Latest news and press reviews about DxOMark test results
Here you can find all of DxOMark's measurement publishing announcements, along with a selection of reviews, print and blog articles from the photo press and communities that talk about DxOMark or reference DxOMark results.
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Nikon unveiled Wednesday the successor of the Coolpix P7000, the Nikon Coolpix P7100. |
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Earlier this week, Samyang announced a new lens: the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC, soon available for Canon, Four Thirds, Nikon AE, Pentax, Samsung NX and Sony Alpha. |
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Nikon has proven its expertise in medium telephoto prime lenses with the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G and the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF which are among the best lenses ever tested on DxOMark. |
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The 17-50mm lenses, equivalent to the classical 24-70mm for the full frame cameras, are at the heart of Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Tamron's catalogs. But, even if all vendors are eager to offer the best high-speed wide-angle zoom for APS-C cameras, apparently Sigma managed to beat them all. |
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"Lens Comparison Website Aids In Lens Purchase Selection" "DxOMark to the rescue! This site is run as a manufacturer independent test site which allows for the comparison on hundreds of lenses side by side with a wide range of parameters." "What’s even better than being able to compare raw stats, perfect for tech geeks (an endearing term, mind you)? Being able to compare lenses on different camera models. Let’s take a quick look through the site’s main features..." "All in all, I found DxOMark.com a very useful site for data gathering and comparison for lenses..." Read the article |
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Review of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR|
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"If you value size, weight, working distance and VR, get this lens only if you only plan to use DX cameras for quite some time." Read the article |
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The M-mount originally introduced with the Leica M3 camera in 1954 is not subject to intellectual property laws as Leica no longer holds the patent. |
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Sony announced this “Translucent Mirror Technology” reflex camera in early June 2011. The aforementioned technology, already featured on the Sony Alpha 33 and Sony Alpha 55 consists in allowing you to shoot on continuous-shooting mode (or burst mode) without the shutter-induced strobe effect. In layman’s terms you do not see the shutter occlusion in the viewfinder. |
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We have the latest test results for these prime Pentax lenses. With these additions we can now compare the results for 10 Pentax lenses ranging from the kit-featured Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II and super zoom Pentax SMC Pentax-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 ED AL [IF] to the more expensive Pentax SMC DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM. |
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Our camera lens database keeps growing and this time we are adding the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 HSM. This wide-angle lens is available for Nikon and Canon cameras fitted with an APS-C sensor. This lens offers an equivalent 12*24mm for 24*36 sensors. In addition to the previously reviewed Sigma 12-24mm f4.5-5.6 EX DG Canon mount and Nikon mount, these new results will give us a clear overview on how Sigma scores on entry-level wide-angle lenses. |
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Sony adds a new lens for their proprietary NEX interchangeable lens format, a macro lens capable of 1:1 (life-size magnification ratio) that is being marketed by Sony as "currently the world’s lightest life-size macro lens (138g) for interchangeable-lens cameras". |
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The newly-merged Kenko-Tokina company has released the SD 17-35mm F4 AT-X PRO FX a new lens for Nikon and Canon cameras. |
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We have tested the Olympus PEN EP3, the latest 4/3 camera by Olympus, and the first results show that its sensor performance is pretty much the same as for the Olympus PEN EPL2 and Olympus E5. Nevertheless, comparing it to the upcoming Sony NEX C3 should be interesting, as they are both in the EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera category. |
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Here are the image quality results for Sony’s newest member of the NEX family. The NEX C3 is a Hybrid with an SLR-sized sensor. This sensor is a newly developed 16.2 megapixels APS-C dubbed “Exmor” that has long been rumored to be the same as the one powering the acclaimed Sony A580 and the Pentax K5. In theory, we should get the same IQ as the aforementioned DSLRs with just an entry-level camera. Let’s see if this is the case… |
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Leica, the reputed German camera maker has launched the M9-P camera, equipped with a high-resolution 24 x 36 mm 18-megapixel CCD image sensor that enables the capture of the full 35-mm format. |
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While we wait for the full analysis of the new wide angle by Sigma (Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM II Canon and Nikon mounts), here are the results for its previous version, mounted on Canon and Nikon cameras.
Of all the lenses tested so far (43) on a Canon EOS 5D Mk II this lens ranks as the lowest ever. |
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Olympus has recently launched the Pen E-P3 which is a compact, metal-body and retro-looking camera. With this offering Olympus targets the hobbyist to advanced photographer audience. |
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As you may already know, this latest edition in the NEX series is a compact camera with a newly-developed APS-C 16.2-megapixel sensor, at a size normally destined for DSLRs. What makes this camera special is that its large sensor is housed in one of the smallest bodies on the market. |
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With more than 1,700 combination measurements published, DxOMark is now the largest image quality measurement database available on the web.On June 24, 2011, DxO Labs has announced the launch of the latest version of DxOMark (www.dxomark.com), its online, freely-accessible resource for image quality data and analysis of digital cameras and lenses. |
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Here are the first results for Tokina’s wide-angle lens. This lens was launched last year and works on Nikon cameras (Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX Nikon) and on Canon cameras (Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX Canon). |
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After the Tamron 18-270mm and Sigma 18-250mm reviews, the DxOmark team offers you a series of short reviews for the 18-200mm lenses tested on our website:
For summer 2011, DxOMark delivers its super-zoom, all-in-one selection for Canon and Nikon. |
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This new Sony “easy choice lens” is fully built in plastic, which means it’s quite light (175g). Manufactured in China, it has a pretty affordable price tag at about 249 USD. |
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Launched in spring 2010, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR was a very good surprise for Nikon enthusiasts who previously had only a choice between the very good but expensive (and heavy) AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED and the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED. |
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Announced 2 weeks ago, the successor to the Panasonic G2 has already been tested and briefly reviewed on DxOMark. The Panasonic G3 is more than a simple revamp of its predecessor; this new model represents a leap forward for the G Series with:
When speaking about the G3’s sensor in their press release, Panasonic proclaimed it was much better than its predecessor at high ISO settings. With that said, let’s check out the DxOMark results. |
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With the release of the new test results for the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD for both the Canon mount and the Nikon mount, this could be a good opportunity to explore the DxOMark rankings to help you choose the best super-zoom for your APS-C camera. We hear you and we’ve been there: when you’re on the market for a super-zoom, the list can be long and confusing. Worry not, we’ve got you covered—a comprehensive list of tested lenses by the main manufacturers in combination with different camera bodies is available on DxOMark.com. We’ve tested and ranked the latest Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD, along with the previous model Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Canon and its counterpart with a Nikon mount. Also, don’t miss the latest test results on the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Macro on both a Canon and a Nikon mount. |
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This G-series lens, equivalent to the L-series by Canon or DA-series by Pentax, could be placed along the lines of a Konica Minolta 35 mm f/1.4 G. This 35mm lens is fast, with its 1.4 aperture. It has a perfect wide angle for a full frame camera such as a Sony A900 or a Sony A850, this lens is a good 50mm equivalent mounted on a APS-C camera (like an A350, or the latest A580 and SLT A55). A brief review is available here... |
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Mounted on a camera with an APS-C sensor, a 35mm lens corresponds to a 53.5mm mounted on a 24*36mm film camera. This focal is very popular and it's designed to excel on portrait and landscape. We could say this 35mm might be the only lens you need for your Pentax. |