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Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Zoom

24/07/2020 Sr. Author

Hits: 6An excellent everyday enthusiast lens The Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is a smaller, lighter and more affordable alternative to the Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4 L IS USM – the kit lens released with the Canon EOS R in October 2018. This lens‘ primary features are represented by the differences to its big brother. It‘s positively tiny compared with the form factor of the L-series version. It also features an STM (stepper) motor, rather than the USM (ultrasonic) of the L lens, delivering near-silent focus but…

Tokina 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF telefoto lens

20/07/202020/07/2020 Sr. Author

Tokina today presents the SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF – a new representative of the almost extinct genus of mirror tele. Measured by its large focal length, it is compact, light and inexpensive. Tokina equips the purely manual SZX Super Tele 400 mm f / 8 Reflex MF with a T2 connection, via which it can be adapted to DSLRs from Canon and Nikon and mirrorless from Fujifilm, Sony and MFT.

Canon EF 24-70 mm f/2,8L II USM

21/06/202021/06/2020 Sr. Author

Hits: 1It‘s compact, for a 24-70 mm f/2.8 zoom, but lacks stabilization Designed for the most demanding enthusiast and pro photographers, the original edition of this lens was launched back in 2002. The Mark II is the result of a major revamp and hit the market 10 years later. The upgraded optical design features three aspherical elements which aim for greater sharpness along with a reduction in distortions, colour fringing and colour blur. The aperture is also more well-rounded for enhanced bokeh when stopping down, based on nine rather than…

Godox V1 TTL camera flash

25/05/202025/05/2020 Sr. Author

Godox is a Chinese company that specialises in photography lighting solutions. The Godox V1 is their latest camera-mounted speedlite and it is available for Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, Nikon and Sony. The V1N version, which we received, fits Nikon cameras.

Extension Tubes

09/05/202009/05/2020 Sr. Author

Extension tubes (also known as macro tubes) are one of the most useful tools you can purchase for creative flower photography. An extension tube fits between your lens and your camera body.

Cameras and Lenses for Landscapes

08/05/202008/05/2020 Sr. Author

An overview of some camera systems and lens types for Landscapes

Sigma 14-24 mm f:2.8 DG HSM Art

15/03/202015/03/2020 Sr. Author

The Sigma 14-24 mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens is designed for high-megapixel interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras. Sigma‘s Artseries lenses provide a very high level of optical performance. The lens under review had a Sony E-mount and hence it was reviewed using a Sony A7II camera body. The lens is also available in Leica L-mount. It is a perfect companion for travel, landscape, wedding, architecture, interior and nature photographers and for photographing in low light.

Canon EF 70-300 mm

09/03/202009/03/2020 Sr. Author

Hits: 2Close in on the action with the Canon EF 70-300 mm f / 4-5.6 IS II USM telephoto zoom lens. With a wide zoom range and fast, near-silent autofocus, it can be ideal for anyone looking to capture distant subjects. Equipped with NANO USM technology it quickly focuses so you‘re able to get the exact moment you want, as it happens. The Canon EF 70-300 mm f / 4-5.6 IS II USM could barely be any more different to its predecessor. As well as a redesigned and upgraded optical…

Corona risk

06/03/202006/03/2020 Sr. Author

Many camera manufacturers are now feeling the effects of the corona virus. Ultimately, the cameras and the important individual parts are mainly produced in China. Numerous factories there are currently not working due to the risk of coronavirus. And even in the factories where people work, some workers are not always available because they are stuck somewhere due to travel bans or quarantine measures.

Laowa 7.5 mm f/2 MFT

29/02/202029/02/2020 Sr. Author

This is the first time that Better Photography has reviewed a lens made for aerial photography applications. Saruhan Firat tests the lens on land to find out how good it is for general shooting.