Lenses
The Helios 44 family of 58mm f/2 manual focus lenses has been a popular topic of online discussion, sample photos, and head-to-head comparisons…and for good reason. These lenses are cheap, generally well made, and produce some very unique “swirly” bokeh…
Lenses
The Sony 16mm f/2.8 pancake lens in APS-C is a fairly old lens by digital camera standards (released in 2010), and reviews of it are, on the whole, mostly negative. It’s panned as being soft (even in the center), exhibiting…
Lenses
The Meike 28mm f/2.8 manual focus lens is made for several camera mounts and is designed for APS-C sensors. It’s small, light, and weighs in at only $50 USD (for Sony E-Mount). But what kind of build quality or imaging…
Opinion
There are always a half dozen or so “must-have” features touted by camera reviewers and photo enthusiasts posting on the internet. But some (or all) of them might be not be so critical for you based on how and what…
Tips and Tricks
If you’re new to videography, one question you might have is: “How do I choose a shutter speed based on my chosen frame rate?” Selecting the right video shutter speed is critical to shaping the look and feel of your…
Lenses
The Tamron 20mm f/2.8 for Sony full-frame (and APS-C) cameras is a relatively low-cost alternative to the native Sony 20mm f/1.8 lens. The Tamron is about 1/3 the cost of the Sony, but how does it stack up in terms…
Lenses
A lot has been written about the many versions of the Helios 44 lens. It’s beloved by frugal photographers the world over for its dreamy / swirly bokeh, high availability on the used market, and of course the low price….
Cameras
The FujiFilm X100 series of fixed-lens rangefinder-style cameras are loved by many and for good reason. The X100S was the first in the series to feature Fuji’s XTRANS sensor; but is it still a viable camera some 7 years later?
Cameras
An APS-C point-and-shoot camera is a great way to pack quality images into a portable package, and the FujiFilm XF10 is a great example of that. But, did Fuji miss the mark on the XF10 by giving it a poor…