Back in early 2016, Mathieu spent two very enjoyable weeks in Wales and London using the Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8, the company’s third manual focus E-mount lens. Just before we had to send the lens back, he said something that he doesn’t often say about the gear we test: “If I stopped reviewing gear today, […]
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs. FE 55mm f/1.8 – The complete comparison
One of the most recent additions to Sony’s full-frame range of optics is the FE 50mm f/1.8. It becomes the fifth full-frame lens with a standard field of view, and priced at just shy of $200, it is currently the company’s most affordable offering by a mile. In this comparison, we’re going to be investigating how […]
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS vs. Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN A – The complete comparsion
Two of the earliest portrait lenses for the Sony E mount system were the Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS and the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN A. The former appeared in 2011, just a year after the E mount was launched, whereas the latter arrived in 2013 and is one of three of Sigma “Art” lenses […]
Sony 35mm f/1.8 vs. 50mm f/1.8 for APS-C – Apples vs. Oranges
Although kit zooms are a good way to begin your photography journey due to their versatile focal range, it doesn’t take long to grow frustrated with their inferior optics and slow aperture range. A good companion for the kit zoom is the prime lens: not only do they provide better optical quality and a faster […]
Sony 35mm f/1.8 vs. Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN vs. Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN A – The complete comparison
As of today, there are three standard autofocus primes for the Sony E-mount APS-C system with an approximate 50mm field of view*: the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN Art. The popularity of the a5000 and a6000/a6300/a6500 series coupled with the affordability and suitability of […]