FujiFilm X100S in 2020: Can it Still Perform?
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...
Category: Gear Reviews
My honest take on a variety of photographic equipment and related accessories. All gear reviewed here was purchased/rented by me or loaned to me by friends or peers.
FujiFilm XF10 Review and Sample Images 2020
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...
Meike 85mm f/1.8 for Sony Full-Frame Review
The Meike 85mm f/1.8 for Sony full-frame cameras promises a lot of imaging punch at a very attractive price point, but does this manual focus...
Helios 44 vs Sony FE 50mm
The Helios 44 is a mainstay of DSLR and mirrorless camera owners because with the right adapter, if will fit on just about any camera...
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 Vignetting and Distortion Test
Budget lenses were once only manual focus, but manufacturers of the low-cost optics are now adding autofocus to more models: the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 for...
Helios 44 Lens Review 2019
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...
Sony A7ii vs FujiFilm X-T2 – High ISO Noise Test
Used prices on the X-T2 and A7ii are in the same ballpark at this point, and both cameras’ fans tout the great dynamic range and...
Viltrox Canon EF to FujiFilm X Mount Adapter Review
Viltrox has introduced the EF-FX1, a Canon EF / EF-S to FujiFilm X Mount lens adapter that allows autofocus Canon lenses to…use guessed it…mount and...
Is it Worth Getting a Nikon D610 in 2020?
If you’ve been wanting to get a full-frame dSLR, there are some great mid-priced options that are now getting even cheaper as they age, and...