Uniquely combining a classic focal range of 100-400mm (in 35mm terms) with a fast F2.8 aperture, the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO is a fantastic if somewhat pricey addition to the OM System line-up.
Uniquely combining a classic focal range of 100-400mm (in 35mm terms) with a fast F2.8 aperture, the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO is a fantastic if somewhat pricey addition to the OM System line-up.
Unlike anything else on the market, film or digital, past or present, it successfully blends all of those into one surprisingly coherent whole that is genuinely a lot of fun to use.
The X-E5 marks the welcome return to a more enthusiast-friendly design that harks back to the original X-E camera, rather than the more pared-back approach of its direct predecessor.
The new OM-5 Mark II from OM System (formerly Olympus) is a very modest upgrade of the three-year-old OM-5, which was itself a gentle evolution of 2019's EM-5 Mark III.
Whether that's enough to swing the big price difference in Sony's favour is up to you. Overall, the EOS R50 V is a well-thought-out and surprisingly affordable hybrid that is much more than just a cut-down R50 for video or vlogger-only camera.
[W]e're smitten by the GFX 100RF. Its unique blend of medium-format image quality, compact lightweight body, well-thought out controls and surprising versatility more than make up for a few quirks.
The new Lumix S 24-60mm F2.8 is a small, lightweight and versatile standard zoom lens with a fast maximum aperture that is well-suited to both stills and video.
[I]t's been worth the considerable wait for the new Canon V1 compact camera, especially for vloggers and content creators looking for an all-in-one solution that won't break the bank.
The Z5 II takes Nikon's entry-level mirrorless camera forwards in veritable leaps and bounds, improving on the original model in lots of different areas, which is probably what you'd expect given that the Z5 was launched in 2020.
While the "Holy Grail" moniker is subjective, the Sony 400-800mm is undeniably a top-tier lens for bird photography. Its combination of reach, autofocus, and image quality elevates it above the competition, making it a worthy investment for serious bird photographers.
The new S1R II is the most powerful all-round Lumix camera to date, delivering a stunning blend of cutting-edge video and photo features and performance at a price that seriously undercuts its main rivals.
The XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is an easy recommendation as the best premium standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series camera owners, improving on the original version in almost every way without any significant increase in price.
It might look strikingly similar to its predecessor at first glance whilst offering the same megapixel count, but underneath the hood Canon have clearly been hard at work souping up what was already a very capable engine.
The Fujifilm X-T50 is a new addition to the X-series range that slots in below the X-T5 and above the X-T30 II.
Slotting in as the second tier camera in the OM System range, the new OM-3 takes virtually all of the key specs of the flagship OM-1 Mark II and presents them in a gorgeously designed, immaculately constructed metal retro body [...]
The new for 2024 Z50 II is a strong update of the 5 year old original model, coming across like a miniature Z6 III thanks largely to the adoption of the latest EXPEED 7 processor.
When we reviewed the original Alpha 1 in early 2021, it was simply the best all-round, do-it-all professional camera on the market, albeit also one of the most expensive.
Ultimately, pro photographers with deep pockets looking for the ultimate in image quality in a single lens need look no further than the new FE 28-70mm F2 GM.
With a wealth of both existing and brand new video features and both microphone and headphone jacks, the X-M5 has a lot to offer the one-person-band videographer [...]
The Leica Q3 43 becomes by far the best quality fixed lens compact I’ve tested, as indeed it should be for the money.
This is the only standard zoom lens currently on the market to offer such a versatile focal range paired with a constant f/2.8 aperture in a relatively compact package, making it almost perfect as an all-in-one event lens for both stills and video.
Overall, the 35mm f/1.4 is a very welcome addition to Nikon's range of mirrorless camera lenses, especially as it's a lot cheaper than the older Z 35mm f/1.8 S.
[T]he much improved Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II will meet and even exceed the needs of the most demanding of portrait photographers and videographers alike.
Leica have long had a close relationship with Panasonic where they've taken the latters' compact cameras and produced their own take on them, but the D-Lux 8 is the first such model to feel like a truly unique Leica thanks largely to the adoption of the pared-back Q3 user [...]
