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Even the best camera won’t get you far without good lenses. That’s why you’ll find a selection of hands-on reviews here—mainly for Fujifilm X-Mount and Nikon F-Mount lenses.
Since I’m always on the hunt for a good deal, most of the lenses featured here are affordable options. That includes vintage Nikkor glass that’s been around for decades, as well as budget-friendly entry-level lenses from Asia.
In recent years, several brands have made a name for themselves in the budget segment—offering surprisingly solid lenses at low prices. Companies like TTArtisan, 7Artisans, and Viltrox are among them. What you can realistically expect for your money? You’ll find out below.
Third-Party Standard Zooms for Fujifilm X: Sigma vs Tamron Compared
Sigma 18-50mm, Tamron 17-70mm or Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 Art? I compare three third-party standard zooms for Fujifilm X by range, weight, stabilisation and real-world use.
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X: Real-World Review
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 combines a flexible range with optical stabilisation. Here is how it performed for travel, low light and everyday photography.
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 Art for Fujifilm X: Real-World Review
Sigma's unusual f/1.8 standard zoom surprised me. I used the 17-40mm Art on a Fujifilm trip to Denmark and found out whether it could win over a prime-lens fan.
TTArtisan 50mm F1.8 NEO Review: How Good Can a $99 Full-Frame Lens Be?
A 50mm F1.8 full-frame lens with autofocus for around $99. That already sounds almost too cheap to be…
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 AF Review for Nikon Z: Small, Affordable, but Flawed
I simply could not resist. So far, I have had very good experiences with TTArtisan’s autofocus lenses. I…
BrightinStar 50mm F1.4 AF Review: The Best Budget 50mm for Fujifilm?
A 50mm F1.4 autofocus lens for Fujifilm, built almost entirely from metal and priced well below many of…
Viltrox 55mm F1.8 EVO APO Real-World Review
When I first read that Viltrox was releasing an apochromatic lens for around €420, I was honestly sceptical.…
BrightinStar 35mm F0.95 Review: Can an F0.95 Lens for $199 Really Work?
An F0.95 aperture sounds spectacular. Especially on a lens that costs just $199. My first reaction, however, was…
TTArtisan 23mm F1.4 Review for Fujifilm X: Small, Affordable and Surprisingly Good
Some lenses immediately end up on my wish list. Others somehow get ignored for a surprisingly long time,…
7Artisans 35mm F1.8 AF for Nikon Z Review: My real world Experience
I tested the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 AF on the Nikon Zf for two weeks to find out how…
7Artisans 10mm F2.8 Review: Affordable Ultra-Wide Autofocus Lens for Fujifilm X
Ultra-wide-angle lenses with autofocus are still relatively rare in the APS-C market, especially if you want something affordable.…
AstrHori 18mm F5.6 Shift Review: Probably the Cheapest Shift Lens for APS-C
Some lenses simply look wrong at first glance. The AstrHori 18mm F5.6 Shift definitely falls into that category.…