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Tag: lens review

Posted on November 24, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Review

My review of the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 is long overdue. The Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 is my favorite, most used lens for astrophotography. Here’s why.
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Posted on July 12, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II Review

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II

My thoughts on using the new Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II lens, particularly for landscape astrophotography.

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Posted on June 3, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Review

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Product Photo

Can the new Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS compete with the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8? Here are my thoughts on this unique lens.

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Posted on March 27, 2014November 12, 2018

Best Lenses for Milky Way Photography: Fuji X

Best Lenses for Night Photography: Fujifilm

The very best lenses for my personal favorite compact camera system for astrophotography: the Fuji X-Series.

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Posted on March 26, 2014November 12, 2018

Best Lenses for Milky Way Photography: Canon Astrophotographers

Best Lenses for Night Photography: Canon Astrophotography

The most common question asked on Lonely Speck answered for Canon shooters!

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Posted on March 22, 2014September 13, 2017

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Review

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Review
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. Lots of glass for the money.

Here’s a quick review of the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, arguably the best, most affordable lens for astrophotography.

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