Lens Reviews Archives

April 14, 2021

TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 Lens Review – Ultra-fast, Ultra-affordable

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Nicholas reviews the supposed Noctilux-killer; the ultra-fast and ultra-affordable TTArtisan 50mm F/0.95 Leica M mount fast prime lens.

Nick Clayton
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March 22, 2021

The Canon 50mm f/1.4 LTM – Don’t Call it the Japanese Summilux

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A quick review of the Canon 50mm F/1.4 in Leica Thread Mount – commonly referred to as “The Japanese Summilux.”

Eric Charles Jones
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February 24, 2021

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens Review

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Clayton reviews the Sony E 16-55mm F/2.8 G, the most expensive E-mount Sony lens available, to determine if it’s worth the price.

Clayton D'Arnault
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December 18, 2020

Shooting one of the first 28mm lenses, the Enna Ultra-Lithagon

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Cheyenne reviews the Enna-Werk Ultra Lithagon 28mm lens, the second ever 28mm lens made for SLR camera systems!

Cheyenne Morrison
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December 2, 2020

Funleader 18mm F/8 Cap Lens Review

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Dario reviews the inexpensive and suprisingly good Funleader 18mm F/8 Cap Lens, a lo-fi lens that’s about the size of a body cap!

Dario Veréb
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November 16, 2020

Sony E 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Review

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Clayton reviews the Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS zoom lens for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras, and it’s a kit lens to impress.

Clayton D'Arnault
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November 9, 2020

Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F/1.9 LTM Lens Review

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Sroyon reviews the Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F/1.9 in Leica Thread Mount, one of the fastest 28mm lenses available for Leica cameras today!

Sroyon Mukherjee
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November 4, 2020

Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8 Lens Review

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James reviews the Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8 wide-angle fast prime lens for Leica R mount and digital mirrorless cameras!

James Tocchio
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October 21, 2020

Voigtlander Ultra Wide-Heliar 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical III M Mount Lens Review

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Drew reviews the outrageously wide Voigtlander Ultra Wide-Heliar 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical III in Leica M mount!

Drew Chambers
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October 12, 2020

Leitz Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 – Leica’s Secret Sonnar

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An intriuging look at a less often discussed Leitz M mount lens reveals an under-appreciated gem for Leica photographers.

Sroyon Mukherjee
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September 23, 2020

Canon FD 85mm F/1.2 L – Finding My Ideal Focal Length with Canon’s Legendary Portrait Lens

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Stephen reviews the Canon FD 85mm F/1.2 L, a super fast prime portrait lens which has made 85mm his go-to focal length.

Stephen Hennessy
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August 19, 2020

Nikon PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 – the First 35mm Perspective Control (Shift) Lens

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Oliver reviews the Nikon PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8, a highly specialized shift lens for landscapes and cityscapes.

Yuan Oliver Jin
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July 7, 2020

Sony FE 100mm F/2.8 STF (Smooth Trans Focus) Lens Review

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James reviews one of the most interesting lenses being manufactured today, the Sony FE 100mm F/2.8 STF Smooth Trans Focus lens.

James Tocchio
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July 1, 2020

Kobalux Wide 28mm F/3.5 LTM Lens Review

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The Kobalux Wide 28mm F/3.5 LTM lens is an uncommon and uncommonly tiny Japanese lens that harkens back to old-world quality at a reasonable price!

James Tocchio
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