Gear
Canon announces EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and SX730 HS compact camera
Apr 6, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
After some guessing and speculations, Canon has now officially launched Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens. According to the test shots and videos,…
Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8, rivals the Sigma 135mm Art before it even starts shipping
Apr 5, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
These days it seems that 135mm lenses are everywhere. After Sigma’s release of 135mm F/1.8 DG HSM Art lens, now Zeiss has their Batis 135mm…
Considering a Godox? Here is what you need to know about power
Apr 5, 2017
Robert Hall
In 2016 I adopted the Godox X series, specifically the Godox AD600 and the V860II speedlights. Later I added the AD360II as a portable option….
Fujinon announces MK cinema zoom lenses for X mount
Apr 5, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Earlier this year, Fujinon announced two cinema zoom lenses: MK 50-135mm T2.9 and MK 18-55mm T2.9. As they are currently available for Sony E-mount, Fujinon…
Did you know what parfocal and varifocal lenses are?
Apr 4, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Maybe you know that varifocal lenses are designed for stills and SLR cameras, and parfocal are designed for cinema and broadcast. But why would you…
The first Sigma 135mm f/1.8 review and sample photos are in and they look pretty stunning
Apr 4, 2017
John Aldred
As soon as Sigma announced the new 135mm f/1.8, it immediately made it onto my GAS list. Then I saw the price and it came…
The Crapinon 135mm – A DIY lens built from trash
Apr 3, 2017
John Aldred
They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and that’s certainly true for weird lens addict, Mathieu Stern. He regularly finds treasure that…
Performance on a budget – see how the Sony 85mm f/1.8 holds up against the $1,600 G Master
Apr 2, 2017
John Aldred
Sony’s new FE 85mm f/1.8 lens comes in at around half the price of the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8. It’s also a third the price…
This is why gear DOES matter in photography
Mar 30, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
I’m sure you’ve heard this plenty of times: “Gear doesn’t matter.” I am also one of the people who stand behind this point, and I…
Pros and cons of teleconverters: should you really buy them?
Mar 30, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Long lenses are a must for certain types of photography, but they can be a huge investment. This is why people often opt for teleconverters….