With Sony having just announced its brand new 35mm f/1.4 GM lens, you might be curious to see how it performs. Photographer Julia Trotti takes it for a spin and sees how it compares with the older Sony equivalent: the Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZA as designed by Zeiss.
Last week, Nikon confirmed that its two most affordable DSLRs, the D5600 and D3500 are now “archived products.” Are we witnessing the slow disappearance of the entry-level DSLR?
Nikon and Canon each have entry-level full frame cameras geared towards those customers on smaller budgets or who are just starting out. The Canon RP and the Nikon Z 5 are both excellent cameras, but which is the better choice?
Parts of Japan were placed under a state of emergency by the Japanese government on Friday, and camera manufacturers’ plans and supply lines for 2021 might be disrupted as a result.
Several years ago, Sony told the world that full frame cameras would be smaller and lighter. Pairing the new Sony a7C with the Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 definitely fulfills that promise, so how does this combination perform?
Aputure is taking a step into the realm of more affordable home studio gear with the release of four new lights. This review checks out the brand new Amaran 100d and 200d, with bi-color versions also available.
Canon has three 85mm prime lenses available for its mirrorless full frame cameras, and the f/2 Macro IS STM is by far the cheapest. How well does it perform and how much value does it offer given its price of $599?
Metal-bodied, manual focus third-party lenses have exploded in the last year or two. This review checks out the new 50mm f/1.2 lens from TTArtisan made for Sony APS-C cameras.
Finely tuned preparation is critical to successful wedding photography, particularly if you want to avoid unnecessary stress on the big day. Wedding photographer and Fuji ambassador John Branch IV runs you through how he gets ready for a couple’s big day.
Canon made some huge releases during 2020 but what does the Japanese giant have lined up for for 2021? Five new bodies are thought to be in the works so here's an idea of what to expect.
Photographer Don Komarechka is renowned for his macro work, particularly his images of snowflakes. In this short video, he runs you through how he goes about capturing these tiny ice crystals and their always unique six-fold symmetry.
National Geographic photographer George Steinmetz has drawn criticism and accusations of colonial attitudes after presenting himself without a mask in Ethiopia and explaining that face coverings and social distancing weren’t necessary because of the stronger immune systems of rural Ethiopians.
2020 has been a tumultuous year for the industry with some manufacturers struggling while others seem to have all but shrugged off the pandemic and released incredible new cameras and lenses. What does 2021 have in store?
Each December, LensRentals releases its list of the year’s most-rented equipment and it’s evident that change might be coming but it is taking its time. Canon dominated 2020 — and so did its DSLRs.
As the Brexit transition period comes to an end, many of the details regarding the United Kingdom’s new arrangement with the European Union remain unclear. Creative industry professionals are keen to avoid having their work impacted by new restrictions. This petition to the U.K. government requests visa-free travel.
Sigma has been busy producing some interesting new glass over the last 12 months, but its 105mm f/2.8 Macro is one of its older lenses that’s proven to be popular over the years. How does it stand up almost a decade after it was released?
The “Google Camera 8.1” update arrived back in November, and it’s taken a few months for users to notice that Google has quietly taken away functionality for certain models of phone: the ultra-wide lens no longer takes astrophotography images.
It’s little more than a year since Sony announced the launch of the Sony a9 II, but despite that, we could see its successor unveiled within a matter of weeks. Rumors suggest that the a9 III is on its way, so what does the Japanese manufacturer have lined up?
A few months ago, Tamron released its first E-mount APS-C lens in nine years: the 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD. Its constant fast aperture makes it rather special, but how does it perform on the job? This short video seeks to find out.
Bag and accessory manufacturer WANDRD recently announced a new range of camera straps, all featuring an ingenious new attachment system that will appeal to anyone who loves minimalism.
