The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS makes a solid case for itself by offering a useful focal range incorporating the longest reach of any E-mount lens, and all in a relatively compact package.
The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS makes a solid case for itself by offering a useful focal range incorporating the longest reach of any E-mount lens, and all in a relatively compact package.
The Canon EOS 80D builds on the big leap forward that its predecessor made principally by adding continuous autofocusing for live view stills shooting and upgrading the image sensor and focusing/metering systems.
We were kept waiting a long time for the Nikon D500, but boy does it seem like it was worth the wait.
This lens is small and lightweight considering the zoom range on offer, making it well suited to life as a walk-around lens.
Pentax DSLR owners have had to wait what seems like a lifetime for a full-frame camera, but thankfully the new K-1 doesn't disappoint.
Leica is good at making niche cameras, and it’s done it again here with the X-U.
The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is an outstanding prime lens for portraiture, offering a winning combination of sharpness and very appealing bokeh.
With the Alpha 7 and RX series’ receiving such critical acclaim over the past couple of years, Sony’s APS-C CSCs have been starting to seem somewhat neglected.
[T]he GX80 represents excellent value for money because it has an extensive feature set, great image quality, and its in a more portable and arguably more attractive body that the GX8, being as it is more similar to the popular old GX7.
An entry-level DSLR is always going to be a tricky product to positon within a manufacturer’s range, as there’s only so much tech you can incorporate before it’ll encroach on mid-range models.
Nikon has probably already done enough to tempt professional photographers to place a pre-order by releasing the specs of the D5 alone.
The modest asking price of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C is very reasonable indeed for such a fast, well-built lens.
The Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens offers outstanding image quality, excellent construction and weather-proofing, quick, quiet and reliable auto-focusing, and very effective image stabilisation, not to mention the longest focal length of any XF lens.
The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. is testament to the advantages that Micro Four Thirds offers in terms of size and weight - we can't think of another 200-800mm equivalent lens that weighs under 1kg!
The Leica SL (Typ 601) is a very difficult camera to pigeon-hole, offering some cutting-edge mirrorless camera technologies in a body that's as large as a pro-DSLR, with impeccable build quality and a price-tag to match.
It may look outwardly very similar to its 4-year-old predecessor, but the new X-Pro2 represents a big step forward in almost every area for Fujifilm's X-series camera range - we'd definitely expect to see virtually all of the X-Pro2's new features on any future X-T2.
If you prefer a wider focal range, faster focus acquisition and lower weight, the 80-400mm VR lens may suit you better; but if your priorities are a longer telephoto reach, superior optical quality and a lower price, the AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is the better choice.
On a more positive note, the barrelling is relatively easy to fix in post-processing, while CA and corner shading can even be dealt with in-camera, and the bokeh from the constant f/2.8 aperture on a full-frame FX body is very appealing indeed.
[...] though, the A7S II certainly benefits from Sony's incredibly aggressive strategy in the cmera market, and is an essential purchase if you're predominantly a low-light stills shooter or videographer.
The Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH is a very good standard lens at a very affordable price, making it a must-have purchase if you don't already have a 50mm equivalent lens in your kit-bag.
The Canon PowerShot G5 X is an excellent compact camera for enthusiast photographers, offering a very good built-in viewfinder, a fast lens, a wealth of options for shooting both stills and video, excellent image quality, speedy auto-focusing [...]
The Sony A7R II certainly succeeds in its attempt to turn the heads of DSLR owners.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II could be considered the most complete all-in-one camera on the market.
Sony has made some good improvements to what is already an excellently performing camera, but there are still a few small problems with the RX100 IV which make it just slightly less than perfect.
