Sigma 24-60mm F2.8 EX DG IF ASP Lens Review & Sample Photos
There’s nothing like an overseas trip to force you to think long and hard about what camera equipment you’ll take with you. The first thought, of course, is to travel as Light as possible and avoid all the hassles of lugging around a heavy camera bag and constantly worrying that something will be Stolen. But then you panic that you won’t be able to adequately cope with the variety of subjects you’re likely to encounter… Sod’s Law of photography states that the Dens you need right now is always the one you’ve Left at home.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Sample Images
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM L Product Information:
High magnification 70-300mm zoom lens with Image Stabilizer
Image Stabilizer gives equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster during hand-held shooting
Three-layer type DO (Diffractive Optics) lens optimised for zoom lens optics
DO design offering more compact size than other zoom lenses with equivalent focal lengths and aperture
Optimised lens coating to minimise ghosting and flare
Zoom ring locking mechanism that locks the lens at its shortest total length
Circular aperture producing attractive background defocus
Rear focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing
Manual focusing enabled even during the AF mode
Only lead-free glass used in lens
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Specifications :
Focal Length & Max Aperture: 24-70mm 1:2.8
Weight: 950g
Filter Diameter: 77mm
Magnification with Extension Tube EF12: 0.63x - 0.18x
Magnification with Extension Tube EF25: 1.25x - 0.40x
Diagonal Angle of View : 74˚ - 29˚ (43.2mm)
Horizontal Angle of View: 84˚ - 34˚ (36mm)
Lens Construction : 16 elements in 13 groups
Diameter x Length (mm): 83.2 x 123.5 mm
Minimum Aperture: f/22
No. of Diaphragm blades: 6
Closest Focusing Distance (m): 0.48m
Minimum f/stop: f/22 (at 28mm)
Focus Drive: Ultrasonic
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.38m
AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens Review
NIKON Corporation has unveiled the 4F-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-EO, a new high speed super-telephoto professional lens for Nikon digital and 35mm SLR cameras now with Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, focus preset functions, Meniscus front element and the first Nikkor lens to feature Nikon’s Nano-Crystal anti-reflective coating, all to deliver professional quality sports and action photography.
Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Sample Photos
Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography. Tamron’s 90mm macro lens, often referred to as “the portrait macro” and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras. The coating of the lens is improved for digital use.
DSLR Camera Lens Test: Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8 - 4.5 Aspherical IF
Sample photos taken with Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8 - 4.5 Aspherical IF at 24mm and 135mm with Canon EOS 300D
Sample photos of Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8 - 4.5 Aspherical IF taken at 24mm:
Shooting Mode: Aperture-Priority AE Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/640 Av( Aperture Value ) 11 Metering Mode Evaluative Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400 Lens 24.0 - 135.0 mm Focal Length 24.0 mm
Sample photos of Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8 - 4.5 Aspherical IF taken at f/2.8 (100% crop)
Sigma New Lenses for Digital SLR Camera
Sigma has released three new lenses this week to join their DG line up. These lenses are optimized for use with digital cameras.
1. Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX DG HSM
