Performance is not in question, the results are almost universally excellent, the price is keen, so we have a highly attractive Editor's Choice.
Performance is not in question, the results are almost universally excellent, the price is keen, so we have a highly attractive Editor's Choice.
This is a great combination of a lens that is light and compact, delivers great results and handles beautifully. There are, as mentioned, a couple of small points such as the zoom creep, but overall a near faultless experience.
In keeping with the defined objectives of the Sigma Art range, an excellent example of the truly classic lens makers' art, with a truly classic focal length.
Price aside, the lens is a joy to use and the results are great. It is Highly Recommended.
The lens acquits itself extremely well as a travel companion and general purpose optic. It can cover events, portraits, small groups, close ups and even maintains its performance when shooting flat text or documents.
It all has to be weighed up against the increased cost, but that is probably worth it for the improvements and the better handling for videographers as well as stills photographers.
With such an extended zoom range, especially with the ultra-wide 20mm wide end, there are instantly questions as to whether the quality can stand up to close scrutiny. In terms of the 20mm point, it does with consummate ease.
The new Sigma lens is a superb performer, fitting the hands well, delivering the quality at the highest level and yet being reasonably priced.
The new 15mm lens is 50% lighter, 30% shorter and has a reduced filter size from 67mm to 58mm, when compared to the 16mm f/1.4 lens that it replaces. The performance is still maintained. The handling is enhanced by the inclusion of a control ring/aperture ring.
The R6 Mark III is certainly a terrific option, sturdy, efficient in handling and capable of the highest quality, both for stills and video.
For stills, a superbly sharp 85mm lens perfect for portraits, weddings and social events plus of course all the usual applications for a short telephoto. For video, virtually silent VCM focusing plus a silent click-free aperture ring.
Fast forward to today, though, and we can now see extended ranges such as this very fine 25-200mm from Tamron. Sharper, faster focusing, closer focusing and even more versatile at a very reasonable price point.
This is all in a likeable rangefinder-style format that will appeal to traditional photographers as well as those who love modern technology. Handling is superb, the quality is sublime and this could well be an ideal travel companion.
The X-T30 III could be the ideal beginner's camera, as well as appealing to any photographer seeking a light, compact system for travel and general use.
This has been a very rewarding lens to use, a definite winner in so many ways and as a consequence a natural Editor's Choice.
Nikon continues to pursue a path of excellence, there is no doubt about that. The new lens is a further example of their high standards, and it is difficult to see how the level could meaningfully be improved upon, regardless of how much money might be spent.
The current trend seems to be for large, fast lenses with high quality optics, and the new Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art lens fulfills that brief perfectly.
Sigma continue firing on all cylinders and here we have another very fine lens. It offers an alternative to the ubiquitous 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms with its significantly faster (by 1 stop) f/2 aperture and glorious bokeh.
This is a lens that I could very happily use, and it is just another example of how Sigma are producing some beautiful lenses at very competitive prices.
A camera that has eye-catching style, but more than that can deliver eye-catchingly superb results.
The new GFX100 RF will appeal to those photographers seeking the highest quality in as compact a package as possible, perhaps ideally suiting wedding and social as well as landscape and travel genres.
[A] great all round optic at an affordable price.
The first impression is that the lens is enormous and over heavy for any 35mm optic, but in use it soon becomes apparent that there are good reasons for the design choices made.
It is great to find a camera that is solid, reliable, weather resistant and handles so well.
