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...
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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,...
Is it Worth Getting a Nikon D610 in 2018?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...