Late last year TTArtisan released the sub £200 TTArtisan 35mm 0.95 lens for APS-C systems including E/X/EOS-M/Z/RF/L Mounts. This focal length and aperture combination has been ...
3 July, 2023
TTArtisan Tilt 50mm 1.4 Lens Review
The TTArtisan Tilt 50mm 1.4 is a full frame 50mm lens with a f/1.4 maximum aperture and a 90 degree rotating tilt feature that seems to often be available new for around £200. T...
Most of my other lens reviews have been pretty straightforward. I’d offer a little bit of their history followed by physical characteristics, compatibility issues, and finally m...
20 February, 2023
Meyer Optik Görlitz 58mm f/1.5 Biotar II (The New Version) Review
This review of the Meyer Optik Görlitz 58mm f/1.5 Biotar II will be the 5th I have written about these new lenses from OPC Optics, the German company that own the Meyer Optik Gö...
17 February, 2023
Quick Thoughts on Eight of the Nikkor Nifty Fifties – by David Hume
Several months ago I wrote a piece on my newly acquired Nikon Df. The piece was OK, but I’ve thought since then that I didn’t really do the camera justice. My though...
30 January, 2023
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL II for Pentax K Review – By Aivaras
I promised to get back with more “exotic” stories from the Pentax film world, and here I am! I’d like to share my experience with the Voigtlander 40mm lens in Pentax K mount. Mo...
17 October, 2022
Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC lens on Film with a Pentax LX – by Aivaras
This wouldn’t be review of camera body or lens, there are plenty written. What I’ll share is my personal story of how I come to this set. One more aspect why I’m writing this is...
3 October, 2022
Voigtänder Skopagon 40mm f2 – a Vintage Lens with Modern Performance – By Oliver Toth
For most people, the choice of lens comes down to a choice between vintage and modern. Modern lenses with aspherical elements and modern coating tend to produce very sharp image...