sigma, the independent lens manufacturer has, in the recent past, offered some of the best lenses available for 35mm full-frame and APS-C models. Their 70-200mm f/2.8, 180mm f/2.8 Macro, 35mm f/1.4 and the 120-300mm ‘Sport’ lenses have been greatly appreciated by amateurs and pros alike. Keeping up the tradition is the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens (equivalent to approx. 29-56mm … [Read more...]
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR-Good but Expensive!
The long-awaited replacement for the ageing AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED was finally announced on 5th March 2013, almost 12 years after the launch of the earlier version. The new lens is called AF-S Nikkor 80-400 F/4.5-5.6G ED VR. This focal length is probably the most sought- after by nature and wildlife photographers not born with a silver spoon. The earlier … [Read more...]
Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Macro-A New Challenger!
Tamron’s latest version of 90mm f/2.8 macro lens was unveiled in India at the Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair 2013 at New Delhi, this January. The new version is designated as VC, which means it uses Vibration Compensation - Tamron’s version of image stabilisation. The lens is expected to perform better than the earlier version. Tamron believes that this new lens might make … [Read more...]
Sigma APO Macro 180mm 1:2.8 EX DG OS HSM-Absolute Macro-genius
Independent lens manufacturer Sigma has several macro lenses to its credit. This recently introduced 180mm macro lens is a replacement for Sigma’s earlier version – the 180mm f/3.5 EX DG Macro. The new lens is not only ‘faster’ (f/2.8 verses the earlier f/3.5) but also boasts of OS (Sigma’s version of Optical Stabilizer). The lens is available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax … [Read more...]
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro-Explore the Teeny World
One of the biggest advantages of Olympus PEN series ILCC systems, as I have felt, is that they fit nicely in your hand, providing better stability even when used with reasonably low shutter speeds. Keeping their promise made last year, Olympus released a macro lens in mid-September. The 60mm f/2.8 Macro, like all Olympus M-series lenses, is very compact.Design and Build … [Read more...]
