iffo's reviews

  • Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital

    7 out of 10 points and recommended
    Compact and light weight High optical quality: high resolution, low weight and limited distortion Large viewing angle Low price
    Visible chromatic aberration Construction feels cheap

    Especially at the smaller focal lengths, the corner sharpness remains behind the centre sharpness. This lens, like the Olympus 45 mm 1.8, is an inexpensive lens that offers first class optical performance: a very high resolution, low distortion and low vignetting. Chromatic aberration visible at 100% cropping, which you can easily correct afterwards, is the only disadvantage when you evaluate it's optical performance.

    reviewed July 19th, 2012

  • Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX AF-S Nikkor

    8 out of 10 points and recommended
    Large zoom range Compact and light weight in relation to zoom range At all focal lengths high resolution in the centre and at most focal length sufficiently high resolution in the corners (using the Nikon D3200) Vignetting and distortion l
    Only f/3.5-5.6 At 18 mm considerable distortion and vignetting Ghost and flare at the wider focal lengrths Less attractive bokeh AF hunts sometimes with low contrast subjects Expensive compared with the Nikon 18-200 mm VR II

    Tested the 18-300 mm in combination with a Nikon D3200
    Corner resolution lags behind, but is compensated by high resolution of the D3200. Better as a telephoto lens than the Nikon 18-200 VR2

    reviewed July 19th, 2012

  • Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Large aperture, High resolution, Low distortion and latera; chromatic aberration
    Weight, Price, Longitudinal chromatic aberration

    Tested this lens mounted on a Nikon D800E. Longitudinal CA is typical for many lenses with an aperture larger than 2 and can easily be corrected in Lightroom or Capture NX2

    reviewed May 20th, 2012

  • Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

    8 out of 10 points and recommended
    High resolution in the center Solidly built and beautifully finished Free pouch Low priced
    No built-in image stabilization Reasonable performance in terms of distortion and chromatic aberration Resolution in the corners is less than in the center

    I agree with Andrew. The Sigma 30 mm EX DN is a lens that is comfortable in the hand, finished solidly and which focuses quickly and quietly. For a micro-43 lens, the Sigma 30 mm EX DN is not very compact, but that is precisely an advantage for those who wish to focus manually. The resolution of this lens is very high

    reviewed May 29th, 2012

  • Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

    8 out of 10 points and recommended
    High resolution in the center Solidly built and beautifully finished Free pouch and lens hood low price
    No built-in image stabilization Reasonable performance in terms of distortion and chromatic aberration Resolution in the corners is less than in the center

    The Sigma 19 mm EX DN is a lens that is comfortable in the hand, solidly finished and that focuses quickly and quietly. This lens has remarkably little trouble with ghosting, even if you do not use the supplied lens hood. For a micro-43 lens, the Sigma 19 mm EX DN is not very compact, but this is precisely an advantage for those who wish to focus manually.

    reviewed May 29th, 2012

  • Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 ASPH LUMIX G VARIO

    8 out of 10 points and recommended
    Zoom lens with extreme large optical angle. Extreme good optical performances in terms of resolution, low chromatic aberration and distortion, Very compact and still well built
    High price, Visible vignetting

    One of the best micro-43 lenses imho
    The Panasonic 7-14 is a lens where superlatives fall short.

    reviewed May 20th, 2012

  • Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G X VARIO

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    High optical performance Compact, light and well built Built-in Image Stabilization Sealed against splash water and dust
    High price

    Its the best micro-43 lens I have had in my hands. Using a fast lens and image stabilization could help you leave your tripod at home.
    The suggested retail price in the Netherlands is 1100 euro's
    Which is a good price for waht you get. You will enjoy the image quality and forget what you paid for it real soon after purchase.

    reviewed May 25th, 2012