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Leica M9 Review
The Leica M9 is a controversial object in photography partly because it is a Leica, which implies some generic controversy, and partly because it is itself a messy blend of luxurious quality and lack...
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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX HSM Review
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX is only the second example of a new breed of fast prime lenses from Sigma, recently joining the 50mm f/1.4 EX to form what now looks like a promising new lineup. We typically...
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Leica 24mm Elmarit ASPH Meta-Review
The 24mm Elmarit-M ASPH is an elegant lens emblematic of the M system. It bridges the vast chasm between journalism and architecture, in a form factor that defies all conventional wisdom borne by a...
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Carl Zeiss 2/50 Planar T* Review
The 50mm Planar ZM is one of the simplest lenses ever made, yet performs more robustly and consistently than almost any other lens. It is very closely related to the more-storied 50mm Summicron-M, of...
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Carl Zeiss 2.8/25 Biogon T* Review
The 25mm Biogon is a wide-angle lens of a simple type that is currently specific to the M system. This imparts the lens its small size, simple distortions and excellent performance. In more ways than...
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Leica 28mm Summicron-M ASPH Review
The 28mm Summicron ASPH is both a landmark optical design and one of Leica’s most appreciated lenses out in the field. It is to date the best combination of quality, speed and size for the versatile...
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Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D AF IF-ED Review
The recent surge of activity surrounding prime lenses has yet to reach the classic primes with focal lengths above 100mm. Only the exotic “Super” telephoto lenses have been updated in recent years,...
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Nikkor 300mm f/4G AF-S IF-ED Review
As a class, 300mm f/4 lenses are the standard for the rational photographer in need of moderate reach. This Nikkor is a superb example of the class, but like the other Nikkor (non-exotic) telephotos...
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Carl Zeiss 1.4/35 Distagon T* Review
Despite strong roots in photojournalism, the Nikon F system somehow failed to maintain a stable of modern fast wide-normal lenses for most of its history. The landscape changed dramatically when, in...
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Carl Zeiss 2/25 Distagon T* Review
The newly-redesigned, faster version of the 25mm Distagon is a power tool for reportage. With a higher asking price come improved handling and nearly flawless performance at near and middle distances....
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