Archive for Lens

1 July, 2006 | No comments

Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Reviewed

ePhotozine has posted a mixed review for the ‘Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM’.  Overall the lens performed well for the most part producing images with “excellent resolution…throughout the focal range”.  Also the Cameras Image Stabilization system works effectively, allowing for quality shots to be taken in low light situations.  The major problem with the lens is that “distortion is bad at the widest settings and a little CA creeps in.” However the lens is recommended for advanced armatures to use as a ‘walkabout lens’

21 June, 2006 | No comments

Nikon Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AFD

The reviewer over at ThinkCamera has some words of advice about the Nikon 50mm 1.8 AFD lens, “just buy it”, being a user of the lens myself I must agree. The lens can be described as “old school” with its aperture ring, manual focus ring, and along with slow auto focusing abilities. Despite these minor incontinences the lens is solid and its under $ 100 price point makes it a great value.  Of all the reviews I read for this lens, I would have to say the general consensus on the lens is that it provides for sharp high quality images.  Although the camera is not equipped with a zoom its effective 70mm focal length on digital cameras make it ideal for portraits, while its 1.8 aperture makes it great for low light photography.  I would recommend this lens as a companion to your lens collection, for special situations.