Tag Archives: Lens

Subjektiv 4-in-1 German Lens Kit

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Editor AL

These days when compact cameras (and some DSLRs too) are speced with “art filters” like Fish Eye, Retro Camera, Toy camera, etc and so on, it reflects the trend of today’s photographers. Photogs are basically turning experimental these days and looking … Continue reading →

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Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Editor AL

For those really new to Samyang Lenses, you may wish to google more information on the net. This is the 2nd Samyang Lens I got to review since the last article I wrote on the Samyang 8mm F2.8 CS Fish … Continue reading →

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iPhone4 with Nikkor Lens

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Editor AL

Found this video on youtube. The author of this video used a Nikkor Zoom lens + a DOF Adapt0r (Depth of Field) and attached this combi to an iPhone 4. Check out the astounding result!

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Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D3s (From DigitalRev TV)

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Editor AL

Hmmmmm…. really strange. Shouldn’t the Nikon D3s be compared to the upcoming un-launched Canon 1Ds Mark IV? Well that’s my view as it will be more fair if Full Frame can be compared to another Full Frame. (Nikon D3s is … Continue reading →

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Canon EOS7D + Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Video Test

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Editor AL

Frankly speaking, after I watched this video, I am glad I didn’t bought the Sigma 50mm F/1.4. Though the lens’s build is good, I find the quality of the photo to be average, I will recommend the Canon EF 50mm … Continue reading →

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Samyang 8mm F3.5 CS Fish Eye

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Editor AL

Korean Lens hit our shores recently in the form of Samyang Lenses. Out of curiosity, I contacted the local importer/ distributor (SgCameraStore) to request for a test copy to review. I was granted a week’s access to Samyang’s 8mm Fish … Continue reading →

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Canon Lens Mug 70-200mm F4L 1:1 – How Real?

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Editor AL

by Allan Lee.   Photography Collectibles are interesting to keep for display purposes other than its primary use. We have seen hordes of miniatures in the form of paper weights, thumbdrives, or logo-based novelties in many forms, things that are … Continue reading →

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The Battle of 18-55mm

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Editor AL

Battle of 18-55mm Kit Lenses! Photos by Ling Tan. Reviewed by Allan Lee Since I have access to 3 different brand’s kit lenses of the current generation, I was wondering if I should do a write up on their physical … Continue reading →

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm F4.0-F5.6G IF-ED

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Editor AL

  This is the 2nd Nikkor Lens that I get to touch. :). The Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm F4.0-F5.6G IF-ED looks intimidating when I first saw it. Part of Nikon’s low end lenses made for the consumer market, this lens … Continue reading →

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Editor AL

I have access to a D60 and it’s 2 supplied kit lenses namely the Nikkor AF-s DX 18-55mm & the 55-200mm both VR versions. I have shot photos with these 2 lenses and more recently, I managed to convince a fellow IR Photographer … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 35-80mm F4-5.6 USM

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Editor AL

  This probably came as shock for myself. My 16th lens is another old classic. I got myself the EF 35-80mm F4-5.6 USM recently – to continue my quest for good IR-compatible lenses. Been exploring "classic" lenses for a while … Continue reading →

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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  Buying the 5th lens for our Sony can be a sticky affair. We want a Macro lens this time. We were comparing Sony’s SAL 100mm Macro F 2.8 with Tamron’s 90mm Macro & Sigma’s 105mm Macro. When specs, price and … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL (DT) 16-105mm F3.5-5.6

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  Our 4th Sony Alpha Lens came in the form of DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. I remembered we picked up this lens from Changi Airport’s Duty-Free shop while transiting for a holiday. We want something wider for landscape photos and a better range … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL 50mm F1.4

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  While exploring with Sony lenses, we itched to try portrait shots one day and we started to look at the various options available to us. This purchase is to be our 3rd Sony Alpha lens so all specifications are considered … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL 75-300mm F4.5-5.6

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Editor AL

  We bought this SAL 75-300mm as the 2nd Sony lens. We needed the range and the price for this lens is good, very cheap to be exact, so we bought it. For those considering this lens, I would like … Continue reading →

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Sony Alpha SAL (DT) 18-55mm F3.5-5.6

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Editor AL

This Sony Alpha DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 came as a kit lens for the Sony Alpha A230 DSLR which we use as an alternate to the main Canon EOS System that we are using. This also happens to be our first … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 II

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Editor AL

Lens Number 15 joined my lens stable today. It came in the form of EF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 II, an old SLR kit lens dating back to 1999. Since it is on EF system, that means it can be used on … Continue reading →

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Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XRDi LD Aspherical IF Macro

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Editor AL

Finally completed my "Aliens Lens" Collection today. Got my Lens Number 14 (should have been 17th – gave 2 spare kits lens to 2 colleagues weeks ago and gave one spare to an expert repairer a month ago). This time, it’s … Continue reading →

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Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm DX

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Editor AL

  This is lens number 13. Initially wanted to buy the Tokina 35mm Macro (M35) to try out for IR suitabilty and also to add to my "Alien Lens" collection (adding to the Sigma & Cosina) but was told by … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Editor AL

  The EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM is the “Dream Zoom Lens” for many Canon fans. This lengendary zoom lens is the fastest zoomer in the EF series and it sits in the L-Series line as the “King of Zoom”. Like … Continue reading →

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