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Lenses with one and only one focal length.

Article 24/07 2013

Macros for Nikon DX

Four Nikon Macros
I have Nikon DX bodies exclusively and shoot a lot of macro, so I bought both the 85mm f/3.5 and the 40mm f/2.8 DX Micro-Nikkors to supplement a couple of older macros I have.
Article 06/10 2011

Sigma 50mm f/1.4

I have a weakness for bright lenses and always had great experiences with Sigma. So when I wanted a bright 50mm, I found it natural to look closer at Sigma's offering.
Article 16/01 2011

Nikon 35mm f/1.8

Shallow DOF and good brightness - and a great price
This lens is a no-brainer for any Nikon owner! It might not be the best lens Nikon ever made, but the quality to price ratio is unsurpassed.
Article 11/01 2011

Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8

A real eyeopener (litterally) and the start of my still ongoing wideangle craze
Article 09/01 2011

Sigma 20mm f/1.8

I've always liked two things in my lenses: wide angle and brightness. Combine the two and you have a winner!
Article 14/08 2010

Life starts at f/1.8

I have always loved bright lenses. If money was no issue, all my lenses would have f/1.4 and f/1.8 stamped on them. A few slow ones would be f/2.8, but only the slow ones...
Article 09/09 2006

Nikon 85mm f/1.8 D

A great and affordable short telephoto potrait lens with excellent image quality for the price. I bought one used, and I love it.
Article 08/07 2006

Minolta 50mm f/1.7

As normal as they come, but still a very capable lens with premium image quality
Article 06/07 2006

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 macro

I own two of these Sigma macros
As sharp as any macro I've worked with

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