Reviews written by Federico Effe Elle

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Reviews of cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and other accessories written by Federico Effe Elle

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Canon EF 300mm f/4 USM L

Pros: handiness. Af. Speed Sharpness to TA. The price used.

Cons: None except spare parts are now (reportedly) unavailable.

Opinion: A vintage lens that cmq does not disappoint in terms of AF speed and sharpening image. At least for my modest experience and with my specimen. Often used with 1D MK II : a really winning "vintage" pairing :-) Of course: it is not the stabilized version, but the lower complexity of the optical design (in terms of number of lenses and groups) could also be an advantage for sharpness and probably for focus speed. And in this I feel to "marry" the reviews that are read on the various world forums that give the stabilized version as sharper and faster than the stabilized. But will it be true? I don't know. Its weight is not excessive and is really manageable even with a "remarkable" body like the 1d mk II, which despite its "modest" 8 Mpix is able to leave you speechless with the RAW churning out and the "magical" and unrepeatable blurry of the APSh 1.3x Demi-cropped sensor. I found no hesitation in focusing in this lens : quick and precise in perfect harmony with the machine body. I do not go into the merits of any "color fringing" or "aberrations" or loss of dictates at the edges that in any case does not really seem to have noticed (but my eye is perhaps not trained). In any case a large lens that you take home with 300 euros. For those who do not need a stabilizer and aspire to a super tele L series lens I highly recommend it (possibly a well-maintained specimen, with the benefit of spare parts inventory and any repair that would be decidedly uneconomic). Grade 9 : I do not give 10 because - as mentioned - they are now slow "disposable" pass me the term, without the possibility of repair or assistance. They must be kept with care. But still it's worth it. Greetings and thanks for reading. FL @amfmsport

sent on May 10, 2021

Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8

Pros: Excellent yield in the blue (typical of Zeiss). Excellent sharpness (from f / 4).

Cons: No One

Opinion: A great lens vintage.rnUtilizzato system on m4 / 3 offe angle fields equivalent of 100mm. The sharpness becomes absolute in games to f / 4 while TA is not performing as the twin Planar f / 1,7.rnLa color rendering is amazing especially in the "blue" and had to desaturate often even the sky, above all in the high mountains. rnSfocato really pleasant. rn

sent on February 13, 2015

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM

Pros: AF speed, maneuverability, price / performance ratio, sharpness at RT.

Cons: I would say no

Opinion: Used almost exclusively for sports photos and particularly indoors. AF really infallible. Sharpness TA rivals objectives of the upper class. Can be used easily by hand. In short, a truly irreplaceable companion, to match the price, although it is a dated design. The stabilizer frankly I do not miss.

sent on March 14, 2014