In recent years, Venus Optics has developed a reputation for crafting innovative and unique optics, making a name for itself by producing lenses that often push the boundaries of engineering. I’d go so far as to say Venus Optics has become one of, if not the most exciting manufacturers on the market.
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The Lumix 26mm f/8 is a $200 Fixed Aperture, Manual Focus Pancake Lens
Designed to pair with the newly-announced Lumix S9, Panasonic announced the super-compact and lightweight S-series 26mm f/8. Despite fixed focal length and aperture, Panasonic assures it will deliver outstanding image …
Hasselblad XCD 25mm f/2.5 V Review: Bright and Wide
Hasselblad has introduced a new 25mm prime lens to add to its already crowded wide-angle assortment. I’ve reviewed the 30mm f/3.5, and Hasselblad also has 28mm f/4 and 21mm f/4 …
Sony G 16-25mm f/2.8 Review: This is the Wide-Angle Zoom Lens To Get
Do you want a compact lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture? Does it have to be as sharp as a G-Master lens without the high price? Sony may have just …
OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Review: Can’t Argue With a 1200mm Equivalent
An OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 has been sitting in the office for months and I haven’t touched it since I tested the OM-1 Mark II. Finally, the cold weather had …
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review: Wide, Weird, and Wonderful
It’s not often that I get to review a lens that the world has never seen before. I’ve reviewed plenty of f/1.4 lenses and I’ve reviewed the occasional 15mm fisheye, …
OM System Adds New 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II and 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lenses
OM System may have only announced one lens last year, but it’s starting 2024 much stronger with two new Micro Four Thirds offerings: a 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II and the 150-600mm …
Why Your Wide-Angle Lens Images Are So Boring
A common challenge for photographers using wide-angle lenses is creating depth in their images. The shots may seem flat and dull if they do not have a distinct point of …