For those of you who like your desert first, I’ll save you the anticipation and state this review’s conclusion now, and if for no other reason than it is a first. I don’t believe that in my tenure at SLR Lounge I’ve ever given any single product a full 5 stars. It generally goes against … Read more
Some of the best cameras around for the money, and with a few things they can be even better
The GFX 50s from Fujifilm is one of those cameras that has changed the mirrorless landscape. The “fuller frame” sensor offers an effective capturing area 0.79 times larger than the more ubiquitous 35mm full frame that can be found on most upper-level DSLRs. The GFX 50s is loved by some, disliked by others, and even more … Read more
Sigma has announced the development of their 16mm 1.4 DC DN|Contemporary prime lens leading into PPE 2017. It was early 2016 when Sigma announced the 30mm 1.4 DC DN|Contemporary lens and, in terms of Sigma’s Global Vision strategy; the Contemporary Series seeks to strike a balance between affordability, imagine quality, compact size and lightweight. However, … Read more
A whole lot of camera and fun packed in a small package at an extremely tempting price.
The Fujifilm GFX  (along with the Hasselblad X1D to some extent) sits in a particularly awkward position than other mirrorless systems. When a new mirrorless camera hits the market those photographers who are the early adopters of the system usually rely on existing vintage and modern lenses to fill gaps until native ones become available. [REWIND: LAOWA MAGIC FORMAT CONVERTER | … Read more
A few weeks ago a Chinese lens manufacturer by the name of 7Artisans was in the news and causing a bit of a stir by playing right into the ‘wish’ bank of photographers. How? By combining two things that are always sure to get attention: fast glass, and low price. The difference here is that … Read more
While still under the 2015 moniker, Adobe has updated the desktop variant of Lightroom to include new lens and camera support and increasing performance. In version 2015.12 and 6.12 Adobe says the goal of this release is to provide additional camera raw support, lens profiles and address several bugs, including: A problem with missing iPhone … Read more
Do you remember the sensation when you first held your first camera in your hands? My first purchase was a Hasselblad 501cm (see below) in the special edition sun yellow color. It was a little hefty, but felt solid. I learned the basics of photography and fell in love with that camera. My ears still … Read more
July 25th this year will mark 100 years of Nikon bringing quality photography gear to market, and along the way has developed microscopes, ophthalmic lenses, rifle scopes, and cameras of course. When it comes to all things optics, Nikon is a pillar of the photographic community. If Leica is camera aristocracy then Nikon, like Canon, … Read more
From rangefinders to 35mm to DSLRs, take a trip through history at how cameras have evolved over time in these interesting GIFs.
One of the major benefits of the micro four-thirds system is the mature lens lineup and it has come so far that Panasonic is now releasing second generation iterations, as seen in the 12-35mm 2.8 II and 35-100mm 2.8 II. With the arrival of the new 8-18mm 2.8-4.0, Panasonic has provided the final pillar in their … Read more
