Tokina has been known to produce lenses with superior optics and sturdy build quality for a very long time. These lenses have their signature style with focus clutch mechanism for focussing and excellent overall grip. The Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens joins the premium models in the most sought after category of lenses. Design and Build Quality The Tokina 24-70mm … [Read more...]
Carving a Niche – Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM | A
Sigma’s Art lenses have created a reputation amongst premium lenses for the brilliant optics and sturdy build quality. These new breed of lenses are compatible with Sigma’s USB dock, which allows you to upgrade the lens firmware and also to make fine adjustments such as focus fine-tuning. The 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM | A joins the bandwagon with the same brilliance. Design and … [Read more...]
Strategic Release – AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Most DX format cameras come with their standard kit lenses, which are usually in the range of 18-55mm. Though this is suficient for budget-conscious amateurs, advanced photographers who have a little more disposable income might ind the slow aperture and the short zoom range a limitation that is beyond compromise. For them, Nikon has brought out the AF-S DX Nikkor 16- 80mm … [Read more...]
Nikon Strikes Back… – AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Recently, we have seen the release of a few super-telephoto zoom lenses in the ‘affordable’ range from different manufacturers. The Nikkor 80-400mm f/4, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3, and Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 have all been received well, and the new 200-500 f/5.6 joins them with a very competitive price. Design and Build Quality The Nikkor 200-500mm is built tough with the … [Read more...]
A Work of Art – SIGMA 24mm F/1.4 DG Art Lens
Sigma’s series of Art lenses have stolen the thunder in the lens market with their exceptional performance and in some cases, have also excelled the proprietary lenses from big marks like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Zeiss etc. The 24mm lens under review actually has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 thereby making it suitable not only for landscape photography but also other situations … [Read more...]