Christopher Frost is one of the best lens reviewers out there, and in his time, he has tested some pretty incredible and rare lenses that most of us could never dream of getting our hands on. This neat video details some of the craziest lenses he has tested and shares some images from them. [… Continue reading Don’t Miss Some of the Most Extreme Lenses You’ve Ever Seen
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Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 lens is now available in eight different mounts… sort of
You may already be familiar with Tokina SZX 400mm f/8, a super-telephoto reflex lens Tokina initially launched last year. The lens is now available in eight different mounts – but once again, not natively. The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 is similar to reflecting telescopes, featuring internal mirrors to effectively increase the focal length. This allows… Continue reading Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 lens is now available in eight different mounts… sort of
Affordable analog: 10 alternatives to high-priced film cameras
The Sears KS Auto is a great wallet-friendly alternative to the Nikon FE-2. Aaron Gold Film photography is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, but unfortunately, so are used film camera prices. Granted, analog cameras are still bargains compared to new digital cameras, but some of the best-known models are creeping up in value, and as… Continue reading Affordable analog: 10 alternatives to high-priced film cameras
Is This Lens a Snooze or Good News for the Z System?
Nikon’s recent lens announcement, the Z 28-75 f/2.8, came as a bit of surprise. Notably absent from the roadmap, with few rumors or speculation in the run-up to its appearance, this lens is an odd duck in more ways than one. Is this a promising development for the Z system or a missed opportunity? [… Continue reading Is This Lens a Snooze or Good News for the Z System?
How We Filmed Elia Locardi’s Landscape Mini Series
Over the last few months, we have teamed up with landscape photographer Elia Locardi for a free 8 part video tutorial series on how to improve your landscape photographs using a variety of different NiSi filters. Today we take you behind the scenes on the making of this landscape series and show you some of… Continue reading How We Filmed Elia Locardi’s Landscape Mini Series
A Photographer’s Thoughts Three Months After Switching to Sony
Cameras are always improving, but it seems like the rate of progress has kicked into another gear in the last few years, with Canon, Sony, Fuji, and Nikon all blazing ahead with remarkably advanced bodies. One photographer recently decided to switch to Sony for his work, and this great video takes a balanced look at… Continue reading A Photographer’s Thoughts Three Months After Switching to Sony
A Look at the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens
Tamron has been one of the most exciting manufacturers in the last few years, establishing itself as a reinvented company that offers pragmatic, versatile lenses that provide great images without breaking the bank. One of those lenses is the impressive 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, which offers an impressively wide maximum aperture paired with a… Continue reading A Look at the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens
Budget Smartphone Google Pixel 5a Wins the Ultimate Blind Camera Test 2021
Budget smartphone Google Pixel 5a wins the MKBDH annual blind smartphone camera comparison. The test and comparison included more than 3 million votes and the results were presented on the Marques Brownlee YouTube channel. What’s surprising is that none of the major flagship smartphones made it past the second round. [ Read More ]
We Review the Powerful Canon EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera
I got excited when Canon Netherlands asked me to review the new Canon EOS R3. Together with the camera, I received three lenses and was offered just four days to use them under different circumstances. In this review, I share my first impression and shooting experience. [ Read More ]
Which of These Premium 35mm Lenses Is Best?
A good wide-aperture 35mm lens is by far one of the most useful many photographers can have in their bag, and there is no certainly no dearth of options out there. This excellent video review compares two of the best options available, the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM and the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN… Continue reading Which of These Premium 35mm Lenses Is Best?