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Sony A9 III review so far

30 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sony Alpha 9 III is a supremely quick 24 MP full-frame camera, with a global shutter that allows 120fps bursts, flash sync up to 1/80,000 and photos and videos that are free from distortion. Here's my review so far!

Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC G2 review

06 Nov 2023 Thomas

The 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is the second generation of Tamron’s small and light telephoto zoom. Designed for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras Tamron added optical image stabilization plus a highly configurable focus set button, custom switch, and focus ring. Can it improve upon the optical qualities of its predecessor? Find out in my full review!

Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN review

05 Oct 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN is an ultra wide zoom for APSC mirrorless cameras, and available in Fujifilm X, Sony E and Leica L mounts. Here's my 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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 Di III review

09 Jan 2023 Thomas

The Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 is Tamron’s first lens for Nikon Z-mount, and it's also available for Sony mirrorless. Find out how it measures-up in my full review!

Sony A7R V review

28 Nov 2022 Gordon Laing

The Sony A7R Mark V is a full-frame mirrorless camera with 61 Megapixels, 8k video and a new AF system with AI to better track subjects. Check out my in-depth review!

Voigtlander 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro review-so-far

22 Nov 2022 Thomas

The Voigtländer 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and delivers 1:2 magnification. How does it compare to other macro lenses? Find out in my review-so-far!

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