The Sigma 50mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM lens was introduced a couple of years ago, along with a lot of media hype. Sigma went all out and produced a fast standard prime lens which is optimized for center sharpness at F/1.4, (in my opinion) and it delivers the goods, as it is amazingly sharp …
New acquisitions and review time-lines.
I almost have the Sigma 50mm F/1.4 HSM review done, it’s taking longer than expected as I’ve been super busy this last week or two with miscellaneous photo jobs. I can say so far it’s living up to the hype.
The next accessory review will be the Manfrotto 058B tripod with 222 joystick head…
Another A700 file photo.
Since there isn’t anything else worth reporting on right now, I thought I’d post another A700/sigmaSony CLM-V55 monitor quick review.
Did you ever wish you could have a better, and bigger main LCD on your camera, one that makes it easier to focus and compose on? The Sony CLM-V55 is one such product. This screen is great for old folks that can’t see too well anymore, or anybody else that has problems seeing …
I’ve whipped up a quick review of the X-rite Color Checker. This little chart is handy if you want to get your picture colors close to what they were at the scene originally, and have no white references to go by inside the image, like wall switches, towels or trim mouldings etc. I use …
Updates on reviews and other stuff.
I forgot to mention the Tamron 60mm macro lens reviewed below has a $100 rebate that lasts through July.
I’m now working on the Sigma 50mm F/1.4 HSM lens review, so far it looks like I got a copy that passes my own quality control standards, (way to go Sigma), and things are …
Tamron 60mm F/2 Di II macro review ready!
The APS-C only Tamron 60mm F/2 macro lens turned in a good review, although as a macro lens it has some surprising qualities. If you want a pocketable, fast medium telephoto lens for hand-held available light shooting, this is your lens, it works very well at F/2! Also look very closely …
Get Mom something other than flowers or a boring card for Mother’s day!
Sony still has some deals going on through mid-month, must be they didn’t get hit as hard as Canon and Nikon by the quake. If you’d like to get Mom a new camera for Mother’s day, the A55 would be a good choice, with the kit …