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...]
Perspective Specialist – Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f/2.0
Announced in June 2011, the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f/2.0 lens is one of the three Olympus prime lenses for Micro Four Thirds System. The lens has a professional design complete with a light-weight, all-metal construction.The lens bears the MSC designation, which means that it is Movie and Still Compatible. Design and Build QualityThe Olympus 12mm f/2.0 lens has a … [Read more...]
Low Cost, High Quality – AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm F/2.8G
Close up and macro photography opens up a new world for those interested in photographing small things like insects, stamps, butterflies, etc. Since macro photography generally requires a specialised lens (not that it cannot be done using other means), that is often quite expensive, this genre of photography often falls beyond the financial means of budding photographers. … [Read more...]
