Category: Reviews

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens Tested at DxOMark

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens tested at DxOMark website. According to test results the brigh prime Nikon lens achieved an overall score of 38 points. 

Tested on the high-resolution 45.7MP Nikon Z 7 full frame mirrorless camera, the Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S ranks as the highest-scoring Nikon 35mm lens with an impressive sharpness sub-score of 30 PMpix at f/4.

With its retail price of $849, the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 S is not a cheap lens, especially considering that its F-mount version, the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G ED retails for $529. Check out the test results below with comparison chart. Continue reading “Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens Tested at DxOMark”

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens Tested at DxOMark

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens tested at DxOMark website. According to test results the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens achieved an overall score of 38 points. 

The lens tested on the Canon EOS R, the company’s 30.3Mp full-frame mirrorless camera, and it compares well with Canon’s previous 50mm f/1.2 lens.

This score puts the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L among the top five 50mm lenses in DxOMark’s rating. However, it’s clearly below the score of lenses that costs much less, e.g. the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSMand the Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4. Continue reading “Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens Tested at DxOMark”

Sony vs Fujifilm – Which Camera has the Best Colors?

Max Yuryev published a video review to see the side by side color science comparison for skin tones and landscapes between Sony Camera and Fuji Camera.

In the video below, he compared the Sony A6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 in regards to video color science shooting 4K.

Fujifilm X-T30:B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony A6400 : Amazon |B&H Photo Video | Adorama

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Canon RF Lens Technology Explained

Canon RF lens technology explained in a neat, short video by Canon Imaging Plaza. In the video review they introduced the innovative features of Canon RF lenses and how they open up new possibilities in photographic expression.

Canon RF Lenses : USA: Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama

Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system: Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama Continue reading “Canon RF Lens Technology Explained”

Video Review: Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Lens

DPRTV published a short film about the Fujinon XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR lens. The whole episode was filmed on the Fujifilm GFX 100, while attending Fujikina in Japan using a pre-production model.

DPRTV now published a short test of this lens (video below). The whole episode was filmed on the Fujifilm GFX 100.

Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Lens – $5,799 at
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

You can find the video below and some excerpts from the quick look: Continue reading “Video Review: Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Lens”

Interview About the Sony FE 200-600mm G and FE 600mm f/4 GM Lenses

Dpreview published an interview with Sony’s Yasuyuki Nagata talking about the newly announced FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens. Below you can find the highlights from this interview.

The US price for FE 200-600mm lens is $1,998.00 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama) ), the US price for FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens is $12,998 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama). Both lenses will start shipping from August, 2019.

Announcement here :  Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ($1,998) & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens ($12,998) Announced

200-600mm press text, 600mm press text can be found on guidetocamera.com. Continue reading “Interview About the Sony FE 200-600mm G and FE 600mm f/4 GM Lenses”

Video Review : NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is the Best 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens

Tony Northrup published his test results and review for the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens (B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon).

We already know that the new standart zoom lens for Nikon full frame mirrorless cameras is 25% smaller and 18% lighter, with a totally redesigned optical formula comprising 17 elements in 15 groups, compared to the AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 for F-mount.

Tony Northrup also compares this lens with Nikon’s legendary AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens. He says the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens on Nikon Z6 & Z7 has best image quality and results compared to other lenses.  

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Wildlife Photography Comparison: Nikon D850 vs Sony a7R III vs Sony a9

Nikon D850 DSLR camera is one of the best cameras for wildlife photography. So far, the Sony has won for travel photography and portraits. The question is that will Sony beat Nikon for wildlife photography?

Can the a7R III keep up with the D850‘s focusing? Is the image quality good enough despite needing a 2X teleconverter? How does the Sony a7R III‘s higher frame rate and silent shooting factor in? What about the Sony a9-which has an incredible 20 FPS frame rate and a better focusing system?

Let’s check out the wildlife photography comparison by Tony & Chelsea Northrup :  Nikon D850 vs Sony a7R III vs Sony a9, which one do you think is the best camera for wildlife photography?

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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Test Results : Sharp with Fast AF

Fotomagazini published a review and test results of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens. The lens is expected to arrive this summer and the first test results are impressive. Here is what they thought:

The lens is listed with no pricing at BHphoto and Adorama. Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Test Results : Sharp with Fast AF”

Fujifilm GFX 100 First Impressions Review

Chris and Jordan at DPReview have been shooting the new Fujifilm GFX 100  in Japan for a couple days and are here with their first impressions review. What do they think if this big, bold camera? Will Jordan embrace medium format for video? Tune in to find out.

FujiFilm GFX 100 body: $9,999.95 at Amazon/B&H Photo Video/Adorama.  Continue reading “Fujifilm GFX 100 First Impressions Review”