Posts by Author: Paul Monaghan

Paul Monaghan
Paul Monaghan is a creative photographer based in Scotland. Paul is on of the leading landscape photographers in the UK and is an authority on ND filters in the industry. Among others, Paul is a Sigma UK Ambassador.

    DIYP reviews the H&Y REVORING Swift
    May 30, 2022 Paul Monaghan

    Swift…  not a word generally associated with camera filters, but H&Y Filters’ new “REVORING Swift” system recently landed on Kickstarter and seeks to change that….

    Never screw again. First review of the Revoring CPL filters from H&Y
    Jan 26, 2022 Paul Monaghan

    Over the years, I used optical filters quite a lot. They give me great control over the in-camera photo, so they are valuable tools. I…

    The H&Y 100 filter is one clever magnetic system
    Jun 16, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    I’ve had the great pleasure of using a few different types of filter holder systems over the years, but this one is different. Let’s take…

    Wallet-friendly magnetic Filters from K&F Concept
    Apr 27, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    K&F Concept has just released a new magnetic filter kit that you can get for as little as $110. The Kit comes with a magnetic…

    The must have tool for color addicts – the Rosco MixBook
    Apr 23, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    Color.  Such an important tool to help bring a time, place, or even emotions into an image.  Wouldn’t it be nice to have something that…

    Organic looking images? The K&F Concept Black Mist filter reviewed
    Mar 21, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    Can a filter really help make digital images look more organic/film-like?  We take a look at the new Black Mist filter from K&F Concept. Essentially,…

    The best 105mm lenses for Speed, Macro or Zoom
    Feb 21, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    One of the great things about photography is the wide range of available equipment. Particularly with lenses.  But this can also leave people wondering what…

    This light stand – tripod hybrid is my best stand yet
    Feb 6, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    Over the years, I’ve invested in many ways to hold lighting equipment, but recently I found a light stand that seems to get very little…

    This filter system is the ultimate variable ND solution
    Jan 21, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    Have you ever wanted a set of filters that could offer 1 to 9 stops of light reduction without having to screw in different filters?…

    Half an Art. First images from the Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art DN GN
    Dec 18, 2020 Paul Monaghan

    When Sigma started the global vision range the Art series, in particular, became a household name for high-quality lenses. My personal favorite is the lovely…