News & Reviews on New Camera Lenses
The Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor might a little too long compared to other telephotos, but it has solid build and produces superb image quality. It is a decent upgrade for those currently owning the older Nikon 55-200mm VR with its cheap plasticky feel and toy-like mount. With 5.5x telephoto capability, the […]
The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is an impressive camera lens as at 10mm, users can capture large objects from a few feet away. As a very-wide lens, it can take plenty of objects in 10mm, although those in the peripheries may look slightly distorted. At nearly $700, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM can […]
The Samsung 45mm f/1.8 is a hybrid 2D/3D lens designed specifically for NX cameras. In 2D mode, the lens has f/1.8 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field and low light shooting capability. When paired with the Samsung NX300, it is possible for users to snap 3D images and videos easily. The special shutter inside […]
Weighing at 300 grams, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens has a reasonable dimension, at about 53mm long. It is able to focus on objects as close as 70 cm and as far as to infinity. It offers near flawless performance. The lens doesn’t flare at all when pointed directly to bright light sources, […]
The Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f/2.8 DX is a decent lens with efficient autofocus, excellent image quality and very solid barrel. Common complaints with the lens include high vignetting, huge chromatic aberrations at lower focal lengths and weak performance at larger relative aperture. Nevertheless, it can still be appealing for users seeking lenses with smaller […]
