The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S, the first zoom lens designed for the Nikon Z system. this lens is often bundled as a kit lens with various Z-series cameras. But does it fit the mold of a typical kit lens? Or does the 'S' designation—reserved for Nikon’s high-end lenses—along with its $1,000 price tag, put it in a different league?| phillipreeve.net
Do you even need a tripod these days? To be honest, the necessity of tripods has been significantly reduced thanks to highly effective in-body image stabilisation, improved image quality at high ISOs and AI noise reduction, super-wide dynamic range of today's digital sensors, and in-camera HDR modes. Let's find out!| phillipreeve.net
Impact-Site-Verification: 67a4fc58-70e9-4954-8e14-1c2e15aa969d Viltrox AF 27mm 1.2 STM ASPH ED IF PRO is the company’s second lens in its APS-C PRO series lenses, 75mm f/1.2 being the first. 27mm focal length in APS-C format, roughly equivalent to 40mm full-frame. While it”s not a “real” wide-angle lens, it is wider than a normal 50mm lens, which, in … Continue reading Review: Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 STM ASPH ED IF PRO (APS- C) →| phillipreeve.net
ContentsIntroductionSample ImagesSpecificationsDisclosureHandlingOptical FeaturesSharpness (Infinity)Sharpness (Close-up)Lens DistortionVignettingFocus Shift & AberrationsFlare ResistanceComaSunstarsFocus BreathingBokehConclusionAlternativesMore Sample ImagesFurther ReadingSupport UsMartinLatest posts by Martin (see all) Introduction It has generally been difficult to find ultra wide-angle prime lenses for any system until a few years ago. It has become much better for full-frame cameras, but...| phillipreeve.net