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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.

Olympus CAMEDIA C-800L retro review

13 Mar 2023 Gordon Laing

Back in 1996, Olympus launched their first consumer digital cameras under the new CAMEDIA brand, including the flagship C-800L. It looked traditional but packed more pixels and memory than most rivals. Here's its story!

Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 12 review

07 Mar 2023 Gordon Laing

The INSTAX Mini 12 is the latest instant camera to use Fujifilm’s enormously popular INSTAX Mini film. Find out in my review why the upgrades over the 11 make it the best budget instant camera!

Apple QuickTake 100 retro review

02 Mar 2023 Gordon Laing

The Apple QuickTake 100 was arguably the first consumer digital camera, taking VGA colour photos and costing under $1000 when launched in 1994. Join me almost 30 years later as I experience the birth of consumer digital photography!

Nikon Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 review

01 Mar 2023 Thomas

Is Nikon's Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 worth considering as a kit lens? And how does it compare to the Z 24-70mm f4 S? Find out in my full review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC F505 retro review

23 Feb 2023 Gordon Laing

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC F505 was one of the most innovative cameras of its day, with a twistable L-shaped body. 24 years after it was launched, I find out if it remains a favourite!

Sony FE 50mm f1.4 GM review

21 Feb 2023 Gordon Laing

The FE 50mm f1.4 G Master is a standard prime lens with a fast aperture for Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras. Find out how it compares to the 1.2 version and Sigma's recent 1.4 in my full review!

Canon EOS R50 review

08 Feb 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon EOS R50 is a tiny mirrorless camera aimed at those looking to raise their game from a phone or basic model, or anyone simply wanting one of the cutest little cameras around. Here's my review!

Canon EOS R8 review

08 Feb 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon EOS R8 is a compact full-frame mirrorless camera that packs the photo, video and autofocus quality of the R6 II into a smaller, lighter and much more affordable body. There’s obviously sacrifices, but does it now become the best value full-framer? Find out in my review!

Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art review

07 Feb 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a standard prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and available for Sony e and Leica L mounts, the latter working on Panasonic Lumix S bodies. Is this the best mid-range 50? Find out in my full review!

Canon EOS R6 Mark II review

23 Jan 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a full-frame mirrorless camera with a new 24 Megapixel sensor and uncropped 4k up to 60p. Find out all about it in my review!

Sony FE 20-70mm f4 G review

17 Jan 2023 Gordon Laing

The FE 20-70mm f4 G is a general-purpose zoom for Sony mirrorless cameras, widening the range from 24-70 models, making it more attractive to vloggers or anyone who wants to capture large views. Find out more in my full review!

Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG DN review

12 Jan 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 60-600mm DG DN takes you from standard to super-telephoto, ideal for sports and wildlife photography. In my review I test the mirrorless DG DN version!

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