The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is a very good deal if you are looking for a standard lens for the Sony E-mount system.
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is a very good deal if you are looking for a standard lens for the Sony E-mount system.
The XF 100-400mm is an excellent lens as far as optical quality is concerned. I [...] felt it was at the same level as other premium telephoto zooms and on par with the quality Fujifilm has given us already with other zoom lenses [...]
[I]f you love the X100 series, and X series cameras in general, there is no reason you shouldn’t feel the same way about the X70.
Well, the truth is that it might be the best middle ground you can find right now for the M4/3 system.
If you are just starting to build up a collection of Micro Four Thirds primes for your Olympus or Lumix camera and don’t wish to invest too much money, you really cannot go wrong with the Lumix 25mm f/1.7.
Putting aside all the possible comparisons between price, camera systems, sensor size and focal lengths (real and equivalent), I think it is also fair to remind ourselves that right now, there is nothing like the 300mm f/4 in the M4/3 system.
I think it is honest to conclude that the Sony A7r II delivers some of the best, if not the best image quality I’ve seen on a mirrorless camera as far as stills are concerned.
The Panasonic Leica 15mm f/1.7 is a lens with many merits. Besides boasting a handy focal length for both street and landscapes, it is extremely small, light and compact.
The Sony A7s II is a stunning camera for low-light shooting especially in video mode.
The J5 is a relevant update to the Nikon 1 series. It is the first J version that I’ve found more comfortable to use thanks to its new design and more complete interface.
Everything else I have to say will have to wait for the full review. The last thing I can talk about is of course the price.
It has been nearly two months since we bought the Panasonic Lumix GX8 and in a way, I am sorry that the testing period has come to an end.
The FE 28mm f/2 leaves very little to be desired. It could benefit from some improved sharpness in the corners, but I wouldn’t advise you against buying the lens just for that reason.
Even though most mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are compact and light in comparison to DSLRs, very few compare to the kind of portability you get with the GM5.
The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II is yet another very nice OM-D camera from Olympus and I enjoyed the two weeks I spent testing it.
The Leica Q is the best Leica camera I have used to date. It is a different experience than the rangefinder M and probably a comparison between the two is not fair because there are two different philosophies behind them.
The M.Zuiko 75mm is a lens I haven’t regretted purchasing. In fact, I’ve used more than I originally thought I would. It is not just the optical quality, which is obviously superb, but also its compact size that made me choose it over other similar telephoto lenses.
The RX100 mark IV is very close to perfection. It offers so much in such a tiny little body that it is almost overwhelming.
While I’m not a fan of multi-purpose zooms in general, I found the XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 to be a very high performer for its class. However, unlike other multi-purpose zooms for DSLRs and mirrorless systems, it is on the expensive side at around $900.
Giving you advice about the Zeiss Batis 85mm is quite easy: for now, it is the only native portrait lens for the Sony full-frame system that has autofocus and optical stabilisation. It also happens to be an excellent performer.
For those who have already invested in the Sony full-frame system and love macro photography, this lens is a must-have.
Of many genres this camera can suit, travel photography is its best application in my opinion. Nearly all its features can come in handy at one point or another during a trip.
The Leica Monochrom is for a niche inside another niche. For those who always output their work in B&W, it can be the perfect camera.
The very same could be said of the Panasonic G7 compared to the GH4, although admittedly more in terms of specifications than appearance.
