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Nikon AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Review
John Riley reviews the Nikon AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fisheye zoom lens, for full-frame and APS-C Nikon DSLRs.
- 11 Aug 2017
Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Review
John Riley reviews the new Tamron 18-400mm, the super zoom with the World's most optical zoom in a DSLR lens.
- 9 Aug 2017
- 3 Comments
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Review
John Riley reviews this bright prime lens, the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens for full-frame Digital SLRs.
- 7 Aug 2017
- 2 Comments
Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Micro Four Thirds Review
John Riley reviews this new wide-angle prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, with a bright f/2.0 aperture.
- 4 Aug 2017
- 1 Comments
Yashica ML 50mm f/1.4 Lens Review
John Riley reviews this classic Yashica 50mm f/1.4 manual focus lens on the 50mp Canon EOS 5DS R.
- 28 Jul 2017
- 3 Comments
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Review
John Riley reviews the new wide-angle Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR zoom lens for APS-C Nikon Digital SLRs.
- 19 Jul 2017
- 5 Comments
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Review
John Riley reviews the bright aperture Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras.
- 18 Jul 2017
- 1 Comments
Meike 28mm f/2.8 Review
John Riley reviews this compact Meike 28mm f/2.8 lens for mirrorless APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras.
- 7 Jul 2017
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 Review
John Riley reviews the new Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 bright aperture full-frame lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
- 5 Jul 2017
Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE Review
John Riley reviews this new Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE lens for Sony E mount cameras.
- 27 Jun 2017
Nikon AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Hands-On & Sample Photos
We go hands on and capture sample photos with a pre-production Nikon AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens.
- 22 Jun 2017
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Hands-On & Sample Photos
Take a look at the photos we've captured with a pre-production Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens.
- 22 Jun 2017
- 2 Comments
17 Aug 2017 8:54am
Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Micro Four Thirds Review
John Riley reviews this new wide-angle prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, with a bright f/2.0 aperture.4 Aug 2017 9:17AM
17 Aug 2017 2:29am
Fujifilm X-T20 Scoops Best Product EISA
Fujifilm has won the Best Product EISA Award for the X-T20 in the Consumer Compact System Camera Category.15 Aug 2017 9:58AM
16 Aug 2017 9:05pm
Is Long Exposure Photography For You?
Find out if long exposure photography is for you by thinking about 8 simple questions.14 Aug 2017 12:10AM
16 Aug 2017 11:26am
50 Photography Basics All Priced Under £50
Here are 50 photography accessories that won't break the bank, perfect for those heading back to school, college or university as well as amateur photographers in general.14 Aug 2017 8:05AM
16 Aug 2017 10:28am
8 Top Ways To Use A Telephoto Lens For Photography
Here are 8 tips on how to use and what to shoot with a telephoto lens.3 Aug 2017 12:10AM
16 Aug 2017 9:51am
Basic But Essential Tips On Using Creative Apertures For Portraiture
Here are some top tips for using apertures to create great portraits.1 Aug 2017 12:10AM
15 Aug 2017 4:09am
AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 G ED VR Lens Review
ePHOTOzine's resident lens reviewer, John Riley, has put the AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 G ED VR lens to the test.9 Feb 2017 2:16PM
14 Aug 2017 3:27pm
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Review
John Riley reviews this bright prime lens, the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens for full-frame Digital SLRs.7 Aug 2017 10:44AM
14 Aug 2017 3:13pm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sample Photos
We've got our hands-on the new 26mp Canon EOS 6D Mark II and have uploaded a number of sample photos.3 Aug 2017 3:26PM
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC
- 2 Aug 2005
- 3 Comments
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD Lens with Vibration Correction and UltraSonic Silent Drive.
- 23 Apr 2012
- 24 Comments
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens, the new superzoom macro lens from Sigma. Review based on a pre-production sample.
- 18 Jun 2012
- 5 Comments
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD review
Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at Tamron's first lens to include both an Ultrasonic focusing motor and Vibration Compensation.
- 22 Sep 2010
- 9 Comments
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD review
A newer, compact revision of their 18-270mm super-zoom lens that sports an improved vibration compensation system and a piezo ultrasonic motor.
- 20 Jan 2011
- 10 Comments
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS prime lens for Sony NEX cameras.
- 13 Nov 2012
- 8 Comments
Panasonic Lumix G X 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Panasonic Lumix G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. Micro Four Thirds lens for Panasonic and Olympus cameras.
- 21 May 2012
- 16 Comments
HOYA PRO1 Digital CIRCULAR PL Filter Review
We review the HOYA PRO1 Digital Circular Polarising filter, one of the most effective and useful filters to have. Find out how it performs in our review.
- 15 May 2015
- 2 Comments
Irix 15mm f/2.4 Review
John Riley reviews the new Irix 15mm f/2/4 wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras.
- 25 Oct 2016
- 6 Comments
Lee Filters Seven5 Starter Kit Review
Lee Filters Seven5 is a compact filter system designed for those who don't need huge filters and is ideally suited for Micro 4/3 and other compact system cameras. Here we look at the Starter Kit.
- 11 Feb 2013
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Zuiko Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Zuiko Digital Micro Four Thirds lens.
- 21 Oct 2011
- 5 Comments
Sony DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro
Available for under �160, is Sony's 30mm macro lens the perfect macro lens for photographers on a budget?
- 13 Jun 2010
Samyang Premium MF 85mm f/1.2 Review
John Riley reviews the new Samyang 85mm f/1.2 bright prime lens for full-frame Canon cameras.
- 18 Nov 2016
- 8 Comments
Olympus M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED MSC Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews this compact Olympus M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED MSC power zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
- 5 Nov 2014
- 1 Comments
SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL IF DC WR
John Riley reviews the SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC, a weather resistant, compact lens.
- 26 May 2011
- 3 Comments
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS MFT Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS lens in Micro Four Thirds mount.
- 1 Dec 2014
- 4 Comments
Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Review
John Riley puts a contemporary tele zoom lens from Sigma to the test to find out how good its reach really is.
- 14 Jun 2017
- 3 Comments
18 Aug 2017 2:54am
5 Intriguing Examples Of Urban Decay
Take a look at these artistic captures of abandoned places and objects that nature is reclaiming.16 Aug 2017 1:49PM