Bokeh Shootout: Helios 44-2 vs 44-3 vs 44M vs 44M-4
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...
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.
Sony 16mm f/2.8 – Is it as bad as people say?
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,...
Meike 28mm f/2.8 Review – $50 Prime Lens?
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...
Tamron 20mm f/2.8 for Sony Full-Frame Review
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...
Helios 44 Lens Review 2020
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...
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...
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...