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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...