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Think Tank Signature 13 Shoulder Bag Review

15/09/2017 By Heather

A few months ago, Think Tank Photo announced its Signature series of shoulder bags and we’ve had the good fortune of being able to test the 13-inch version almost from day one. In contrast to the more rugged Retrospective series, Signature places equal importance on functionality and fashion, making it the ideal choice for anyone who works in an urban or corporate environment. If you’ve been looking for a new camera bag, we suggest you keep reading: there are lots of good things to say about this new series!

Review of Peak Design Leash and Cuff (Updated Versions)

10/08/2017 By Heather

Since starting MirrorLessons, we’ve had the good fortune of being able to test not only many cameras over the years, but a lot of camera straps too.

Of all the brands we’ve used so far, one in particular blew us away from day one with their innovative approach to designing accessories for cameras, and that’s Peak Design.

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Review

03/08/2017 By Heather

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the fifth standard lens for the full-frame Sony E-mount (excluding the 50mm f/2.8 macro) and it is also one of the least expensive at just shy of $250. Since there currently aren’t many affordable lenses for the system, it is certain to appeal to beginners or those who want to start building up a lens collection but find themselves on a tight budget.

As with all our most recent reviews, we’ve summarised our thoughts in video format below. You’ll also find a bullet point list of our main findings and a series of sample images. Enjoy!

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 Review

25/07/2017 By Heather

The latest lens in Fujifilm’s trio of popular f/2 primes is the XF 50mm f/2. It can be classified as multi-purpose lens that can suit a variety of genres including portraits, street, events, weddings, landscapes, and close-up work.

Along with being an extremely versatile and compact lens, it is also one of the least expensive for the system at the moment, making it an appealing option for beginners on a budget and advanced users alike.

Below you can find our full review in video format, followed by a bullet point summary of our main findings and a series of sample images. Enjoy!

Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Review for Micro Four Thirds

24/07/2017 By Heather

The Laowa 7.5mm f/2 is a manual focus prime lens with an equivalent field of view of 15mm in 35mm format, making it the widest rectilinear prime for the Micro Four Thirds system. Due to its fast aperture, extreme wide angle, and highly compact design, it is certain to appeal to aerial, astro, landscape and architectural photographers, as well as those who want to travel with the lightest set-up possible.