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Extender Comparison: Canon’s EF Extenders
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on October 25, 2011 · 0 Comment
Over on SLRgear.com we've spent the past few weeks reviewing Canon's lineup of EF Extenders. We've produced a summary article which discusses the effects of teleconverters, and then does a side-by-side comparison of the version II and III 1.4x and 2x Extenders. Click here to read that article! (read more)
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Lens Review: Canon 2x Extender EF III
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on October 17, 2011 · 0 Comment
Over on SLRgear.com we conclude our look at Canon's Extender series of teleconverters, with a full review of the 2x Extender EF III. Released at the end of last year, the III series changed the optical configuration, as well as adding autofocus improvements and weather sealing. Did it improve the effect on image quality, too? Find out by reading our full review of the Canon 2x Extender EF III. (read [...]
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Lens Review: Canon 1.4x Extender EF III
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on October 10, 2011 · 0 Comment
Over on SLRgear.com we continue our look at Canon's Extender series of teleconverters, with a full review of the 1.4x Extender EF III. Released at the end of last year, the III series changed the optical configuration but not the overall size and weight. Did it improve the effect on image quality, too? Find out by reading our full review of the Canon 1.4x Extender EF III. (read more)
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Lens Review: Canon 2x Extender EF II
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on October 6, 2011 · 0 Comment
We reviewed the 1.4x Extender EF II on Monday, and we're following that up today with our review of the 2x Extender EF II. The 2x Extender has been around since 2001, and has already been superceded by version III, but you can still purchase the version II. Click here to read our full review of the Canon 2x Extender EF II. (read more)
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Lens Review: Canon 1.4x Extender EF II
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on October 3, 2011 · 0 Comment
At SLRgear.com we get this question a lot: what effect does a teleconverter have on image quality? We've wanted to run this test for a while now, and thanks to our friends at LensRentals.com, we have tested the Canon 1.4x Extender EF II on the 200mm f/2.8L II USM. Over the next few weeks we'll also be rolling out tests of the 2.0x Extender EF II, as well as the version III Extenders. For today however, [...]
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Lens Review: Canon 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on September 25, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today's lens review over at SLRgear.com is the Canon 200mm f/2.8L II USM. Originally released in 1996, the lens still holds great appeal as a capable telephoto prime lens. We've put the lens through its paces in our lab: click here to read our full review of the Canon 200mm f/2.8L II USM. (read more)
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Lens Review: Canon 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on September 19, 2011 · 0 Comment
In August of last year Canon released an interesting new lens - the Canon 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye. Essentially packing both a circular and full-frame fisheye design into one item, the lens features all the bells and whistles you would expect from an L-class design: weather sealing, UD and aspherical elements, and a flourine anti-smear coating. While fisheye lenses defy our testing software, we've [...]
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Lens Review: Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S Micro
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on September 6, 2011 · 0 Comment
In July 2011, Nikon announced a new macro lens for its consumer lineup, the 40mm f/2.8G AF-S Micro. Small and economically priced, Nikon's press literature indicates it's targeted to DX users looking to get into macro photography, as it offers a 60mm equivalent field of view for those camera users. Does it fit the bill? Find out by reading our full review of the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S Micro. (read [...]
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Lens Review: Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on August 24, 2011 · 0 Comment
Even though the lens was just released today, we've had a copy of the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT under guard in the SLRgear.com test lab. We had a chance to put it through its paces in the lab, and are pleased to share our full review with you. Click here to read our full review on the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT. (read more)
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Lens Review: Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on August 15, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today's lens review on SLRgear.com is the new Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S. Nikon's new take on the "nifty fifty" is a departure from the existing 50mm f/1.8D, bearing the high quality design notes of the new 50mm f/1.4G. With its weather-sealed mount gasket, windowed distance scale and circular lens hood, you might have a hard time telling them apart. We've put this lens through its paces in our test lab: [...]
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Lens Review: Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 M.Zuiko Digital
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on August 2, 2011 · 0 Comment
Near the end of 2010, Olympus released a new zoom lens for its micro four-thirds cameras, the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 M.Zuiko Digital. Combined with the four-thirds 2x crop factor, the lens provides an equivalent of 600mm when fully zoomed in. Do good things continue to come in small packages? We've put then lens through its paces in our test lab: Click here to read our full review of the Olympus [...]
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Lens Review: Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica DG Summilux
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on July 26, 2011 · 0 Comment
The Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica DG Summilux will be hitting store shelves shortly, offering a 50mm-equivalent lens experience for micro four-thirds users, complete with a fast aperture of f/1.4. The lens doesn't come without a price tag, however: click here to read our full review. (read more)
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Lens Review: Olympus 12mm f/2 ED M.Zuiko Digital
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on July 15, 2011 · 0 Comment
Olympus released some new lenses with the PEN E-P3, one of which is the subject of today's lens review - the Olympus 12mm f/2 ED M.Zuiko. This fast wide-angle lens offers all-metal construction and a unique two-stage manual focusing system. We've put the lens through its paces in our test lab: click here for our full review. (read more)
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Lens Review: Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6G
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on July 1, 2011 · 0 Comment
When Panasonic introduced its G2 Lumix camera body, they also updated the kit lens for the system - the Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. LUMIX G Vario. Replacing the 14-45mm, the new lens is slightly lighter and simpler to use, while incorporating Panasonic's continuously variable aperture technology for use in movie recording. We didn't have a chance to test the lens with the Panasonic [...]
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Lens Review: Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on June 17, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today's lens review on SLRgear.com is the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS. Released as one of three lenses in the Sony NEX system, the lens absolutely dwarfs either of the NEX-3 or NEX-5 cameras, but provides a 28-300mm equivalent focal length in the process. We've put the lens through its paces in our test lab: Click here to read our full review of this lens. (read more)
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Lens Review: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on June 4, 2011 · 0 Comment
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro zoom lens serves as a good walkaround zoom lens, offering a constant and fast f/2.8 aperture through its zoom range. We've put the lens through its paces in our test lab: click here to view our full review of this lens. (read more)
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Lens Review: Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on May 19, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today's lens review is the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro prime lens. While just slightly less wide than its 24mm sibling, it does offer similar performance for an economical price. We've put the lens through its paces in our lab: Click here for our full review of the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro. (read more)
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Lens Review: Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on May 10, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today's lens review is the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro prime lens. This Sigma lens has been in production for a number of years, and provides an economical way to get a fast 24mm prime lens. We've put the lens through its paces in our lab: Click here for our full review of the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro. (read more)
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Lens Review: Nikon 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on April 25, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today's lens review is the Nikon 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S. Released in February 2011, this lens is the widest and fastest offered by Nikon, producing a unique perspective from which to make photographs. It doesn't come without a hefty price tag, however, making many wonder if that unique perspective is worth the money. We've finished putting the lens through its paces in our lab - click here to read our [...]
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Lens Review: Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on April 19, 2011 · 0 Comment
Before Photokina 2010, Nikon announced a new fast wide angle prime lens, the 35mm f/1.4G. It follows up the popular DX 35mm f/1.8, this time designed for a full-frame camera body. The lens sports a premium price tag, closing in on $1,800. Is it worth the investment? Click here to read our full review of the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G. (read more)
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Lens Review: Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on April 12, 2011 · 0 Comment
Near the end of 2010 Tamron released an update to its champion of all-in-one superzoom SLR lenses, in the form of the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF. It's more accurate to call it a redesign than an update, as Tamron has replaced the focusing system with a brand-new ultrasonic design (the "Piezo Drive"), and managed to slim it down by 110 grams in the process. We've put the lens through [...]
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Lens Review: Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on March 29, 2011 · 0 Comment
In August of 2010 Tamron released an updated version of its 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD SP AF, with a few notable improvements. The first and most obvious is the addition of Vibration Control (VC) technology, to reduce the effect of camera shake and provide sharper images. The lens appears to be completely redesigned, with 4 additional lens elements and a brand new autofocus [...]
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Lens review: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on March 21, 2011 · 0 Comment
In August of 2010, Canon released the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM, the third generation in that category of telephoto zoom lens. This isn't just a cosmetic upgrade, however; the lens is now an L-series lens, complete with weather and dust-sealing, flourine anti-smear coating, and the trademark white finish. Click here to read our full review of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM. (read more)
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Lens review: Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 M.Zuiko
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on March 7, 2011 · 0 Comment
Olympus released its 40-150mm f/4-5.6 M.Zuiko near the end of 2010, as a complement to its 14-42mm for the PEN digital series. As are most of the newer micro-four-thirds lenses, the telephoto zoom lens is tiny - weighing just under 7 ounces. We've put the lens through its paces in our lab; click here to read our full review of the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 M.Zuiko. (read more)
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Lens review: Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II M.Zuiko
Posted by SLRgear.com What's New on February 22, 2011 · 0 Comment
Today's lens review on SLRgear.com is the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II M.Zuiko. Late last year Olympus released the lens as a new kit lens for the E-PL2. It's not only a new look, the lens has been completely redesigned. Do good things still come in small packages? Click here to read our full review of the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II M.Zuiko. (read more)
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