Lenses and Optics

70-200mm f/2.8 MTF and Variations

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Finally, the last in our series of MTF and variation tests is here. We’ll be doing these going forward as new lenses are released but for now we’ve got a nice database of common lenses that we can measure others against. We’ve completed almost all of the common prime lenses, along with wide and standard […]

Lenses and Optics

Wide-Angle Zoom MTF and Variations

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We recently published the MTF and variation curves of standard range lenses and now are going to tackle wide-angle zooms. As we’ve seen, zooms have more variation than primes and wide-angle primes have more variation than standard range primes. Also, the MTF curves of wide-angle primes are weaker off-axis than standard range primes. So my […]

Equipment

Review of the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art Series

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Last week, Roger had the unique opportunity to get a single copy of the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art Series to test the sharpness up against the most common lenses in the 24mm and 35mm focal range. When Roger was done with his tests, and showing off his results, I had the opportunity to bring the […]

Lensrentals News and Alerts

Turn Love into Loot!

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Lensrentals News and Alerts

Come see us at Photoshop World!

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  Are you headed to Las Vegas for Photoshop World next week? Come see us in booth #703!We will be there August 11-13 showing off gear, answering questions, and giving away an iPad Air and Lensrentals gift certificates!To visit the expo for free, just simply print out this expo pass and show it at the door!

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