Laowa STF 105mm f/2 (T3.2) Review
Who is Venus Optics? This is the first lens from Venus Optics that I’ve reviewed (or used for that matter), and there is probably a good chance that many of you are not familiar with the brand, either. Venus Optics…
Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 1.4/50mm Review
“Dressed to Impress” Let me be candid: doing Zeiss reviews are always a treat for me. I’m happy to review consumer grade lenses and budget options because I know that these are the lenses that more photographers can afford, but…
Laowa STF 105mm f/2 (T3.2) Image Gallery
Laowa STF (Smooth Trans Focus) 105mm f/2 (T3.2) Image Gallery I’ve just received a very unique lens, the Laowa STF (Smooth Trans Focus) 105mm f/2 (T3.2) from Venus Optics, a new lens company from China. This lens is manual focus…
Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 1.4/50mm Image Gallery
Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 1.4/50mm Image Gallery It’s always a pleasure to begin a new Zeiss review. Zeiss lenses have that intangible “it factor” for me, from the beautiful construction with its vintage manual focus sensibilities to the always unique…
Canon EOS 80D Review
No Paper Tiger Canon is what you might call a “conservative innovator”. I read a lot of virtual ink spilled over a lack of innovation on Canon’s part with people lamenting all the ways where Canon is falling behind. And…
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM ART Review
Utterly Unique Sigma has become the company that pushes the envelope of what is viable in maximum aperture lenses. They have put larger maximum apertures than what was historically possible (or at least feasible) in a number of lenses, from…
Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Review
The One We’ve Been Waiting For? Tamron made a splash last year when they announced and then released the 35mm and 45mm f VC lenses in their new line of SP (Super Performance) primes. The photography community is programmed to…
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review
Batman’s Lens of Choice? As soon as I took this lens out of the box I knew that it represented a departure for Canon in more than just its internal focus system. The lens explores a whole new look for…
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Gallery
Multi-Purpose and High Speed Canon has released a new lens to be sold in kit with the brand new Canon 80D that is packing a number of new tricks up its nearly matte black sleeves. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f…
Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Image Gallery
A Virtuoso? There was definitely some excitement when Tamron released first the 35mm f VC and 45mm f VC prime lenses, which they then followed with the 90mm f 1:1 Macro VC lens. But probably the biggest stir of anticipation…
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens Review
Check me out on: Google+: | Facebook: | Twitter: | Flickr: | 500px: | Sign Up for My Newsletter : More Like This, Please! I’ve lamented Canon’s lack of support for their mirrorless EF-M mount, but the truth of the…
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Image Gallery
Small but Deadly Canon’s little EF-S 24mm f STM is an incredible little weapon for your APS-C (crop sensor) arsenal. It is less than inch long but is one of Canon’s sharpest EF-S lenses (second only to the excellent EF-S…
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM ART Image Gallery
Check me out on: Google+: | Facebook: | Twitter: | Flickr: | 500px: | Sign Up for My Newsletter : Sigma’s New Heavy Hitter Sigma has made a reputation for itself by pushing the envelope in large aperture lens design. …
Night Pro Vision 120F + 120R Rechargeable Cycle Lights
Night Pro Vision Line 120F and 120R Rechargeable LED Headlights/Taillights This is the time of year when I pull out my bike and start getting out on the road. While I don’t know if I could be labelled an “avid…
August EP636 Bluetooth NFC Headphones Review
Check me out on: Google+: | Facebook: | Twitter: | Flickr: | 500px: | Sign Up for My Newsletter : Style and Sound on a Budget Design: The moment I pulled the EP636s out my whole family (from age 8…