Emotional reviews of lenses that you would least expect.
- Pure GAS, Fuji TCL X100iiI’m going to chalk this one up as pure GAS. That’s “Gear Acquisition Syndrome” for the laymen. The X100V as it sits with the 35mm focal length is superb. It matches the X100v’s niche of casual photography perfectly. That being said, the 35mm focal length is completely a subjective favorite.… Read more: Pure GAS, Fuji TCL X100ii
- Rokinon 85mm 1.4 AF, A Cheap Workable Portrait LensThe ultimate budget portrait lens for the Sony E Mount! Its weather sealed, sharp as a tack, and has mostly accurate auto focus. It rings in at $489 on Amazon (as of 6/19/2025). Way less than the other f/1.4 offerings for Sony. The Sigma lens being $900, and the Sony lens a whopping $1800.… Read more: Rokinon 85mm 1.4 AF, A Cheap Workable Portrait Lens
- Tamron 28-200 FE, A Love LetterThe least likely favorite. For most of my life, primes always held the top honor of favorite lens. Usually being the one with the largest aperture. However as I moved along through the hobby, subject based photography gave way to more documentary. With that comes different needs from my camera… Read more: Tamron 28-200 FE, A Love Letter
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