Leica Camera AG is one of the most venerable companies in the world of optics and photography. Leica generally names its f/1.4 lenses as “Summilux” (called “Lux” lenses by Leica afi cionados) and this lens follows that naming convention. This lens is the result of the collaboration between an equally well known Japanese firm, Panasonic. The literature of this lens states that … [Read more...]

The AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is the  rst fullframe Nikon ultra-wide-angle zoom to o er Vibration Reduction (VR II). Introduced in early 2010, it is a less expensive alternative to the Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 lens. Design and Build Quality The AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm F/4G ED VR lens is a G-type lens (does not have an aperture ring; apertures are controlled from a compatible … [Read more...]

For someone without deep pockets, a wideangle lens is like sour grapes, with most of them falling beyond the reach of his budget. This is why you should look at the new EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, a comparatively inexpensive wide-angle option for APS-C type camera bodies. We would consider this a step in the right direction from Canon. Design and Build Quality The EF-S … [Read more...]

The Tamron 18.8x, 16- 300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PSD Macro lens was announced in early February 2014 and we already have it for review! The lens is available in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. The Sony mount model does not incorporate VC (Vibration Compensation) as that feature is in-built into Sony camera bodies. The focal length range of 16-300mm is very versatile – can be used … [Read more...]

All Smartphone manufacturers are currently in a tight race to unsettle their competition on the photography front. Having almost reached the zenith in terms of phone features such as RAM, NFC, GPS etc., they are now focussing all their resources on improving the cameras in their Smartphone models. While Samsung did the ultimate with a compromise in leanness by incorporating a … [Read more...]