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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro Sony

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At around $420, this relatively affordable, compact and lightweight (420g) full-frame zoom with an 11x range and minimum focus distance of 0.49m (19.3in) sounds like an appealing option. As for image quality, it’s a slightly ...

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 MEGA OIS

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While this practically pocket-sized lens will only appeal to Panasonic and Olympus Micro 3/4 users, with an 35mm equivalent focal length of 200-600mm f/4-5.6, this lens may seem like an attractive option for wildlife photographers. ...

Pentax smc DA Star 300mm F4 ED IF SDM test

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Our final comparison, for the sake of objectivity, is the $1,400 Pentax smc DA Star 300mm f/44 ED IF SDM. On a Pentax DSLR this lens is the 35mm equivalent to a 450mm f/4 and ...

Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5 56 USM

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With a DxOMark score of 14.6 on a full frame EOS 5D Mk II, dropping to 11 on a EOS 7D, the EF100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM has homogenous sharpness across the focal range, good resolution in ...

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

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One of the single most versatile lenses for wildlife Canon’s EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM scores reasonably well on a full-frame camera with a DxOMark score of 15.4, however on APS-C EOS 7D that also ...

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM Nikon

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The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM is interesting for its longer focal lengths, equivalent to a 180-600mm on a Nikon DX body (and slightly more on a Canon APS-C). On a full-frame camera, ...

Wildlife Lenses: telephoto-zoom round up

With the vagaries of photographing wildlife, the flexibility of a telephoto zoom would appear to be an attractive solution. However, image quality is often a compromise at the maximum aperture and longest focal length, typically ...

Pentax Q10 test – Is smaller better?

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Announced in September 2012, the Pentax Q10 is the second in the Pentax Q series and lays claim to being the smallest hybrid camera currently available, offering interchangeable lenses in a package barely larger than ...

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD test: A uniquely versatile pro-worthy alternative

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Announced in February 2012, the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 lens Di VC USD is the latest full-frame, fast aperture standard zoom from the Saitama, Japan-based optical firm and is the first of its type to add ...

CP+ 2013: A feast of new lenses announced in Japan

The annual CP+, or Camera and Photo Imaging Show, takes place in Japan, the heartland of the photography hardware industry. With new lenses covering wide-angle through to extreme super-telephoto and options for all the different ...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM test: The ideal standard zoom?

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Introduced in November 2012 as the proposed ‘kit’ lens for the EOS 6D, the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens represents an interesting move for Canon – despite two well respected lenses in this category, ...

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM test: A ‘fast’ wide-angle prime for the 21st Century

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Canon were busy in 2012 releasing three wide-angle primes, the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM, on to the market. The latest launched in November ...

Nikon Coolpix P7700 test: Best Nikon compact camera

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Often in technology new models of existing products are disappointing, being motivated by the possibility of integrating new features which may not be overly useful. So when a manufacturer updates a good piece of kit ...

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ200: Great specs for an all-in-one shooting solution

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Alongside a successful line of Mirrorless Hybrid cameras Panasonic continue to refresh their lineup of fixed lens Bridge cameras. Launched in July 2012 the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ200 offers a 24x super zoom, 12fps continuous shooting ...

A wider view: Independent Super Wide-Angle lenses compared

There is a very particular look available to photographers who have a ‘Super-Wide-angle’ lens in their gadget bag, a ‘look’ that puts a whole new perspective on things. To get it you really need something ...

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro test: For super-sharp outdoor close-ups and video

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Introduced at Photokina in September 2012 alongside three other Micro Four Thirds lenses, the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro lens helps Olympus make good on its promise to deliver a full range ...

Olympus 15mm 1:8.0 body cap: A tiny prime for Micro Four Thirds

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Announced in September 2012 the Olympus 15mm 1:8.0 body cap lens is a pancake prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Costing just $49 and featuring an equivalent 30mm wide-angle focal length, fixed ...

Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM test: A Peerless Performer

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Introduced in February 2012, the EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is the long-awaited update to Canon’s pro-grade standard zoom and replaces the highly regarded EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM. Designed with the objective of improving image quality and ...

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