Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Manual Focus Len Is Rumored To Be Announced On March 15th

Russian websites are reporting that the new Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 manual focus full-frame lens from Zenit will be announced March 15th. The new lens will be produced in the Krasnogorsky plant by Shvabe Holding. Additional information: The lens has 9 elements in 8 groups The angle of view in full frame is 46° Multi-layer coating 14 aperture […]

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The Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM Managed The Best MTF Results Ever Recorded by Lens Rentals

Lens Rentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM and were shocked by how well it resolved detail. The new Sony 135mm is the sharpest 135mm ever tested and even super telephoto lenses don’t score as well as Sony’s latest. In fact, it scored so well at 50 lp/mm that they decided to test it […]

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Meyer Optik Görlitz is Back and They Are Being Transparent

Meyer Optik Görlitz is back thanks to OPC Optics and they hope to not make the same mistakes as the company that originally tried to revive the brand. So far they have released two press releases, which you can read below, but the second one is probably the most interesting since it includes: Somnium and Nocturnus […]

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Samyang AF and MF E-Mount Discounts

Samyang AF lenses are currently discounted. The savings are listed below. There are also savings on none AF lenses that you can find at B&H Photo and Adorama Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE (Save $130): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $269): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama […]

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Sony Savings Sunday: Now With Deeply Discounted Vi Vante Bags and Camera Straps

B&H Photo is running their trade-in event where you can receive up to a $500 trade-in bonus towards select cameras & lenses. Amazon has some very good discounts on leather Vi Vante goods. They are largely marketed to Leica users, but at these prices, everyone can grab one. You can find a list of all their products here. […]

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Apotelyt Zeiss ZX1 vs Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1RII

The original Leica Q is one of my favorite fixed lens camera’s of all time and I am sure the Leica Q2 will continue to be one of Leica’s best cameras. Also, the original Leica Q is discounted at this time so you might want to consider it over the new Leica Q2, but the […]

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