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Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 vs Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S – Sample Images

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  • April 6, 2025
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I’ve been shooting a bit with the 35mm f1.4 lately and am already in love with the lens. It’s not perfect; it’s not an S lens, which in this case…
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Modern Lens Design Is Crazier Than You Think

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  • March 22, 2021
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There are a few tricks lens designers are using now to make lenses smaller. Often they use advanced plastics or resins, to keep elements smaller and lighter. Often these are just used in Aspherical elements because they can have such a high index of refractions.
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Cheap vs Expensive Lenses – What’s the Real Difference?

  • Alik Griffin
  • December 7, 2024
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After doing tons of reviews and articles on how I like these cheaper Chinese lenses for day-to-day shooting and for fun, I thought it would be important to do a write up about what your expectations should really be when comparing cheap lenses to higher-end or more expensive lenses like a Samyang or Rokinon. Because there are some big differences.
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Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 vs. 23mm f2 | Lens Comparison

  • Alik Griffin
  • December 8, 2023
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If you are on the fence about which lens to buy, the Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 or the Fujifilm 23mm f2, this comparison will guide you through the differences between the two. I also share my personal take on which lens I prefer and for what since I find them both useful, but for different situations.
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