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icy · 12-26-2011, 04:05 AM

Hi,

I have some fun lens at my box, and I'd like to share my experience with others. The problem is that I don't understand much all terminilogies of a review. Could you please give some helps? If there are some links, I am eager to read. "how to make a best review", that's my question!

Thank you!

PS: I've found this link How To Test A Lens. Will read it :P

Adam · 12-26-2011, 04:15 AM

The best way to learn is to look at examples posted by others and get a firm handle on lens terminology.

Have a look at our in-depth reviews:
DA* 16-50mm vs. Sigma and Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 Comparison - Introduction- PentaxForums.com

bdery · 12-28-2011, 09:40 AM

I agree with Adam's suggestion. Read other reviews and pay particular attention to the revies YOU find useful. These are the ones that should inspire you.

lytrytyr · 12-29-2011, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by icy

The problem is that I don't understand much all terminilogies of a review. Could you please give some helps?

One thing that confuses me when people talk about lenses
is the concept of a "small aperture."
Sometimes it means "small denominator," like f/1.4,
while other times it means "small opening," like f/22.
It would be clearer to use
"wide aperture/narrow aperture" instead.

Ambiguous abbreviations are another problem.
Does "FF" mean "full frame" or "front focus"?
Does "MF" mean "manual focus" or "medium format"?
If it's not clear from the context, it's better to write it out in full.

**Lowell Goudge** · 12-29-2011, 07:11 AM

What I like to see in a review, especially with an old lens are some of the mechanical aspects. Focus throw, aperture detente. Full or half stops, close focus etc

pinholecam · 12-29-2011, 07:29 AM

Reading up other lens review will help.
However, I'd also suggest you keep to your style and write what you think you want to say about the lens.
Don't be led by the nose, esp on a forum platform where armchair theorists will try to heckle and challenge you at every turn. (or worse

)
Yes, even when you have the lens and they do not

icy · 12-30-2011, 07:28 PM

Thank you very much. I need to learn more before writting a good review :P

12-26-2011, 04:05 AM	#1
icy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 197	How to write a lens review? Hi, I have some fun lens at my box, and I'd like to share my experience with others. The problem is that I don't understand much all terminilogies of a review. Could you please give some helps? If there are some links, I am eager to read. "how to make a best review", that's my question! Thank you! PS: I've found this link How To Test A Lens. Will read it :P

12-26-2011, 04:15 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	The best way to learn is to look at examples posted by others and get a firm handle on lens terminology. Have a look at our in-depth reviews: DA* 16-50mm vs. Sigma and Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 Comparison - Introduction- PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	I agree with Adam's suggestion. Read other reviews and pay particular attention to the revies YOU find useful. These are the ones that should inspire you.

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lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by icy The problem is that I don't understand much all terminilogies of a review. Could you please give some helps? One thing that confuses me when people talk about lenses is the concept of a "small aperture." Sometimes it means "small denominator," like f/1.4, while other times it means "small opening," like f/22. It would be clearer to use "wide aperture/narrow aperture" instead. Ambiguous abbreviations are another problem. Does "FF" mean "full frame" or "front focus"? Does "MF" mean "manual focus" or "medium format"? If it's not clear from the context, it's better to write it out in full.

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icy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 197 Original Poster	Thank you very much. I need to learn more before writting a good review :P

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