Moment CineBloom Filter Review & Sample Photos
Picking up where I let off last year with my soft mist or black mist diffusion filter reviews, I found a new one that I am really liking. The Moment…
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Kipon Ibelux 40mm f0.85 III Review & Sample Photos
 Kipon is rolling out a new update to the Ibelux 40mm f0.85. A very interesting lens for the various APS-C systems and one of the fastest lenses on the market today.
Nikon Z 40mm f2 Review | The New Compact King
The Nikon Z 40mm f2 is one of the latest compact full-frame lenses for the Nikon mirrorless system, quickly becoming the go-to lens for photographers looking for a great lens in a smaller size. Especially street and casual photographers which will be the focus of this article.
Sony 50mm f1.8 Review | Extremely Underrated
The Sony 50mm f1.8 is one of their cheapest lenses, meant to give shooters a taste of what it's like to shoot with a fast prime on a lighter budget with a very classic style of rendering.
This lens has a cheap plastic construction and a clunky autofocus system but it is very small and very lightweight making it a great walk-around lens. There are a lot of technical issues but with the 6 element design, the lens produces some absolutely wonderful images with a more retro vibe.
Are Helios 50m f2 Lenses Good?
The Helios lenses have really grown in popularity over the last few years for their classic rendering and crazy swirling bokeh. But are they really any good?
With all the awesome new third-party lenses out of China or Japan, the Helios lenses no longer get as much attention as they used to, but they're still fun lenses to shoot with if you can get a good copy.
K&F Concept Black Mist Filters Review & Sample Photos
K&F Concept Black Mist filters are designed to diffuse the light and create a glowing misty effect. In bright lighting conditions, it will create a soft glow that is similar to the Orton effect, but in neutral lighting, it will diffuse the colors and smooth the contrast a little.
TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos
The TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 is a compact, all manual, all-metal prime lens for APS-C and micro four-thirds camera systems. The lens uses 7 elements in 6 groups with produces a nice classic rendering with a 10 bladed aperture for soft bokeh even at higher apertures.
TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 Review – The Best Casual 50mm
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 is a fairly compact, all manual APS-C lens for those seeking a good but affordable 50mm that doesn't sacrifice performance for a bright f1.2 aperture.
We haven't really had a lot of great options in this price range with this fast of an aperture until now. With great performance and a lot of Pros but only a few Cons, this lens ends up being one of the better options in the under $150 price range.
Pergear 12mm f2 HDR Samples | Fukuoka Japan
This lens is very interesting and fun for the price. I found it doesn't perform great with regards to flaring and shooting into the sun when compared to the Rokinon 12mm that costs more than twice as much ( so not amazing for landscape work ), but this Pergear lens does have some nice sun star effects which could make it a bit more interesting to use for night cityscapes where lighting conditions aren't as harsh.
Pergear 35mm f1.2 Review | Best One So Far
The Pergear 35mm f1.2 is a compact APS-C lens designed with a bright aperture for a very shallow depth of field and low light shooting.
When looking at character and performance, this lens is packed with beautiful imperfections, as well as the regular kind. With the limitations in mind, it can produce some nice results and it can be a lot of fun in the right situations.