Digital Camera News and Reviews

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro

The online review website SLR Gear has tested the new PRO lens from Olympus called Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro ED M.Zuiko Digital. This pro lens is super compact and provides a long lang range its 300mm focal length that should fit many wildlife and bird photographers using the mirco Four Thirds standard.

Some key features for the Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro ED M.Zuiko lens:
-300mm focal length (equivalent to 600mm in 35mm standard)
-9 (rounded) Diaphragm Blades
-High-Speed AF (Movie & Still Compatible)
-Weight: 1.27kg / 2.8 lb
-Built-in image stabilization

SLR Gear ends up giving the Olympus PRO lens a very good review and even calling it “heck of a lens” with stunning image stabilization and excellent image quality. One drawback is a hefty price tag.
Read the full review of the Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro ED M.Zuiko Digital lens here.

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12mm f/2

Photography Blog has tested a new high grade lens from Olympus that they have made for the Micro Four Thirds system. The lens, called Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12mm f/2, and has a full metal body, built-in depth of field and distance indicators, in addition to enhanced multi-layer lens coating and very light weight.

Photography Blog ends up giving the Olympus lens a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The 12mm lens scores highest on image quality, features and design, a little lower on ease of use, while it scores lowest on value for your money. Olympus has created a great little lens that is able to photography excellent pictures, but the price tag might be a bit high for many photographers.
Read the full review of the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12mm f/2 lens here.

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

SLR Gear has testes an interesting macro lens from Sigma. The lens is called Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro and is able to photograph at a very wide aperture.

SLR Gear ends up giving the a good review especially if you are using the lens on full frame DSLR camera. The lens does not offer the best sharpness and corner shading wide open, but it is better when used on a full frame camera.

Read the full review of the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro lens here.

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX

The Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX is a nice zoom lens with a fast and constant aperture at F2.8. This Tokina lens is designed for full frame DSLR camera from Canon and Nikon, like the Nikon D700 and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The lens comes with a new silent motor and a new faster autofocus sensor. Let us hear what Photography Blog has to say about this professional lens from Tokina.

Photography Blog ends up giving the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The lens scores highest on design and image quality, and a little lower on features, ease of use and value for your money. For such a wide angle lens it produces excellent pictures and the auto focus is good, but the Tokina lens is heavy and costly. It also lacks image stabilization which can be a negative point for some photographers.
Read the full review of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX zoom lens here.