gear comparison

    Canon 85mm f/1.2 RF vs. EF: Which one is the winner?
    Jun 25, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    The 85mm is the favorite lens of many portrait photographers. The 85mm f/1.2 RF was introduced last year, and it has become a choice of…

    The curse of “Comparisonitis” – 7 tips to make you less miserable
    Feb 11, 2020 Ellie Cotton

    “Comparisonitis” is the phenomenon of comparing yourself negatively to others; feeling that your life, love, work, holidays, house, or just the tidyness of your undersink…

    Watch this side-by-side comparison of 10 $100 or less vintage 50mm lenses
    Aug 3, 2019 John Aldred

    The ubiquitous 50mm lens has been a staple of photography for many years. And a lot of those older 50mm lenses really aren’t all that…

    Can you tell the difference between the BMPCC4K and the Arri Alexa Mini
    May 21, 2019 Adam Frimer

    With all of the rampant excitement around the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k (BMPCC4k as if that’s easier). The one question on everyone’s mind is:  Can…

    16 10-stop neutral density filters go head to head for sharpness, colour and accuracy
    Nov 1, 2018 John Aldred

    There are so many neutral density filter brands out there that it can be difficult to know which one to choose. The choice becomes even…

    How does the Samyang AF 14mm 2.8 stack up against the 3X priced Canon 14mm 2.8 lens
    Oct 15, 2018 Tom Saimon

    When it comes to buying a new lens, the question is always there: Do I buy the Brand’s lens (Canon, Nikon, etc.) or do I…

    The original Canon 5D goes up against the 5D Mark IV in this street portrait comparison
    Aug 10, 2018 John Aldred

    I was just talking yesterday about how interesting it is to see the progression of digital cameras. Well, here we have another. This time a…

    The Tamron 70-210mm f/4 goes up against the new Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS II and Nikon 70-200mm f/4 VR
    Jul 16, 2018 John Aldred

    The Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC lens has had a lot of hype. Leaked in February, announced a day later, and subsequently reviews on its…

    Comparing Sigma’s Bokeh Master 105 f/1.4 Art with 85 f/1.4 and 135 f/1.8
    Jul 8, 2018 Kuldeep Patel

    Sigma has been crashing the competition with its Global vision line up. Combination of no compromise image quality and fair price is creating havoc in…

    The Canon 85mm f/1.2 vs f/1.4 vs f/1.8 showdown shows there’s no clear winner
    Jul 2, 2018 John Aldred

    One of the most popular portrait focal lengths out there is 85mm. Most of us have one in our bag, or at least a zoom…