Viltrox has managed to make a lens that easily competes against the best in the business for an impressively low price. At a price of $899, as long as the extra size doesn’t bother you, there is no denying the incredible value this lens represents.
The ZS99 is an excellent picture taker because of its telephoto reach, and its main strength is the versatility it offers while still fitting in a pocket.
The 75mm P has to be appreciated as an alternative to the 65mm lens most of all and will win users over with its image quality and portability.
If you are really into videography, then this is the lens for you.
If you are into the more video-side of the hybrid experience or don't feel that an EVF is needed, the X-M5 is an excellent choice on a budget. If you are looking for a great entry-level photographic camera and want an EVF, there are better options.
If shallow depth of field and overall optical performance are paramount to you, the extra size and weight are worth the sacrifice.
The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a smartphone that takes better photos than the price indicates, pushing this device into something performative between mid-range and flagship territory.
The R1 is ideal as a sports and journalism camera and could find some use as a wildlife camera, too.
If you are looking for a 28mm lens that has a pleasing character when used wide open, the LLL 28mm 9E lens is an excellent choice.
As the lowest cost alternative from the major brands, the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro Di III VXD is sharp and capable for the value-minded photographer.
If [your priority is] optical perfection — or even optical excellence — you will be disappointed.
[T]he phone is a strong contender for the best foldable phone on the market.
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is the ideal, all-encompassing action camera that will let you grow while handing you the tools to still have a blast along the way.
If you care about AI features and want the flexibility of years of updates, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold focuses a lot on those things. If you want the best camera array on a phone that folds, this $1,800 one isn’t it.
What has to be said is that the camera feels unfinished or, at the very least, lacking in refinement.
I wish the camera was updated even a little bit, but I have to admit that I had more fun with the 43mm lens than I did with the previous Q3; and I really had fun with the previous Q3.
Should you buy it? Probably not, no. This camera is ideal for single operators looking to experiment with film but still make use of several useful modern features.
The X Fold 3 Pro succeeds in not making you feel like you’re using something full of compromises.
It’s nice to see Hasselblad finally devoting energy into some convenient zooms and the optical performance isn’t forcing any serious compromises on you.
Sigma has made a supremely useful lens that gives lots of versatility without much compromise.
I think the Instax Wide 400 makes sense as a stylish beginner camera to win over a new generation of users with a very easy-to-use experience, but I constantly wanted more from the compositional aids and exposure tools.
Should you buy it? Yes. This is a near-perfect lens that does exactly what you want a fast 85mm to do.
This is Canon's most versatile camera to date.
The new Tamron 28-300mm gave me the versatility I expected but it did so with a very pedestrian kind of look.
