SLR Magic

We do not agree that the method to test the durability of lens is by a strip down test.We are not aware of any lens manufacturer claiming or proving the durability of their lensby striping it down...

On June 26 2012 you said:"Andrew,I can see where our confusion meets but worry not as I now understand our situation here. I come to you as a prospective customer, and at the same time, an...

Jimmy, below is the email I received from you on May 8th. We did not get a copy of this review before publication. I see that you are more than thrilled to receive the Stealth version of the lens....

Here is one test on X-Pro1 with the same image sensorhttp://www.f8photography.com.hk/blog/2012/03/hyperprime1/Others might even consider the new 35mm T0.95 on Fuji instead as it would give you a...

Just to correct some misunderstandings. All "Stealth" version of the lens was new when shipped to the owner. The "Stealth" version was requested by the owner and we only have new lenses....

We sent the lens to you in June. In July you said your camera is under repair at Leica and that you will not get it back till August. It is October now and for the two months you were using the...

Disclaimer:Steve Huff is displaying an ad for us in support of what we do as a startup company for the past three years. He said that before on his blog before already. The ad that everyone refer...

Thanks for the support. After all that has happened it is not easy to clear the negativity surrounding our lens for Leica M mount. As some of our customers know PR and English is not what we are...

I see a few "dislikes" with the drop test suggestion where the HyperPrime survived. This is a clear example where we get the "boos" when lenses of another brand may be to a disadvantage for another...

And you never have issues with focus shift or flare from the lens coating that was not optimised for digital? If that is the case you are one lucky person. Not much to comment on that.

Here are what some of our customers have to say:Comment from...

I understand your concerns and this is why we are out here talking now to clear the false accusations and rumours. On dpreview forum the user "magneto shot" spread rumors she saw a photographers...

Guy,Are you using your old lenses on the digital M or film M?

To test if a lens function over time takes years. However, any lens need to be maintained for focus accuracy over time even if unused. The only test for build quality with immediate feedback is a...

I am glad you brought this issue up. In fact, I was with a group out shooting and the lens was dropped from chest height with the weight of the camera and landed on concrete floor with a front end...

To have a valid reference, we need to be comparing apples to apples. In other words a controlled test.Variables :  different brandsControl:A) Focal length = 50mmB) Focus Distance = , 0.92 aperture...

The lens you referenced is the Canon 50mm f/0.95 on the Canon 7 with film. Many lenses designed post digital era do not perform that well on a RF camera. If you buy any converted Canon 50mm f/0.95...

You do not notice as much focus errors or focus shift on the Canon 50mm f/0.95 on the Canon 7 because film emulsions have a thickness of 13 to 20 micron and this thickness disguises slight focus...