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Today we take a look at another one of the Zeiss manual-focus lenses, the Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar . Many a photographer might scoff at an expensive lens that doesn’t even have autofocus, but the images this lens can produce might be enough to make them think twice. When working with the fast f/1.4 aperture, it doesn’t hurt to have a whopping 250 degrees of manual focusing action. Click here to read our full review of the Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar . (read more) In a world of computers and automatic settings, Carl Zeiss has been quietly manufacturing a line of manual-focus lenses compatible with a wide variety of SLR camera bodies. The Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2 Distagon is one of these lenses, noteworthy for its heavy duty construction, old school features (an aperture ring!) and complete absence of autofocus. Is the hefty price tag justified, especially when considering brand-loyal options, with autofocus? Click here to read our full review of the Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2 Distagon . (read more) Canon announced an update to one of its more popular lenses – the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM – in early 2010, adding a premium fluorite lens element to reduce chromatic aberration and a new Image Stabilization system to further improve hand-held steadiness. We’ve put the new lens through its paces in our test lab: click here for our full review of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM . (read more) Sigma gave its 17-70mm lens a makeover at the end of 2009, adding optical stabilization to produce the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM . We’ve had a chance to put the lens through its paces in our lab: to read our full review of the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM , click here . (read more) We’ve finally had a chance to put Nikon’s previous version of the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens through its paces in our test lab, which will allow photographers interested in the newer version of the lens the ability to compare its full-frame performance (we had previously tested the lens in 2005, but a Nikon full-frame digital body wasn’t available at the time). To read our full review of this lens, click here . (read more) It’s been a few months since Nikon released an updated copy of its popular all-in-one superzoom, the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR II , and we’ve finally had a chance to get one and put it through its paces in our lab. The new lens features a Super Integrated Coating to reduce ghosting and flare, rounded aperture blades and a zoom lock switch. Window dressing, or did Nikon make a few adjustments under the hood as well? Click here to read our full review of this lens . (read more) We first reviewed the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 prime back in December 2006, before Nikon had released a full-frame digital body. Now that we have one in the lab, we’re taking the opportunity to re-visit lenses and offer full-frame tests. In the case of the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AF-D , it’s a lens that Nikon has offered since 1994, and our tests have shown some surprising results: to see what they are, you’ll have to click here to read our full review on the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 . (read more) At PMA 2009, Sigma announced a new version of its 18-50mm lens series, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM . The chief innovation of the lens is the addition of Sigma’s OS (optical stabilization) technology, as well as a slightly larger maximum aperture. Click here to read our full review of this lens . (read more) Canon has been shipping the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens for just a few months now, and we’ve finally gotten a chance to put one through its paces. The lens offers an excellent wide-angle to telephoto zoom range and image stabilization in a convenient package; does it offer performance to match? Click here to read our full review of this lens . (read more) In May 2009, Sony introduced some new dSLR cameras, with a new kit lens to accompany them: the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM . While not as long as the previous kit lens (18-70mm), the new lens features Sony’s new SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) autofocus system and curved aperture blades. Do these upgrades justify the loss of 15mm? Click here to read our full review of the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM . (read more) |
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