LAOWA launches 50 mm f/2.8 2X MACRO lens for Micro Four Thirds. New optic enables aperture control from the camera body and embedded EXIF data
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Joby RangePod Smart 1st tripod
Hits: 91RangePod Smart is light, compact and takes anything from a Smartphone to a DSLR The new RangePod Smart is the first full-size tripod from Joby, which made a name for itself with its line of versatile Gorilla Pod mini tripods. The lightweight, travel-friendly tripod is designed for vloggers and Instagrammers. delivering essential functions like support for both cameras and phones out of the box. and the ability to mount your phone upright for vertical shooting. Made of aluminium for toughness and durability with minimal weight, the tripod weighs just…
READ MORECanon RF 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Zoom
Hits: 94An 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…
READ MORETokina 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF telefoto lens
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.
READ MORECanon EF 24-70 mm f/2,8L II USM
Hits: 19It‘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…
READ MOREGodox V1 TTL camera flash
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.
READ MOREExtension Tubes
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.
READ MORECameras and Lenses for Landscapes
An overview of some camera systems and lens types for Landscapes
READ MORESigma 14-24 mm f:2.8 DG HSM Art
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.
READ MORECanon EF 70-300 mm
Hits: 8Close 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…
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