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Use Nikon & Canon full frame lenses with Fuji GFX medium format with no vignetting

May 25, 2017 John Aldred

Adapters that let you mount a lens from one camera system to a body of another are nothing new. Even so-called “Speed boosters” which allow…



The Nikon 105mm f/1.4 and Laowa 105mm f/2 go head-to-head in this lens shootout

Feb 8, 2017 John Aldred

Nikon’s 105mm f/1.4 lens made a big splash when it was announced last year. Being the world’s fastest 105mm prime lens, it’s not much of a surprise….



Laowa’s hydrophobic Frog Eye lens coating makes shooting in the rain a breeze

Sep 9, 2016 John Aldred

You may remember Laowa fully funded their new 12mm f/2.8 lens kickstarter within 30 seconds of going live last month. Thanks to the claims of high…



The new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 is designed for full frame and almost distortion free

Aug 1, 2016 John Aldred

Ultrawide angle lenses are practical and fun. Almost every landscape, architectural, wedding or event photographer has one, as do many filmmakers. I have one, too….



Nicky Bay’s Review of the Venus Optics 15mm Wide Angle Macro Lens

Jul 9, 2015 Nicky Bay

[Editor’s note: we recently covered the announcement of this lens and shared a hands on review, but this one provides a more in-depth look at…