Latest Lens Comments
Latest comments, thoughts and reaction to our recently reviewed Photography Lenses, including the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X Lens Review.
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Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X lens to the test, capturing sample photos and sharing his opinion on this telephoto prime. |
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Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been out capturing sample photos and sharing his thoughts on the Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary lens. |
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OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO II Lens ReviewThe OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO II is a wide to mid-range telephoto zoom lens that John Riley has been putting to the test, capturing sample photos. |

Quote:Price at the higher end of options
While this is cited as a "Con," it should be noted that, at least in North America, this lens is available for just $400 when purchased as a "kit" with the OM-1 body.
"Kit lenses" are generally derided as inferior slop to throw on the front so budget-conscious price-sensitive consumers can immediately get started. Kudos to OM Systems for bucking the norm!
Made by Bytesmiths on 26 Apr 2023 6:19PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply
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Panasonic S 85mm F/1.8 Lens ReviewThe Panasonic S 85mm f/1.8 is a keenly priced lens with promising specs so John Riley's been putting it to the test to find out just how good it is at capturing images. |

I opted for the Lumix S 50 and 85 and I was pleasantly surprised with the image quality. Of course they're not as good as the Leica lenses and they can't be at around a tenth of the price (the S 50), but they hold up remarkably well, even on an SL2 at 47MP.
Esp. the 85 is impressive and in terms of IQ at least on the level of the Sigma 85 DG DN Art lens. They feel a bit 'cheap', but perform at 90% of the Leica's. So, the 80/20 rule is more like a 90/10 rule in this case.
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Nikon Z 600mm F/4 TC Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Nikon Z 600mm F/4 TC super-telephoto lens to the test, capturing sample photos of otters and other wildlife. |

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Nikon Z 600mm F/4 TC Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Nikon Z 600mm F/4 TC super-telephoto lens to the test, capturing sample photos of otters and other wildlife. |
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Leica Summicron-SL 35mm F/2 ASPH Lens ReviewLeica has sent John Riley the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm ASPH f/2 lens to capture sample photos with as he puts it through a full review. |
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Leica Summicron-SL 50mm F/2 ASPH Lens ReviewJohn Riley has teamed the Leica Summicron-SL 50mm F/2 ASPH lens with the Leica SL2, capturing sample photos to find out how good the lens is. |

Yet, this is only a Panasonic 1,8/50, rebranded as a Summicron. Same number of lenses, of lens-groups.
If you want a Leica, get the extraordinary APO Summicron! This is the real thing!
Made by Jiefache on 29 Mar 2023 6:42PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply
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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been exploring an aviation museum with the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens, capturing sample photos and finding out how it performs. |

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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been exploring an aviation museum with the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens, capturing sample photos and finding out how it performs. |

Made by johnriley1uk on 8 Mar 2023 8:51PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply
Good review but you forgot comparison with the two most important direct competitors: the Viltrox 75/1.2, and the Viltrox 85/1.8 Mk II. Could you please update the review?
Kind Regards
CT
Made by CorradoTopi on 2 May 2023 9:14PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply