Information to Extremely Wideangle lenses for the Sony A7 Collection

We summarize our expertise with all of the native E-mount and some (handbook) legacy lenses within the 9-20mm bracket to provide you a compact and impartial useful resource for selecting the best super- to ultra-wide-angle lens on your Sony A7 cameras. On this abstract we additionally included some tailored lenses we expect are price mentioning.

We even have a basic information to FE lenses, information to 21-35mm lenses in addition to a information to 35mm lenses, 50mm lenses and portrait lenses.

We’ve got no affiliation with any lens producer aside from sometimes loaning a lens for a evaluate. Earlier than any brief introduction we let you know how lengthy we’ve got used a lens and if we’ve got borrowed it from a producer. However generally we’ve got purchased the lenses new from retail shops or on on the used market. 

If we’ve got left any query unanswered please go away a remark and we’ll do our greatest to reply it.

Final replace: December 2021

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Standing: Pattern loaned by the producer reviewed by Bastian who changed his Voigtlander 10mm 5.6 with this lens

• tremendous compact and the widest rectilinear lens obtainable
• distinction and backbone are surprisingly good from broad open
• flare resistance barely worse than the broad Voigtlander primes, very good sunstars thanks to five straight aperture blades
• complicated distortion and excessive vignetting (profile for LR obtainable)
• Widest rectilinear lens obtainable in a really compact bundle and with surprisingly good picture high quality

373g + adapter | $799 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: Pattern loaned by the producer reviewed by Bastian

• tremendous compact (related in measurement to Zeiss Loxia 21mm 2.8) and even barely wider than the 10mm Voigtlander
• distinction and backbone are by no means nice, wants stopping all the way down to f/8 to f/11 for okay nook sharpness
• flare resistance worse than the broad Voigtlander primes, very good sunstars thanks to five straight aperture blades
• complicated distortion and excessive vignetting, onerous to appropriate due to lacking digital contacs
• Widest rectilinear (zoom) lens obtainable in a really compact bundle, however takes some work in put up for good outcomes

499g | $849 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: Pattern loaned by the producer reviewed by Bastian, who purchased a brand new copy from retail aferwards. He bought that replicate in anticipation of Laowa 10-18mm, that sadly fall behind expectations, so he purchased a second used copy. Bought that second copy after launch of the significantly better Laowa 9mm 5.6. Utilized by David for some time, then bought.

• At f/5.6 a lot of the body is fairly sharp, solely the intense corners are considerably tender. Distinction is all the time excessive.
• It’s a must to use f/11 for finest throughout body sharpness, the corners by no means attain excellent values.
• Virtually no distortion, fairly good flare resistance, lovely 10-stroke sunstars.
• Small and light-weight.
• Second widest rectilinear lens there may be in a small bundle. Downsides are enormous vignetting all through the aperture vary and most aperture of solely f/5.6.

375g | $1300 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: Pattern loaned by the producer reviewed by Bastian

• Total optical efficiency is just like the Voigtlander 12mm 5.6 at shared apertures and barely higher than Voigtlander 10mm 5.6
• No digital contacts, so no Exif information
• Good, nicely outlined sunstars
• Small and light-weight,
• Options an ordinary 62mm filter thread however the non detachable hood spoils the filter holder social gathering
• Attention-grabbing and cheaper different to the 10mm 5.6 and 12mm 5.6 Voigtlander lenses, however optically inferior to the 9mm 5.6

254g | $699 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: Prototype loaned by producer reviewed by Bastian

Warning: what’s written under would possibly solely be true for the prototype and I skilled unhealthy nook efficiency with some adapters.

• At f/2.8 middle in addition to midframe area may be very sharp, corners endure a bit from subject curvature. Coma efficiency broad open not unhealthy, a little bit worse than Samyang 14mm.
• From f/8 onwards throughout body sharpness was excellent on the A7rII.
• Virtually no distortion, okay flare resistance, okay vignetting.
• Common measurement and weight, decently priced.
• An UWA lens virtually with out actual flaws. May be mixed with the Magic Shift Converter to create a 17mm 4.0 Shift lens

640g + adapter | $949 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: not reviewed by anybody within the workforce however some dependable info is obtainable

• First studies attest it distinctive high quality throughout the zoom vary
• Flare resistance appears to have been improved over the Sony FE 12-24mm 4.0 G
• 12mm, a most aperture of f/2.8 and good coma correction makes it an ideal selection for astrophotography, too
• It appears to be onerous to discover a flaw with this lens, aside from its worth and that it wants 150mm sq. filters

847g | $2998 cameralabs evaluate 

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Standing: not reviewed by anybody within the workforce however dependable info is obtainable

• Wonderful sharpness within the middle from broad open at any focal size.
• Class main throughout the body sharpness by f/5.6. It’s sharper than the Voigtlander primes and near the Batis 18 and Loxia 21 on this regard.
• Sturdy distortion on the broad finish which remains to be vital on the longer finish.
• Vignetting at 12 mm is powerful and doesn’t go away. At longer focal lengths vignetting remains to be vital.
• Flare could be a difficulty in demanding situations, the one actual weak point of this lens.
• You possibly can’t use regular filters with it.
• Common measurement with good construct high quality.
• An distinctive lens. This is likely one of the uncommon circumstances the place a zoom outperforms many primes. If you happen to can reside with the dearth of a filter thread and settle for a little bit worse flare resistance then it’s a very enticing lens.

565g | $1698 | MTF | photozone evaluate | in comparison with different lenses

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Standing: purchased and bought by Jannik

• At f/5.6 a lot of the body is fairly sharp, solely the intense corners are by no means as sharp as the middle. Distinction is all the time fairly excessive.
• It’s a must to use f/8 for finest sharpness throughout a lot of the body, the intense corners nonetheless achieve a little bit distinction at f/11
• Virtually no distortion, fairly good flare resistance, lovely 10-stroke sunstars, heavy vignetting
• Small and light-weight, decently priced.
• No vital pattern variation reported (In distinction to the 4.5/15)
• Significantly better efficiency on Sony E-Mount cameras than the M-Mount model II
• Not as quick because the 15mm, not as broad because the 10mm and perhaps subsequently it has already been discontinued

283g | $899 | evaluate | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: Purchased by David, nonetheless in use.

• Surprisingly compact contemplating its specs
• Nice selection for panorama astrophotography, particularly to take footage of the northern lights
• The lens doesn’t characteristic a standard filter thread
• Pattern variation could be a difficulty with this lens, higher purchase from trusted sellers with return possibility and test whether it is decentered throughout the return interval

460g | $1598 | Evaluation at Lenstip

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Standing: Purchased and bought by Bastian, changed with Laowa 15mm 2.0, purchased and bought by Jannik, David had copy which he bought when switching to Sony, and tried to get one other one however gave up after three tries.

Jannik: Regardless of of it’s ridiculous distortion, this lens performs excellent (particularly for astrophotography) once you discover a good copy. One thing on this lens dissolves over time, subsequently the efficiency needs to be checked continously.

• Already at f/2.8 the sharpness throughout body close to infinity could be excellent however thoughts a little bit subject curvature. The distinction improves when stopping all the way down to f/4.0. Coma correction broad open can be excellent which makes this an ideal lens for astrophotography.
• Super wavy distortion, I’ve but to come back throughout a profile which corrects this completely (PTLens received’t, all Lightroom profiles I examined – or created myself – received’t both). Large vignetting broad open, slightly unhealthy flare resistance, 6 bladed aperture.
• Okay measurement and weight, decently priced.
• My largest concern with this lens is the questionable construct high quality and the standard assurance issues. Out of 6 lenses I mounted on my digital camera 4 have been badly decentered (of which 3 have been new from completely different sellers). Focus scale is commonly completely misaligned. Entrance group is commonly a bit wobbly.
• Good lens for panorama and particularly astrophotography in case you discover a good pattern.

570g (E-mount model) | $300 | Evaluation | pattern pictures

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Standing: purchased by Jannik, nonetheless in use

• Already at f/2.8 the sharpness throughout body is excellent in any respect focal lengths
• Very low coma at 14mm, nonetheless low coma at 24mm
• Excessive vignetting at 14mm and f/2.8 (~ 2.8 EV), nonetheless corresponding to a lot of the competitors
• Superb flare resistance for an extremely broad angle zoom with bulbous entrance component
• If the GM 12-24mm 2.8 is simply too costly otherwise you merely don’t want the 12mm angle of view this can be a actually nice different and also you received’t really feel like giving something up by way of optical qualities

795g | $1399 | lenstip evaluate

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Standing: purchased by Bastian to exchange Samyang 14mm 2.8, bought as a result of not enjoyable to make use of on A7 cameras due to measurement and weight

• Already at f/2.8 the sharpness throughout body is excellent on the broad finish. At 24mm not almost pretty much as good in comparison with 14mm, must be stopped all the way down to f/8.0 for finest efficiency right here.
• Among the finest performing extremely broad angle lenses for astrophotography, low coma and really low vignetting compared to the competitors (lower than 2 EV at 14mm and a pair of.8).
• Fairly a bit wavy distortion you need to appropriate for architectural photographs, mediocre to unhealthy flare resistance (be careful for the solar exterior the body), 9 bladed aperture.
• Very massive and really heavy, decently priced on the used market.
• Dealing with isn’t the best on the A7 cameras: it’s a must to get an adapter to alter the aperture and there’s a slight slack within the focusing ring when altering the path of rotation however measurement and weight are definetly the/my essential issues right here.
• Not advisable to Sony customers anymore because of existence of aforementioned Sigma Artwork 14-24mm 2.8 DG DN lens

1000g + adapter | ~$1300 (used) | photozone.de evaluate | pattern pictures

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Standing: Pattern loaned by the producer reviewed by David

• Very compact and fairly priced extremely broad angle lens
• Respectable sharpness however some points with flare resistance
• Excessive vignetting in any respect apertures
• Good, nicely outlined sunstars
• No digital contacts, so no Exif information
• Options an ordinary 52mm filter thread however the non detachable hood spoils the filter holder social gathering
• We had some points with pattern variation, copy might carry out higher than the one we reviewed

228g | $549 | full Evaluation

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Standing: Pattern loaned by the producer reviewed by Bastian, who purchased one for himself after that. Nonetheless typically in use for astrophotography.

• Already sharp throughout body at f/2.0 with out related subject curvature.
• From f/4 onwards actually nice throughout body sharpness on the A7rII.
• Virtually no distortion, okay to good flare resistance, okay vignetting, nice minimal focus distance. Coma efficiency inferior to Samyang 14mm 2.8 however a cease quicker ans usable at f/2.0.
• Slightly small for what it’s, the all steel development provides some weight, decently priced.
• Nice allround UWA lens for astrophotography, structure and dramatic shut up photographs.

520g | $849 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: pattern loaned by producer reviewed by Bastian.

• Good throughout body sharpness and distinction
• No digital contacts, so no Exif information
• Good minimal focus distance of solely 0.2 m
• Good, nicely outlined sunstars
• Barely wavy distortion
• Vignetting is comparably low on the most aperture however common stopped down
• Properly balanced extremely broad angle lens with a standard filter thread, in contrast so some rivals a bit heavy although

470g | $579 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: pattern loaned by producer reviewed by Bastian. Purchased by Juriaan, nonetheless in use.

• Already at f/4.5 the middle in addition to midframe area is trying excellent. Corners are okay, coma correction is fairly respectable.
• It’s a must to use f/11 for the corners to look finest.
• Virtually no distortion, respectable flare resistance, very good 10-stroke sunstars, however very excessive vignetting even stopped down.
• Very small and light-weight, decently priced.
• In case f/4.5 is quick sufficient and you may get by with the excessive vignetting very properly balanced lens for the A7 cameras.

298g | $800 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: pattern loaned by producer reviewed by Bastian

• surprisingly good corners, even shifted, however some midzone dip, finest throughout body efficiency between f/8.0 and f/11
• little or no distortion, okay flare resistance, very good sunstars
• 250g lighter than the Canon TS-E 17mm 4.0L and a bit smaller, however doesn’t tilt
• Widest tilt/shift lens obtainable and an ideal selection for structure pictures in tight locations

595g (EF Model) | $1199 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence 

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Standing: Not reviewed by anybody within the workforce however dependable info is obtainable.

• Wonderful sharpness within the middle from broad open at any focal size.
• Superb throughout the body sharpness throughout a lot of the zoom vary, barely much less so at 35 mm.
• Pronounced distortion on the ends, common vignetting.
• Flare is nicely managed.
• Weakly outlined 22-pointed sunstars
• It takes costly 82 mm filters.
• Above common measurement with excellent construct high quality.
• Fairly sturdy copy to repeat variation at 35 mm.
• An distinctive lens. It outperforms the already excellent 4/16-35 whereas solely weighting 165g extra. The one draw back is the very vital price ticket.

680g | $2198 | MTF | TDP evaluate | vs FE 4/16-35

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Standing: Phillip reviewed a loaner from Sony and acquired his personal copy greater than a yr in the past. He makes use of it repeatedly. Purchased and bought by Jannik. Purchased and bought by David after numerous use.

Jannik: You possibly can’t go improper with this lens , particularly on the broad finish. Performs is finest at 20mm, however can be excellent at 16mm. Hold the sphere curvature in thoughts and focus rigorously.

• At f/4 the middle is great throughout the zoom vary, for finest corners I’d cease down at the very least to f/5.6, higher f/8 the place they’re fairly good.
• Pronounced distortion on the ends, common vignetting and annoying ghosting for some scenes however superb more often than not.
• That is neither a lightweight nor a small lens but it surely isn’t enormous both. Construct high quality is nice.
• A really versatile lens: It covers a really broad focal vary with good optical high quality and because of the stabilizer even on the A7 one can shoot earlier than dawn with no tripod. The worth is critical however justified.

518g | $1348 | full evaluate |  pattern pictures

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Standing: pattern loaned by producer reviewed by Bastian and Jannik

• Superb picture high quality at 17mm barely worse at 28mm (coma and sharpness)
• Good minimal focus distance, particularly on the broad finish
• Flare is nicely managed
• Excessive distortion and slight colour forged within the corners on the broad finish
• Common vignetting, CA correction and bokeh
• Takes customary 67 mm filters
• Very compact for what it’s, okay construct high quality
• The lightest extremely broad angle zoom for Sony-E regardless of being an f/2.8 lens
• An excellent selection in the event you don’t thoughts the restricted zoom vary and want an f/2.8 lens

420g | $899 | Evaluation | Pattern Photos

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Standing: utilized by Bastian prior to now on Nikon DSLRs.

• At f/3.5 the middle is sort of good, midframe and corners are okay, additionally fairly contrasty.
• It’s essential to cease all the way down to f/11 to f/16 for okay to good corners
• Wavy distortion (yow will discover a LR profile created on my own for correction right here), as typical for Tokina disastrous flare resistance and 6-bladed aperture
• Very small, light-weight and fairly low-cost.
• This is likely one of the few legacy UWA that doesn’t break the bank and on the similar time doesn’t completely suck. Throughout body sharpness stopped down is certainly usable and an ordinary 67mm filter thread may be very good to have on a lens this broad, however be careful for flares.
• The lens is slightly uncommon and is available in completely different mounts (Nikon-F, Canon FD, a number of extra), don’t fall for the newer AT-X AF model which is optically worse.
• The Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF would be the more sensible choice for most individuals on a finances today

305g + adapter | ~$170 | pattern picture

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Standing: utilized by Jannik for a short while prior to now

• At f/4 the middle is sort of good however…
• … I’d advocate to cease all the way down to f/11 for usable sharpness throughout the body albeit it by no means will get tack sharp
• Very low distortion (the largest high quality of this lens, particularly within the movie period), unhealthy flare resistance and 6-bladed aperture
• Medium measurement, not too heavy however a tad costlier than the Tokina 3.5/17 because of the collector’s worth
• UWA lenses developed very quick over the last a long time. The age of those 17mm legacy lenses exhibits clearly when they’re in comparison with trendy choices. Nonetheless, they’re fairly usable in the event you give the information some love in postprocessing (elimination of CA’s and sharpening).
• The Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF would be the more sensible choice for most individuals on a finances today

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Standing: purchased, reviwed and bought by Bastian. Utilized by David since bought.

• middle and midframe are all the time good, corners and particularly shifted corners want f/8 to f/11
• little or no distortion, okay flare resistance, good sunstars stopped down thanks to eight aperture blades
• Fairly massive however very light-weight and in addition very costly
• The Laowa 15mm 4.5 Shift is a barely higher performer – at the very least on Sony cameras – so in the event you don’t want Tilt additionally take a look at that one

830g + adapter | $1500 (used) | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: pattern loaned by producer reviewed by Bastian. Owned and bought by David because it has been changed by Sony FE 14mm 1.8 GM.

• At f/2.8 good to excellent throughout body efficiency even within the excessive corners. Coma correction fairly good as nicely (a tiny bit worse compared to the 21mm Loxia however visibly much less vignetting).
• f/4.0: corners at the moment are excellent too, so stopping down additional will solely enhance depth of subject.
• Wavy distortion you need to appropriate for structure photographs, okay to good flare resistance, 9 rounded aperture blades.
• Fairly massive however very light-weight and in addition very costly.
• Excessive efficiency trendy wideangle lens which can be excellent for astrophotography however comes at a worth.

330g | $1500 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: our evaluate pattern was severely decentered however dependable info is obtainable

• Good middle efficiency, by no means nice within the corners
• Very excessive vignetting, even stopped down
• Very compact and in addition light-weight
• As all the time with Samyang lenses, ensure you didn’t get a decentered copy (like we did right here) throughout the return interval
• Lightest and least expensive extremely broad AF prime, advisable to those who don’t want most picture high quality  

145g | $299 | opticallimits evaluate 

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Standing: purchased by Bastian and used for a while on Nikon DSLRs till 20mm 1.8G hit the cabinets.

• Fairly good decision already broad open, finest at it’s brief finish.
• Peak efficiency is round f/8.0 for all focal lenghts, vignetting is sort of good from f/5.6 onwards (lower than 1 EV).
• Fairly a bit non wavy barrel distortion on the broad finish, a lot much less barrel distortion on the 35mm finish.
• Very light-weight and subsequently nicely balanced on A7 cameras.
• As a result of being an AF-S G lens the dealing with isn’t the best on the A7 cameras: it’s a must to get an adapter to alter the aperture and there’s a slight slack within the focusing ring when altering the path of rotation.
• The principle cause I included this lens right here: the flare resistance on the broad finish is simply stellar. At 18mm it’s virtually not possible to catch flares or ghosts and it even takes 77mm screw-in or 100mm sq. filters and can be comparably low-cost.
• Don’t lay your arms on the older AF-D model, it’s not even almost pretty much as good!

385g | $650 | photozone.de evaluate | lenstip.com evaluate

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Standing: not reviewed by anybody within the workforce however some dependable info is obtainable

• Good from f/1.8, nice throughout the entire body stopped all the way down to f/5.6
• Good coma correction
• Good bokeh for a large angle lens
• Superb CA correction
• Very compact and in addition light-weight
• GM-like construct (declickable aperture ring, focus maintain button, AF/MF swap)
• A terrific broad angle selection for a variety of functions

373g | $898 | cameralabs evaluate

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Standing: purchased (on launch day 🙂 ) and reviewed by Bastian, ended up promoting it to fund smaller Loxia 21mm 2.8 with even higher sunstars.

As this lens incorporates a floating parts design the adapter can have an enormous affect on the nook efficiency.

• At f/1.8 the entire body could be fairly sharp with the correct adapter. A little bit coma within the corners. Bokeh isn’t too unhealthy both. No seen subject curvature. Fairly sturdy vignetting.
• Peak efficiency is round f/4.0, vignetting is far much less pronounced. You possibly can cease down for extra depth of subject or nicer sunstars.
• A little bit wavy distortion, fairly good flare resistance, nice minimal focus distance.
• With adapter about the identical size as Batis 18mm however a little bit thinner and a bit heavier.
• As a result of being an AF-S G lens the dealing with isn’t the best on the A7 cameras: it’s a must to get an adapter to alter the aperture and there’s a slight slack within the focusing ring when altering the path of rotation. If you may get by with this nice worth for the cash.
• Not advisable to Sony customers anymore because of existence of aforementioned Sony 20mm 1.8 G lens

355g | $800 | full Evaluation | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: not reviewed by anybody within the workforce however dependable info is obtainable

• Respectable sharpness at f/1.8, significantly better from f/2.8
• Excessive coma, so not a sensible choice for astrophotography at wider apertures
• Good bokeh for a large angle lens
• Excessive vignetting, mediocre flare resistance
• Too heavy and never so nice optics, subsequently onerous to advocate

775g | $399 | lenstip Evaluation

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Standing: Purchased and reviewed by Phillip however returned after 30 days.

• Wonderful middle and good throughout the body sharpness from f/2
• Typically wonderful sharpness stopped down however I seen a midframe drop and a few subject curvature on my copy.
• A average diploma of mustache distortion.
• 18-pointed sunstars with fairly common definition from f/11.
• Under common flare resistance. For me that is the achilles heel of this lens.
• Medium measurement and weight. Superb worth/efficiency ratio.
• A really sharp lens for a really enticing worth. A terrific selection for astro however for panorama pictures I discovered the weak flare resistance a severe challenge and high quality management appears to have some points too.
• There may be now additionally an AF model of this lens obtainable which is a little bit lighter however shares the identical optics.

490g | $699 | full evaluate | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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Standing: not reviewed by anybody within the workforce however dependable info is obtainable

• Superb sharpness at infinity, however distortion is so excessive that correction will steal away some decision within the corners
• Superb flare resistance
• Gradual autofocus and unhealthy handbook focus implementation
• Light-weight however not precisely small
• Most magnification of 1:2, however at these distances solely good picture high quality near the middle of the body
• A lens that may give good outcomes however will not be very nice to make use of, perhaps think about having a more in-depth take a look at the Tamron 2.8/17-28

221g | $299 | cameralabs evaluate

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Standing: Used loads by Phillip then bought to fund the FE 4/16-35. Owned and bought by Jannik.

Jannik: An inexpensive and succesful broad angle possibility. Distinction, flare resistance and broad open efficiency are less than trendy requirements however at typical panorama settings, this lens delivers.

• At f/2.8 the middle of the picture is sharp however fairly sturdy vignetting, busy bokeh, sturdy coma and tender corners restrict the usefulness of this aperture.
• From f/5.6 it’s good throughout the body, excellent at f/8 and for the excellent nook efficiency you must cease all the way down to f/11
• Some mustache distortion and common to unhealthy flare resistance.
• Medium measurement and weight. Good worth/efficiency ratio.
• All in all a succesful panorama lens with some limitations for a good worth.
• Nowadays the aforementioned Tamron 20mm 2.8 will probably be a better option for many

305g + adapter | $160 | full evaluate | aperture sequence | pattern pictures

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All of us have used many lenses and all of us have purchased and bought a few of them for no matter cause. Nonetheless there are a number of lenses that merely stick, so we determined to let every of us decide one of many aforementioned lenses and let you know why we prefer it and/or preserve utilizing it.

Bastian’s Alternative: Laowa 9mm 5.6

I’ve been utilizing the Voigtlander 10mm 5.6 and reviewed the Laowa 10-18mm 4.5-5.6, however each lenses had one flaw an excessive amount of and I wasn’t actually proud of them.
Fortunately the Laowa 9mm 5.6 now gives the mixture of picture high quality and measurement that I used to be searching for.

Phillip’s Alternative: Sony FE 4/16-35 ZA OSS

I all the time say that I’m not a lot of a super-wideangle person and the one lens under 21mm I at present personal is the FE 4/16-35 however when I’ve it connected to the digital camera it really occurs very often that I find yourself utilizing it at it’s broad finish.

Jannik’s Alternative: Sigma Artwork 14-24mm 2.8 DG DN

The Sigma 2.8/14-24 changed my former favourite, the Sony FE 1.4/24 GM. The Sigma was on par with the Sony at shared apertures and pulled even off a bit within the excessive corners stopped down. My essential topic additionally modified from portrait pictures to nature pictures once more in order that I made a decision to go for the pliability as a substitute of the velocity.  I didn’t personal a UWA lens for a very long time as a result of I merely didn’t just like the a lot of the obtainable choices and the choices that I favored have been too costly. The Sigma crammed a spot for me with its truthful pricing, excellent picture high quality and flexibility. It’s a lot smaller than its DSLR counterparts and I virtually all the time have it in my backpack. Remember its subject curvature to squeeze probably the most out of it.

David’s Alternative: Sony FE 14mm 1.8 GM

David changed his Batis 18mm 2.8 with the Sony FE 14mm 1.8 GM. As a result of this 14mm lens is so good he doesn’t thoughts cropping a bit so might promote his Batis 18mm 2.8.

Juriaan’s Alternative: Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 SWH E

For its compact measurement my favourite is the Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 SWH E. It nonetheless finds it’s means into my bag repeatedly, and through lengthy hikes within the mountains it typically is the one lens I carry.
The Voigtlander is sharp sufficient and with nice sunstars and subsequently I prefer it for metropolis scapes and structure as nicely.

Sure, we didn’t embrace a bunch of fascinating lenses. There are a number of causes for that:

1. We’ve got reviewed many lenses however there are much more lenses we haven’t reviewed but and we desire to know what we’re speaking about. So with time the checklist will develop, however have some persistence with us 🙂
2. We didn’t need to combine up rectilinear and fisheye lenses (we’d do one other article protecting solely fisheye lenses).

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Thanks! Jannik, Bastian, David, Juriaan and Phillip