Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 DG DN review
June 1, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 DG DN is a wide zoom designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Available for Sony-e and Leica-L mounts, it provides the allure of a bright, fixed aperture zoom at a more affordable price and lighter weight than traditional 16-35 2.8 models. Here’s my full review!…
Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II review
April 27, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 G Master II is a high-end standard zoom aimed at event and wedding photographers, or anyone who wants the best quality general-purpose lens for their Alpha mirrorless camera. It becomes the second G Master lens to receive the Mark II treatment, and in my full review I’ll show you how it measures-up!…
Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR review
April 18, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR is a wide-angle prime lens for X-mount mirrorless cameras. It delivers mild wide coverage equivalent to 35mm, while the bright f1.4 focal ratio allows shallow depth of field effects. Check out my full review!…
Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 R LM WR review
April 11, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 R LM WR is a bright standard prime lens for X-mount mirrorless cameras with plenty of opportunity for shallow depth of field effects. Find out if it's right for you in my review!…
Nikon Z 800mm f6.3 VR S review
April 6, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Z 800mm f6.3 VR S is Nikon's longest telephoto prime for Z-mount so far. It has a large f6.3 focal ratio and is aimed at pro sports and wildlife photographers. Here's my review.…
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f4 G review
March 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The PZ 16-35mm f4G is an ultra-wide zoom for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless system. The power zoom employs motors to smoothly adjust the range at a choice of speeds, and also allows the lens to be very compact. Find out why it’s a compelling general-purpose option in my review!…
Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S review
February 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S is the first long telephoto prime for Z-mount aimed at pro sports and wildlife photographers. It's also only Nikon's second lens with an integrated 1.4x teleconverter. Find out how it performed in our in-depth review!…
Sigma 20mm f2 DG DN review
February 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 20mm f2 DG DN is a compact and affordable wide angle lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, capturing broader coverage than a 24 without breaking the bank. Ideal for landscapes, astro, architecture, interiors, and also great for video whether you’re in front or behind the camera. Find out if it’s right for you in my full review!…
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III G2 review
December 15, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the second edition of Tamron's standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Currently available in the Sony e-mount, find out what's improved and whether it's worth getting in our in-depth review!…
Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.8 review
December 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.8 is a general purpose zoom for full-frame Z-series mirrorless cameras, delivering a useful range and fast aperture at a low weight and reasonable price. Do you really need 24mm? Find out more in our review!…
Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III review
December 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Tamron's 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III is a unique proposition for full-frame mirrorless cameras, combining an unusually bright aperture with a useful 4.3x range from mild wide-angle to telephoto. Find out how it performs in our in-depth review!…
Nikon Z 24-120mm f4 S review
October 31, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 24-120mm f4 S is a 5x zoom for the Z mirrorless system, and the successor to the AF-S 24-120mm f4G VR from 2010. Find out if it's a worthy upgrade in our in-depth review!…
Nikon Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 review
October 28, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S is a telephoto zoom with a 4x range. It is the first Z-mount lens reaching beyond 200mm and only the second which can use Nikon's Z-teleconverters. Find out how it performs in our review!…
Nikon Z 40mm f2 review
October 26, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 40mm f2.0 is a compact and affordable standard prime lens for Nikon’s Z-series mirrorless cameras, slotting between the familiar 35 and 50mm focal lengths to offer something a little different. Find out if it's right for you in our review!…
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN review
October 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN is a general purpose zoom with a constant fast aperture for mirrorless cameras sporting cropped APSC sensors and available in Sony and Leica-L mounts. Its aim is a step-up in aperture and sharpness from often disappointing kit zooms. Find out in my full review whether it delivers the goods!…
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM II review
October 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 G Master Mark II is a high-end telephoto zoom for the e-mount mirrorless system and Sony’s first G Master lens to receive a Mark II redesign. Five and a half years after the Mark I, which jointly launched the G Master series, find out how Sony improved an already excellent lens ln my in-depth review!…
Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8L Dual Fisheye
October 6, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8L Dual Fisheye is Canon’s first interchangeable lens for 180 degree VR capture and designed for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system. Check out my quick preview of this unique lens!…
Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 review
September 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 is a low-cost telephoto zoom for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system that’s aimed at sports and wildlife. Here's my full review!…
Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM review
September 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM is a compact ultra-wide prime lens for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system, aimed at landscape, architecture, astro-photography and vlogging. Here's my in-depth review!…
Sigma 24mm f2 DG DN review
September 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 24mm f2 DG DN is a wide-angle prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, and available in Sony-e and L-mount versions. It’s aimed at anyone who wants a fast-aperture wide angle prime without the cost or heft of 1.4 models. In my review, find out how it compares to a growing collection of rival options!…
Sigma 90mm f2.8 DG DN review
September 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 90mm f2.8 DG DN is a short telephoto prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, and available in Sony-e and L-mount versions. It’s aimed at anyone who wants a classic portrait lens in a compact barrel at a reasonable price. In my review, find out how it compares to a growing collection of rival options!…
Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 review
September 6, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 is a compact mild wide-angle for Nikon’s Z-series mirrorless cameras, available in two versions. The special edition shares the vintage styling of the Z fc body, while the upcoming standard model looks like previous Z lenses. In my review I tested the SE version, but they're optically identical, so find out how it measured-up!…
Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG DN OS review
August 16, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport is a long telephoto zoom designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras with Sony E and Leica L-mounts. It complements Sigma's 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary for those who need more reach. Check out our in-depth review!…
Canon RF 400mm f2.8L RF 600mm f4L review
July 20, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The RF 400mm f2.8 and RF 600mm f4 are the two largest and most expensive lenses for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless system to date. Unashamedly aimed at pro sports and wildlife photographers, or very well-heeled enthusiasts, they represent Canon at the top of their game. Find out why Canon now believes EOS R is ready for anything in my review of both lenses.…
Olympus 8-25mm f4 Pro review
July 5, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Olympus 8-25mm f4 Pro is a wide to standard zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system. Mounted on a Micro Four Thirds body it delivers a 16-50mm equivalent range, taking you from ultra-wide to standard coverage, making it a very flexible walkaround option whether you’re shooting stills or filming video. Find out why it’s become my favourite general-purpose zoom for M43 in my review!…
Canon RF 14-35mm f4L IS USM review
June 29, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 14-35mm f4L IS USM is a compact, ultra wide zoom for the EOS R mirrorless system. It’s the widest lens in the RF system to date. Find out if it's the best wide lens for you in my full review!…
Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC review
June 17, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC is a long telephoto zoom designed for Sony’s E-mount and Fujifilm's X-mount mirrorless cameras and corrected for full-frame. Find out if it's an interesting alternative to Sony's or Fujifilm's own lenses in our complete review!…
Fujifilm XF 18mm f1.4 review
June 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm XF 18mm f1.4 is a wide-angle prime lens for the X-series mirrorless system, delivering standard wide angle coverage equivalent to 27mm when mounted on an X-series body. I've now updated my first-looks review with sample images from a final production model!…
Laowa 25mm f2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro review
June 7, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Laowa 25mm f2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro is a very special lens: one of only a handful that can deliver up to 5x magnification without the use of bellows or extension tubes. It’s corrected for full-frame cameras, and set to 5x can capture an area of just 4.8x7.2mm. In his review Thomas finds out if it’s the best macro for serious close-ups.…
Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S review
June 3, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S is one of two macro lenses for Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It achieves 1:1 (1x) magnification without bellows or extension tubes and is corrected for full-frame cameras. Check out our full review!…
