There are certain classic lenses, and the ubiquitous 70-200mm is certainly one of them. The choice has always been between a relatively expensive f/2.8 lens and a lower-cost f/4 design, the latter being less expensive, lighter and sometimes even performing better. Sony now introduces a second generation version of their f/4 lens, the full […]

[COMMENT_IMG]direct|44488|44488_1688631521.jpg[/COMMENT_IMG]   The latest winner of our popular daily photography competition which takes place in our forums has been chosen and congratulations go to sandwedge (Day 6 – Capture Culture).  Our latest Daily Competition Challenge Winner will receive a Samsung 128GB EVO Plus microSDXC memory card with SD Adapter offering memory storage across multiple devices. Daily Competition Runners-Up If […]

Best Third-Party Nikon F Lenses (DSLR) Whilst there is no doubt that camera manufacturers make fine lenses specifically for their cameras, it is equally true that there are many more companies who have a long history of fine lens manufacture and who produce large numbers of alternative optics. Sometimes these are lower cost, sometimes they are […]

  Following the public announcement of the L-mount standard at photokina in 2018, Astrodesign and Samyang have been named the sixth and seventh companies to join the L-Mount Alliance which already consists of Leica, Sigma, Panasonic, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH and DJI. The goal of the alliance is to utilise the L-mount standard developed by Leica […]

  A compact and relatively affordable prime lens, the new Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR lens is the widest in the Fuji X range. The 8mm focal length has a “35mm equivalent” field of view of 12mm, which is a compelling temptation for the wide-angle photographer. Lenses as wide as this are capable of […]

[COMMENT_IMG]portfolio|44582|3500592[/COMMENT_IMG]   The latest winner of our popular daily photography competition which takes place in our forums has been chosen and congratulations go to terra (Day 16 – Interesting Angles).  Our latest Daily Competition Challenge Winner will receive a Samsung 128GB EVO Plus microSDXC memory card with SD Adapter offering memory storage across multiple devices.   Daily Competition Runners-Up […]

[SECTION]INTRODUCTION[/SECTION] Quick Verdict The X-S20 is a very classy update to the highly successful X-S10. It is very much a camera that would suit those who like the operating style of a DSLR but in a more compact mirrorless form. A new Vlog mode confirms its credentials as a hybrid camera that is both photographer […]

[SECTION]INTRODUCTION[/SECTION]   Quick Verdict The Leica Q3 looks very much like a small M11, pretty much identical to the Q2 that preceded it, but does some things that rangefinder-style Leica cameras don’t. A chunky fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens that has AF, a macro range for close focusing, weather sealing to IP52 standard, 10fps and […]

– Partner Content –    © Will Cheung – Taken on an OM System OM-1 with M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens at 400mm. Exposure was 1/1000sec at f/6.3 and ISO 400. At 1/1000sec the head was sharp but you can still see wing blur. However, the big win was the lens’s pulling power and the image […]

  Quick Verdict If you’re looking for a backpack that’s comfortable and well-made with all of the space you need for your landscape photography kit, then the Novo Calder is most certainly for you.  + Pros Modern design in a fresh colour Well constructed Comfortable  Practical interior Converts to a day bag  Loads of space […]