The Leica M 135mm f3.4 is one of the longest lenses in Leica’s beloved M mount system. As such, it brings more background separation and the ability to get in close without physically being close. The lens, formally known as the Leica APO Telyt M 135mm f3.4, brings several key features that I’ve come to… Continue reading Beautifully Made Luxury Telephoto: Leica M 135mm F3.4 Review
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Nikon Thinks Their New Nikon 28-75mm f2.8 Z Lens is Affordable. Is it?
If you look on the market, you’ll see that a few new zoom lenses have been popping up with constant f2.8 apertures. Sigma has a 28-70mm f2.8 that’s seriously lacking weather resistance. The new Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 has a ton of weather resistance for under $1,000 — and received top marks from us. Now,… Continue reading Nikon Thinks Their New Nikon 28-75mm f2.8 Z Lens is Affordable. Is it?
Heavy, But Beautiful! Leica 90-280mm F2.8-4 SL Review
This is a lens that has had me scratching my head. Leica is hitting the ball out of the park in so many ways with this lens, but they’re also making something a bit odd. The Leica 90-280mm f2.8-f4 SL is a heavy lens with great optics and beautiful image quality. And you also just… Continue reading Heavy, But Beautiful! Leica 90-280mm F2.8-4 SL Review
Great Price, Feeble Edges: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Review
Ultra-wide angle lenses tend to be both huge and expensive. But, Canon’s widest full-frame mirrorless prime is also one of the company’s most affordable lenses. Beat in price by only the $199 nifty fifty, the Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM sits at just $299. At under six ounces, it barely adds weight to the front… Continue reading Great Price, Feeble Edges: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Review
Good for Birds? Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Review
If there are things in this world that make me scratch my head, it’s Canon’s RF lenses that aren’t in their L series. With that said, the Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM is an okay lens that could’ve been more. Granted, it’s also only $649. And for that price point, it’s offering a whole… Continue reading Good for Birds? Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Review
Is the Canon EOS R Still a Good Camera? It’s a Pleasant Surprise!
It was Labor Day weekend of 2021. I, a small business owner and entrepreneur, couldn’t turn off the work mode. It’s a fault we all share. So for a little while, I took the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS R5 to the waterfront to do a bit of testing. A few questions rang in… Continue reading Is the Canon EOS R Still a Good Camera? It’s a Pleasant Surprise!
A Creative Challenge! 5 Fun Lenses for Creative Photographers
The modern photography world is filled with camera lenses that are incredibly sterile. Couple that with the image quality from cameras, and it gets even more boring. We can tell you from experience that it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference between one 50mm lens and another. That’s why so many folks reach for vintage… Continue reading A Creative Challenge! 5 Fun Lenses for Creative Photographers