Resolution Tests

A Thinner Sensor Stack

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A few months ago, before my hiatus from blogging, we did a series of articles showing the effect that a thick sensor stack (the glass above the sensor) had when we use adapted lenses designed for a thin sensor stack. The first one was mostly about theory, the second about when it was likely to actually […]

Equipment

A Brief 400mm Comparison

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Canon shooters have a bit of 400mm excitement right now. The biggest news, of course, is the release of the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II lens, replacing the original version that’s had a very long, successful run. Not quite so much excitement was generated by the release of the 400mm f/4 DO IS II lens. It […]

Lensrentals News and Alerts

Christmas Special – Save 25% on Rentals

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Do your holiday plans or New Year’s resolutions involve photography?  If you’ve been excitedly waiting to use a certain piece of gear, now is the best time to try something for the first time.  Use promo code HOLIDAYS to save 25% off any rental this season from December 23rd to January 2nd. Orders must have a delivery date between 12/23/14-1/2/15 Can not be combined […]

New Items

One, Single Samsung NX-1 Test

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I just want to be clear, before we get started, this is not an NX-1 review. It’s not even a complete optical test. It’s simply me answering a single question: is this new Samsung worth further investigation from an optics/image quality standpoint? Samsung’s 28.2 megapixel, APS-C backlit sensor should capture more light with less noise, […]

Lensrentals News and Alerts

Get 5% Back On Keeper Purchases

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  Looking to buy some gear this holiday season but not sure what? Try it, then buy it with Lensrentals Keeper. During the holiday season, we’re adding an extra bonus! Get 5% of your Keeper purchase price back as a rental credit, good towards a future rental. The Details Any Keeper purchase from 12/1/14 – […]

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