Reviews

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 Review

29/11/2018 By Heather

Earlier this year, Canon announced its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, as well as the new RF mount, which features a shorter flange distance than the EF DSLR mount. According to Canon, this combination of a wide and short mount should allow for new possibilities in optical design, and the RF 50mm f/1.2 – one of four launch-day lenses – is an excellent example of what Canon has already achieved.

Nikon Z6 and Z7 Review – First Impressions

26/08/2018 By Mathieu

The wait is finally over. Nikon has unveiled its new mirrorless system, the first with a 35mm format sensor. It arrives seven years after the not-so-successful Nikon 1 series which has now been discontinued.

We had the chance to see a pre-production version of the two cameras at the UK press event and these are our early findings. You can watch the video or read the written version below.

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro on the Sony A7 III & A7r III: Butterflies at Prestbury Hill

20/07/2018 By Heather

On the way home from our week-long holiday in Somerset, we decided to make a detour to Prestbury Hill near Cheltenham, the site of one of the best butterfly conversation sites we’ve come across so far in the UK. What makes it such an appealing spot for butterflies is the extensive limestone grasslands combined with the herb-rich flora, low scrub and sheltered valleys. Even nationally threatened species such as the Duke of Burgundy can be found in relative abundance here at the right time of year.

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | C for Micro Four Thirds and Sony E

18/04/2018 By Heather

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a wide angle prime lens with a bright 1.4 aperture. It provides an equivalent 24mm field of view on Sony E mount cameras with an APS-C sized sensor, or a slightly narrower 32mm on Micro Four Thirds bodies (35mm format equivalent terms).

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

Fujifilm GFX 50s Medium Format Camera Review

13/03/2018 By Mathieu

The Fujifilm GFX 50s is the first medium format camera I’ve ever had the chance to review. I was really excited about the idea of trying it and seeing how the quality of a digital medium format sensor compared to the cameras I usually review. Luckily, I wasn’t disappointed. After using the GFX for almost three weeks, I can confirm that it was everything I hoped it would be and more!