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The fastest Pentax telephoto lens to the test: Pentax smc DA Star 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

The PENTAX DA Star 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM is the fastest telephoto lens in Pentax’s high-end product range. For example, on an APS-C like the Pentax K5, its focal length is equivalent to a 300mm on a full-frame camera. With its weather- and dust-resistant construction and fast ultrasonic autofocus, it could prove a great companion for wildlife and sports photographers.

The fastest Pentax telephoto lens to the test: Pentax smc DA Star 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

Nikon D4: all the lens results are available

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

If you're the lucky owner of a Nikon D4, you will be happy to know that we are publishing today our measures of all lenses mounted on a D4.

Nikon D4: all the lens results are available

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM: a wide angle for full frames

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Even though it appeared in Canon’s lineup in 1995, the Canon EF 28mm F/1.8 is one of the most recent wide-angle prime lenses for full-frame cameras. Built around 10 elements in 9 groups with one aspherical element, this lens feels pretty solid in hand. Its ultrasonic motor (USM) makes it very silent and quick to focus. In terms of image quality, the Canon EF 28mm F/1.8 provides a really good value for money.

The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM: a wide angle for full frames

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

The Canon G1 X lens: a great lens on a great compact camera

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

To follow up on our review of the impressive Canon G1 X sensor, today we are publishing its lens performance measurements, which are also very good — on par with some DSLR kit lenses!

The Canon G1 X lens: a great lens on a great compact camera

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

Nikon announces a new entry level DSLR: the Nikon D3200

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Yesterday, Nikon announced a new entry level DSLR: the Nikon D3200. Even if this new model looks very similar to the Nikon D3100, don't be mistaken, the D3200 is a very different DSLR, as we describe in the following preview:

Nikon announces a new entry level DSLR: the Nikon D3200

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

Canon EOS 5D Mark III: improving performance

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

The Canon 5D Mark III is certainly one of the most anticipated cameras of 2012. Announced a couple of months ago, we finally got a production sample and tested it. Without further ado, here are our results:

Canon EOS 5D Mark III: improving performance

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-GF5

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

Today Panasonic unveiled the successor to the DMC-GF3. Contrary to what you might expect, it's not called the DMC-GF4, but the Lumix DMC-GF5. Indeed, in Japanese culture, the number four is thought to cause bad luck because it is pronounced the same as the word for death (shi).

Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-GF5

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

A Micro 4/3 super zoom to the test: the Panasonic Lumix G-Vario 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega OIS

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT

In March 2009, the Panasonic Lumix G-Vario 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega OIS was the first Panasonic super-zoom produced expressly for micro 4/3 sensors. This zoom can come in very handy with its wide focal range (equivalent to 28–280mm for 24x36mm).

A Micro 4/3 super zoom to the test: the Panasonic Lumix G-Vario 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega OIS

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

The Pentax K-01, the second-best hybrid sensor

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

The Pentax K01, Pentax’s first serious hybrid, turns in a great performance, arriving in second place in its category. All of the results are available here: Pentax K-01.

The Pentax K-01, the second-best hybrid sensor

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT

Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM: another good wide-angle Sigma lens

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMT

The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM, which came out in March 2009, completes Sigma’s Pro (EX) line.
This very-wide-angle lens, compatible with APS-C cameras, offers a constant aperture at f/3.5 across the entirety of its focal lengths. And with its HSM (hypersonic motor), it also offers fast focusing.

Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM: another good wide-angle Sigma lens

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT