The 70-200mm is probably the most-used focal length on the telephoto side, and it’s probably the first zoom that every serious photographer goes in for. Until recently, these lenses were available only in the professional version with the widest aperture of f/2.8. This made these lenses not only very expensive, but also made them quite heavy. Realising this handicap, both … [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...]
Fujifilm XF1-Lighter, Smaller, Stealthier
It seems like camera manufacturers are increasingly exploiting the trend of rising sensor sizes. While some have retained the tried and tested Four- Thirds and Full Frame sensors, some others like Fujifilm are experimenting with sensors that are midway between professional and compact sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 is one such compact featuring 12 megapixel, 2/3-inch Type sensor, … [Read more...]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 – Classic Remoulded?
The market share war has shifted, it seems, to a new turf, thanks to the growing awareness of people on the technical aspects of photography. Having experimented with megapixels for long, it seems manufacturers have learnt their lesson that cramping too many megapixels on a small sensor will not work in the long run. So they are all hunting for the largest sensors they can … [Read more...]
