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Review of Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Ultra-Zoom for Sony APS-C and Fujifilm X-Series
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 29, 2021  | 

Tamron just announced the 18-300mm (27-450mm equivalent) zoom for Sony and Fujifilm cameras. It’s Tamron’s first lens in Fujifilm X-mount and their 15th for Sony mirrorless (counting both full-frame and APS-C camera models). Measuring less than 5 inches long, focusing closer than 6 inches and selling for $699, there’s a lot to like. Here’s our hands-on review of the 18-300mm in Sony mount complete with several sample images.

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REVIEW Olympus 90mm f/3.5 2X Macro for Micro 4/3
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 10, 2023  | 

Olympus just introduced a 90mm f/3.5 macro lens, and Shutterbug had a chance to give it a full workout on the new Olympus OM-1 mirrorless marvel prior to launch. Here is our evaluation and a few sample photos captured by this camera/lens combo.

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REVIEW: Fujinon XF30mm f/2.8 Macro/Normal May be the Perfect Every Day Carry Lens
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 29, 2023  | 

The Fujinon XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro from Fujifilm is very compact, very sharp and focuses to 1:1, true life-size, without any accessories. But how does it measure up as a "normal lens" suitable for EDC? Let's take a close-up look.

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Review: Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Manual Lens
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 13, 2022  | 

The 27-ounce 90mm f/1.5 manual focus lens from Mitakon Zhongyi Optics is a handful of glass, that’s for sure. We reviewed the Speedmaster on a full-frame Sony mirrorless body and formed some strong opinions. Read on…

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Review: Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Zoom for FUJIFILM X Mount Cameras
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 27, 2023  | 

Sigma just began delivering the Fujifilm X mount version of their popular 100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom.  Shutterbug had the chance to field test a sample hands-on for a few weeks to learn whether or not it's as good as people say. Here are our findings.

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REVIEW: Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Ultra-Zoom Lens for Fujifilm is Sharp, Compact and Sensational
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 22, 2022  | 

When we reviewed the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Ultra-Zoom Lens in Sony APS-C mirrorless mount, we were truly impressed that a long-reach zoom that small (< 5 inches) had such outstanding IQ, focused to 5.9 inches and cost less than $700. But I must confess that all the while, I was eagerly awaiting the Fujifilm X version of this beauty. I finally landed a sample, and here’s what happened.

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REVIEW: Tamron's Amazing 90mm f/2.8 Di III Macro
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 08, 2024  | 

Tamron just announced the availability of a 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens for Sony E and Nikon Z full-frame and APS-C cameras. Shutterbug had the opportunity to shoot extensively with this new lens for a few weeks prior to its release. Here's our evaluation of the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD (Model F072) and a gallery of sample images.

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REVIEW: TTArtisan Fast, Sharp, Wide 10mm f/2 ASPH for APS-C Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, Canon and M4/3
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 12, 2024  | 

High-quality 10mm ultra-wideangle f/2.0 lens for way less than 200 bucks? Are you serious? We took a hard look at TTArtisan's $159 all-metal 10mm f/2 ASPH manual-manual lens for APS-C format cameras. Here's what we think.

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Ricoh Announces Two Pentax DSLR Lenses For Sports, Action & Landscapes
Cynthia Boylan  |  Feb 05, 2015  | 

Ricoh Imaging just introduced two new HD PENTAX D FA Lenses. Designed for use with the current PENTAX K-mount D-SLR cameras (and future PENTAX sensor technology) these lenses offer ranges not found in previous models, including a star-series telephoto zoom and super-telephoto zoom for capturing clear images of distant subjects and weather resistant for shooting in all conditions.

The HD PENTAX D FA lenses feature a high-grade HD Coating which helps produce extra-sharp, high-contrast images, minimizing flare and ghosting, even under demanding lighting conditions such as backlight situations. 

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Ricoh Intros Versatile Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Lens
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 01, 2015  | 

Ricoh recently announced a 24-70mm high-performance K-mount lens for PENTAX DSLR cameras. The HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens offers a versatile focal length range and weather-resistant design that makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications—from wedding, portraiture and sports, to nature, landscape and travel. 

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Rokinon & Samyang Intro New 100mm F/2.8 Macro & 135mm Cine DS Lenses
Cynthia Boylan  |  Apr 02, 2015  | 

Rokinon & Samyang just introduced two new high-end lenses: a 100mm F/2.8 Macro and the new Cine DS 135mm T3.1 Macro. (The Korea-based Samyang company owns the Rokinon brand.)

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Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical Fisheye: Affordable Fisheye Photography
Jack Neubart  |  Aug 16, 2013  | 

There are two types of fisheye: circular and diagonal. The Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical Fisheye Lens is of the diagonal type, delivering a rectangular image with cropped-sensor lenses. The lens I worked with is designed for the Nikon DX (APS-C/cropped) sensor. The APS-C version provides a 180-degree field of view. Other versions are available for other “cropped-sensor” interchangeable-lens cameras, including Micro Four Thirds. My tests were conducted using the Nikon D300.

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Rokinon Intros Compact and Fast 21mm F/1.4 and 50mm F/1.2 Lenses
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 21, 2015  | 

Rokinon unveiled two new high-speed lenses today: the 21mm F1.4 wide angle and 50mm F1.2 portrait lens. Designed for mirrorless compact system cameras, these lenses are available in mounts for Sony E Micro 4/3, Fuji X and Canon M cameras in black or silver models.

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Rokinon Intros Xeen Pro Level Cinema Lens System with Affordable Price Tags
Cynthia Boylan  |  Aug 10, 2015  | 

Rokinon's new Xeen is a pro level cine lens system with a surprisingly affordable price tag, for this type of video quality and performance. The Xeen system includes three lenses: 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm.

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Roundup: Covering The Photo Beat
C.A. Boylan  |  Jul 18, 2014  | 

Tamron recently added the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011 for Nikon mount) and the 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD macro (B016 for Canon and Nikon mount) to the lens profile for aberration correction offered for Adobe’s Photoshop CC, Camera Raw and Lightroom 5. The lens profile will be bundled with the Camera Raw 8.5 update and Lightroom 5.5. Customers who use these lenses will be able to utilize the software for easy correction of lens distortion, chromatic aberration and peripheral light fall-off based on design data.

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