Nikon has added two more lenses to its line-up of Nikkor Z lenses that are lightweight and ideal for a wide range of subjects.  The new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is a compact and lightweight lens that completes a trinity of lightweight optics, joining the already successful 17-28mm and 28-75mm. The new lens features dust […]

There are compact lenses that probably have restricted apertures and sometimes some optical compromises; there are huge, heavy lenses that take no prisoners in their quest for optical quality and lens speed, and the new Sigma lens falls squarely into the latter category. It’s big, it’s heavy, but is it beautiful as well? Let’s find […]

  Canon offers a good selection of mirrorless bodies at various price levels, giving new users a clear upgrade path as their skills develop. The full frame mirrorless cameras now have the option of a new low cost “kit zoom” in the new Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 lens. It may be light, but that seems […]

  Quick Verdict This is just the camera for novice or casual vloggers or anyone wanting to be able to spontaneously shoot some video without having to make adjustments. It is basically a whole lot of fun, whether shooting spontaneous videos, vlogging or just snapping pictures of life as we live it. I could imagine […]

[SECTION]INTRODUCTION[/SECTION]   Quick Verdict Whilst only 12.1MP for stills, the superb ISO performance could make the ZV-E1 perfect for night shots and those photographers who roam free whilst the rest of us sleep, and such photographers do exist. For general stills use though, there are far better options. However, for video use the camera awakes […]

  The latest winner of our popular daily photography competition which takes place in our forums has been chosen and congratulations go to rninov (Day 28 – ‘Hot Air Balloon’).  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 […]

[SECTION]INTRODUCTION[/SECTION]   Quick Verdict The new Sony ZV-1 II is very compact, has a reasonably wide lens and is a capable vlogging camera straight out of the box. Refinements can be investigated as the user becomes more familiar with the options available. Simple is good, compact is good, the behaviour in lower light levels and […]

.LB-MPU { display: none !important; }   Serif, the creators of Affinity Photo 2, is giving you the chance to save 20% on all their products (Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher).  Affinity Photo 2 recently had an update and this is the first chance ePHOTOzine readers have to grab an exclusive 20% discount […]

[SECTION]INTRODUCTION[/SECTION]   Quick Verdict Take the flagship Nikon Z 9, reduce the size by about 30%, keep most of the features and pitch the price at a considerable saving and we have the perfect companion, the hybrid Z 8. The Z 8 is a seamless meld of excellent ergonomic design and superlative performance, just as […]

  The Nikon Z DX lens family has a new member with the Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 prime lens joining the ranks.  Commenting on the new lens, Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager, Nikon Europe, said: “We’re extremely happy to see the first DX prime lens join the Nikon Z family. The NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 hits the sweet spot between image quality and […]