5.04.2008:
5.04.2008:
Contax C/Y Lens Reviews Updated
Updated the Contax C/Y 28mm F2.0 Distagon review. Read more...
Updated the Contax C/Y 35-135mm F3.5-F4.5 Vario-Sonnar review. Read more...
Updated the Contax C/Y 16mm F2.8 Distagon-F Fisheye review. Read more...
5.06.2008:
Zeiss ZF Lens Review Added
First installment of the new Zeiss 50mm F2.0 Makro-Planar ZF review has been added The lens just arrived today from B&H Photo, so thus far just some quick first impressions. Very impressive lens so far. Updated on May 8th with pictures of the 50mm Makro-Planar itself. Read more...
5.12.2008:
This weekend’s updates
Second installment of the Zeiss 50mm Makro-Planar Review Read more...
Leica-Canon compatibility database updated Read more...
Contax-Canon adapter notes updated; added a section about rotational play and the Canon locking pin on the lens mount. Read more...
Added the next desktop picture Read more...
5.15.2008:
Canon EF 24-105mm L F4 IS Review
This review reflects on the 24-105L’s performance after two years of use with the Canon 1Ds Mark II. Read more...
5.22.2008:
Review and Article Updates
Mamiya ZD back information updated - C1 V4.1 and 645AFD III autofocus. Read more...
Contax 35-135mm Vario-Sonnar review updated. Read more...
Contax 18mm F4 Distagon review updated. FYI - If somebody has a good product picture of the 18mm Distagon (preferably on white and 800x600), please email it to me. We need an image. Thank you.
5.25.2008:
645 Blog Update Complete
It has taken almost two weeks - and finally all 16 blog entries have been updated with the new format. The update includes fixing the zillions of typos, adding some new images, placing larger images behind the thumbnails, etc... Since the medium format blog is unofficially “closed”, I wanted to go back and clean up the entries for archive purposes. Read more...
6.01.2008:
Canon - Contax C/Y Database Expanded
Extensive lens information added for just about every Contax C/Y lens made - and probably some lenses you didn’t even known about. Read more...
6.07.2008:
Contax C/Y 18mm F4.0 Distagon Review
Updated the Contax 18mm F4 Distagon review after using the 18mm with the Canon 1Ds Mark III. Read more...
6.11.2008:
Additions to the Contax DB Comments
I happen to have on hand several Contax MM mount lenses which dis-prove some of the internet myths about how to tell apart AE mounts vs MM mounts. There’s not a great place to add this info, so it was appended to the Contax DB section. Read more...
6.14.2008:
Canon 1Ds Mark III Blog Update
The latest entry discusses the 1Ds Mark III’s color behavior and how the files handle in Photoshop. Also some notes on Canon’s new Picture Style Editor. Read more...
6.23.2008:
Leica / Canon Compatibility Database Update - Installment #1
The first installment adds expanded lens specifications for the first 20 lenses. The database now includes fields such as groups, elements, floating element, aspherical element, dimensions, weight, etc. Six groups of lenses remain and will be complete during the next 6 to 8 weeks. Read more...
6.24.2008:
Canon 1Ds Mark III Blog Update
This next entry is a continuation of last week’s comment on “vibrance”. Also, a link to Canon’s DPP Color Style site is included (free DPP color styles available for download) Read more...
6.25.2008:
Zeiss Introduces the New 18mm F3.5 Distagon ZF, ZS & ZK
As predicted Zeiss announced their latest addition to the Zeiss ZF line-up. Some expected the announcement at Photokina 2008, so the good news came early. Read more...
7.05.2008:
Canon 1Ds Mark III Blog Update
Some reflection on whether or not Canon’s improvements to the 1Ds Mark III really are improvements. Read more...
7.09.2008:
Zeiss 18mm F3.5 Distagon Update
Zeiss has updated their website with new information and Diglloyd has added his preliminary comments. Scroll down to the end of the page for update. Read more...
7.28.2008:
Quick Update on the Canon 200mm F2.8 L II
The Canon 200mm F2.8 L II review was updated after a couple more months of use. Read more...
7.31.2008:
Canon 1Ds Mark III Blog Update
My $.02 on the latest medium format super-sized digital backs. Read more...
8.04.2008:
Zeiss 18mm F3.5 Distagon ZF Listed at B&H Photo
B&H Photo has added the new Zeiss 18mm ZF to their on-line product catalog. The US price is $1,450 with an estimated September delivery date. Click here for more info
8.24.2008:
Canon 1Ds Mark III Blog Update
Comments on ISO and auto-focus performance. Read more...