Leica 45mm f2.8 Macro review The following images were taken with a Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f2.8 ASPH H-ES045 mounted on a Panasonic Lumix GX1. These are all untouched JPEGs straight from the camera. The individual exposure mode, file sizes, shutter speeds, aperture, ISO and lens focal length are listed for each image. All of…
The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f1.8 ZA is a high quality prime lens for Sony’s cropped-frame / APSC mirrorless cameras, upon which it delivers mild wide-angle coverage equivalent to 36mm ideal for genera-purpose use. In my review-so-far, check out a selection of sample images!…
The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR was Nikon’s first macro-lens designed specifically for DX-bodies. And it’s only the second macro lens that offers image-stabilization following its larger cousin, the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. As an AF-S model, it’ll autofocus on any Nikon body, but again it’s only optically-corrected for DX-format DSLRs.…
The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is the most affordable macro lens for Nikon’s range of DX format DSLRs, and as an AF-S model, it’ll autofocus on any Nikon body. Yes you read this right: it’s even cheaper than any lens capable of 1:1 magnification from Sigma or Tamron. If you think that doesn’t bode…
Nikon offers no fewer than six modern macro lenses designed for close-up photography, and still sells four older models in some regions. These are all known as Micro-Nikkors and of the six modern options, two are specialist PC-E tilt-shift models, leaving four for general macro use: the DX 40mm f2.8G, 60mm f2.8G, DX 85mm f3.5G…
The Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G was announced September 2010 as the last prime to complete the updated series of 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm f/1.4 models in Nikon’s line-up. Its focal length is one of the most useful on both DX and FX format bodies. On the former it delivers close to standard 50mm coverage for…
The Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR II is an 11.1x super-zoom lens designed for Nikon’s range of DX format DSLRs. Announced in July 2009, it’s the update to one of the most popular lenses for the Nikon system, now equipping it with better protection against zoom creep, where the lens barrel can inadvertently extend or retract…
The Nikkor DX 16-85mm VR was announced in January 2008 alongside the D60 DSLR. It equips all DX format bodies with a general-purpose range that’s equivalent to 24-128mm, making it an ideal walk-around lens with wider coverage than most kit lenses. The VR in the title stands for Vibration Reduction, Nikon’s optical anti-shake system, with…
The Nikkor DX 35mm f/1.8G is a standard prime lens designed for use on Nikon’s range of DX format DSLRs. Announced in February 2009, this low cost model is primarily aimed at owners of Nikon’s budget and mid-range DSLRs, such as the D40(x), D60, D3000, D5000 and D90, but will equally work…
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