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...
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 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...
Opteka 85mm f/1.8 – 2019 Review
Now is the golden age of cheap dSLR and mirrorless lenses, and a popular option (for many lens mounts) is the Opteka 85mm f/1.8 manual...
Helios 44 Bokeh Comparison at Different f-stops
The Helios 44 family of 58mm prime lenses is beloved for it’s quirky and often ethereal bokeh and blur. Let’s take a closer look at...
Yongnuo 40mm Pancake f/2.8 – It’s Cheap, but is it Worth a Damn?
The Yongnuo 40mm pancake f/2.8 for Nikon F-mount SLRs is a lens with a lot going for it specs-wise: wide aperture, small size, upgradeable firmware,...
Cheap But Impressive ESDDI PLF-650 Speedlight Flash
ESDDI Direct has a very value-priced TTL speedlight for both Canon and Nikon that boasts wireless triggering, slave modes, and comes with an impressive set...
Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 VC: Is it Worth the Money?
It’s a weird focal length, is fast but not ultra-fast, and costs more than twice what a half-decent 50mm prime lens would go for. But...