RSS lenstip.com http://www.lenstip.com LensTip - Best digital cameras and lens reviews. en CO-NET Robert Olech Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:10:11 +0100 10 http://www.lenstip.com http://www.lenstip.com/images/logo.gif http://lenstip.com/1810-news-Nikon_Nikkor_AF-S_70-300_mm_f_4.5-5.6G_IF-ED_VR_-_lens_review.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:10:11 +0100 On 9 August 2006, along with the launch of the Nikon D80 reflex camera, two new lenses were presented to the public: a Nikkor AF-S 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED DX and a Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR. Today we would like to present our review of the second lens. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1809-news-Canon_EOS_550D_-_sample_pictures.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:05:27 +0100 Thanks to the e-shop Pasazfoto.pl we had the opportunity to take some pictures with a new Canon EOS 550D camera. We used two lenses: Canon EF 28 mm f/1.8 USM and EF 100 mm f/2.8L IS USM.]]> http://lenstip.com/1808-news-Sigma_18-50_mm_f_2.8-4.5_DC_OS_HSM_-_lens_review.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:12:52 +0100 In March 2009 Sigma released a new lens – Sigma 18-50 mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM. The lens is addressed mainly for those who would like to replace their simple "kit" lenses with something better. But the question appears - is it worth? We hope that our review of this lens will help to answer the question. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1806-news-Canon_EF_70-200_mm_f_2.8L_IS_II_USM_-_sample_pictures.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:56:41 +0100 We apologize for removing the gallery with sample images from Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. The lens was the pre-production sample and did not have final quality. We promise to do a new test with final lens sample as soon as possible. ]]> http://lenstip.com/1807-news-Olympus_Zuiko_Digital_14-54_mm_f_2.8-3.5_-_lens_review.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:49:17 +0100 When it comes to all-purpose lenses the Four Thirds system offers a really interesting selection indeed. One can mention for example the cheapest “kit” with the 14-42 mm range and an expensive 12-60 mm model equipped with an SWD motor. But today we would like to present our review of Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5 lens. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1805-news-Canon_EF_70-200_mm_f_2.8L_USM_-_lens_review.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:31:28 +0100 Canon has on its offer different versions of 70-200 mm class lenses. We have already published our review of the Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM lens and it's stabilized version. Today we would like to present the full review of the faster version of this type of lens - the Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L USM. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1804-news-Nikon_Nikkor_AF-S_DX_18-55_mm_f_3.5-5.6G_VR_-_lens_review.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:39:34 +0100 Lenses of 18-55 mm class are very popular especially among young photo amateurs, because this kind of lens is usually sold in a set together with amateur class DSLR cameras. Today we would like to present our review of the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1803-news-Samsung_NX_30_mm_f_2.0_-_lens_review.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:22:38 +0100 The beginning of January 2010 brought us a very interesting launch. The Samsung company showed to the world its new photographic system, based on a small mirror-less camera, marked as NX10 and equipped with a 14.6 mega pixels CMOS sensor, manufactured in-house. Apart from that there were three new lenses, presented along with the camera: a kit 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens with image stabilization, a small 2/30“pancake” lens and an amateur stabilized 50-200 mm zoom. Today we would like to present our review of Samsung NX 30 mm f/2.0 lens. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1802-news-Samsung_NX10_-_sample_shots.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:14:06 +0100 Thanks to Daniel Kulinski we have the opportunity to show you some sample images shot with Samsung NX10 and lenses: NX 18–55 mm f/3.5–5.6 OIS, NX 30 mm f/2.0. All presented pictures were taken at Sharpness level in camera set to lowest value and the noise reduction was off.]]> http://lenstip.com/1801-news-Sigma_17-70_mm_f_2.8-4.0_DC_Macro_OS_HSM_-_lens_review.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:28:24 +0100 At the end of 2009 Sigma decided to refresh their 17-70 mm lens. A lot of features have been changed. Firstly we got image stabilization and an ultrasonic autofocus motor HSM (in the previous model it was available only in the Nikon mount version). The parameters also changed slightly. Read more >>> ]]> http://lenstip.com/1800-news-Tokina_AT-X_16.5-135_DX_16.5-135_mm_f_3.5-5.6_-_lens_review.html Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:48:54 +0100 After four long years of waiting, the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135 DX 16.5-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens has appeared on Polish market and we could test it finally. By reading our review of this lens, You can find out if it was really worth to wait for it. Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1799-news-Samyang_14mm_f_2.8_IF_ED_MC_Aspherical_is_about_finished.html Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:13:31 +0100 Few months ago we informed about delay in production of Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical. Samyang take decision to partially redesign construction of the lens to improve some parameters. This decision was taken after careful testing first pre-production prototypes and among others after reading our review of this lens. Today Samyang announces the lens availability. ]]> http://lenstip.com/1798-news-Sigma_17-70_mm_f_2.8-4.0_DC_Macro_OS_HSM_-_sample_images.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:21:38 +0100 Almost two months ago Sigma Corporation anounced Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.0 DC Macro OS HSM zoom lens. Today we have a pleasure to show you some sample images shot with this lens mounted on Canon EOS 50D. Enjoy!]]> http://lenstip.com/1797-news-Tokina_AT-X_16.5-135_DX_16.5-135_mm_f_3.5-5.6_-_sample_pictures.html Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:21:16 +0100 Tokina AT-X 16.5-135 DX 16.5-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 was officially anounced on March 2009. We had to wait almost one year for its real appearance on the market. But finally we can show you some sample images taken with this lens mounted on Canon EOS 50D. Enjoy!]]> http://lenstip.com/1796-news-Sigma_300_mm_f_2.8_EX_HSM_APO_-_lens_review.html Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:55:53 +0100 A 300 mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture model is one of the classic journalistic lenses, ideal for sport or nature photos. Sigma has the cheapest instrument of these parameters on its offer. Although one has to pay 3000 $ for it, the prices of such instruments offered by other producers are even higher. Sigma 300 mm f/2.8 EX HSM APO looks very promising then, and we would like to present its full review today. Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1795-news-Canon_EF-S_15-85_mm_f_3.5-5.6_IS_USM_-_lens_review.html Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:45:29 +0100 The 1st of September 2009 was a very good day for all Canon's products fans. On that day a new DSLR camera of this company was presented - the EOS 7D. There were also two lenses shown together with it: EF 100 mm f/2.8L IS USM and EF-S 15-85 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. The full review of the first one was already published on Lenstip a while ago. Today we would like to present our test results of the second lens. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1794-news-Nikon_Nikkor_AF_50_mm_f_1.8D_-_lens_review.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:50:10 +0100 One of the most popular fixed focal length lenses is the model with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and a focal length of 50 mm. Every good lens manufacturer has it on its offer and often in a very good price. We've already published our test results of such an instrument produced by Canon. This time we would like to present our review of the Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8D lens. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1793-news-Olympus_Zuiko_Digital_50_mm_f_2.0_Macro_ED_-_lens_review.html Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:05:21 +0100 The Olympus company has two prime macro lenses on its offer – a Zuiko Digital 35 mm f/3.5 and a Zuiko Digital 50 mm f/2.0 ED. Today we would like to present our test results of the second one. Enjoy! Read more >>>]]> http://lenstip.com/1792-news-Leica_X1_-_camera_review.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:30:30 +0100 On September the 9th Leica showed along with the M9 rangefinder camera a small and compact X1 model. Close to the end of 2009 we had a chance to test Leica X1 carefully. Because our review which we already published on December in Polish on Optyczne.pl was very popular, we've decided to translate it into English and present on Lenstip. Enjoy! Read more >>> ]]> http://lenstip.com/1791-news-Sigma_18-200_mm_f_3.5-6.3_DC_OS_-_lens_review.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:34:07 +0100 At the beginning of 2007 Sigma announced the launch of a new 18-200 mm zoom lens with the f/3.5-6.3 changeable aperture and, what’s important, with optical image stabilization. We have decided to test this interesting lens carefully and today we have the pleasure to present its full review. Read more >>>]]>