Test-review of Mir-1V photo lens for M42 mounts on MFT sensor with crop-factor 2

I love optics, now I have 2 photo lenses : Mir-1V and Helios 44M-7 both are made in Russia and have M42 mounts for attachment to camera ( it has 45.5 mm work segment, with according adapters lenses can be easily used with all modern cameras, except of mirrored Nikon cameras, which have larger operating … Continue reading Test-review of Mir-1V photo lens for M42 mounts on MFT sensor with crop-factor 2

Предварительный обзор Canon EOS M10 – новой компактной беззеркальной камеры со сменными объективами

Проведём предварительный обзор компактной беззеркальной камеры Canon EOS M10 со сменными объективами, она должна поступить в продажу 4-го ноября. Для сменных объективов используется крепление Canon EF-M, в ней установлен APS-C Hybrid CMOS AF II сенсор с эффективным разрешением 18 МП с ультразвуковой системой очистки. Камера может снимать фото с максимальным разрешением 5184 x 3456 пикселей … Continue reading Предварительный обзор Canon EOS M10 – новой компактной беззеркальной камеры со сменными объективами

Review of photo lens Opteka 12mm f/7.4 HDMC Fisheye Lens

Lets review objective photo lens Opteka 12mm f/7.4 HDMC Fisheye Lens for Sony E mounts. As it is seen from its name, it has 12 mm focal distance; f/7.4 fixed diaphragm, because of this it is not very light; field of view is 167 degrees; and minimal focusing distance is 0.28 m. It has 4 … Continue reading Review of photo lens Opteka 12mm f/7.4 HDMC Fisheye Lens

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM – telephoto lens with big aperture

Today in our field of view will be Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM telephoto objective lens. It has initial focus distance for lens of this type and big aperture, which allows to use it for land scenes shooting and for shooting of big astronomical objects. Its maximal and minimal appertures are : f/1.4 and … Continue reading Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM – telephoto lens with big aperture

Review of extra-wide angle lens Zenitar 2,8/16

Lets review extra-wide angle objective lens ( “fish eye” ) Zenitar 2,8/16, that is produced in Russia. It was developed and now is manufactured by «Krasnogorskiy Plant of S.A. Zverev» for following bayonets : M42×1, Nikon, Pentax and Canon, it also can be used with other mounts via adapters and converters. It has 180 degrees … Continue reading Review of extra-wide angle lens Zenitar 2,8/16