The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II autofocus lens is affectionately referred to as the “nifty fifty”. It’s small, it’s light, it does not cost much and it enables wonderful photos. The large f/1.8 maximum aperture is great for shooting in low light and achieving selective focus.
Image Quality & Performance
The EF 50mm f/1.8 II gets very [...]
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Review
Friday, February 26th, 2010 by TomCanon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM Lens Review
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by TomThe Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM is a professional-grade zoom lens with image stabilization, a useful focal length range and constant f/4 max aperture. It’s classified as an L-series lens, meaning that it is manufactured for top image and build quality, and is not cheap.
Focal Length Range
The EF 24-105 f/4L is a general purpose [...]
New 35mm f/1.8 DX Lens from Nikon
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by TomOn February 9th Nikon announced a new lens aimed at their entry-level customers: the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G. This is prime glass boasting a wide f/1.8 maximum aperture, small size & light weight and an attractive price tag.
Nikon’s new 35mm f/1.8 is an introductory fixed focal length lens aimed at owners of Nikon’s entry-level [...]