2019-03-27 ·  There is no question that the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art delivers exceptional image quality. It's a better lens than the company's lauded 35mm F1.4 Art, especially when partnered with a demanding,... 

To sum up, the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art may be large and heavy, and potentially as impractical as it will be affordable for most, but its optical performance is hard to fault. 

For me the 40mm/f1.4 is a perfect documentary or reportage lens. The close focusing capabilities and wide aperture allow many options for environmental portraits. Also it is a surprisingly excellent architecture lens. I'm not going to sell my 50mm/1.4 because it's better than most lenses and the smaller size means a lot in many situations. 

Summary The Sigma 40mm f1.4 Art is a short standard prime lens designed for full-frame sensors and available in Nikon F, Canon EF and Sigma mounts with native Sony E and Leica L versions arriving later in 2019. 

2019-07-20 ·  The Sigma 40mm F1.4 Art is stunning. It takes Sigma well beyond its role as a budget, third-party manufacturer, and into the realm of premium lens maker. At $1,399, it’s not affordable, but it... 

2017-02-08 ·  The Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art hasn't been on the market long, but it has already begun to make some serious waves. Lenstip and DxO have rated it the sharpest 85mm lens ever created, beating out even the legendary 85mm F1.4 Zeiss Otus, which isn't something that we take lightly. 

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review Gary Wolstenholme reviews this new premium 50mm lens from Sigma, with a bright f/1.4 aperture. 2 May 2014 1:20PM by Gary Wolstenholme | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG ... 

2014-05-08 ·  The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM is a fast standard prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. The 50mm f/1.4 features 13 optical elements in 8 groups and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £859 / $949, read our expert Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM review to find out if it's the ultimate fast fifty lens... 

2015-03-09 ·  Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | A review – Introduction. Sigma is one of the longest-established third-party camera lens makers, having been in business for more than 50 years. But while even recently it was best known for budget alternatives to the camera makers’ own optics, over the past few years it’s been steadily transforming itself into a ... 

2020-05-18 ·  The Fujinon XC 35mm F2 ($199.99) drops the weather protection and halves the price, earning our Editors' Choice in the process. No Frills, No Problems The XC 35mm is as basic as it gets. It's a... 

2020-03-31 ·  The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 is a very compact, lightweight standard prime lens, weighing 130g and measuring 46.5mm in length, which is 40g lighter and 13.5mm shorter than the comparable XF 35mm F2 R WR lens. 

2020-04-02 ·  Fujifilm X-T30, Fujinon XC35mm F2, 1/300sec at f/14, ISO 400 Examining images through the aperture range confirmed the XC35mm F2 performs identically to the XF35mm F2 WR. As illustrated by some of the sample images that support this review, central sharpness is excellent when the lens is used wide open. 

Summary The Fujifilm XF 35mm f2 is a compact prime lens with standard coverage that performs much better than you might expect. With its tapered design and f2 aperture, you might assume the XF 35mm f2 plays second fiddle to the more serious-looking XF 35mm f1.4. 

2015-11-23 ·  Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR Performance Resolution testing reveals a lens with outstanding central sharpness that peaks between f/2.8 and f/11, with the best aperture being f/4. f/2 and f/16 are not... 

The Fujifilm XF 23mm F/2 is one of four newer lenses that Fujifilm have produced. The remaining three include the Fujifilm XF 50mm F/2, Fujifilm XF 35mm F/2, and the Fujifilm XF16 mm F/2.8. All of these lenses have a similar design and compact size. All have snappy autofocus, and they are all excellent value for money. 

2017-07-27 ·  Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR – Autofocus. Fujifilm’s latest lenses have come a long way from early examples in terms of AF performance. Compare it to the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 that was known for ... 

Light and compact. Inexpensive. Excellent resolution. 1:2 magnification. Dust, splash, and fluorine protection. 

The Tamron 20mm f2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is an ultra-wide prime lens for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras and corrected for full-frame use. It’s part of a three lens series from Tamron all of which have the distinguishing feature of a maximum magnification of 1:2. 

Jan 01, 2020 ·  Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Handling and Features. Clearly, weighing in at a very modest 220g, there is an extensive use of plastics in the lens construction. 

The Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a fairly fast, ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony's extensive range of full-frame and APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras. It features a maximum aperture of f/2.8, an Optimized Silent Drive focus motor for quiet AF operation, and a moisture-proof construction. 

Jan 28, 2020 ·  If you’ve already got a 28-70mm or even a 24-70mm zoom lens for your full-frame Sony E-mount camera, and want something that gives a greater viewing angle without bulking up your kit or weighing you down, this Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 should prove the perfect fit. 

Apr 03, 2020 ·  The OSD motor is quieter than the Sony, but it is still fairly audible--similar to the 18-135 SAM. This lens has a high amount of barrel distortion more than the 24 mm. The Tamron supplied Lens Compensation corrects it fine in-camera or in Capture One. Unfortunately Capture One mistakes this lens for the Sony E 20mm F2.8 pancake. 

2020-01-06 ·  Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Handling and Features The idea of the “plastic fantastic”, often applied to inexpensive but incredibly good standard lenses, might be where we would be tempted to... 

2020-02-05 ·  The Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens is a strong value proposition for Sony photographers, delivering excellent images and quality construction at a bargain price. MSRP $349.00 $249.00 at... 

2020-01-31 ·  The Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a fairly fast, ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony's extensive range of full-frame and APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras. It features a maximum aperture of f/2.8, an Optimized Silent Drive focus motor for quiet AF operation, and a moisture-proof construction. 

The Tamron 20mm f2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 offers a fairly unique proposition for owners of Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras. It's a small and light prime lens with weather sealing, delivering good to very good resolution in the APS-C image-circle at normal shooting distances. It lets you shoot confidently under adverse contra-light situations which is a boon especially with the very wide angle ... 

Settle for a more modest f/2.8 aperture rating and you can take advantage of a much smaller, lightweight alternative in the shape of this Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD lens. At just 73x64mm and 215g, it has a virtually identical size and weight to its companion Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III and 35mm f/2.8 lenses, as well as having the same 67mm filter thread. 

2020-02-27 ·  Of the three versions of the Sony 18-200mm on sale, the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is crowd-pleaser. It's less expensive, smaller and lighter, and simply looks better on your camera than the first... 

In this Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Review, I will go over sample video and sample photos in detail so you can see exactly what this lens is capable of in the real world. I will go over the different zoom speeds and OSS using sample hd video so you can see for yourself how it performs. 

2013-05-14 ·  14 May 2013 12:00AM by Gary Wolstenholme | Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS in Interchangeable Lenses Sony SELP18200 E Mount - APS-C 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Power Zoom Lens, Black BUY NOW £850.97 

16.7x zoom ratio. Relatively light and compact. Dust and splash protection. Close-up focus capability. Minimal distortion and vignette. 

Dec 19, 2019 ·  Unsurprisingly, the chief operational features of the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens include a wide zoom ring with a roughened surface to aid grip and prevent slippage. Give this a twist and we see that, when fully extended to maximum 400mm equivalent telephoto setting, the lens’s ‘dormant’ physical length practically doubles. 

Mar 29, 2019 ·  Such is the case with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3, which squeezes an astonishing 24-400mm equivalent focal range into a lens that’s just 99.7mm long and only weighs 455g. 

Mar 04, 2019 ·  Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Handling and Features This is a very compact lens indeed, weighing in at a modest 455g. Construction looks impressive and the lens, although not... 

Jun 03, 2019 ·  Olympus 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3: Build and handling Appropriately for a lens that’s ideal for travel, the 12-200mm features relatively lightweight construction, with a plastic exterior instead of the metal barrel used by its Pro-line cousin. 

Full review. Announced on 13 February, just before the CP+ show, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens appears to be the ideal partner for the overdue refresh of the popular OM-D E-M5 (which we hope will arrive this year). 

Oct 28, 2020 ·  Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a travel companion on a trip to Oz. We didn't find many wizards or scarecrows, but we did see plenty of lizards and landscape scenes along the Australian coast. 

2020-02-27 ·  Sony's updated version of the lens, the 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE, looks a little better on a new camera, and is also a little smaller. The original version comes in at 3.9 by 3.0 inches (HD) and... 

2008-04-07 ·  Reviews; Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Review Trusted Reviews may earn an affiliate commission when you purchase through links on our site. Learn More. Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Review TI ... 

2013-05-14 ·  Sony SEL P 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Performance At 18mm, sharpness in the cetre of the frame is already outstanding at maximum aperture, with clarity towards the edges of the frame being good. 

In this Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Review, I will go over sample video and sample photos in detail so you can see exactly what this lens is capable of in the real world. I will go over the different zoom speeds and OSS using sample hd video so you can see for yourself how it performs. I also have a ton of sample photos, with 100% Crops, showing off a variety of focal lengths and all ... 

2020-02-27 ·  The E PZ 18-200mm F3.5.6.3 OSS ($1,199.99) is one of them, with an adjustable-speed power zoom, a wide focal range, and a stabilization system that works for shots with camera movement. If you're... 

Based on the very smooth 3-speed variable and constant zoom, the Sony E PZ 18-200mm OSS Lens Review is by far the best lens I’ve ever reviewed for video. It also performs great in the photography department, although the corners could be a bit sharper if you want to get picky. 

2013-05-14 ·  Sony SEL P 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Handling and features As far as build quality is concerned, the way this lens is put together is a cut above Sony's other super-zoom offerings for their NEX... 

Best 8 deals on lenses based on 44 expert reviews

1: Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

2: Fujifilm Fujinon XC 35mm F2

3: Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

4: Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

5: Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE

6: Olympus M.Zuiko ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3

7: Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

8: Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS