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Below is a list of lenses that I've tested. Most numerous are Sony, Minolta, Konica Minolta, Sigma, Nikon, Canon, and Tamron, in that basic
order. All are in the Sony mount except Nikon and Canon. I review all lenses thoroughly after extensive field use. Many of the lenses below are owned by me, though
some are rented or purchased on eBay and then sold. I use the image crops in the reviews to back up my written results,
but don't take these as absolutes. I sometimes have to go to extremes to make a lens reveal its minor faults, you should
consider this, and think about how you intend to use it before making a purchasing decision. The conclusion at the end
of the review will let you know what I think about the use, performance and value of that particular lens.
Unless otherwise noted; all tests for Sony mount
lenses were done using the Sony 12.2mp A700, and the Sony 24.6mp A900 for full frame results. For individual and/or comparison reviews, I use the 6.1mp Konica Minolta 5D, the 6.1mp Nikon D40, and the
6.3mp Canon EOS Digital Rebel.
Specification sheets are compiled using the original owners manuals for each lens if available.
A note on
the macro test shots. I've stated measurements from the front of the lens barrel to the subject, as opposed to
the normal sensor plane to subject. I thought lens barrel distance would be more useful to the average person,
thus the discrepancy in the specification sheet and my own distance numbers, though each are
separately listed. One last note; I've posted the full frame results
separately at the bottom of each lens review (except "DT" lenses), so there isn't any confusion with APS-C results.
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