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Category: Gear Reviews

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.

Samyang 35mm for Sony
Posted on2019-04-052019-04-05 Lenses

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...

High ISO Noise Test
Posted on2019-02-132019-02-21 Cameras Gear Reviews

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...

Canon EF to FujiFilm X Mount Adapter
Posted on2019-01-232019-03-09 Accessories Lenses

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...

nikon d610 in 2018
Posted on2019-01-212020-02-05 Cameras Gear Reviews

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
Posted on2019-01-022019-07-01 Lenses

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
Posted on2018-10-262020-12-06 Lenses

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
Posted on2018-09-262018-10-25 Lenses

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,...

ESDDI PLF-650 Speedlight
Posted on2018-06-192018-06-19 Accessories Gear Reviews

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
Posted on2018-05-122018-10-24 Lenses

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...

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