Is This Affordable Bokeh Master Lens Worth the Price?

50mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, and they range from sub-$100 f/1.8 versions to well over $2,000 for professional-level f/1.2 versions. However, Meike makes a 50mm f/1.2 lens for all popular full frame mirrorless mounts that costs less that $400, making it a potentially appealing option for photographers and filmmakers who… Continue reading Is This Affordable Bokeh Master Lens Worth the Price?

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A Look at the Affordable and Versatile Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens

Tamron really hit it out of the park with the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD, which offered an incredible balance between performance, image quality, portability, and, perhaps most importantly of all, price. The second iteration of the lens is now available, and it builds on the original with a range of improvements. This excellent video… Continue reading A Look at the Affordable and Versatile Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens

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Is the M1 Max MacBook Pro All You Need for Creative Work?

Apple’s M1 chip turned the computing world on its head when it first arrived, and the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips took things several steps further, promising even better performance in tandem with highly impressive battery life. So, how does the latest MacBook Pro perform in practice, under the demands of a professional creative?… Continue reading Is the M1 Max MacBook Pro All You Need for Creative Work?

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Are Smartphone Cameras Going Too Far With AI Technology?

Smartphone cameras and AI technology can produce beautiful results. Many of them can intelligently boost colors in an image, blur out a background to mimic larger optics, or even change how you look. The question is: how far is too far with smartphones and AI manipulation of images? [ Read More ]

Leica launches Q2 Reporter Edition, a “photojournalist version” of Leica Q2

Leica has just announced a new version of an existing camera: the Q2 Reporter Edition. Similar to the M10-P Reporter, it was also designed with photojournalists in mind. It’s sleek, pretty and discreet, and it won’t even cost you much more than the regular Q2. The Leica Q2 Reporter Edition is basically all about the… Continue reading Leica launches Q2 Reporter Edition, a “photojournalist version” of Leica Q2