Leica’s 50mm 0.95 Noctilux-M Asph lens is the fastest lens in their lineup, but is it still worth the high price tag? This lens was first released in 2008 and at the time, it was a unique offering. However, with the rise of mirrorless cameras and the availability of f/0.95 lenses from China, the Noctilux-M…
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G is a lens designed for full-frame and APS-C cameras. It was released in 2011 and is the last 50mm lens made by Nikon for their F mount. The lens features a new optical design with an aspherical lens element, which was a first for Nikon’s 50mm lenses. The lens…
Summary: Phillipreeve.net is selling some of its review samples and personal collection of lenses and accessories. The items range from a TTArtisan 500mm lens to a Zeiss Loxia 85mm lens and a Canon 135mm lens. All items are for sale without warranty and shipping costs are not included. The money from previous sales has been…
Summary: – This article compares several fast 50mm M-mount lenses, including the Leica 50mm 0.95 Noctilux, the Zhong Yi 50mm 0.95 M, the Voigtlander VM 50mm 1.0 Nokton, the MS-Optics 50mm 1.0 ISM, the Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1, and the Voigtlander VM 50mm 1.2 Nokton. – The Voigtlander VM 50mm 1.2 Nokton is the most…
Summary: Viltrox released a new 20mm 2.8 AF lens for Sony FE mount The lens is noticeably cheaper than its main competitor, the Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF It has a linear focus ring with one by-wire focus ring and electronic contacts to communicate with the camera The lens has good sharpness when stopped down and…
Summary: The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro lens offers a magnification of up to 5x, making it ideal for extreme close-up shots and macro photography. The lens is fully manual and does not have any electronic contacts or weather sealing. It is built with high-quality materials and has a sturdy construction. The lens has…
Summary: – The Voigtländer VM 50mm 1.0 Nokton is the fastest M-mount lens currently available, with a wide aperture and great sharpness. – It has a compact design, with a diameter of 74mm and a length of 55mm. – The lens features 12 aperture blades and 3 aspherical surfaces, and is made from metal with…
Summary: The Mr. Ding Optics 50mm 1.1 Noxlux M lens is a fast and affordable option for Leica M and Sony E-mount cameras. It has a very appealing bokeh rendering and performs well at wide apertures. The lens is in many ways identical to the Syoptic 50mm 1.1, but the Mr. Ding version has an…
The TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 is a modern and affordable lens that aims to recreate the soap bubble bokeh effect of the original Trioplan 100mm lens. It features a similar optical design and look to the original lens, but at a much lower price point. The lens is manual focus only and comes in an M42…
Summary: Investing in the right technology is crucial for startups, even in a tough economy. Startups often make the mistake of building their own technology instead of buying it, thinking it will save money and fuel growth faster. However, buying technology is often the more cost-effective choice, especially for small companies operating on small volumes….