Earlier this year, Canon announced its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, as well as the new RF mount, which features a shorter flange distance than the EF DSLR mount. According to Canon, this combination of a wide and short mount should allow for new possibilities in optical design, and the RF 50mm f/1.2 – one of four launch-day lenses – is an excellent example of what Canon has already achieved.
Lens Reviews
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro on the Sony A7 III & A7r III: Butterflies at Prestbury Hill
On the way home from our week-long holiday in Somerset, we decided to make a detour to Prestbury Hill near Cheltenham, the site of one of the best butterfly conversation sites we’ve come across so far in the UK. What makes it such an appealing spot for butterflies is the extensive limestone grasslands combined with the herb-rich flora, low scrub and sheltered valleys. Even nationally threatened species such as the Duke of Burgundy can be found in relative abundance here at the right time of year.
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO Review
The M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO is one of Olympus’ most recent offerings for Micro Four Thirds, and also happens to be the fastest moderate wide-angle AF prime for the system at the time of writing. Its most appealing feature is its fast f/1.2 aperture which is useful for low-light work and environmental portraits.
As with all our most recent reviews, we’ve summarised our thoughts about this new prime in video format below. You’ll also find a bullet point list of our main findings and a series of sample images. Enjoy!
Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO Review
The Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO is the fifth portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system with a field of view close to 85mm in 35mm format, and the second premium AF lens after the Nocticron 42.5mm with a fast f/1.2 aperture.
As with all our most recent reviews, we’ve summarised our thoughts about this new prime in video format below. You’ll also find a bullet point list of our main findings and a series of sample images. Enjoy!
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Review
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the fifth standard lens for the full-frame Sony E-mount (excluding the 50mm f/2.8 macro) and it is also one of the least expensive at just shy of $250. Since there currently aren’t many affordable lenses for the system, it is certain to appeal to beginners or those who want to start building up a lens collection but find themselves on a tight budget.
As with all our most recent reviews, we’ve summarised our thoughts in video format below. You’ll also find a bullet point list of our main findings and a series of sample images. Enjoy!