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A Review of the Impressively Affordable Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Samyang has been long known for creating sharp, highly affordable lenses, and in recent years, they have added autofocus capabilities to many, increasing their appeal. One such lens is the AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II, which offers the popular combination of a classic portrait focal length and a wide maximum aperture. And at $799, it is far more affordable than many comparable lenses. Can it keep up with those other options? This great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.

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A Look at the New Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM Lens

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Recently, Canon announced the EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera, and alongside it came the RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens, the update to one of the company’s most popular lenses, the EF 135mm f/2L. As such, expectations are high for the new version. This great review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage.

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Can This Ultra-Affordable 85mm Lens Create Worthwhile Photos?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

85mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are some of the most prized options out there, where their short telephoto focal length and narrow depth of field capabilities make them ideal options for portrait photographers. However, such lenses can easily run north of $2,000, which is what makes the Meike 85mm f/1.8, which sits at less than $200, so refreshing. Can it provide the performance and image quality pros need at that price? This excellent video review takes a look.

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5 Purchases You Can Make to Immediately Improve Your Landscape Photography

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Don’t let anyone tell you gear doesn’t matter. It does. It might not be the only thing that goes into getting good images, but it’s certainly a big factor. But not all the gear you need has to be bodies and lenses. Here, learn about five purchases you can make to transform your landscape photography overnight.

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Photography

What’s Next From Fujifilm?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

CP+ 2023 recently wrapped up, and at it, the photo world was able to glimpse some of the most exciting cameras and lenses yet to come from some of the world’s biggest manufacturers. Here is some of what you can expect next from Fujifilm.

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Photography

Portrait Beast: We Review rhe Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Lens for Fujifilm

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

I spent a few weeks testing the new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 lens for Fujifilm, and in the accompanying article and video, I share my thoughts on one of the most exciting third party lenses on the market today.

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Photography

Canon’s Supertelephoto Mirrorless Lenses Are Coming

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Canon’s supertelephoto lenses (informally known as the “big whites”) are crucial for wildlife, sports, and photojournalism work and are also widely known as some of the best optics the company produces. As Canon continues to build out the RF mirrorless lens lineup, it looks like a lineup of supertelephoto lenses is coming soon.

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A Review of the Impressively Fast Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Lens

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Fuji’s medium format system has proven wildly popular, and as the company has expanded the lineup, they have released some quite impressive lenses. The GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR is one of those lenses, and this great video review takes a look at it and how it performs in practice.

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Sony’s Fastest Ever Lens: A Review of the 50mm f/1.2 GM

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Sony has just announced its fastest lens to date: the 50mm f/1.2 GM. How good is this super-fast glass, and is it worth the money? Gerald Undone puts it to the test.

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Photography

A Review of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

While 70-200mm lenses are generally the standard for telephoto zooms, if you do not need a wider aperture, a 70-300mm lens can offer you more reach on the telephoto end and is often far cheaper than a 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 lens. Such is the case with the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, and this excellent video review takes a look at how the lens performs in the real world.

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