AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G – Review
Designed for crop-body Nikon dSLRs, the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G is one of the cheapest new prime lenses available for DX Nikon systems (along with...
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Rikenon 135mm f/2.8 M42 Mount for DSLR
In the quest for all-things-cheap in photo gear, a great area of exploration is older M42 screw-mount lenses, such as the Rikenon 135mm f/2.8. With...
Some Thoughts On Available Light Photography
I’m a huge fan of available light photography. That’s probably because when I got started, I was a college student. I had no extra money...
Canon 50mm f/1.4 – Dreamy and Fast
At $329 new retail, the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM is far from the cheapest option in the 50mm focal length options for Canon SLRs (see...
Zenitar 50mm f/2 Review – Quirky But Sharp
If you love quirky/oddball lenses, the Zenitar 50mm f/2 is something you should check out. It comes in M42 screw mount, but can be used...