Absolutely non-scientific comparison by Tyson Robichaud between the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 and Canon EF 135 f/2L lenses, the former mounted on an Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic GX1, the latter on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Mark I. Different systems, different sensors, different worlds – but if you are interested to learn how these lenses compare then Tyson's review is right for you.

Canon EF 135mm (ISO 200, f/2, 1/8sec)

Olympus 75mm (ISO 200, f/1.8 1/10sec)

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM
Adorama | B&H | DigitalRev

slrgear reviewed a pre-production model of the awesome Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens, the first to give you a constant f/1.8 across the zoom range, and at an affordable price ($799). An “an incredible lens at an amazing price” that’s “shockingly sharp”. I am sure this will be the most interesting lens this year (and easily also next year). Can’t wait to have it. Simply speaking: Sigma made everything right with this lens!

Some excerpts from the review:

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DigitalRev‘s Kai and friends have a closer look on the Rebel SL1/EOS 100D (price & specs) and how the world’s smallest DSLR compares to the Nikon D3200 (price & specs).

Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D price check: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, Borrow Lenses, eBay
Nikon D3200 price check: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, Borrow Lenses, eBay

Image credits: DigitalCamera Review

DigitalCamera Review posted some sample pics shot with the awesome Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 on a Canon Rebel T5i (EOS 700D). No post-processing applied, and, if I got it right, a production model of the lens was used. The sample pics can be viewed in full resolution.

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Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS Extender 1.4x
Amazon | Adorama | B&H
rent it at Borrow Lenses

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The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x is getting delivered to buyers. This highly anticipated lens has a price tag of $11,799, not a budget lens but I bet it will sell very good with sport and wildlife photographers.

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, Borrow Lenses, eBay

dpreview posted the review of Canon’s little pancake lens, the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, a lens with a low price tag that delivers surprising good image quality. dpreview says:

The EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is a fairly unprepossessing little lens, and its tiny size and relatively low price might make you wonder whether significant compromises have been made in its design and construction. But the moment you start shooting with it and looking at the images it produces, any such thoughts rapidly disappear – it’s actually a very fine lens.

So, the optics are good, the AF is quiet and fast, and it has a decent build. Actuall in the US the lens has a $50 discount and is sold for $149. dpreview also posted a sample image gallery. The lens got an overall score of 84% and hence dpreview’s Gold Award.

Click the image to see dpreview’s EF 40mm sample pic gallery