This is an absolute gem of a lens, and it leaves me with almost nothing to complain about. You really get a complete package with few issues to speak of.
This is an absolute gem of a lens, and it leaves me with almost nothing to complain about. You really get a complete package with few issues to speak of.
Optically, this lens is unrivalled right now, with excellent sharpness and a unique look to sports compositions thanks to the shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh.
Trusting a phone for its imaging potential is a big deal for some more than others, which is why I can see self-respecting mobile photographers loving the combination of size, function, and output.
While Samsung finally [...] chose to throw customers a bone with a worthy main camera, it’s let down by both inconsistent processing and a very mediocre telephoto camera.
It doesn't deliver amazing value for the dollar, and I think the upgrades should have been more substantial, but all the charm of the cameras that came before are carried forward in the RX1R III.
As much as the f/1.4 lenses might make more practical sense, the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 is optically great and an excellent option for photographers who want the lightest option possible.
The Nothing Phone 3 is a very good debut, but I can understand how some might view the cameras as a drag on the overall package, especially given the competition at similar prices.
If you can work around them, you will love the compact convenience that this lens offers.
If you want to see the world like a fish, and want to zoom while you're doing it, the Laowa 8-15mm makes the most sense.
Optically, there is a lot to like with Tamron lenses, and despite the occasional issue, I would easily advocate for the entire line for professional-grade work.
Light Lens Lab has accomplished its task of faithfully recreating a look that is out of the range of most photographers. The Z21 delivers a charming look that I never found gimmicky or overdone.
Should you buy it? Yes, especially if you’re on a budget and don’t care about losing a telephoto lens.
You get Sony G-Master vibes at a far better price and the only trade-off is flare control and autofocus speed.
The GM-5 may not have sold incredibly well at the time of its release, but it was way before its time, and that time is now. With all the attention focused on compact digital cameras, vintage-looking image quality, and analog-adjacent cameras, the GM-5 is more popular than ever.
If you have an E-mount camera and want a good 85mm portrait lens, the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro is a no-brainer for the price.
I don't often say this, but this new Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro FE might be my new favorite lens.
The Sigma 17-40mm lens would certainly excel as a handy video lens, thanks to its stepless aperture ring and compact proportions that make it ideal for gimbal work.
Let’s keep in mind that what the OM-5 II does, it does well, and no other camera can quite do what it does for this price either.
The handling and user experience of the Fujifilm X-E5 are as good as it gets and the body design can scratch the desire for a sexy pocket camera itch while also bringing along the versatility of an interchangeable lens system camera, too.
Should you buy it? Yes, because it’s the most useful action camera available today.
Performance at a low price is hard to come by nowadays, especially when it comes from a first-party manufacturer. This lens is a compact bargain worth consideration.
Not everyone will enjoy the quirkiness and “character” of this lens, but you can’t beat the price, and it is undeniably a fun, unusual lens.
If you’re a Sony shooter and rolling shutter won’t be a concern for the type of work you do, you should absolutely buy the FX2.
At the same time, it’s becoming clearer that Google doesn’t expect people to get the Pixel 9a because of the camera. Those who just want something good and dependable will be fine with this, whereas those expecting more from the camera will want more.
