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 […]

Lensrentals News and Alerts

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 […]

New Items

Canon 5DS and 5DS R Initial Resolution Tests

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Like everybody else, we’re pretty excited to get our hands on Canon’s new 5DS and 5DS R. There are already a lot of hands-on articles about the cameras that probably have told you more than you need to know to make your purchase decision. Of course, for most of the Canon shooters who read this […]

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