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...
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.
Best Prime Lens for Beginner DSLR 2018
So you’ve got your shiny-new DSLR with kit lens and you’re loving it. But now you want to explore the dark side of prime lens...
Helios 44 Lens Review: Good Russian Glass
A lot has been written about the many versions of the Helios 44 lens. It’s beloved by phrugal photographers the world over for its...
Which Canon 50mm Lens to Buy?
There are a bevy of Canon 50mm lenses available on the market now, and historically it’s been the most popular focal length for 35mm cameras...
Are Cheap Extension Tubes Any Good?
If you want to shoot macro photography without the cost and bulk associated with a dedicated macro lens, a set of extension tubes is just...
Samyang Announces First AF Lens for Canon EF
Budget lens maker Samyang announced that in February it will start selling a new 14mm f/2.8 autofocus lens to fit Canon EF mount cameras. This...
FlatLED 8X Smartphone Telephoto Lens
There are many wide angle add-on lenses for smartphones, but not many in the telephoto department. The FlatLED 8X Smartphone Telephoto Lens is one such option…but...
Oshiro 35mm f/2 Review and Sample Photos
Available in native mounts for both Nikon and Canon bodies, the Oshiro 35mm f/2 is a relatively cheap lens and has a very robust build...
Reikan FoCal Software Review – Automated MicroAdjustment
If you find that the process of manually testing and adjusting your camera body for autofocus microadjustment on all your lenses is tedious and time-killing,...