Review: Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro

Photography Blog has completed their review of the brand new Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro. I’m assuming this is a highly specialized lens. If you’re on the fence between it and the TS-E 90mm f/2. canonrumors.com »

2018-1-19 19:38

24-105mm FE lens review by Photographyblog: “well-balanced and well-executed standard zoom lens that will satisfy a lot of people’s needs”

We havent’ seen many 24-150mm FE lens review so far. This one got just posted by Photographyblog: Despite only being a “G” designated lens, rather than a more expensive “GM”, the new Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS is certainly one sharp optic, both through the focal and aperture range. sonyalpharumors.com »

2018-1-18 12:49

500px Portfolio Review with Jake Hicks: Get helpful, actionable feedback and improve your photography skills

Book a portfolio review with portrait photographer Jake Hicks—only 5 time slots available! iso.500px.com »

2018-1-17 00:00

Review: Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro

Photography BLOG has completed their review of the brand new Canon TS-E 50mm f/2. 8L Macro. This appears to have already been quite a popular lens with Canon shooters, as I’ve received tons of thoughts and praises for the lens. canonrumors.com »

2018-1-16 17:58

Review: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III by TCSTV

The Camera Store does some of my favorite reviews, I think they do some of the most objective reviews out there. The have completed their field test review of the polarizing new PowerShot flagship the PowerShot G1 X Mark III. Watch the video review above. canonrumors.com »

2018-1-11 21:56

DxO PhotoLab Review

DxO PhotoLab is the re-branded successor to DxO Optics Pro 10, a popular RAW conversion software program. DxO PhotoLab builds on DxO Optics Pro primarily by adding the ability to make localised image adjustments. photographyblog.com »

2018-1-11 18:00

This Long Term Review Should Convince You to Get a Contax T2

Still haven't made up your mind about getting a Contax T2? We totally get the indecisiveness since it has gotten a lot more expensive in recent years (thanks, Kendall Jenner). But if all you need is a little nudge to convince yourself, this long term review should finally make you decide if you really need a Contax T2 in your film photography arsenal. thephoblographer.com »

2018-1-10 23:00

Honor 7X Review

The Honor 7X is a mid-range smartphone that offers a lot of bang for your buck, including a 18:9 format 6-inch screen, a 16 megapixel rear camera with additional 2 megapixel depth sensing camera, and ull HD 1080p videos at 30fps. photographyblog.com »

2018-1-4 15:00

2017 in review: a look back at October

Leica's Thambar-M 90mm F2. 2 costs $325 per aperture blade - and it has 20 of them. October – in America anyway, the month of costumes, changing leaves and inebriated frights. This year, I dressed up as a sheep for halloween (apologies to anyone who saw that), so the 'frights' part is pretty suspect. dpreview.com »

2017-12-29 17:00

Sony A7rIII in Stock at BHphoto. CameraLabs A7rIII review: “overwhelmingly positive”

The A7rIII is finally in Stock via BHphoto. And Gordon Laing from Cameralabs published the full A7rIII review: the A7r Mark III is an overwhelmingly positive and impressive experience that will satisfy a broad array of photographers. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-12-22 18:54

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Review

The Samyang AF 35mm f/1. 4 FE is a very fast and relatively affordable moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. photographyblog.com »

2017-12-20 13:00

Laowa 15mm f/2.0 FE lens review by Lok

Get the lens at BHphoto, Adorama and Venuslens.net.  

The post Laowa 15mm f/2.0 FE lens review by Lok appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

2017-12-17 15:32

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C Review

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C is a very fast prime lens for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering an effective focal length of 24mm or 32mm respectively. Retailing for 's worth the asking price... photographyblog.com »

2017-12-17 14:30

Review: Irix Firefly 15mm f/2.4 by Northlight

Keith over at Northlight Images has completed his extensive review of the Irix Firefly 15mm f/2. 4 lens. We seem to have an abundance of fast ultrawide lenses to choose from now. Canon, Sigma, Rokinon, Zeiss and now IRIX all offer competent lenses at different price points. canonrumors.com »

2017-12-14 20:02

Flickr’s 2017 Year End Review Show More Smartphone Gains

There is something to be said about the obvious lack of professional photographer’s presence on Flickr these days, but in terms of the broader photography market, there is still a lot of use of Flickr. thephoblographer.com »

2017-12-12 02:00

Gallery Review: Stephen Shore Retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art

A tangerine sunset casts a Texaco station in an eerie light in a middle-of-nowhere highway.  Flashbulbs on a Rollei 35mm capture a grotesquely delicious image of an omelet, white toast, and a stark white glass of milk in what could be any diner in the United States. thephoblographer.com »

2017-12-6 14:00

Review: Wacom Intuos Pro (Medium)

If you have been around photography for any length of time then you have likely at some point or another been recommended a graphics tablet of some sort to assist you while you are processing your images. thephoblographer.com »

2017-12-4 14:00

Panasonic G9 Review

Panasonic have enjoyed a lot of success with the video-centric GH5 camera, and now they've turned their attention to the enthusiast and professional stills photographer with the release of the exciting new G9. photographyblog.com »

2017-12-1 21:00

Non-serious Sony A7rIII first impression review from myself

Disclaimer: We have plenty of technical reviews out there and I am not going to bother posting my own review. I will simply write my first “emotional” impressions of the camera and the lenses I received yesterday: Sony A7rIII (): I confess my fear was that the new camera upgrades would not be interesting enough […] The post Non-serious Sony A7rIII first impression review from myself appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-12-1 15:02

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Review

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is a brand new short telephoto prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for

2017-11-30 14:00

Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV Review

'll ever really need? Find out by reading our detailed Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV review...

2017-11-28 15:30

Review of the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master Lens by Dylan Giannakopoulos

This is a guest post from Dylan Giannakopoulos. Original article at dylangiannaphotography. com. au Review of the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2. 8 G Master Lens Reviewed by Dylan Giannakopoulos – 16th November 2017 Yick Fat Building – ISO 100 | f/8 | 30s | 24mm The Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens is by far […] The post Review of the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-11-26 14:56

A Nikon D850 Review for Nature Photographers

It’s finally here! My Nikon D850 review is finally finished! It took me 11 states, two countries, eight weeks, and 16,000 images to get it done, but here it is! This is a true field test loaded with real-world examples, advice, and tons of tips for getting the most from all the new features. Yes, […] petapixel.com »

2017-11-22 23:55

Leica CL Review

The Leica CL is a brand new mirrorless camera with a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor, an EyeRes electronic viewfinder, Maestro II series processor, fast autofocus with 49 metering points, and 4K video recording at 30fps. photographyblog.com »

2017-11-22 17:02

Sony 24-105mm review by Marc Alhadeff: “Sony has delivered a superb lens, much better than the 24-70mm Zeiss”

Sony 24-105mm at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Amazon DE, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Marc Alhadeff posted the detailed review of the new 24-105mm lens. I did actually preorder this lens before to read any review and I was worried that once first reviewes would be released I might would be disappointed. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-11-19 13:36

Affinity Photo Review

Affinity Photo is billed as professional photo editing software, but can it really take on and beat the market leader, Adobe Lightroom? Find out by reading our in-depth Affinity Photo review... photographyblog.com »

2017-11-17 17:30

Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro Review

The Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro is the widest lens in the world to offer 1:1 life size reproduction and tilt/shift functionality, yet it only costs photographyblog.com »

2017-11-15 18:30

Olympus TG-870 Review

The Olympus TG-870 is a rugged compact camera with built-in wi-fi connectivity and GPS tracking. The 16 megapixel TG-870 also offers a 180-degree tilting LCD screen, built-in LED light, 1080p HD movies, a 5x zoom lens (21-105mm), and a Live Composite shooting mode. Read our expert Olympus TG-870 review now... photographyblog.com »

2017-11-15 17:00

Review: Vanguard Alta Fly 49T Roller Bag

If there’s one thing that photographers are obsessed with, as much as with bodies and lenses, it’s camera bags. In the nine years or so that I’ve been shooting professionally, I’ve owned no less than 10 different backpacks or roller bags. thephoblographer.com »

2017-11-14 14:00

A Hands-On Review of the Fujilfilm GFX 50S Medium Format DSLR

Here’s a 9-minute hands-on field test of the Fujifilm GFX 50S by photographer Kai W. This $6,500 medium-format camera boasts a 51-megapixel sensor and may be an option landscape photographers may want to look into. petapixel.com »

2017-11-12 01:35

Sony Xperia XZ1 Review

The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a new flagship smartphone that's a little more affordable than the other flagships out there. For photographers, it offers a 19 megapixel Exmor RS sensor, f/2 25mm Sony G branded lens, 4K video recording, and a manual shooting mode. photographyblog.com »

2017-11-8 17:30

Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Review

The Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro is the only lens in the world to offer 2:1 life size reproduction, yet it only costs

2017-11-8 15:30

Review: The Touch Bar MacBook Pro Through the Eyes of a Creative

This post is a concise review of the touch bar MacBook Pro from a creative point of view. I use and like both PC and Macs and don’t have loyalty to one or the other. This has been a long time coming, and for good reason: I really wanted to put my laptop through the […] petapixel.com »

2017-11-7 22:40

Review: Polaroid Originals’ OneStep 2 is Familiar and Exciting

As a photographer who still uses film, 2017 feels like the industry is in a bit of a time warp. Kodak is bringing back Ektachrome, Hollywood blockbusters are being shot on film, and apparently the part of Polaroid we care about exists again. petapixel.com »

2017-10-31 18:47

WD My Cloud Home Review

The WD My Cloud Home is an easy to use personal cloud that integrates with mobile devices and online storage services to provide access to your files and photographs from anywhere in the world. Read our WD My Cloud Home review now... photographyblog.com »

2017-10-31 12:30

Models Re-Create Art Works For Harper’s Bazaar Review And Impressive Result

Through a special entitled The Art of Beauty by photographer Pari Duvoric, Harper's Bazaar magazine will explore in its next edition the history of beauty recreating the three most famous works of art in the world that are Vermeer, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. boredpanda.com »

2017-10-31 14:10

We’ve Updated Our CineStill 800T Review; Now Includes 120 Emulsion Tests

Hey folks, This is an update to tell you all that we’ve finished reviewing CineStill 800T in both 35mm and 120. Our CineStill 800T Review has been updated accordingly. Besides obviously being a larger format of the film, CineStill 800T we find is more forgiving when it comes to dealing with actual daylight. CineStill 800T thephoblographer.com »

2017-10-25 13:00

Review: The Nikon D850’s Negative Digitizer Isn’t Ready for Prime Time

A couple weeks ago, I got a chance to run the Nikon D850 through its paces as a scanner. The “Negative Digitizer” feature, which can automatically flip negatives to positive got a lot of buzz as the camera was being released, and I was eager to try it out. I’ve been using digital cameras to […] petapixel.com »

2017-10-24 21:28

Fujifilm X-E3 Review

The Fujifilm X-E3 is a stylish rangefinder-esque digital camera that comes across like a mini X-Pro2 with a wealth of smartphone touch and connectivity options. photographyblog.com »

2017-10-24 16:30

Fujifilm GF 32-64mm f4 R LM WR Review

The Fujifilm GF 32-64mm f4 R LM WR is a wide-standard zoom lens for the GFX 50S mirrorless medium format camera. Is this a must-buy lens for all GFX owners? Find out now by reading our Fujifilm GF 32-64mm review... photographyblog.com »

2017-10-17 16:30

First full review of the new Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 FE lens: “excellent image at a pleasingly wallet-friendly price”

The lens is now in stock at Amazon (Click here). We have the first full review of the new Voigtlander 40mm f/1. 2 FE lens via Photographyblog. The only real downside of this lens is purple-fringing at f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-10-13 16:46

This is why the Pentax 645Z DxOMark score of 101 was never published

If you dive into the comments on the recent news of the Nikon D850's chart-topping DxOMark score of 100, you'll notice a trend: people claiming that the Pentax 645Z actually scored 101 way back in 2015. dpreview.com »

2017-10-12 21:14

Review: Ikelite Housing is a Watertight Option for Underwater Photos

As a young kid, I loved the ocean. I was amazed at everything surrounding it and knew I wanted to work in it somehow. It wasn’t until many years later I found photography. I knew one day I would be taking my camera into the ocean to shoot the amazing landscapes and animals who call […] petapixel.com »

2017-10-11 18:03

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 E-mount lens review by ePhotozine: “excellent photographic, creative qualities”

Image by ePhotozine This is the cheapest fastest APS-C E-mount lens you can buy: It costs $169 on Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT and Amazon ES. And ePhotozine posted the full lens review: KamLan has a simple, ambitiously specified lens for a very low price. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-10-6 22:29

Review: Epson SureColor P5000

I don’t think anyone does printer reviews better than Keith over at Northlight Images, and his review of the Epson SureColor P5000 continues his tradition of easy to read and thorough reviews of printers. canonrumors.com »

2017-9-28 20:45

Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 Review

The Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 is a shorter focal length version of the classic 100mm "soap bubble" lens from 1916. Read our Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 review now... photographyblog.com »

2017-9-27 16:30

Review: Architectural Photography with the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 Art

Keith over at Northlight Images has completed an extensive review of the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 Art series lens. There are more than 60 high resolution samples available to look at in the review. Keith came away impressed, and may even prefer to invest in the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 Art over  the much more expensive Canon Read more... canonrumors.com »

2017-9-22 18:22

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II Review

The Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4. 5-6. 7 OIS II is an affordable telephoto zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. The Fujifilm 50-230mm lens has a focal range of 76-350mm in 35mm terms, 3. photographyblog.com »

2017-9-11 13:30

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Review

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is an affordable telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLR camera. Read our Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM review to find out if this is all the telephoto lens that you actually need... Read the review » photographyblog.com »

2017-9-9 17:30

Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Review

The Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is is the first ever fisheye zoom lens for full-frame Nikon DSLR cameras. Read our expert Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED review to find out if it can justify its Read the review » photographyblog.com »

2017-9-9 14:00