To this point the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has been somewhat of an oddity: a high performing, reasonably priced option.
To this point the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has been somewhat of an oddity: a high performing, reasonably priced option.
The G Master lenses were the answer to the challenge that Sony didn’t have enough serious lenses for its full frame mirrorless platform.
I've used both of these for this image of one of my classic cameras. I love the cool effect from the Rotolight AEOS lighting system I used for the dramatic lighting and to create the reflection in the lens glass.
The Sony a6400 marks what I believe to be a splitting of their a6 series lineup into two separate product lines: one with IBIS and a sports-orientated deep buffer and one designed and priced more for mass-market appeal.
The FUJIFILM X-T3 is, quite simply, the most versatile, well-rounded APS-C camera of any type that I’ve ever seen…mirrorless or otherwise. It may be the most compelling reason to NOT go full-frame out there, particularly if you value the smaller/lighter philosophy.
The Canon EOS R is a very good camera in an absolute sense, and in many ways is a more mature first full-frame mirrorless than what many expected. In a comparative sense, however, it feels a generation behind where Sony is with their third-gen a7 models.
It is very, very close to the first party options in performance while offering up exceptional value.
The Sigma 14mm ART isn’t perfect, but neither does it have any fatal flaws, either.
I think for some people that have small hands and want a nicely sized travel starter camera this could be a good option for them for those that are just looking for a compact body to bring along maybe. As a secondary body for a bigger system, it's an interesting option.
I have no doubt that if I owned the camera and used it to its strengths I would be very happy with it.
I fully anticipate that the Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens is going to find a lot of takers among those who buy into Canon’s mirrorless system.
A bit of that might still be true here, but it is much easier to give the Canon EOS M5 an unqualified thumb’s up.
This is a very intriguing lens. That extremely wide focal length is both challenging and yet inspiring.
[...] Canon has (mostly) lived up to the potential that I saw when I looked at the specs and was delighted by them. After two and a half months of using the camera I am confident that this will be my workhorse for the next three or four years.
So only you can answer the question, do I need 50 megapixels? If you do, I recommend the Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R; if you don't, buy something else.
All in all, this is an excellent package at a reasonable price of $299 in the United States. The raw specs are unlikely to light anyone’s fire, but if you have an EOS M camera body of some kind you will be happy to know that the system’s sole macro lens is a very good one!
It's really not a more competent camera than the 5D Mark III, and in some ways it's a step back, and of course it seems like the 5D Mark IV is right around the corner.
It is more camera in the field than it is on paper, and the key word that I and others are using of it is versatility. It just seems to be pretty much good at everything.
All in all the EF-M’s lone telephoto option at the moment is at least a good one. It is very compact, has a great focal length, is nicely built (despite the plastic lens mount), and delivers excellent image quality.
In many ways it is a far superior camera to where Canon began with the M series, and in many aspects it addresses the concerns that I and other photographers had with the M Classic. But then there are areas where it takes some puzzling steps back.
The “nifty fifty” was already one of the best values in photography; the new lens raises the value even higher. It is pretty much better in every area while remaining the exact same price.
If I were to buy a 50mm wide aperture lens right now, though, it would be this Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART lens. It is beautifully designed, classy, and takes great pictures.
Gripes aside, the EOS M is actually a surprisingly sophisticated little package.
The EVO series of lens continues to be an absolute sweet spot for me, and I’m personally excited to see them diversify this lineup.
