In-depth reviews by Gordon Laing and friends

Like my reviews? Buy me a coffee!

Panasonic Lumix G9 II review

14 Sep 2023 Gordon Laing

The Panasonic Lumix G9 Mark II is a mirrorless camera sporting a new 25 MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with even faster bursts and phase-detect autofocus! Find out more in my review!

Fujifilm GFX 100 II review

14 Sep 2023 Gordon Laing

The Fujifilm GFX 100 II is a medium format mirrorless camera with a new 102 MP sensor, 8fps bursts and 8k video. Find out why it's their best GFX to date in my review!

Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR review

11 Sep 2023 Thomas

The Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR is Nikon's longest zoom lens to date. With it's relatively low weight, optical image stabilization, and 3.3x zoom range it should be a versatile lens for wildlife, sports, or aircraft photography. Find out more in my review!

Sony Cyber-shot F707 RETRO review

07 Aug 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sony Cyber-shot F707 launched in 2001 with 5 Megapixels, a 5x zoom, a distinctive L-shaped body, and it could even see in the dark. 22 years later I take it for a spin!

Nikon Z 70-180mm f2.8 review

24 Jul 2023 Thomas

With the Z 70-180mm f2.8 Nikon has completed another trinity of f2.8 zoom lenses which are relatively small, lightweight, and affordable. Find out how the new lens performs against Nikon's professional alternative in my full review!

Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS II review

12 Jul 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sony FE 70-200mm f4G OSS II is a short telephoto zoom designed for Alpha mirrorless cameras. It comes almost ten years after the original version, so let's see how they compare in my full review!

Sony A6700 review

12 Jul 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sony A6700 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor, 4k 120 video and IBIS. It's Sony’s first new hybrid APSC camera in four years, so find out how it performs in my in-depth review!

How to photograph fireworks

30 Jun 2023 Gordon Laing

Firework displays can be spectacular but present a number of challenges to capture in-camera. In my simple guide I'll share my tips and techniques for photographing fireworks!

Fujifilm instax SQ40 review

16 Jun 2023 Gordon Laing

The SQ40 is an analogue instant camera that uses Fujifilm's instax Square film. Like the Mini 40, the SQ40 swaps pastel colours for a more serious look. Find out if it's for you in my review!

Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN Art review

08 Jun 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN Art is the fastest non-fisheye 14 to date, making it perfect for astro, while also being equally good at landscape, architecture and dramatic video. Find out how it compares to Sony’s 14 1.8 GM in my in-depth review!

Fujifilm XF 8mm f3.5 review so far

31 May 2023 Gordon Laing

The XF 8mm f3.5 is an ultra wide prime lens for X-mount, and becomes Fujifilm’s widest prime lens in the system to date, delivering coverage equivalent to 12mm - ideal for expansive landscapes, huge architectural views and wide-field milky-way shots, not to mention dramatic video whether you’re behind or in front of the camera. Here's my review so far!

Fujifilm XS20 review

30 May 2023 Gordon Laing

The Fujifilm X-S20 is a compact mid-range mirrorless camera with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor, 6.2k open gate video and IBIS. Find out if it's your ideal camera in my review!

Canon RF 28mm f2.8 STM review so far

25 May 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon RF 28mm f2.8 is a mild wide prime lens for EOS R mirrorless cameras, and the slimmest RF lens to date. Canon’s achieved the compact size and light weight with some innovative lens elements and in my review so far I’ll show you everything I know!

Canon EOS R100 review

25 May 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon EOS R100 is a compact entry-level mirrorless camera with a cropped APSC sensor aimed at anyone wanting a step-up in control and quality over their phone. Find out what’s new - or missing - versus the R50, R10 and R7 in my review so far!

Epson EcoTank ET-18100 review

19 May 2023 Gordon Laing

The Epson EcoTank ET-18100 is an A3+ photo printer which uses six refillable ink tanks, making it cheaper to run than cartridge-based models. Find out if it's for you in my review!

Canon PowerShot V10 review

11 May 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon PowerShot V10 is a vlogging camera that combines the quality of the popular G7X III with a bunch of features tailor-made for those who love making videos. Here's my review!

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f1.2 review

03 May 2023 Thomas

The Mitakon Speedmaster is a mild telephoto prime lens with a bright focal ratio of f1.2. It's manual focus only but also much cheaper than the alternatives from Nikon and Canon. How does Zhongyi's lens perform - especially regarding Bokeh? Find out in my full review.

Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM review so far

20 Apr 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM is a high-end telephoto zoom, aimed at close-range sports or where you need a little more reach than a 70-200. Find out more in my hands-on preview!

Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN review

18 Apr 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN is a mild wide angle lens designed for mirrorless cameras with cropped APSC sensors. Available in Sony-e, Leica-L and Fujifilm-X mounts, it delivers coverage equivalent to 35mm. Here's my in-depth review!

Nikon Z 85mm f1.2 S review

07 Apr 2023 Thomas

The Z 85mm f1.2 S is Nikon's second prime lens with a bright focal ratio of f1.2. Aimed at wedding, fashion, or portrait photographers does it deliver the goods - especially regarding Bokeh? Find out in my full review.

Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN review

03 Apr 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN is an ultra wide-angle prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras - and spoiler alert, it’s one of the most fun lenses I’ve tested in a while. Here's my review!

Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN review

03 Apr 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN is a standard prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, initially available in Sony-e and Leica-L mounts. Can it stand out in a crowded market of 50s? Find out in my review!

Sony ZV-E1 review

29 Mar 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sony ZV-E1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera which packs the A7S III sensor into a smaller body with features designed to make filming easier, especially if you’re a team of one. Here's my review!

Nikon Z 26mm f2.8 review

16 Mar 2023 Thomas

The Z 26mm f2.8 is Nikon's smallest and lightest Z-Nikkor to date. How does it compare to their 24mm and 28mm prime lenses? Find out in my full review.

Buy Gordon a coffee to support cameralabs!

Like my reviews? Buy me a coffee!

Follow Gordon Laing

All words, images, videos and layout, copyright 2005-2022 Gordon Laing. May not be used without permission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Website design by Coolgrey