Helios 44 vs Sony FE 50mm
The Helios 44 is a mainstay of DSLR and mirrorless camera owners because with the right adapter, if will fit on just about any camera...
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Viltrox Canon EF to FujiFilm X Mount Adapter Review
Viltrox has introduced the EF-FX1, a Canon EF / EF-S to FujiFilm X Mount lens adapter that allows autofocus Canon lenses to…use guessed it…mount and...
Opteka 85mm f/1.8 – 2019 Review
Now is the golden age of cheap dSLR and mirrorless lenses, and a popular option (for many lens mounts) is the Opteka 85mm f/1.8 manual...
Helios 44 Bokeh Comparison at Different f-stops
The Helios 44 family of 58mm prime lenses is beloved for it’s quirky and often ethereal bokeh and blur. Let’s take a closer look at...
Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 VC: Is it Worth the Money?
It’s a weird focal length, is fast but not ultra-fast, and costs more than twice what a half-decent 50mm prime lens would go for. But...
Best Prime Lens for Beginner DSLR 2018
So you’ve got your shiny-new DSLR with kit lens and you’re loving it. But now you want to explore the dark side of prime lens...
Which Canon 50mm Lens to Buy?
There are a bevy of Canon 50mm lenses available on the market now, and historically it’s been the most popular focal length for 35mm cameras...
Samyang Announces First AF Lens for Canon EF
Budget lens maker Samyang announced that in February it will start selling a new 14mm f/2.8 autofocus lens to fit Canon EF mount cameras. This...
FlatLED 8X Smartphone Telephoto Lens
There are many wide angle add-on lenses for smartphones, but not many in the telephoto department. The FlatLED 8X Smartphone Telephoto Lens is one such option…but...