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AstrHori 6mm F2.8 Full-frame Circular Fisheye Lens – Bend Reality with a 220° View

If you've ever felt boxed in by the rectangular frame of a traditional lens, the AstrHori 6mm F2.8 might just break that box entirely. This lens doesn’t just widen your field of view - …
November 8, 2025
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SongRaw 50mm F1.2 AF “Moonlit” Lens Review – A Bright New Contender in the Fast-Prime Arena

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a premium F1.2 prime lens without spending flagship-level money, the SongRaw 50mm F1.2 may have caught your eye. This brand-new lens from emerging manufacturer SongRaw promises professional-grade optics, …
November 7, 2025
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Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art – New King of Zooms

If you've been waiting for a lens that finally gives APS-C shooters the creative power of a fast zoom without the baggage or bulk of full-frame gear, you’re in luck. Sigma 17–40mm F1.8 DC …
September 7, 2025
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Viltrox 50mm F2 Air First Look

In an era of fast lenses with big price tags and even bigger builds, Viltrox has taken a different path with its latest offering. This compact and featherweight Viltrox 50mm F2 Air is part …
April 5, 2025
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Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS First Look

Sigma has re-entered the super-zoom lens market with its latest offering. The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary lens. In this blog you will read about my first look at this lens in combination …
March 30, 2025
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Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro – First Look on Sony E

Street photography is about capturing life's raw essence. It demands a lens that is fast, lightweight, and versatile enough to handle dynamic urban environments. The Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro might just …
March 7, 2025
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Sony 85mm F1.4 GM2 First Look

As I write this, the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM2 has been on the market for several months. However, this is the first time I've been able to test it over a period of about …
December 28, 2024
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AstrHori 50mm F2.0 Sony E mount First Look

I recently had the opportunity to test the AstrHori 50mm F2.0 manual lens. It is one of the cheapest lenses I have tested but it still surprised me positively. Manual lenses are quite specific. …
December 27, 2024
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Freewell M2 Magnetic Quick Swap Filters – Live Test

The newly enhanced Freewell M2 Magnetic Quick Swap kit is leading the way with features that make capturing the perfect shot simpler, quicker, and more efficient than ever before. Freewell M2 Magnetic Quick Swap …
November 11, 2024
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Cheap 85mm F1.8 Lens That Really Gets The Job Done

$299 dollars for a 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 lens. That's a good deal. But read more and share your own thoughts. It's rare for an 85mm lens to take very good quality photos and …
July 22, 2024

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