This is a third party prime lens for Fuji (also available for Sony) that I think is a budget friendly alternative to the 56mm f1.2 and the 90mm f2. Because nice as they are, they …
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Review – A Cheap Full Frame 50mm f1.1
This is a solidly built 50mm f1.1 for less than 400 bucks brand new. It can be adapted to most mirrorless cameras and it covers full frame. So is it any good? You can check …
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Unboxing The Petzval 85mm f2.2 Lens
This lens is simply amazing. I will have more footage, first impressions and a review coming. I didn’t want to leave you completely hanging so here is an unboxing and quick test with Gunpowder. Excuse …
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Getting Closer with the Tamron 90mm f2.8 VC
This is my first impressions and tests of an absolute legend in the macro lens world. There isn’t an article, thread or review about closeup photography that doesn’t mention this lens. Intro I have always been …
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Nikon 24-120mm f4 Video Test and First Impressions
This is my first spin with this Nikon Zoom. Its also my first time ever shooting video with a Nikon VR lens of any kind. Intro While opening the box I still had some expectations. …
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Sony A7ii IBIS Test
This is a real world test and focal length comparison of the Sony IBIS with vintage glass. Everything is handheld with no rig. The three axis IBIS you get with manual glass is imo really …
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Testing a $12 Zeiss Lens for Full Frame
This is a quick test of my $12 Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f2.8. The footage have just been slightly graded and no sharpening has been added. Wanted to keep it low contrast to show its …
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Zenitar 16mm f2.8 Unboxing and Test
In this video I test my new Zenitar 16mm f2.8 lens. I also make a quick shootout against a Kern-Paillard and two $10 C-Mounts. Its a “Fish Eye” but as you can see its not …
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C-Mount Zeiss 25mm f1.4 Test
This is a video I made to test hand holding the Zeiss 25mm f1.4, not using a variable ND and different grades. Therefor the clips don’t exactly match and some look pretty weird. The lens …
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Kern-Paillard Lens Test on the Digital Bolex
Due to rain I had a whole day to just play around and get to know my new cheap C-Mounts. I got them at a good price by purchasing a Bolex 16mm Film Camera that …
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