Resolution Tests

Variation Measurement for 50mm SLR Lenses

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Last week we posted an introductory article on how we measure copy-to-copy variation in different lenses. I’ll be continuing to publish these results over the next few weeks for prime lenses. We will eventually have a database put up, but I think it’s important to look at the different lenses in smaller groups, illustrating some […]

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Save 20% This Summer!

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Beginning on Monday: It’s our longest and largest summer promotion ever! Get 20% off all orders arriving through the end of August. The Nuts & Bolts Eligible arrival dates are July 13th – August 31st Must use the code SUMMER20 Not combinable with any other offers Discount applies to rental fees only, and does not […]

Equipment

Measuring Lens Variance

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Warning: This is a Geek Level 3 article. If you aren’t into that kind of thing, go take some pictures. I’ve been writing and discussing the copy-to-copy variation that inevitably occurs in lenses since 2008. (1,2,3,4) Many people don’t want to hear about it. Manufacturers don’t want to acknowledge some of their lenses aren’t quite as […]

Equipment

Canon 5Ds Teardown

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When Lensrentals.com first got the first Canon 5Ds and 5D sr cameras in stock, Aaron and I immediately started screaming that we wanted to take one apart. It turns out we received enough 5Ds cameras to let us have a day with one to do just that. Of course, we don’t expect to find out anything […]

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