Gear Reviews
Here’s a brief look at the Minolta AF II APO teleconverters. Scroll down for more info.
Lens
Minolta AF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters II APO
Box contents
Both come with front and rear caps, plus a nice carrying case.
Cost
N/A
Build quality
Very Good.
Value
That all depends. For Sony users, not a very good value. See Sony teleconverters …
NEX 3-5 Review
NEX camera quick review
Below is a running review of the new Sony NEX 3-5 cameras. I’m not going to bore you with a normal review, (which is similar to writing an owner’s manual), and would rather pontificate on the actual image quality, handling, performance and value. Below the photo is a general thoughts section which I’ll be updating …
Sony NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS Review
Here’s a brief look at the Sony NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.
Lens
Sony NEX E-mount 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SEL1855
Box contents
Hood, front and rear caps and a user’s manual. Cost $300, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit. Build quality Very good. Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has built-in optical…
Hood, front and rear caps and a user’s manual. Cost $300, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit. Build quality Very good. Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has built-in optical…
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR Review
Here’s a brief look at the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VR zoom lens. Scroll down for the review.
Lens
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G VR zoom lens
Box contents
Front and rear caps, and a users manual. Cost $199 retail by itself, or $100 as part of kit. Build quality Good Additional information
Basic kit lens with…
Front and rear caps, and a users manual. Cost $199 retail by itself, or $100 as part of kit. Build quality Good Additional information
Basic kit lens with…
Olympus 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 II R Lens Review
Full review of the Olympus 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 II R
Standard kit lens package with E-5M, and other cameras. The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review. For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here. The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page. Introduction.…
Olympus 45mm F/1.8 Review
Full review of the Olympus M. Zuiko digital ED 45mm F/1.8.
Click to check price The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review. For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here. The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page. Introduction.The Olympus 45mm …
Panasonic Leica DG 25mm F/1.4 ASPH Review
Full review of the Panasonic Leica DG SUMMILUX 25mm F/1.4 ASPH.
Click to check price The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review. For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here. The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page. Introduction.
The Panasonic …
Panasonic 100-300mm F/4-5.6 OIS Review
Full review of the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F/4-5.6
Box and some contents, sorry, left out the carrying bag! The Olympus E-M5 was used for this review. For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here. The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page. Introduction…