SLR Gear has a good analytic review set for lenses. Canon is a focus here, but they have Nikon too of course. Unlike many reviews, this one is quite quantitative with good recommendations for what aperture and focal length to use for maximum sharpness:
Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM. Image quality 8.61/10. Best results at [...]
Canon lense quality
September 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Geek
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New DSLRs
September 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Geek
(Finally a reprieve from soccer registration). Photokina is coming and it is just an incredible time to buy a high end SLR. The lower end cameras seem to be a deadend. Although they have 12 megapixels, they are reaching the end of the line in image quality (small lense) and low noise (small sensor), but [...]
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DSLR Recommendations
May 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Photography
Well, the photo world is shaking up again. The new cameras are just so amazingly good and they are improving not so much in resolution. The megapixel wars are ending, but in providing great images at high ISOs. This means two things: a) available light shooting is much more natural and easier for everyone and [...]
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