Geek Articles
Image Stabilization comes in a variety of different names and types. Whether it’s called O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), VC (Vibration Compensation), VR (Vibration Reduction), IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) or just IS (Image Stabilization), it all foundationally does the same thing – controls the effects of camera shake to produce sharper images. With the recent years, […]
Geek Articles
In which you will not only learn how good the construction of Sony’s new flagship is, but also everything you wanted to know about Kubu. As I mentioned last week, we usually don’t write up super-telephoto teardowns, but the release of two remarkably lightweight 400mm f/2.8 lenses seemed like a great opportunity to do a comparison. […]
Equipment
Update: Blackmagic Design has reached out to us following the publishing of this article, and have began the process of exchanging broken battery doors with an updated design. More information at the bottom of the article. We go through a lot of gear here at Lensrentals. Like, a LOT a lot. Even during these slow […]
Geek Articles
It is the best of lenses, it is the worst of lenses, it is the lens of perfection, it is the lens of complexity, it is the lens of new technology, it may be the lens of non-repairability. A little while ago, Canon released the computer generated MTF charts for the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 lens. Despite my ambivalence about […]
Geek Articles
WARNING! THIS IS A GEEK LEVEL III ARTICLE. It’s about testing, not image making. If you’re into geeky testing stuff, you’ll probably find this fascinating. If you’re not into geeky stuff but are into how lenses change over time, you’ll find skimming it worthwhile. If you’re a Fanboy or Fangirl, there’s nothing here for you; there are […]
