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Sigma’s newest lens reminds me of a lot of classic lenses from “back in the day”. No frills, but an exceptionally useful zoom range, useful maximum aperture, and a compact body that is easy to take everywhere. Fujifilm shooters have long lov...

Sony’s E-mount launched in 2010 for APS-C NEX cameras, and then expanded to support the a7 and a7R full frame cameras in 2013, and since that point, many armchair professionals on message boards and YouTube have pontificated on its limitatio...

I did a review of the 7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8 just a few months ago. Little did I know at the time that it was the first...

I’ve spent years reviewing camera gear, lenses, and accessories, but travel itself is a constant companion in this work. Long flights, multiple connections, and the inevitable luggage carousel scramble mean that the suitcase you choose matters almost as much as the kit inside it. I recently took a very long trip to New Zealand using my new suitcase of choice…th...

Thypoch has been one of the more intriguing new lens makers out of China in large part because of their unconventional approach. Viltrox has muscled onto the scene by sheer force of wills, standing up to the big brands and often outpunching ...