Tamron’s Game Changer I pay very close attention to news in the camera industry. I also interact with a lot of different photographers around the world via the Internet. I can safely say that this lens, the Tamron SP 150-600mm…
“The Ungainly Giants” I have the privilege of living only about 25 minutes from the eastern edge of one of Ontario’s great treasures – Algonquin Provincial Park. This massive provincial park (7,653 square kilometers/2,995 square miles) is a place full…
How wide can you go? I am a Canon shooter. I don’t see that changing any time soon. Canon is renowned for its range of telephoto lenses that are considered to be the best. Period. The truth of the…
My Grey Owl Experience: I was walking deep in the woods today after a fresh snowfall when I heard a terrible commotion. Winter is a unique season in part because of the quiet. To hear birds is sometimes even a…
Updated on April 24th, 2013: I have enjoyed my 6D so much that I have now sold my 5D MKII and purchased a second 6D body. I think that pretty much says it all. Not on my Radar As many…
Updated April 25th, 2013. Added Helios 44-4 to list. Hello to those interested in shooting some of the classic (and sometimes great) M42 lenses in the modern world. I discovered the world of M42 while shooting a 60D body and…
How does this lens perform in a demanding environment? Several weeks ago I posted my review of the new Tamron SP 24-70mm f Di VC USD lens which has been pretty well received. In some of my follow-up discussions…
I am scarcely the first person to write a review of Tamron’s new fast standard zoom, the Tamron SP 24-70mm DI VC USD (yes, Tamron loves long names for their lens!). There is a reason why this lens has gotten…
This is just a quick post to wish you all a Happy Canada Day. As an American, I learned long ago that celebrating one’s nation is the right thing to do! In two days, I will join with other expatriate…