Kamlan 28mm f/1.4 Review
Towards the end of 2017 I spent time with my first Kamlan lens – the Kamlan 50mm f compact prime lens. There were things that I praised, including a very nice build quality (all metal and glass) and nice rendering…
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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 ART Review
In the 12 months Sigma has released two ART series lenses with very similar focal lengths but different purposes. Last year Sigma released the 12-24mm f/4 ART lens, which I reviewed here. This year Sigma followed up with the Sigma 14-24mm…
The Château Laurier: When Luxury Came to Ottawa
Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure? One of the best parts of what I do is the opportunity to take the lovely Mrs. A and a camera or two into new places and experiences. My camera has…
Zonlai 22mm f/1.8 Final Review
A few years ago, my job was simpler. As a Canon reviewer, there were basically only four companies that made most all of the lenses: Canon, Sigma, Tamron, and Zeiss. Three Japanese companies and a German company who produces their…
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Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Distagon FE Review
The very first Sony FE lens that I reviewed was not a Sony; it was a Zeiss. When Zeiss approached me about reviewing the Zeiss Batis APO Sonnar 135mm f lens, I actually had no way of doing so as…
Macy and Zachary
Macy and Zachary got married on an unseasonably cold day in April, but despite the blustery weather, it was a warm and happy event. The couple had a beautifully decorated church and hall along with a few Star Wars themed…
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Review
The very first Sony FE lens that I reviewed was not a Sony; it was a Zeiss. When Zeiss approached me about reviewing the Zeiss Batis APO Sonnar 135mm f lens, I actually had no way of doing so as…
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 Review
The release of the truly impressive new Sony a7R3 camera (and now the Sony a73!) has caught a lot of our attention. The a7R2 also caught my attention because of a great spec list and an impressive sensor, but when…
Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 Sonnar Review
The release of the truly impressive new Sony a7R3 camera (and now the Sony a73!) has caught a lot of our attention. The a7R2 also caught my attention because of a great spec list and an impressive sensor, but when…
Sony Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* Review
The release of the truly impressive new a7R3 camera from Sony has caught a lot of our attention. The a7R2 also caught my attention because of a great spec list and an impressive sensor, but when I spent time with…
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero D Review
Check me out on: Google+: | Facebook: | Twitter: | Flickr: | 500px: | Sign Up for My Newsletter : It’s not an easy job to carve out a slice of the competitive camera lens market, but in recent years we…