http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com Digital Camera Reviews, Ratings and Recommendations - Find the Best Digital Camera For Your Needs. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/4587/just-posted-hartblei-120mm-f4-macro-ts-lens-review/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/4587/just-posted-hartblei-120mm-f4-macro-ts-lens-review/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 12:12:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0905/09052702hartblei120review.asp?from=rss Just posted! Our lens review of the Hartblei Superrotator 120mm F4 TS Macro. In this latest review we deviate from the beaten track and delve into the slightly esoteric world of tilt and shift optics, taking a look at the longest lens of its type currently available. Like the rest of Hartblei's lenses, the 120mm F4 sports an 'Optics by Carl Zeiss' tag and is available in mounts for most DSLRs, but does it offer enough to justify the price tag?]]> Just posted! Our lens review of the Hartblei Superrotator 120mm F4 TS Macro. In this latest review we deviate from the beaten track and delve into the slightly esoteric world of tilt and shift optics, taking a look at the longest lens of its type currently available. Like the rest of Hartblei's lenses, the 120mm F4 sports an 'Optics by Carl Zeiss' tag and is available in mounts for most DSLRs, but does it offer enough to justify the price tag?]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/4587/just-posted-hartblei-120mm-f4-macro-ts-lens-review/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3662/hartblei-tilt-shift-lenses-receive-carl-zeiss-certification/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3662/hartblei-tilt-shift-lenses-receive-carl-zeiss-certification/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:48:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09032403hartbleizeiss.asp Germano-Ukranian specialist lens maker Hartblei has announced that its range of Superrotator tilt-shift lenses have now been approved to carry the Carl Zeiss name. The 'Hartblei-Optics by Carl Zeiss' range of Tilt-Shift lenses includes a 40mm F4, 80mm F2.8 and 120mm F4 Macro. All three lenses are available in a variety of mounts, including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A and Pentax K.]]> Germano-Ukranian specialist lens maker Hartblei has announced that its range of Superrotator tilt-shift lenses have now been approved to carry the Carl Zeiss name. The 'Hartblei-Optics by Carl Zeiss' range of Tilt-Shift lenses includes a 40mm F4, 80mm F2.8 and 120mm F4 Macro. All three lenses are available in a variety of mounts, including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A and Pentax K.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3662/hartblei-tilt-shift-lenses-receive-carl-zeiss-certification/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/4281/hartblei-tilt-shift-lenses-receive-carl-zeiss-certification-2/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/4281/hartblei-tilt-shift-lenses-receive-carl-zeiss-certification-2/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:48:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09032403hartbleizeiss.asp?from=rss Germano-Ukranian specialist lens maker Hartblei has announced that its range of Superrotator tilt-shift lenses have now been approved to carry the Carl Zeiss name. The 'Hartblei-Optics by Carl Zeiss' range of Tilt-Shift lenses includes a 40mm F4, 80mm F2.8 and 120mm F4 Macro. All three lenses are available in a variety of mounts, including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A and Pentax K.]]> Germano-Ukranian specialist lens maker Hartblei has announced that its range of Superrotator tilt-shift lenses have now been approved to carry the Carl Zeiss name. The 'Hartblei-Optics by Carl Zeiss' range of Tilt-Shift lenses includes a 40mm F4, 80mm F2.8 and 120mm F4 Macro. All three lenses are available in a variety of mounts, including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A and Pentax K.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/4281/hartblei-tilt-shift-lenses-receive-carl-zeiss-certification-2/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3298/just-posted-sigma-10-20mm-lens-review/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3298/just-posted-sigma-10-20mm-lens-review/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09031102sigma10-20review.htm.asp Just posted! Our latest lens review focusing on Sigma's 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM ultra-wideangle zoom. A firm favourite with the more budget-conscious APS-C user since its introduction four years ago, this lens is now challenged by some new young pretenders intent on stealing its market share. So can this old warrior still fight off its challengers, or is age beginning to take its toll?]]> Just posted! Our latest lens review focusing on Sigma's 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM ultra-wideangle zoom. A firm favourite with the more budget-conscious APS-C user since its introduction four years ago, this lens is now challenged by some new young pretenders intent on stealing its market share. So can this old warrior still fight off its challengers, or is age beginning to take its toll?]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3298/just-posted-sigma-10-20mm-lens-review/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3288/olympus-updates-firmware-for-ed-9-18mm-lens/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3288/olympus-updates-firmware-for-ed-9-18mm-lens/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:15:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09031101oly9to18mmfirmware.asp Olympus has announced a firmware update for the Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 super wide-angle lens. Version 1.1 improves the auto-focusing ability of this E-system lens in certain conditions. Olympus DSLR owners can update the firmware using the software supplied with their cameras, whereas Panasonic users can download a firmware update program from Olympus’s website.]]> Olympus has announced a firmware update for the Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 super wide-angle lens. Version 1.1 improves the auto-focusing ability of this E-system lens in certain conditions. Olympus DSLR owners can update the firmware using the software supplied with their cameras, whereas Panasonic users can download a firmware update program from Olympus’s website.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3288/olympus-updates-firmware-for-ed-9-18mm-lens/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3015/panasonic-launches-lumix-g-vario-hd-14-140mm-lens/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3015/panasonic-launches-lumix-g-vario-hd-14-140mm-lens/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:03:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030314panasonic14-140mmhd.asp PMA 2009: Panasonic has today announced a new image-stabilized Micro Four Thirds superzoom lens to accompany the DMC-GH1 body. Designed specifically for video as well as photo use, the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 ASPH Mega OIS incorporates a new silent focusing system which allows continuous AF during movie recording and a stepless aperture control. The 28-280mm equivalent focal length range is achieved in a body that is about 10% smaller and lighter than the company's previous equivalent for Four Thirds. Distortion and chromatic aberration are minimised using four aspherical and two Extraordinary Dispersion glass elements, and the aperture uses 7 rounded blades for smoothly blurred backgrounds.]]> PMA 2009: Panasonic has today announced a new image-stabilized Micro Four Thirds superzoom lens to accompany the DMC-GH1 body. Designed specifically for video as well as photo use, the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 ASPH Mega OIS incorporates a new silent focusing system which allows continuous AF during movie recording and a stepless aperture control. The 28-280mm equivalent focal length range is achieved in a body that is about 10% smaller and lighter than the company's previous equivalent for Four Thirds. Distortion and chromatic aberration are minimised using four aspherical and two Extraordinary Dispersion glass elements, and the aperture uses 7 rounded blades for smoothly blurred backgrounds.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3015/panasonic-launches-lumix-g-vario-hd-14-140mm-lens/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3016/panasonic-releases-lumix-g-vario-7-14mm-lens/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3016/panasonic-releases-lumix-g-vario-7-14mm-lens/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:03:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030313panasonic7-14mm.asp PMA 2009: Panasonic has today broadened the perspective of the Micro Four Thirds system with the announcement of the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH ultra wide-angle zoom. This new lens takes full advantage of the short  back focus distance of Micro Four Thirds to reduce the size and weight dramatically compared to similar  lenses, to just 70mm x 83mm and a mere 300g. Two Aspherical elements and four Extraordinary Dispersion glass elements are used to reduce distortion and chromatic aberration, and a built-in petal-shaped lens hood protects against flare from stray light.]]> PMA 2009: Panasonic has today broadened the perspective of the Micro Four Thirds system with the announcement of the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH ultra wide-angle zoom. This new lens takes full advantage of the short  back focus distance of Micro Four Thirds to reduce the size and weight dramatically compared to similar  lenses, to just 70mm x 83mm and a mere 300g. Two Aspherical elements and four Extraordinary Dispersion glass elements are used to reduce distortion and chromatic aberration, and a built-in petal-shaped lens hood protects against flare from stray light.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3016/panasonic-releases-lumix-g-vario-7-14mm-lens/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3007/sigma-announces-10-20mm-f35-ex-dc-hsm-lens/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3007/sigma-announces-10-20mm-f35-ex-dc-hsm-lens/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030305sigma10mm20mm.asp PMA 2009: Sigma has announced an ultra-wide angle zoom, the 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM. This new design squeezes a relatively fast F3.5 constant maximum aperture into a body about 10% larger in each dimension than the company's popular 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 24 cm (9.4 inches) throughout the zoom range, and features two Super-Low Dispersion glass and two Extraordinary-Low Dispersion glass elements for the correction of chromatic aberrations. It is designed for cameras with APS-C/DX sensors, and will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs.]]> PMA 2009: Sigma has announced an ultra-wide angle zoom, the 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM. This new design squeezes a relatively fast F3.5 constant maximum aperture into a body about 10% larger in each dimension than the company's popular 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 24 cm (9.4 inches) throughout the zoom range, and features two Super-Low Dispersion glass and two Extraordinary-Low Dispersion glass elements for the correction of chromatic aberrations. It is designed for cameras with APS-C/DX sensors, and will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3007/sigma-announces-10-20mm-f35-ex-dc-hsm-lens/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3009/sigma-releases-50-200mm-f4-56-dc-os-hsm-lens/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3009/sigma-releases-50-200mm-f4-56-dc-os-hsm-lens/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030303sigma50mm200mm.asp PMA 2009: Sigma has released an image-stabilized version of its budget telezoom lens, the 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM. This  features the same new optical stabilization unit as seen on the 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 EX DC HSM also announced today, which is compatible with Pentax and Sony bodies with in-body anti-shake systems. The new lens also includes a number of user-friendly features rarely seen at this level, including a  hypersonic motor for fast, silent autofocus, and an internal-focusing design with a non-rotating front  element. It will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs, and is designed for cameras with APS-C/DX sized sensors only.]]> PMA 2009: Sigma has released an image-stabilized version of its budget telezoom lens, the 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM. This  features the same new optical stabilization unit as seen on the 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 EX DC HSM also announced today, which is compatible with Pentax and Sony bodies with in-body anti-shake systems. The new lens also includes a number of user-friendly features rarely seen at this level, including a  hypersonic motor for fast, silent autofocus, and an internal-focusing design with a non-rotating front  element. It will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs, and is designed for cameras with APS-C/DX sized sensors only.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/3009/sigma-releases-50-200mm-f4-56-dc-os-hsm-lens/feed/ 0 http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/2756/just-posted-olympus-9-18mm-lens-review/ http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/2756/just-posted-olympus-9-18mm-lens-review/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:45:00 +0000 Digital Camera Reviews http://www.dpreview.com/news/0902/09022001olympus9-18review.htm.asp Just posted! Our lens review of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4-5.6. This compact, lightweight ultra-wideangle zoom is aimed at the more budget-conscious Four Thirds user, belonging as it does to the company's 'Standard' line of lenses. In the second part of our latest series of lens reviews featuring wideangle zooms, we see whether the 9-18mm maintains Olympus's reputation for producing excellent optics even in its least expensive lenses.]]> Just posted! Our lens review of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4-5.6. This compact, lightweight ultra-wideangle zoom is aimed at the more budget-conscious Four Thirds user, belonging as it does to the company's 'Standard' line of lenses. In the second part of our latest series of lens reviews featuring wideangle zooms, we see whether the 9-18mm maintains Olympus's reputation for producing excellent optics even in its least expensive lenses.]]> http://www.digitalcamerareviewsblog.com/2756/just-posted-olympus-9-18mm-lens-review/feed/ 0