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M42 to Nikon F-Mount Adapter
If you want to adapt an M42 lens to Nikon be careful. With an F-mount camera, you can potentially cause damage with some M42 screw mount lenses.
Read MoreFully Mechanical - Canon FT QL Camera Review
The Canon FT QL is a single-lens reflex camera (SLR) that was released in 1966 and sold through 1972. In 1971 the Canon FTb QL and Canon F-1 were released as replacements for the FT QL.
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All of the Problems with the Sony A7
Glaringly obvious problems exist with the Sony A7. Reading reviews from when the camera was released 5 years ago don’t mention any of the problems.
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Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Series E Lens Review
The Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Series E lens is the widest of all the Series E lenses. Introduced as a budget lens, it still fills that role today. It has an AI-S mount so it will work on most Nikon cameras.
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E Pancake Lens Review
The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E has remained a popular lens for more than 40 years. It was originally designed as a budget lens, but became popular with professionals.
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Inexpensive Motorized Focus Stacking Rail - WeMacro Rail Review
If you want macro images with a greater depth of field, you’re going to have to focus stack. Manually doing the process takes a long time.
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Yashica 55mm f/2.8 ML Macro Lens Review
The Yashica 55mm f/2.8 ML macro lens is well constructed, sharp, and has little distortion. Compared to other vintage macro lenses, the only standout feature is that it is expensive.
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Tamron SP Di 90mm f/2.8 Macro AF Lens Review
Used copies of the Tamron SP Di 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens have the best price/performance. The lens is sharp from f/5.6-f/11 with no chromatic aberration. Weighing 418g (14.7oz), the lens is the lightest macro lens I have reviewed in the 90-105mm focal length range. Working distance is comparable to 105mm lenses because the front element is recessed.
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Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Macro 52B Adaptall 2 Lens Review
Tamron’s 90mm f/2.5 SP Macro 52B Adaptall 2 lens produces sharp images at f/8 & f/11. Used on any crop body camera, at f/5.6, the soft corners won’t be an issue.
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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro Review
The Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro lens can be difficult to find. I think this is due, in part, to the poor build quality. It is surprising to find old manual focus Sigma lenses in good condition.
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