Nikon Z 600mm f6.3 VR S review so far
December 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Z 600mm f6.3 VR S is Nikon's third long telephoto prime lens specifically designed for compact build and light weight. Ahead of my full review I compare size, weight, features, and MTF-performance in detail with Nikon's other long telephoto lenses.…
Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton review
November 20, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton may have a standard focal length, but the f1 aperture is a whole stop brighter than 1.4 and allows dramatic, buttery bokeh. I tested the version for Canon EOS R!…
Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC G2 review
November 6, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is the second generation of Tamron’s small and light telephoto zoom. Designed for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras Tamron added optical image stabilization plus a highly configurable focus set button, custom switch, and focus ring. Can it improve upon the optical qualities of its predecessor? Find out in my full review!…
Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 review so far
November 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto zoom for EOS R cameras. Could it be ideal for distant wildlife and sports? Find out in my review so far!…
Canon RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z review so far
November 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 24-105 f2.8L IS USM Z is a high-end zoom aimed at those who shoot photos and video. It looks set to be be popular at events and weddings. Here's my review so far.…
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 review so far
November 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact ultra-wide angle zoom for EOS R cameras with cropped APS-C sensors. Find out more in my review so far!…
Nikon Z 135mm f1.8 S Plena review
October 18, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 135mm f1.8 S becomes only the second Z-series lens with a name: "Plena". Nikon emphasizes the "beautiful, well-rounded bokeh of outstanding sharpness and clarity". Can it beat the excellent Z 85mm f1.2 S? Find out in my full review!…
Canon RF 10-20mm f4L IS review-so-far
October 11, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 10-20mm f4L IS is an ultra-wide full-frame zoom for the EOS R system. It's the World's widest lens with AF, so find out how it compares in my review so far!…
Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN review
October 5, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN is an ultra wide zoom for APSC mirrorless cameras, and available in Fujifilm X, Sony E and Leica L mounts. Here's my review!…
Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS II review
July 12, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sony FE 70-200mm f4G OSS II is a short telephoto zoom designed for Alpha mirrorless cameras. It comes almost ten years after the original version, so let's see how they compare in my full review!…
Nikon Z 70-180mm f2.8 review
June 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment
With the Z 70-180mm f2.8 Nikon has completed another trinity of f2.8 zoom lenses which are relatively small, lightweight, and affordable. Find out how the new lens performs against Nikon's professional alternative in my full review!…
Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR review
June 22, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR is Nikon's longest zoom lens to date. With it's relatively low weight, optical image stabilization, and 3.3x zoom range it should be a versatile lens for wildlife, sports, or aircraft photography. Find out more in my review!…
Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN Art review
June 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN Art is the fastest non-fisheye 14 to date, making it perfect for astro, while also being equally good at landscape, architecture and dramatic video. Find out how it compares to Sony’s 14 1.8 GM in my in-depth review!…
Fujifilm XF 8mm f3.5 review so far
May 31, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The XF 8mm f3.5 is an ultra wide prime lens for X-mount, and becomes Fujifilm’s widest prime lens in the system to date, delivering coverage equivalent to 12mm - ideal for expansive landscapes, huge architectural views and wide-field milky-way shots, not to mention dramatic video whether you’re behind or in front of the camera. Here's my review so far!…
Canon RF 28mm f2.8 STM review so far
May 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 28mm f2.8 is a mild wide prime lens for EOS R mirrorless cameras, and the slimmest RF lens to date. Canon’s achieved the compact size and light weight with some innovative lens elements and in my review so far I’ll show you everything I know!…
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f1.2 review
May 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Mitakon Speedmaster is a mild telephoto prime lens with a bright focal ratio of f1.2. It's manual focus only but also much cheaper than the alternatives from Nikon and Canon. How does Zhongyi's lens perform - especially regarding Bokeh? Find out in my full review.…
Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM review so far
April 20, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM is a high-end telephoto zoom, aimed at close-range sports or where you need a little more reach than a 70-200. Find out more in my hands-on preview!…
Nikon Z 85mm f1.2 S review
April 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Z 85mm f1.2 S is Nikon's second prime lens with a bright focal ratio of f1.2. Aimed at wedding, fashion, or portrait photographers does it deliver the goods - especially regarding Bokeh? Find out in my full review.…
Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN review
April 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN is an ultra wide-angle prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras - and spoiler alert, it’s one of the most fun lenses I’ve tested in a while. Here's my review!…
Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN review
April 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN is a standard prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, initially available in Sony-e and Leica-L mounts. Can it stand out in a crowded market of 50s? Find out in my review!…
Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN review
April 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN is a mild wide angle lens designed for mirrorless cameras with cropped APSC sensors. Available in Sony-e, Leica-L and Fujifilm-X mounts, it delivers coverage equivalent to 35mm. Here's my in-depth review!…
Nikon Z 26mm f2.8 review
March 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Z 26mm f2.8 is Nikon's smallest and lightest Z-Nikkor to date. How does it compare to their 24mm and 28mm prime lenses? Find out in my full review.…
Nikon Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 review
March 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Is Nikon's Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 worth considering as a kit lens? And how does it compare to the Z 24-70mm f4 S? Find out in my full review.…
Sony FE 50mm f1.4 GM review
February 21, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The FE 50mm f1.4 G Master is a standard prime lens with a fast aperture for Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras. Find out how it compares to the 1.2 version and Sigma's recent 1.4 in my full review!…
Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art review
February 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a standard prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and available for Sony e and Leica L mounts, the latter working on Panasonic Lumix S bodies. Is this the best mid-range 50? Find out in my full review!…
Sony FE 20-70mm f4 G review
January 17, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The FE 20-70mm f4 G is a general-purpose zoom for Sony mirrorless cameras, widening the range from 24-70 models, making it more attractive to vloggers or anyone who wants to capture large views. Find out more in my full review!…
Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG DN review
January 12, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 60-600mm DG DN takes you from standard to super-telephoto, ideal for sports and wildlife photography. In my review I test the mirrorless DG DN version!…
Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 Di III review
January 9, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 is Tamron’s first lens for Nikon Z-mount, and it's also available for Sony mirrorless. Find out how it measures-up in my full review!…
Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III review
December 7, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III is a wide-angle zoom designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless. See how it compares to Sony's FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM and Tamron's 17-28mm f2.8 Di III in my review!…
Voigtlander 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro review-so-far
November 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Voigtländer 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and delivers 1:2 magnification. How does it compare to other macro lenses? Find out in my review-so-far!…
