Archive for the ‘focusing’ tag
EXCLUSIVE: Hands on Review- Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye (Sony NEX)
After the company announced their new lens on Facebook, Rokinon let me try their brand new 8mm f2.8 fisheye lens for Sony NEX cameras. Since Sony sent me the 5n to review, I decided to also give this brand new piece of glass a quick run. This is a hands-on review and at the time of writing this, I’ve spent maybe 9 hours with the lens in my possession and a significantly less amount of time playing with it. Plus, it was raining in NYC quite hard.
Either way, I present to you the exclusive first hands on review with the new Rokinon 8mm f2.8 fisheye lens for Sony NEX digital cameras.
Battle of the High End Portrait Lenses: Canon 85mm f1.2 L vs Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX
Sigma 85mm f1.4 at f1.4 1/640th iso 125
Previously we did a quick test with the Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX and the Canon 85mm f1.2 L. Before that, we compared the Sigma lens against the more affordable option in Canon’s lineup, the 85mm f1.8. Eventually, I was able to bring the two lenses out into Central Park for a quick portrait session with Kathy. The results? You may be surprised.
Long Term Review: Canon 50mm f1.4 Lens
We’ve reviewed the Sigma version of this lens, and today we bring you a long term review of the Canon version: a lens that many say cannot touch the Sigma in terms of overall quality. I’ve been testing this lens on both the Canon 5D Mk II and 7D, and though it has had its quirks, it is still a lens worth considering in your lineup of glass. But is it really the right lens for you?
Which One? Olympus EPM1 vs Olympus EP2 Comparison Review
Although is a bit of an out of the ordinary comparison review, it is one that totally makes sense. If you’re an owner of an older Micro Four Thirds product, would you want to upgrade? We compared the EP2 against the EP3 before, but some readers may not be able to justify the EP3‘s expense. That’s not to say it’s not worth it; after reading our review, many readers jumped ship. But the EPM1 (EPM-1 or E-PM1) is a camera that is mostly targeted towards the non-technical user. However, if left in Aperture priority, the camera can do very well in an experienced user’s hands when needing to shoot candid photos.
So if you want a more affordable option, is the Olympus EPM1 worth the plunge if you own an EP2; especially if for $100 more you get the VF2 added on? And if you want, the VF3 works on the EP2 as well.
Hands On: Sony A77
The other day, I finally got my hands on the extremely coveted Sony A77 camera. Though the reviews have already started to come out, I’m still waiting for my units to give them a full run through. However, this camera seemed extremely impressive during the brief time I spent with it.
Using the Ricoh GXR and A12 Leica M Mount Module for Street Photography
After reviewing the Ricoh GXR and A12 module, we saw postings on forums and other questions arise on the focusing and how it all performs in real world use. If you’re a street photographer, you’ll want to pay attention to this posting. You may also want to check out our face off. So can this little manual focus wonder hold its own against the others?
