Lens Reviews

Here is a list of the 8 best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel T6s, known as the 760D in Europe. A variety of focal lengths for different kinds of photography are mentioned. In addition to the recommended lenses, each choice will have additional alternatives for higher or lower price ranges. Every photographer will be […]

Here is a list of the 8 best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel T4i, also known as the 650D in Europe and KISS X6i in Asia. A variety of focal lengths for different types of photography are mentioned. In addition to the recommended lenses, each section will have additional alternatives for higher or lower […]

Here are the best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel XSi, also known as the 450D in Europe and KISS X2 in Asia. A variety of focal lengths for several kinds of photography are covered. In addition to the recommended lenses, each choice will have additional options for higher or lower prices. Every photographer will […]

Here are the best lenses for the Canon EOS Digital Rebel, known as the 300D in Europe and KISS Digital in Asia. A wide selection of focal lengths for several kinds of photography is mentioned. Additionally, each section will have other options for higher or lower prices. There are plenty of options available that every […]

Released in 1979, the Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 macro is the second and last 50mm macro lens for the FD mount. The lens is a new FD mount design, which eliminates the locking ring. It is backward compatible with FD and FL camera bodies. Table of Contents Used prices on eBay and Other SitesComparable Lenses […]

The Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro lens is front heavy and only goes to 1:2 magnification. Despite that, the lens is sharp when stopped down to f/8. A 50mm extension tube is needed to get to 1:1 magnification. Adapting the lens to a mirrorless camera body adds even more extension. For the lens to be […]

Made by Kino Precision in the 1980s the lens was rebadged and sold under several brand names. Lester A. Dine put their name on the lens to be paired with their ring flash and sold to dentists. Through the 1990s praise for the optical quality and usability of the lens grew. Today, it is considered […]

Panagor was a brand name used by Jaca Corporation in the UK, Europe, and Asia. Jaca distributed re-branded photography gear manufactured by other companies. The Panagor 55mm f/3 macro lens was made by Komine. Table of Contents Used Prices and Where to BuyComparable LensesQuick Thoughts on the LensLens SpecsLens VersionsSourcesBuild Quality, Design, and Sample VariationTesting […]

There is lots of lore and hype built up around this Komine lens, and it is all deserved. This is the sharpest standard focal length vintage macro lens I have ever used. The Vivtar 55mm f/2.8 macro lens is sharper than the Canon, Nikon, Minolta, and Olympus lenses I have tested. Table of Contents Lens […]

The Komine made Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 is a legendary cult classic because of how sharp it is. From f/5.6 to f/11, the lens is tack sharp with no signs of chromatic aberration or distortion. Out of the 6 90mm to 105mm vintage macro lenses I've tested, it is the sharpest. Relatively light, the lens doesn't […]