[T]he Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN is a useful, capable and fun lens that provides a taste of the exotic without breaking the bank or your back.
[T]he Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN is a useful, capable and fun lens that provides a taste of the exotic without breaking the bank or your back.
If you’re looking for a full-frame camera with the benefit of IBIS, Sony’s A7 III and the original Lumix S5 are roughly the same price, and it’s not a huge jump to the two grand point of models like the Lumix S5 II or indeed the original EOS R6.
The Canon EOS R50 will delight anyone looking for a compact and affordable camera with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses.
In a market flooded with standard lenses, the Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art makes a compelling case for itself, delivering excellent quality across the frame, attractive rendering and fast focusing, all in a solid, weather-sealed barrel at a reasonable price.
If you’re after the flexibility of a general-purpose zoom though, the 20-70 f4 G becomes a key contender, and as a fan of wider-angles I’d now choose it over the 24-105 as a walkaround lens for a full-frame Sony mirrorless.
Ultimately the 60-600 DG DN is a very compelling lens for wildlife and sports photographers with some useful upgrades over its predecessor. If you desire this full range and can accommodate its heft, I can highly recommend it.
It fills a gap in Nikon's line-up of Z-Nikkors and is affordable, light, and pretty well equipped with a customizable focus / function ring, thorough weather sealing, and a maximum magnifications of 1:4.6 at a very good working distance.
The Panasonic S5 II / IIX is arguably the best value new full-frame camera around at the time of making this review, packing a wealth of features to delight photographers and videographers alike while comfortably undercutting key rivals on price.
Canon’s EOS R7 is a powerful mirrorless camera that confidently handles a wealth of subjects and situations, whether used for action and wildlife, or as a solid all-rounder for anyone who doesn’t feel the need or have the budget to build a full-frame system.
If you’re looking for covering your wide-angle needs with an f2.8 zoom the new Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III is a compelling alternative to Tamron’s 17-28mm f2.8 Di III for those who don’t need to go ultra-wide.
The older R IV A is also a bargain right now, matching the detail of the V and saving you a grand.
As such it’s literally the camera many of the Fuji-faithful have been waiting for, with a feature-set and design-aesthetic cherry-picked for photographers, without getting bogged down by the technical demands of videographers or action shooters.
Nikon has another winner in its line-up of long telephoto optics. Their Z 600mm f4 TC VR S is an excellent lens with one extremely compelling feature over rival systems: It has a built-in 1.4x teleconverter which changes it into an 840mm f5.6 lens at the flick of a switch.
It may not have the brightest focal ratio but its versatility and image quality makes the 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III VC certainly a very attractive option for those seeking to cover their tele-photo needs with a single zoom lens: Well worth the money and Highly Recommended.
There're only two thing to be aware of: The lens cannot be used with teleconverters and veiling glare from strong contra-light can reduce contrast considerably. But other than that Tamron has designed a compelling super-telephoto zoom which clearly earns a Recommended!
The X-H2S represents a big upgrade for videographers over previous generations to become Fujifilm’s most confident and capable movie camera to date.
The Fujifilm X-H2S is Fujifilm's most assured camera for action, sports, and wildlife photography to date, inheriting the photo quality of the previous generation but crucially delivering it in a much faster and more confident body.
The ONE RS 1-inch 360 Edition from Insta360 captures everything around it for immersive photos or videos you can explore in headsets or scroll-around on normal screens, but what makes it stand out compared to most consumer 360 cameras are larger 1in sensors.
[T]he Sigma 16-28 f2.8 DG DN is a highly compelling lens for anyone desiring a bright aperture wide zoom without breaking the bank.
Nikon's Z 800mm f6.3 VR S is a very good super-telephoto which is smaller and much lighter and more affordable than rival lenses for sports and wild-life photography.
The Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II is an outstanding lens, addressing the few shortfalls of its predecessor to become the best quality general-purpose zoom for the E-mount system to date.
The Sony PZ 16-35mm f4G is a compelling ultra-wide zoom, delivering sharp results across the frame and throughout the focal range.
I was initially sceptical over the EVO’s digital predictability, but quickly won over by the effects and physical controls. It’s a lot of fun to use and I simply liked the images it produced, which is ultimately what a camera should be all about.
The Canon RF 14-35mm f4L is a flexible, high quality ultra-wide zoom that provides a compelling alternative to the RF 15-35 f2.8.
