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Paolo Longo
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Reviews of cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and other accessories written by Paolo Longo


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canon_100_f2Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

Pros: sharpness, focal length, color, blurred

Cons: paralight not supplied and decidedly uncomfortable as graft

Opinion: Optical recently discontinued. I had the much more popular 85 1.8, but, subsequently, I switched to this 100mm, finding myself much better both as a focal length, especially in portraiture, and as a general character. The 100mm f2 has a very fast and precise maf, a very pleasant blurry one, with a gradual and not at all 'nervous' detachment, a balanced color yield and typically 'canon', quite free from aberrations or purple fringing. I use it with 5dmkIII with great satisfaction. Perhaps, as Patrick1948 writes, it tends to subpore slightly, but I say this only because his observation made me think: nothing, common, relevant. The focal length, size and weight, make it a very discreet optics in the portrait and, I would say, also in the 'stolen' portrait, long enough to allow a fair distance from the subject. It can also be interesting in some landscape detail. A few years ago I also had the 100 L 2.8 macro, an excellent optics, but perhaps too incisive in the genre 'portrait', at least for my personal tastes and that I sold, since the macrophotography has finished interesting me. If you can find any residual specimens or some good used, I highly recommend this lens which, of course, will not disappoint you. Too bad for the dedicated lampshade, which has an impossible graft. For the rest, an optics that has a very similar timbre to the 135 L f2. I would like to assign a 10- (less just for the lampshade ).

sent on July 02, 2020


canon_ef35_f1-4_iiCanon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II

Pros: Construction, solidity, precision, blurred, colors, sharpness even at full aperture and long distance.

Cons: If I think about it, I can't find it.

Opinion: The 35mm are a focal length with which I am at ease: just more wide angle than the 50mm, capable of wide-ranging, without the ' risks ', for someone like me, not too expert, who can present the 24mm or the most pushed wide angles. In short: A perspective with which I can go out without feeling the need for other (on many occasions, even if not all). That being said, I add that I had the Ef 35 F2 IS USM (Excellent lens) and the Tamron 35 1.8 VC (which gave me satisfactions). But here you find yourself as ' at home ', that is, you have the feeling that you have achieved what you really were looking for. I do not love (very personal taste) the surgical sharpness of certain objectives that seem to focus only on a hyper detail, at the expense of other essential requirements. Here the sharpness is there, other than that! But that's not all. There is the color, the detail in the highlights (with 5d Mk III), the softness where it must be, the blurred gradual and ' creamy ', the right weight (does not weigh little) on a FF body. And then... there's the ' quid '!! That thing that (fortunately) you can not always explain and can arouse an unexpected amazement. It is built very well and gives the impression of an object of high professionalism and safe solidity. The yield on the whole frame is full and without decays. The usual vote? A 10 full! Is it expensive? Yes, but every valuable object is placed in a market ranking, which has its proper proportions. For technical details I refer to those who have more competence than me and the many existing reviews on the net. After many, a lot of optics, which I'm not going to list here, I found the best. We are at the level (made the due distinctions that involves the very different focal length) of the 135l F2, which I had to resell to monetize another purchase and that I will have to buy back. If you are looking for a bright set of excellence, this is it!

sent on July 24, 2018


tamron_sp45_f1-8vcTamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

Pros: Keeps what it promises

Cons: Nothing, until now.

Opinion: A month ago I bought a copy shop ' demo ' of this lens at €390.00 (two year warranty). I also have the 35 mm Tamron. Two lenses almost twins, but the ' almost ' is important. Two different focal lengths: 35 moderate wide angle lens, moderate heat; the 45 a ' normal ' in the true sense of the word (it's more or less the focal length of the eye, with the necessary distinctions ...). Why not 45 mm and 50 mm? At the bottom is pretty much the difference between a 24 mm and 28 mm, maybe more appreciable difference in gandangoli. Gives the impression of real reliability, manageability and efficiency: well built, sealed, stabilized with the new generation Tamron VC, balanced weight on a FF (mine is 5 d MkIII), Aperture 1.8, appropriate for the focal length, colors not too saturated, blurred. In short: a most virtuous lens with which forografare many kinds. I would say that you have to try the 45 mm to appreciate, little by little, the usefulness of this focal length.

sent on April 11, 2018


tamron_sp35_f1-8vcTamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

Pros: Construction; Speed ??MaF; Sharp opening; out of focus; colors; Price and guarantee.

Cons: I did not find it.

Opinion: I have the Tamron 35mm for about three months, on Canon 5DMkIII. I also had the Canon 35 f2 IS USM, great lens, on the previous body, a 6D. I had some perplexity before buying it, fearing that a third-party lens might hold some unknown. The trusted retailer advised me and he was right. A robust yet not too heavy, well-balanced lens gives a solid sense of solidity; Fiery and always precise focus; Excellent minimum distance (0.20 m) also to afford some blur open all the way; Natural colors.rnThe price is justified by the obvious improvement Tamron has had in its latest productions, plus a 10 year warranty !! The 35mm L series are much more expensive and I do not know, frankly, if this focal length really needs opening Even greater, weighing and much higher price.rn Definitely, I would definitely recommend it, you will not regret it.

sent on May 22, 2017


zeiss_50Zeiss ZE/ZF.2 Planar T* 50mm f/1.4

Pros: Construction unparalleled. Robustness and elegance (just think of the metal hood). Sharpness, color and, above all, CHARACTER!

Cons: At maximum aperture is a bit 'soft, but certain parameters of sharpness that today are so sophisticated and stylish, does not always make a good Photography. The manual focus (which I love) is not suitable for every photographic genre. But it is not a defect, just knowing it before.

Opinion: I replaced the Canon 50mm f1.4 with this Zeiss, found bargain. I immediately felt the charm of the manual focus, which did not represent any difficulty, indeed! RNLA sharpness from 5.6 to 8 is absolute. The color rendering is unique. The soft blur and elegante.rnInsomma: a perspective that you have to know little by little and that sometimes can not give shots excellent throughout (but just the fault of the photographer), but that, when it is designed and used properly, gives unparalleled satisfaction (as fixed lenses have also Canon 35 f2 IS USM and the legendary 135 f2, but this is really special Zeiss!) rnSe you want to photograph calmly and with your heart, try it and buy it!

sent on January 19, 2015


canon_35_f2isCanon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

Pros: Sharpness; construction; reduced weight and dimensions; optical worthy of a series L; excellent yield of FF.

Cons: Absence of the hood; bought original € 55 00 !! (Very well built)

Opinion: I purchased a few days this 35mm, 28mm f2.8 IS USM selling, which also has a view of a very good standard, since a moderate wide angle, like 35mm, has a focal length that are sure to use a lot more and meglio.rnLe very first impressions are really great: very well built, quiet and fast in the MAF; bright enough for any light condition. I use it on my 6D and is a perfect place between the other two fixed focal I own: the Zeiss Planar T * 50mm f 1.4 and the Canon ef 135mm f 2. I have already made some first impression even on blurred that, although it is a moderate wide angle, and thus not particularly intended to fuzzy 'pushed', is very soft and graduale.rnSono really happy with the purchase, as even the price, in time, fell to below 600 euro.rnConsigliatissimo as lens itself and also as a focal generally, for portraits settled, landscapes, urban photos. If I can give a vote, I would say a 9.8.

sent on January 16, 2015


canon_135_f2Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM

Pros: Sharpness, blurred, weight / size, price; optical quality and overall construction.

Cons: I do not know ...

Opinion: I bought a few days ago and, as has already been said about this lens, I can not remove it from the 6D. It 'a continual invitation to try again and again the possibility of this lens. It 'needed a little' attention 'rational' choice of fire, especially in portraits wide open, just a minimal change to lose some detail, but if a picture is taken with care, opens a real prorpio show! I also have the 70-200 f4 IS USM, which is a great zoom, but the fuzzy soft, three-dimensional, color rendering of the 135 f2, even at full aperture, are unique. The price is very reasonable, especially when compared with newer Canon lenses (and sometimes less efficient). Highly recommended! Among the fixed focal occupies a truly unique and indispensable.

sent on November 06, 2014


canon_6dCanon 6D

Pros: Sharpness and image quality; color rendition; ergonomics and construction; solidity and handling.

Cons: The viewfinder does not cover 100%; in some cases tends to underexpose (but you just know it). Frankly, I struggle to find major limitations.

Opinion: I own the 6D for about a year and a half. I come from a 40D (great camera) and a 5D (Mk I) that I bought second-hand. What interests me especially the photographic yield (ie do not do video, nor use Wifi or GPS). RnCredo who, speaking of a camera, you can never be separated from what we seek in it: what is my photographic genre? What interests me the most? Why begrudge a burst not too fast, I do not care if the photo sport? To me personally, I photograph landscapes, portraits, portraits settled, architecture, some event, such as weddings or small parties of grandchildren, more than enough: I do not think to exploit fully the potential, and this .... I rassicura.rnDevo say that this 'small' FF is by no means small: in addition to the now celebrated high ISO in which it competes with the 'sisters' more quietly 5D, the picture quality never disappoints. Processor and sensor are of excellent quality. With good targets the central point of focus canalso to compensate for the peripheral areas of the image and is fast and accurate in every situation. Now photographer always in JPG files and are well 'workable' program with a 'simple' as PsElements 12.0. I also bought the 24-105 mm f4, which comes in the kit and I must say that it blends well as a 'do everything' with the 6D, despite certain limitations found in some small recensioni.rnTendo now choose fixed lenses: l ' last purchased is the 28mm 2.8 IS USM, which with the 6D is a wonder! rnChe else to say? For my needs of amateur, until today has given me great satisfaction, both in landscape photos, which in the portrait. Of course, as with any camera, are key quality objectives: the 6D enhances them in full. I highly recommend it at all, really!

sent on July 19, 2014




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