Sony has just updated their popular 70-200mm f/4 G OSS with a new version that adds better close-focusing capabilities, faster autofocus, and more. With a 1:2 magnification throughout the entire zoom range - and support for Sony's teleconverters - you can turn this lens into a 1:1 magnification 140-400mm zoom...
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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Review and Comparisons Published
I've just published my full-length review of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, which is Tamron's first official lens for the Nikon Z system! The lens is also available for Sony E mount. You may have already seen my comparison articles between this Tamron lens and some of Nikon's...
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review
Today, I'm reviewing the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, a full-frame mirrorless lens available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. I've used this lens extensively in the field over the past few months, and I've also brought it into our lab for extensive tests. Want to see how...
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3
Partly for fun - and partly to see if you get what you pay for - I wanted to compare two rather different telephoto zooms today. One of them is among Nikon's most coveted professional lenses, the Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S; the other is a third-party optic that costs about...
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3
One of the most popular types of telephoto lenses is the humble 70-300mm variable-aperture zoom. They're small, light, and cheap - and many of them still manage good image quality. It's anyone's guess why Nikon has taken so long to introduce one to their Z system. Instead, photographers who want...
Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3
Nikon Z photographers who want a lightweight telephoto zoom have only a handful of options. Two of the most interesting choices are Nikon'z own Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR and the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD - which is Tamron's first official autofocus lens for the Z system. If you're...
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Sample Images & RAWs
I've used the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD extensively in the field and wanted to share some sample images with you today, including full-resolution original RAW files available for download! If you're considering the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3, these sample images and RAW files should give you a good idea of...
Do You Need a Flagship Camera?
Flagship cameras today are aimed at wider audiences than ever before. They often have more resolution, less weight, and even (taking inflation into account) lower prices. Most of all, their features are geared toward far more than just fast-paced sporting events. But does that mean a flagship camera is right for you?
Canon EOS R6 and EOS R6 II Added to Photography Life’s Comparisons Database
As we expand the Photography Life camera comparisons database, we have now added full head-to-head specifications comparisons that include the Canon EOS R6 and EOS R6 II against dozens of other cameras available today. Photography Life always aims to be the most comprehensive and accurate source for photography information online....
Canon EOS R8 and EOS R3 Added to Photography Life’s Comparisons Database
As we expand the Photography Life camera comparisons database, we have now added full head-to-head specifications comparisons that include the Canon EOS R8 and EOS R3 against dozens of other cameras available today. Photography Life always aims to be the most comprehensive and accurate source for photography information online. I...