[I]f you’re looking for your first super-telephoto lens and want to capture a range of subjects, the Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS looks like a great companion for, say, safaris, air shows and even motorsports.
[I]f you’re looking for your first super-telephoto lens and want to capture a range of subjects, the Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS looks like a great companion for, say, safaris, air shows and even motorsports.
Pentax deserves proper credit for seeing an opportunity to combine a classic camera design with a classic style of shooting.
The relatively fast and constant f/2.8 aperture is a key selling point as far as I’m concerned, and it’s great that it comes at a reasonable price. Image quality and all-round performance in terms of autofocus and image stabilization make the lens a smart buy at the price.
[I]t’s a great lens for walkabout shooting and for candid street photography.
In pure performance terms, the OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II is still one of my favorite lenses.
I feel that the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is an ideal ‘everyday lens’, being much more compact and lightweight than typical ‘trinity’ standard zooms.
I’m really impressed that the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is very noticeably smaller, lighter and sharper than the original version of the lens.
Provided you don’t specialise in low-light shooting and therefore require a wider maximum aperture, this is a superb buy for any landscape or cityscape photographer who will make the most of its wide zoom range.
I loved the retro quirks, only finding the shutter lag and slightly inaccurate viewfinder to be minor annoyances that wouldn’t keep me from buying the camera, especially given its low price point.
The Leica Sofort 2 is a chic choice for Instax Mini enthusiasts, boasting style and sophistication, it is a truly stunning hybrid camera. However, its higher price compared to Fujifilm models doesn't bring many new features beyond its premium design.
I like that the Panasonic Lumix G97 takes up the middle ground. It’s mid-sized, mid-priced, mid-range and has a fairly middling set of features that make it work well as a hybrid camera for stills and video.
I think it’s a fun camera to use, I like that it’s small enough to slip into a pocket, and I enjoy its quality for both stills and video, at least under good lighting conditions.
It is also hugely expensive, but despite its high price, it feels worth it for serious enthusiasts who appreciate Leica.
The Fujifilm X-T5 is an evolution of the X-T series, rather than a revolution. It's a classically controlled SLR-style camera that puts photography first for serious enthusiasts.
It may be pitched at beginners and enthusiasts, but there's nothing 'amateur' about its capabilities, and it really does pack the pro-level performance of far more expensive Nikon cameras higher up the range in a smaller, easy-to-handle body.
I love that the Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB has an ideal focal length for tight head-and-shoulders portraiture, coupled with a fast aperture that enables a tight depth of field.
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a fantastic little camera with plenty to offer. If we had any criticisms, it would be that we’d love to see a mic port to go along with the 4K video capabilities and flip down screen.
The Nikon Z9 is one of the most capable all-round professional cameras we've ever used. Its 45.7MP stills resolution puts it on an effective par with the best of its rivals, and its 8K 30p seems able to record as long as you want it to – a far cry from its competitors.
My experience with the Ace Pro 2 has been very positive. I've kept this camera around for longer than I'd planned, and so used it for more things, and – despite the saying – familiarity has definitely NOT bred contempt.
Image quality and stabilization remain top-notch, but the standout is the auto-subject detection autofocus, making it faster and more intuitive than ever to pick out different subjects.
It’s compact, stylish, and offers excellent specs at a lower price than competitors.
The Hasselblad XCD 75P is a fantastic standard prime that's sharp enough for the most challenging professional work, and small enough to be an everyday carry for travel and walkabout shooting.
If you are in the market for a compact zoom, then don't let the notion that this is "just a kit lens" put you off this fantastic option.
If you’re searching for the ultimate 70-200mm f/2.8 that's truly worthy of trinity status, you need look no further!
