Through the years, Nikon has made several versions of the 20mm lens. This latest version is a G-type autofocus lens employing Nano-Coat to eff ectively control flare and ghosting which is otherwise common to most ultra-wide-angle lenses. The 20mm lens is ideal for ultra-wide landscapes, any cramped situation, interiors or environmental portraits. Design & Build … [Read more...]

The very recently announced, much awaited highperformance super telephoto zoom from Canon is here. The new lens, like the earlier version, is designed for fullframe cameras but can be used on APS-C bodies. So what’s new with this lens? How does it perform? Read on... Design & Build Quality Canon’s new 100-400mm lens is a twist-type zoom (the earlier version was a … [Read more...]

Our apologies if the price has given you a sticker shock; but yes you have read it correctly and there is no printing error either! Th is lens is the second in the Otus series of ultra-premium grade lenses, the fi rst one being the 55mm f/1.4 Otus APO Distagon. Feedback from photographers, who used the latter, was a resounding “encore” and Zeiss has responded with this lens. Th … [Read more...]

Olympus PRO-series lenses have been extremely versatile with their rugged metal construction, superior optical performance and compact footprint that Micro Four Thirds standard demands. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO joins the 12-40mm f/2.8 in this series to provide a complete range of professional grade lenses along with the Premium series that feature the prime … [Read more...]

Tokina, which is part of the HOYA group, has always been known for the excellent build quality and optical quality of its lenses.  The AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S is a compact, high-performance, twist-type zoom lens and is the  rst lens from Tokina to incorporate the company’s new proprietary VCM (Vibration Correction Module) that allows for up to 3 stops of vibration … [Read more...]