Camera and Lens Tests

Finding an affordable wide angle lens for your DSLR can be exhausting, especially if you are looking for true, full frame lenses.  For instance, the Canon 14mm 2.8 goes for around $2,000!  I do not own this lens (I do own the Canon 35mm 1.4) but from what I have seen and the reviews I […]

Hello. Recently I have found myself really getting into MF lenses. I started with the Meyer Trioplan and recently bought the Cyclop 85mm 1.5 (very similar to the Helios 40 85mm 1.5). The Cyclop 85mm 1.5 is said to be the same glass as the Helios 85mm 1.5, but without the ability to change the […]

Hi everyone.  I am an aspiring portrait lens collector. Here I will be comparing the Helios 44m-4 58mm 2.0 portrait lens and the Meyer Primoplan 58mm 1.9 portrait lens.  My main intention was to compare the bokeh of each.  I was surprised to find how similar they really are.  This was not a well controlled […]

Here is a comparison of the two lenses.  This is not a scientific or heavily controlled test by any means.  All shots hand-held and therefore sharpness comparisons should be reserved (though you will see how sharp the Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 2.8 100 mmis).  My main intention was to compare the bokeh of the Canon […]