Admiring Light
Menu
  • Home
  • Review Index
  • Shop Talk
  • Technique and Vision
  • Opinion
  • Portfolio
  • Site Index
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
Menu

Category: Shop Talk

Mirrorless Battle: OM-D vs GH3 vs X-E1

Posted on February 21, 2013April 24, 2013 by Jordan Steele

This should be a fun comparison.  I have the pleasure of having three of the best mirrorless cameras around in my possession right now: a newly acquired Fuji X-E1 with 35mm f/1.4, my trusty Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the Panasonic GH3, fresh into my hands for review.  Expect full reviews of the Fuji X-E1 and Panasonic…

“Full Frame Equivalence” and Why It Doesn’t Matter

Posted on January 26, 2013February 4, 2013 by Jordan Steele

With smaller than 35mm sized sensors, you will often hear talk of a camera’s or lens’ “full frame equivalent” focal length or aperture. This can often be a source of great confusion among new shooters, and it can also be a point of disturbingly odd derision for other people, especially with regards to ‘aperture equivalence’….

Pages: 1 2

Quick Impressions: Olympus 15mm f/8 Body Cap Lens

Posted on December 11, 2012December 11, 2012 by Jordan Steele

Earlier this year, Olympus announced one of the odder lenses for Micro 4/3.  A $49 ‘lens’ that doubles as a body cap: The 15mm f/8 Body Cap Lens  This is what you could call an ‘ultra-pancake’.  And, like it’s name implies, it’s roughly the same size as a standard Micro 4/3 body cap.  The lens…

Micro 4/3 Year in Review

Posted on December 9, 2012December 16, 2012 by Jordan Steele

Well, that time is upon us. It’s nearly the end of the year, and what a year it’s been for the Micro 4/3 system and the mirrorless industry as a whole. This past year saw the rise of several new cameras, a bunch of new lenses and the overall maturity of the system as a…

Pages: 1 2 3

First Impressions: Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jordan Steele

Sigma has been around for a long while, making their own lenses and cameras for the Sigma SA mount, as well as an array of high end compact cameras.  They also are one of the major third party lens manufacturers for most DSLR camera mounts.  However, they’ve just recently gotten into the mirrorless game with…

Quick Test: Olympus 60mm Macro vs Olympus 12-50mm Kit Zoom

Posted on October 12, 2012October 12, 2012 by Jordan Steele

I’ve had several requests over the past few weeks to compare the new Olympus 60mm macro to the relatively versatile Olympus 12-50mm kit zoom that’s available as a bundle with the OM-D.  The 12-50mm is an interesting lens. It’s got a wonderful range, from super wide to medium telephoto, plus has a macro mode that…

Macro Battle Part 2 – Olympus 60mm vs Leica 45mm

Posted on October 5, 2012October 5, 2012 by Jordan Steele

A few days ago, I compared the new Olympus 60mm f/2.8 against the venerable Leica 45mm f/2.8 to see how they stacked up in the macro and close focus arena when stopped down.  Today I’m going to look at another characteristic: Wide open performance and bokeh.  These are important because macro lenses often pull double…

Macro Battle: Olympus 60mm f/2.8 vs Leica 45mm f/2.8

Posted on September 29, 2012September 29, 2012 by Jordan Steele

I did a little bit of testing last night with the new Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro and I compared it with the only other dedicated macro lens for Micro 4/3, the Panasonic Leica 45mm f/2.8 OIS. As far as construction goes, they are similarly built.  Both have high-grade plastic bodies built to tight tolerances and…

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • Next

Follow Me:

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on RSSFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on Mastodon

Most Popular Posts

  • "Full Frame Equivalence" and Why It Doesn't Matter (288)
  • Fuji X-Pro 2 vs. Sony A7 II: Noise Comparison (70)
  • Fuji 56mm f/1.2 vs. Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 Nocticron (63)
  • Review: Metabones Speed Booster (Canon FD to Fuji X) (56)
  • Review: Olympus OM-D E-M5 (48)

Recent Comments

  • Anonymous on Ready for Launch!
  • Jordan Steele on Canon EOS R8 – First Impressions
  • J Williams on Canon EOS R8 – First Impressions
  • Davide on Review: Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
  • Peter on A Tripod in the Sky – DJI Air 2S Review

Archives

©2023 Admiring Light | Theme by SuperbThemes
We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. You may consent to the use of cookies or opt out. Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

SAVE & ACCEPT