I have spent three months with the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens for the Nikon Mirrorless bodies with a Z mount. This lens rivals the classic F mount lenses, which have been in Nikon’s lineup for decades between D and G type lenses.
Another day, another 35mm prime lens. This time, it’s Sony that has birthed a 35mm option. The Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM. There’s no doubt about it, photographers who use E
It seems like everyone is making small, affordable primes right now. Tamron recently released a line of small inexpensive E mount primes. Sony also joined in by releasing an affordable line of G series primes. Sigma also decided to throw its hat into the ring with their new I series primes. While 35mm f/2 DG DN lens is available for Sony’s E mount (see our review here), it’s the L mount that sorely needs small affordable primes. Sigma recently sent me the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary to review. Let’s talk about it.
Sigma’s small, well-built I series contemporary lenses certainly raised a few eyebrows when they were released, especially the odd 65mm f2 DG DN. This fast prime lens finds itself sitting between two of the most popular focal lengths (50mm and 85mm) and nobody knew quite what to make of it. We’ve been hard at work figuring it out.
In the last couple of years, I’ve ventured more and more in the direction of Fuji. With their retro good looks and funky ergonomics, taking photos with a Fuji is
It seems like every week, there’s a new Sony E-mount lens announced. There are more options than ever for Sony photographers, between Sony native lenses, Tamron, Sigma and more. While
The Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary isn’t the most exciting lens in the Sigma I series lens lineup, but it’s tiny lens that packs a lot more performance than you might expect.
Equipment wraps. I’ll admit they intrigued me for a couple of reasons. One, I was just packing a suitcase up for a long weekend trip and two, I tend to
The Panasonic Lumix 85mm f1.8 was the first in a series of four affordable L mount prime lenses announced by Panasonic to hit the market. These bang-for-your-buck, lightweight, fast primes should appeal to the masses. Still, Is this affordable portrait lens good enough for working professionals who have a budget to consider? Find out in our full review.
The timing was perfect. WANDRD had just introduced their new ROAM Sling camera bags and I was going to Hawaii. Anytime I travel, I want to be able to take
 Today, Nikon announced the Z fc, a DX-format camera that combines the latest mirrorless technology with classic design and functionality. It’s the compact and lightweight everyday companion that evokes both
Wide-angle lenses have always intrigued me. While it took me a while to get my first wide-angle lens as I got into photography, the moment I did, I absolutely loved
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