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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Review
John Riley reviews the full-frame Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens, the first 1:1 Macro Art lens from Sigma, made for Canon, Sigma and Sony E lens mounts.
- 12 Jun 2018
- 2 Comments
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Review
John Riley reviews the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE full-frame auto-focus lens for Sony E mount cameras.
- 11 Jun 2018
- 5 Comments
Meike 50mm f/1.7 Review
John Riley reviews the Meike 50mm f/1.7 full-frame lens for Sony E / FE mount cameras.
- 29 May 2018
Lensball Pro Review
We've been playing around with a crystal sphere known as a Lensball to find out just how good they are for creative photography.
- 23 May 2018
- 2 Comments
Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Review
John Riley reviews the Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Model I (8-Element), and finds out if the lens deserves the legendary status it has.
- 15 May 2018
- 4 Comments
Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD Review
John Riley reviews the new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
- 14 May 2018
- 1 Comments
Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Review
John Riley reviews the creative Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 full-frame lens with vignette control.
- 9 May 2018
- 1 Comments
Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Review
John Riley reviews the Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 lens on a 36mp Full-Frame Pentax K-1 DSLR.
- 18 Apr 2018
- 4 Comments
Vivitar Auto Macro 55mm f/2.8 Vintage Review
John Riley review the vintage Vivitar Auto Macro 55mm f/2.8 lens on the 36mp full-frame DSLR, the Pentax K-1.
- 12 Apr 2018
- 3 Comments
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Review
John Riley reviews the Laowa C-Dreamer 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D ultra-wide angle and compact lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
- 6 Apr 2018
- 5 Comments
Kowa Prominar 25mm f/1.8 Review
John Riley reviews the Kowa Prominar 25mm f/1.8 manual focus lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
- 1 Apr 2018
- 7 Comments
Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Vintage Lens Review
John Riley reviews the vintage Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f/2.0 M42 lens on a modern 36mp Digital SLR.
- 26 Mar 2018
- 5 Comments
18 Jun 2018 9:55pm
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Review
John Riley reviews the new Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens, the latest telephoto zoom from Tamron for full-frame cameras.17 Oct 2016 10:14AM
18 Jun 2018 11:20am
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review
John Riley reviews the new 16mm f/1.4 Sigma lens for Sony E mount and Micro Four Thirds cameras.30 Nov 2017 9:46AM
17 Jun 2018 8:34am
Leica C-Lux 15x Travel Zoom Announced
Leica has announced the C-Lux - a premium travel zoom camera with a 15x optical zoom lens and 1inch sensor.17 Jun 2018 7:47AM
16 Jun 2018 9:34am
Claim Cashback With Nikon
You can claim up to £275 cashback on select purchases of Nikon products until the end of August.15 Jun 2018 10:05AM
16 Jun 2018 2:33am
DxO PhotoLab 1.2 Software Review
There's a new version of DxO PhotoLab now available so we thought we'd take a look to see what's new in this popular photo editing software.6 Jun 2018 2:00PM
14 Jun 2018 9:02am
Affinity Photo Review
Affinity Photo promises to be a Photoshop alternative for MAC and PC users but can it deliver? We find out in our review.11 Jun 2018 1:27PM
14 Jun 2018 8:32am
Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VI vs Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 V vs Panasonic Lumix TZ200 vs Panasonic Lumix TZ100
Sony or Panasonic? Cyber-shot vs Lumix, RX vs TZ... we put the newest premium compact up against its closest rivals.13 Jun 2018 8:49AM
14 Jun 2018 7:13am
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Review
John Riley reviews the full-frame Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens, the first 1:1 Macro Art lens from Sigma, made for Canon, Sigma and Sony E lens mounts.12 Jun 2018 9:00AM
13 Jun 2018 1:57pm
4 Key Ingredients For Shooting Successful Landscapes
There are certain elements and key subjects that appear in landscapes time and time again. Here's what they are and why they work.10 Jun 2018 12:10AM
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
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
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 20mm Vs 20mm II Lens Review
We compare the two Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lenses to see if there are any additional benefits with the new version II lens.
- 16 Aug 2013
- 8 Comments
Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 Sample Photos
Sample photos taken with the new Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 premium manual focus lens for Canon DSLRs.
- 8 Mar 2018
- 2 Comments
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Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Review
John Riley reviews the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE full-frame auto-focus lens for Sony E mount cameras.
- 11 Jun 2018
- 5 Comments
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews this eagerly awaited telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM.
- 2 Feb 2015
- 7 Comments
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens Review
John Riley reviews the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master lens for Sony E mount cameras.
- 20 Jun 2016
- 5 Comments
Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at this budget 50mm lens for APS-C DSLRs sporting Sony's new smooth autofocus.
- 20 Dec 2010
- 1 Comments
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Review
John Riley reviews the new Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 full-frame prime lens for Sony E mount cameras.
- 8 Mar 2017
- 5 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
Panasonic Lumix Vario 45-150mm Sample Photos
Additional sample photos taken with the new Panasonic Lumix Vario 45-150mm lens.
- 10 Aug 2012
- 1 Comments
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the ultra compact Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. Lens.
- 27 Feb 2014
- 5 Comments
SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Lens Review
John Riley reviews the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, available in Sony E mount and others.
- 18 Sep 2017
- 2 Comments
19 Jun 2018 3:15am
Free Photoshop Online Lesson With BenQ Ambassador Glyn Dewis
Improve your Photoshop skills on a free online workshop taking place next week.18 Jun 2018 2:47PM