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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Review: Best All-Rounder for Sony E-Mount?
There are a lot of zoom lenses for Sony E-mount cameras out there, however, not many achieve the right balance of portability, speed and cost like this particular Sigma lens does. The 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a compact everyday lens which is made for travel photographers, vloggers, and everyone who is tired of switching primes all the time. This lens represents a rather unique position in Sigma's portfolio as it offers wide and telephoto angles of view in one lightweight barrel which can be left on the camera all the time. During our tests, we tried to find out how effective this lens is in portrait photography, street shooting, low light conditions and whether the constant F2.8 aperture and APS-C-oriented range are worth their name or this is just another reliable zoom lens based on popularity of the brand.
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SOFTSPUN Microfiber Cleaning Cloths Review: Worth Buying?
Inexpensive microfiber cloths usually let down car detailing fans who expect them to be free from any scratch marks left on the car paint or the reduction in their absorbency after a couple of washes. The quality of fabric is the only feature which should be considered here regardless of how it is advertised on the product packaging. This review is going to focus specifically on the test we conducted of the SOFTSPUN Premium Microfiber Cleaning Cloths for car detailing for a few weeks. It will check their absorbency on the wet car paint, if the silk edges design really helped them to avoid scratch marks, and their texture and softness after several machine washes instead of just one-time use right out of the packaging.
SOFTSPUN Microfiber Cloths: Great for Windows and Glass Too?
Streak-free cleaning of glass is hard to achieve using the wrong cloth, often leading to lint or streaking that can only be seen once light reflects off the window in a particular way, which was why we focused this test of the SOFTSPUN cloths on cleaning household windows, mirrors, and glass tabletops instead of repeating the car detailing test. Based on manufacturer specifications and reviews by other users, this review focuses on the performance of these cloths on household windows, mirrors, and glass tabletops over several rounds of cleaning, paying special attention to lint transfer, streaking, and how effective the silk edges were in protecting the glass from scratches as opposed to the car paint. This review favors realistic impressions over a superficial initial use experience.