Sony has done a great job with the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS. It builds on the success of the FE 90mm Macro G OSS and adds several meaningful upgrades that macro enthusiasts will appreciate.
Sony has done a great job with the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS. It builds on the success of the FE 90mm Macro G OSS and adds several meaningful upgrades that macro enthusiasts will appreciate.
In fact, being able to reach 2.8x magnification while maintaining good image quality makes it one of the most adaptable macro lenses I’ve used.
It employs a near-identical body design to its predecessor, the Mark II from 2023, but gains a new, higher-resolution 32.5MP sensor, rather than 24MP.
A cheap, pocketable, and easy to use digicam. Yes, images are snapshot quality, but at this price point, most users wanting to switch things up from a phone will be content.
The Fujifilm X-T50 is a very attractive camera indeed. [...] The [...] X-T50 is another winner.
It feels like yesterday that Nikon entered the full-frame mirrorless market with the Z6 and Z7, but it is over six years ago.
In many ways, the Leica M EV1 is a more practical camera than the M11 rangefinder that it’s derived from. But without an optical viewfinder, a little of the M mystique is lost along the way.
It’s great to see Leica trying to revive the enthusiast zoom compact camera with the D-Lux 8.
It’s hard to admit, but it’s a lens that will cover everything, and without much compromise. In fact it’s so good it was even able to convert me, a long term superzoom sceptic.
The Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM is an excellent addition to the RF lens line-up, offering a strong blend of features for both photographers and videographers.
In some ways this new model is significantly modern, while in others it might leave potential users wondering what Hasselblad was thinking when the engineers decided what to include and what to leave out.
This means it promises stunning image quality to match any full-frame camera in a body that, if exactly not pocketable, will certainly fit into a small bag. It’s not hard to see where the attraction lies – indeed on paper, it looks like one of the best Sony cameras.
This is a camera that’s a realistic option both for demanding professionals and even some committed enthusiasts.
It has been more than five years since Nikon launched its first full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7.
In fact, it’s difficult to think of any situation where the Z8 wouldn’t excel.
Shooting at f/1.2 isn’t going to make you a better photographer, but it does give you an extra chance of making your pictures stand out from the crowd.
The Xiaomi 15T Pro is an impressive upper-midrange smartphone that puts photography at its core. Its improved 5x optical telephoto reach, genuine creative tools combined with 8K video options, will appeal to both casual shooters and more serious enthusiasts alike.
Considering its photography prowess, the Honor 400 is a well-made little phone. Don’t let the fact that it only has two cameras at the rear put you off.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra remains an excellent flagship smartphone for photographers, but there’s little to compel S24 Ultra owners to upgrade already.
The GoPro HERO12 Black creates some well-lit, great looking footage – if not shooting in low light. There are plenty of features to get your teeth into and the stabilisation is second to none – making it a great action camera and suitable for all kinds of users.
With the Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS, Panasonic has created a fine telephoto zoom for L-mount users. It’s impressive how the firm has managed to squeeze 500mm reach into the size we’d expect for a 100-400mm zoom.
Back in 2019, DJI disrupted the camera sector when it released a feature-packed action camera – the Osmo Action – to take on its biggest rival, GoPro.
[I]n a fashion that existing Canon users will find very familiar, while delivering attractive images.
This places the Canon EOS R50 in the odd position of being one of the most capable cameras in its class, yet being completely hamstrung by the lack of available RF-S lenses.
