The Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 is sharp and exceptionally well-designed for shallow depth of field performance. The only real price you have to pay is in its bulk.
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 is sharp and exceptionally well-designed for shallow depth of field performance. The only real price you have to pay is in its bulk.
For my money, Mandler has struck a pleasant balance between a vintage look, classic bokeh, and a dreamy feel, while still delivering stunning contrast and sharpness when you need it.
Not only is the camera fantastic, but the device is also a great smartphone.
Sigma has some very odd design choices and awkward workarounds to make this camera functional. However, the image quality and focusing performance are excellent. It's fast, capable, and certainly a true hybrid camera.
The iPhone Duo is an exceptionally crafted device, especially for a first generation product. I just don’t think it solves any problems the iPad doesn’t already address and revives old ones the iPhone long since overcame.
It's rare to see a lens that brings such a high level of usefulness at such a low price to so many camera systems.
This lens is incredibly light and while it isn't perfect, anyone will immediately notice the ease with which you can carry it, and that's a worthwhile tradeoff.
Sharp, compact, and with a focal range that is sorely missing across multiple lens mounts, this Sigma lens checks nearly every box.
The Instax Pal 2 does feel like a throw-away toy camera in some ways, but it also feels like something you would be less inclined to forget about.
What makes the Z5 IIC particularly impressive at this price is the very reliable video autofocus and effective IBIS system.
Apple's updates sounded incremental on paper but in practice, the photographic experience feels markedly improved.
The EOS R8 II never really feels like a compromise, even if, in some ways, it is.
If you're looking for something light and portable and you're okay with just having a prime lens, either the 400 or the 600 are an awesome choice.
If you're looking for something light and portable and you're okay with just having a prime lens, either the 400 or the 600 are an awesome choice.
If the Sony 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS addresses your needs, you can't really go wrong with it.
The Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 G Master is an excellent telephoto lens. It's compact, lightweight, and razor-sharp.
I'm all for lenses that offer the 20mm as a starting point, and both Sony and Panasonic users have another great alternative on the market now.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like it’s barely stretching in comparison, and while Google may have the edge on software and AI, it sometimes comes off like it treats its foldable as ancillary to its broader product lineup.
In a very simplistic and maybe cynical way of looking at it, the PEN is just a street-styled OM-5 II.
If you want a portrait lens that can deliver smooth bokeh and dreamy flare, this is a spectacular choice. It's also the only choice right now if you want something with autofocus.
Fisheye lenses have been very popular with videographers and filmmakers, and those capturing action sports will likely appreciate the fast and smooth autofocus.
If you are in the X system and want a high-performance telephoto lens, the XF 400mm f/4.5 is a great place to start.
The thing is, GoPro is struggling as a company, and they need a hugely popular mass-market product. This is the opposite of that.
The Pixel 11 Pro series provides plenty of customization and control of my images if I want to be more hands-on, but is still simple enough to be usable for casual users to enjoy.
