Samyang has been a pioneer in manufacturing highly affordable lenses which brought exotics like ultra wide and high speed lenses within the reach of many. Interestingly, Samyang makes only prime lenses and has been expanding their range of lenses rapidly of late. Also, Samyang lenses are often re-branded and sold under the name Rokinon. Samyang manufactures lenses in all the … [Read more...]
Portrait Master – Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Sony G-Master lenses have been specially manufactured to provide high-resolution optics required for the latest highmegapixel cameras. These are still and video compatible and offer superior optics combined with high precision in mechanical and electronic components. The 85mm f/1.4 GM lens caters to portrait specialists who need that uncompromising sharpness combined with … [Read more...]
The Bokeh Artist – Sigma 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma’s ‘Art’ lenses have created a name for themselves as being amongst the finest, offering very high optical performance. Sure, they are heavy but their image quality and build are outstanding. This focal length range (equivalent to 80-160mm) makes it ideal for a variety of photographic situations as in weddings, portraits, travel, action etc. The fast f/1.8 maximum aperture … [Read more...]
King of Sharpness – Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
The latest high-megapixel sensors require extremely high resolution lenses to get the most out of the system. Hence lens manufacturers have been challenged more than ever to upgrade their optics to match the resolution of these modern sensors. Sony’s G-Master series of lenses offer this high resolution, optimised for sensors that demand high optical resolution. The FE 24-70mm … [Read more...]
Affordable Prime – Yongnuo YN35mm
Fast prime lenses are usually costly, and most people struggle to get hold of one. Yongnuo photography equipment are products of ShenZhen YongNuo Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer. Their most popular products are radio triggers and other such accessories. Here we are reviewing the Yongnuo YN35mm f/2 lens specially made for Canon fullframe … [Read more...]