February 2009 - Photo Jottings

February 21 2009

2/21/09

As promised, I have a review of a lesser expensive lens for you to peruse.  There are a lot of good prime lenses out there for your Sony/Minolta camera, unfortunately, the Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC isn’t one of them.  This is an APS-C only lens, and gives the same basic view as a “normal” lens (50mm) on a …

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February 17 2009

2/17/09

I have the new list for lens reviews updated here.  As I said below, due to reader demands, I’m in the process of pushing the lower priced Sigma and select Minolta lenses to the front of the pack.  I’ve started on the Sigma 30mm F/1.4, and hope to have it done by this weekend.  The Sony 300mm …

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February 13 2009

2/13/09

Ready, and right on schedule is the highly anticipated review of the highly regarded Sony 135mm F/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar lens.  If you like shooting wide open with a fast lens, this is one of very few Sony lenses that will satisfy even the most obnoxious pixel peeper.

I’m going to revamp my upcoming lens review list.  Some are …

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February 5 2009

2/5/09

I added a new link on the Nav bar, which attempts to answer frequently asked questions, and will be called the FAQs page.  I have a whopping three questions answered so far.  The first concerns Sony tele-converter compatibility, and how to tell instantly if one will fit on your lens.  The second question explains why you still need …

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