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11/09/2026

Our review of the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART (Nikon F-mount)

Introduction It’s time for another blast from the past review – this time covering the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART in Nikon F mount. Good ol’ Markus in Germany collected a huge amount of test data for Nikon F lenses, so we’ll check out some of the more important lenses over time now. The

11/09/2026

Our review of the Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3

So you’d like to purchase a new system camera but can’t afford any of the fancy lenses in the Nikon lineup? Nikon (and all the others) have something for you then – a “kit” lens. There are a couple of options but the most affordable of them all is the Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3. If

09/09/2026

Our review of the Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR

Looking for a pancake lens with a near-standard field of view? Fujfilm may have one for you - the Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR. Here's our review.

09/09/2026

Our review of the Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR macro

The Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR macro is one of the three macro lenses in Fujifilm’s lens lineup for the X-mount system. However, you can also use it as a conventional standard prime lens, although it is a little slow for this purpose. It retails for around $700 USD which isn’t cheap, so

08/09/2026

Our review of the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX in Nikon Z mount:

The Chinese lens manufacturers are getting more and more ambitious. The latest company exploring the premium lens segment is 7Artisans with their new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens, a full-format fast medium tele lens available in Sony E, Nikon Z and L-mount. This review discusses the Nikon Z-mount version...

02/09/2026

Our review of the Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 (E-mount):

Interested in a fast wide-angle prime lens that won't cost you a fortune? Maybe the Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 could be an option. Here's our review.

29/08/2026

Our review of the Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8

17/08/2026

Our review of the Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM

So you feel that f/2.8 tele zoom doesn't cut it? The Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM may be an option for you then. Here's our review.

11/08/2026

Our review of the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4

Interested in a fast yet compact and affordable 85mm lens? Then the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 could be an option. Here's our review.

07/08/2026

Our review of the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 macro GM OSS:

Does the new Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 macro GM OSS improve upon the old FE 90mm f/2.8 macro G OSS? Check our review for the result.