=\"ttartisan 28mm 5.6 m m-mount pancake review smallest leica contrast sharpness resolution\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/TTArtisan_28mm_5.6_sample_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/TTArtisan_28mm_5.6_sample_19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/TTArtisan_28mm_5.6_sample_19-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | TTArtisan 28mm 5.6 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77556\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77556\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr_Ding_35mm_1.8_Pactcron_Zf_Sample_1.8_31.jpg\" alt=\"mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr_Ding_35mm_1.8_Pactcron_Zf_Sample_1.8_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr_Ding_35mm_1.8_Pactcron_Zf_Sample_1.8_31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr_Ding_35mm_1.8_Pactcron_Zf_Sample_1.8_31-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f\/1.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35350\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35350\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7a_35_2.0_M_Wen_Sample_4.jpg\" alt=\"7artisans 35mm 2.0 M wen leica m10 m11 m10r m9 review sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7a_35_2.0_M_Wen_Sample_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7a_35_2.0_M_Wen_Sample_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7a_35_2.0_M_Wen_Sample_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | 7Artisans 35mm 2.0 M Wen | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25405\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25405\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_15.jpg\" alt=\"zhong yi mitakon 50mm 0.95 m-mount leica m10 sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_15-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Zhong YI 50mm 0.95 M | f\/0.95<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25395\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25395\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_5.jpg\" alt=\"zhong yi mitakon 50mm 0.95 m-mount leica m10 sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ZY_50mm_0.95_M_sample_5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Zhong Yi 50mm 0.95 M | f\/0.95<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33115\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33115\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33115\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_Star_50mm_0.95_Sample_III_27.jpg\" alt=\"BRIGHTIN STAR 50mm 0.95 e-mount fe sony a7rii a7riv review comparison contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting fast\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_Star_50mm_0.95_Sample_III_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_Star_50mm_0.95_Sample_III_27-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brightin_Star_50mm_0.95_Sample_III_27-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Brightin Star 50mm 0.95 | f\/0.95<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78544\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78544\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_A7III_1.4_33.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 50mm 1.4 pro fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_A7III_1.4_33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_A7III_1.4_33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_50mm_1.4_Pro_Sample_A7III_1.4_33-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 Pro FE | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36011\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36011\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TTA_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_20.jpg\" alt=\"ttartisan 50mm 1.4 tilt review e-mount sony a7riv a7rv a7rii a7riii 42mp 61mp sharpness resolution contrast bokeh review sunstar sunstars starburst\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TTA_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TTA_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TTA_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_20-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4 | tilted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34257\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34257\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AstrHori_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_8.jpg\" alt=\"astrhori rockstar rockster 50mm 1.4 review sharpness tilt conclusion bokeh sony a7riv a7riii a7riv 42mp 61mp bokeh ca vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AstrHori_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AstrHori_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AstrHori_50mm_1.4_Tilt_Sample_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | AstrHori 50mm 1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4 | untilted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21025\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21025\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_10.jpg\" alt=\"7artisans 75mm 1.25 noctilux leica sony review 42mp sharpness resolution contrast a7riii a7rii a7riv a7iii 24mp 61mp ttartisan ttartisans bokeh rendering out of focus oof smooth\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_10-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | 7Artisans 75mm 1.25 | f\/1.25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21023\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21023\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_8.jpg\" alt=\"7artisans 75mm 1.25 noctilux leica sony review 42mp sharpness resolution contrast a7riii a7rii a7riv a7iii 24mp 61mp ttartisan ttartisans bokeh rendering out of focus oof smooth\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7artisans_75mm_1.25_sample_8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | 7Artisans 75mm 1.25 | f\/1.25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure 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800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Zhong Yi 135mm 1.4 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79064\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79064\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79064\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_52.jpg\" alt=\"laowa af c-dreamer aura 200mm 2.0 f\/2.0 super tele fast 2025 sport reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a1 a9 a9ii a1ii a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting a7v ac7 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_52.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laowa_AF_200mm_2.0_C-Dreamer_Zf_Sample_2.0_52-300x200.jpg 300w, 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