FUJIFILM X-T30 Image Galleries

The Fuji X-T30 is Fujifilm’s fourth generation “bargain” mirrorless camera.  It has inherited a lot of trickle-down goodness from the X-T3 that I reviewed last year, including an improved sensor, better autofocus, 4K video, and more.  It has a lot…

Kamlan 50mm F1.1 MK II Review

The first Kamlan lens I ever tested was the predecessor of this lens.  I reviewed it in 2017, and came away with the impression that while there were things I really liked (nice build and beautiful bokeh), the lens was…

Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 STM Sony FE Image Gallery

The Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 STM is the first full frame autofocus lens from Viltrox designed for Sony FE…and I’m the first reviewer in the West to get my hands on one!  The lens sports a beautiful build quality (very…

Canon RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Review

The Canon R system (full frame mirrorless) launched with four lenses in the new RF mount and has subsequently had a fifth announced.  Those lenses have an average MSRP in the USA of $1919, so this is most definitely NOT…

Viltrox 85mm F1.8 MF FE Review

I first heard of Viltrox late in 2018 when they announced three new lenses for Sony and Fuji mirrorless systems.  One of those lenses (the first that I reviewed) was a 20mm F1.8 fully manual lens for Sony FE.  The…

Canon EOS RP Review

The Canon EOS RP is Canon’s second entry in the new R series of mirrorless cameras from Canada.  This second full-frame mirrorless camera comes with a slightly reduced spec list and a price tag roughly $1000 less – making it…

Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG ART Image Gallery

Sigma has been on somewhat of a roll as of late as they continue to refine their process of lens development in the ART series.  Early on I found the ART series somewhat frustrating, as there was frequently a blend…

Luminar 3.1.0 Specials

Skylum has got some specials on their popular Luminar editing software through May 14th! • Luminar 3.1 is US$60 (US$50 with code DUSTINHDR) instead of US$70 • Luminar 3.1 + Photography 101 video course by SLR lounge (worth US$99) bundle…

Kamlan 50mm F1.1 MKII Image Gallery

The first Kamlan lens I ever tested was the predecessor of this lens.  I reviewed it in 2017, and came away with the impression that while there were things I really liked (nice build and beautiful bokeh), the lens was…

Viltrox 85mm F1.8 FE Image Gallery

The Viltrox 85mm F1.8 is a new manual focus lens designed for Sony FE.  There is an autofocus version that will come later (for an additional $80), but this lens may prove to be the better option for video due…

Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE Review

The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 for Sony FE has been one of the lenses I’ve been most excited about in 2019 since Samyang told me it was coming.  Why?  On a personal note, because I’ve been wanting a good portrait lens…

Canon EOS RP Image Galleries

The Canon EOS RP is Canon’s second entry in the new R series of mirrorless cameras from Canada.  This second full-frame mirrorless camera comes with a slightly reduced spec list and a price tag roughly $1000 less – making it…

PolarPro QuartzLine Filters Review

I was introduced to the company PolarPro near the beginning of 2019 when they reached out to me to see if I had any interest in reviewing some of their products.  I get a lot of review requests (most of…

Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 Distagon Review

The original idea behind mirrorless cameras was they would be smaller, lighter alternatives to DSLRs due to the differences in technology while providing similar levels of optical performance.  As I’ve noted in many subsequent reviews this idea is often lost,…