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I tested the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Evo, and it’s a top value portrait lens for Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm enthusiast photographers

Viltrox has once again delivered a well-built autofocus prime lens, one that's optically sharp and excellent value. Sure, there are signs of minor fringing and vignetting lens distortion, while bokeh is cats-eye shaped — this is a lens from Viltrox's affordable 'Evo' series, after all. However, bokeh is otherwise deliciously smooth and the all-round performance is majorly impressive from such a small and lightweight optic. What's more, there's no such lens by Sony and Nikon for their APS-C cameras, while Fujifilm's is much bigger and pricier, even if it squeezes the win for bokeh. All in all, the Viltrox AF 90mm F2.2 EVO is an easy recommendation, especially for portrait photography.

Pros

+Lightweight and small for this type of lens
+Sharp detail, smooth bokeh
+Solid build quality
+Excellent value

Cons

-Cats-eye bokeh, minor fringing and some vignetting
-No external controls on X-mount version, whereas...

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Disney's latest TikTok deal shows it's betting on real creators instead of AI-generated videos

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #1152

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has some rather long clues, and many of them are very specific. It’s a fun one, but could trip you up. Read on for hints and today’s Connections answers. Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 6 #886

Today’s Strands puzzle is a fun one. It helps if you’re a fan of gardening and growing things. If you need hints and answers, read on. Hint for today’s Strands puzzle Today’s Strands theme is: Blossoming forth. If that doesn’t help you, here’s a

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #682

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle was a tough one. Did you know what a “tifo” is? If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Yellow group hint: Fire it in there. Green group hint: Go, team!