FujiFilm X100S in 2021: 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.
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...
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 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...