Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Introduction The Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens is a moderate wide-angle lens (the angle of view is 52.5 degrees) with a f2.8 maximum aperture for the new mirrorless Sony A7(r). This E-mount lens had three double-sided aspherical elements, totalling six aspherical surfaces, an anti-reflective coating and is weather proofed. […]
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carl zeiss sonnar t* 55mm F1.8 lens (model sel55f18z)
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 55mm f/1.8 lens (model sel55f18z) Introduction The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 55mm f/1.8 lens (model sel55f18z) was one of the first E-mount full frame lenses for the Sony A7 range. The f/1.8 maximum aperture and moisture resistant design make this lens the ideal companion for the new mirrorless full frame cameras from Sony. It features nine […]
Sony Zeiss 55mm in Bruges
Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8 in Bruges Introduction Bruges with the Sony A7r and Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8. Thousands of tourists flock to the Venice of the north every year to see the pristine mediaeval city centre. I always think about interesting places to test new cameras and lenses. Since Bruges this one is only a 30 minute ride from […]
Fujifilm WCL-X100 wide angle converter
Fujifilm WCL-X100 Introduction The Fujifilm WCLX100 is a wide angle converter for the X100(s). It has a 0.8 magnification ratio, effectively converting the fixed 23mm lens to 19mm. In 35mm full frame, this would be 28mm. The WCL-X100 uses four lenses in 3 groups to achieve this and weighs only 150 gram so that you won’t […]
Olympus M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f 2
Olympus M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f 2 Introduction The Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12 mm f/2 is a Micro Four Thirds System-wide angle lens from Olympus. This lens uses focus-by-wire, and the autofocus motor is also used for manual focus. The engine is quiet and unlike other focus-by-wire systems, the lens offers two manual focus modes. […]
Olympus M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8: high quality portrait lens
M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 Introduction The M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 from Olympus is a high-quality medium-length telephoto lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras from Olympus and Panasonic. The 35mm full frame equivalent is a descent 150mm. The large f1.8 maximum aperture makes it a natural for shallow depth of field focusing and low-light […]
Olympus Pen: E-p5
Olympus PEN E-P5: underestimated rangefinder camera Introduction The Olympus Pen EP-5 continues in the PEN tradition of retro looking bodies with accessible controls, a seamless build and excellent image quality. It features technology from the Olympus OM-D E-M5 like 5-axis IS, 9fps continuous shooting and a 16.1 megapixel sensor. Including Low ISO 100, 1/8000 sec shutter speed, high resolution 3inch touchscreen, built-in […]
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II Introduction The Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 27-82.5mm going from wide angle to portrait-length perspectives. This lens has the older SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor). SAM has now been replaced by the superior SSM, but still does an OK job at auto-focussing, […]
Olympus Pen E-PL5: small size, big sensor
Olympus Pen E-PL5: small size, big sensor Introduction The Olympus Pen E-PL5 is the budget edition of the Olympus PEN E-PL series of mirror-less interchangeable lens digital cameras. It features the same 16MP Live MOS as its bigger brother the PEN E-P5 and a TruePic VI image processor. Its mirror-less design allows for a compact body and a large line of compatible interchangeable […]