lens Archives

Fuji X-T2 vs Nikon D5; Real world portrait comparisons with Raw sample downloads

Sep 16, 2016 John Aldred

Ok, it might be a little unfair to put a $2,400 camera and lens against a $8,100 camera and lens. One would expect a camera…

Canon’s new EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM Lens has a built in LCD screen

Sep 15, 2016 John Aldred

It’s been rumoured for while now that Canon would start introducing LCDs into their lenses. Last week, we even saw some suggestions as to what they…

How to get a 50mm f/1.2 lens for only $20

Sep 13, 2016 John Aldred

Super fast primes are a handy thing to have. But they’re not cheap. Their price puts them out of reach for many photographers. Even if…

Samyang kicks off its new Premium line of lenses with an 85mm f/1.2 and 14mm f/2.4

Sep 12, 2016 John Aldred

Samyang have today announced two new lenses to start their Premium range. An 85mm f/1.2 and 14mm f/2.4. These new lenses, Samyang say, offer “unprecedented…

Primoplan 58 f1.9 should be a razor sharp lens wrapped in fabulous bokeh

Sep 11, 2016 Udi Tirosh

You know the saying “they don’t make them like they used to”? Apparently, Meyer Optik wants to make them exactly like they used to. And by…

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…

Tamron updates its 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lens with new design, reduced flare and faster autofocus

Sep 1, 2016 John Aldred

Tamron have today announced the updated “G2” next generation version of its popular 150-600mm f/5-6.3 zoom lens. The new lens boasts faster autofocus and enhanced vibration control…