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Latest comments, thoughts and reaction to our recently reviewed Photography Lenses, including the Canon RF 100-400mm F/5.6-8 IS USM Lens Review.
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Canon RF 100-400mm F/5.6-8 IS USM Lens ReviewIs the Canon RF 100-400mm F/5.6-8 IS USM the perfect lens for photographers capturing wildlife and sports images? John Riley has been finding out. |
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NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the super-telephoto NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S lens through its paces to find out if it's a lens that those who are dedicated to long-range shooting will want in their kit bag. |

Thanks again for the input, always appreciated.
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NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the super-telephoto NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S lens through its paces to find out if it's a lens that those who are dedicated to long-range shooting will want in their kit bag. |

Should you at some stage consider the tripod and heady you use for your tests?
While the Manfrotto 055 tripod and 115 head used for your standard testing are relatively affordable I find they have relative inadequate stability with focal lengths longer than about 100mm.
Clarifying it could take the image up to 10 seconds to stabilise with this tripod set-up is useful - and also to me a very clear indication a much more stable tripod/head despite the significant cost is needed to reasonably test this type of lens.
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Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens through its paces. Read on to find out how this widest RF lens to date performs. |

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Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens through its paces. Read on to find out how this widest RF lens to date performs. |
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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 standard zoom lens from Tamron to the test. |

105mm Macros for very sharp results, anyway. Shouldnīt a 2.5X zoom be a bit sharper, lighter, and cheaper than an, almost 3X zoom?
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Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II lens through its paces, paired with the Sony A7R III. |

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Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II lens through its paces, paired with the Sony A7R III. |

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Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II lens through its paces, paired with the Sony A7R III. |

Thank you for this review. What does "Closure focusing would be useful" mean?
It can't be a typo for 'closer focusing' since you praise the 0.40m minimum focusing distance: "Traditional 50mm lenses would focus down to around 0.45m, so there is a minor advantage with the new Samyang."
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Samyang AF 135mm F/1.8 FE Lens ReviewJohn Riley has been putting the Samyang AF 135mm F/1.8 FE lens to the test, partnering it with the Sony A7R III camera and a springtime outdoor walk. |

two different brands and two different lenses, based on the two sharpest lenses available, and based on the needs of the Photographer and/or the Client/Publication/Gallery, NO! Duder is not wrong for Duder, BUT... He is pushing his personal opinion on others who rely
on his judgment which should be based on tests, not just his choice which as he just wrote is based more on his budget.
Added Comment: I (Personal Opinion) have NEVER let size and weight especially when I have no idea as to the needs of the Photographer and their size. To me, photography is all about the sharpness of the photo... Nothing else.
The rest only adds to the confusion of choice and sales pitches. My personal opinion today would be a Nikon Z9 for the Best FF regardless of price, the Canon R for Best for a low price, and the Sony A7RIV for Best for the price, overall.
All based on: TEST with at least three lenses you would expect to buy in the future. Another choice would be to test the Nikon D750/780 and D850 or a Canon 5D IV or Sony A7RII/III as best examples of the DSLRs with the lower-priced bodies and lenses
with the same basic picture qualities, Etc. I have a D750 and D858 with 18-35 3.5, 28mm 1.8, and 85 1.8 (An 105 2.8 might be a better
choice for others.) Most of my work is in the field of Documentation Photography and covering art and photo events, meaning installations and portraits.
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