Meike vs Fotodiox EF Lens to EF-M Adapter
Nobody wants to pay big Canon money for a lens adapter when there are other options available at a fraction of the cost. But all...
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.
Canon 18-55mm EF-M – Review and Sample Pics
The Canon 18-55mm EF-M IS is the main “kit lens” of Canon’s mirrorless camera family. It’s small and light, but does it deliver the goods...
Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera – Review
Introduced in 2012, the EOS M was Canon’s first foray into the world of interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras. It’s 6 years old now, but the...
Travel Photography Camera Bag – Review
There are many, many camera bags to choose from, but if you need one that is optimized for travel photography (especially airline travel and its...
A Digital Back for your old 35mm Film Camera?
Is it possible that you can get some digital use out of your old 35mm film camera? There is a KickStarter campaign that claims exactly...
Canon 24mm f/2.8 EF-S STM – Review and Sample Pics
If you’re looking for a mid-wide prime lens for your crop-sensor Canon dSLR, the Canon 24mm f/2.8 STM for EF-S mount is a solid contender;...
Does Your DSLR Need a Vertical Grip?
If you want more shots per battery swap and shoot a fair amount of portrait orientation shots, a vertical grip might extend the utility of...
AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G – Review
Designed for crop-body Nikon dSLRs, the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G is one of the cheapest new prime lenses available for DX Nikon systems (along with...
Rikenon 135mm f/2.8 M42 Mount for DSLR
In the quest for all-things-cheap in photo gear, a great area of exploration is older M42 screw-mount lenses, such as the Rikenon 135mm f/2.8. With...