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Eye AF shines using the monster Canon 200mm f/2 lens on a Sony A7RIII body

Jan 3, 2018 John Aldred

The Eye AF in Sony bodies has been one of its most hailed features. Up until now, though, it’s been kind of hit & miss…



Six reasons to get a 135mm f/2 lens

Dec 29, 2017 Micael Widell

Image quality, weight and value for money. We have come to accept that most lenses are strong in only one or two of these three factors, that I…



The best settings to create cinematic footage on your mobile phone

Dec 28, 2017 John Aldred

For some, the humble mobile phone is their weapon fo choice when it comes to shooting video. For others, it’s simply what they have with…



Using primes or zooms for portraits? Here are pros and cons of both

Dec 23, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Choosing prime or zoom lenses is mainly a matter of preference. And what to choose when you’re shooting portraits? Many photographers would rather reach for…



7 reasons why a 50mm lens needs to be part of your kit

Dec 20, 2017 John Aldred

The 50mm lens, often called the “nifty fifty”, is a popular lens. The f/1.8 version for Nikon, Canon and many other brands is very inexpensive…



Cosina officially kills off Zeiss Classic lenses

Dec 15, 2017 John Aldred

Zeiss Japan have announced that production of the following Zeiss Classic SLR lenses has ceased. Specitically that means the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8, 18mm…



These three vintage lenses produce crazy bokeh

Dec 5, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

It’s the holiday season and it seems like Christmas lights are everywhere you look. Photographer Mathieu Stern has taken advantage of this and he’s turned…



The new Samyang 35mm f/1.4 goes head-to-head against the Sony Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4

Nov 17, 2017 Hanna Saba

The release of the new Samyang 35mm f1.4 autofocus lens for the Sony E mount system has grabbed everyone’s attention. Owning both this lens as…



When and why you should invest in a cinema lens for shooting video

Nov 10, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Cinema lenses are usually much more expensive than the corresponding still lensed. So, you may have second thoughts about whether you should or shouldn’t invest…



Want to buy used gear? This website will tell you its market value

Nov 9, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

No matter if you’re selling or buying used gear, I’m sure you’d like to get a good price. Bokeh Market is a website which will…