Cameras and Lenses Category Archive

Sony Announces the FE 50-150mm f/2 GM

Sony just announced one of the most ambitious short telephotos that we’ve ever seen: the FE 50-150mm f/2 GM! A full-frame f/2 zoom would already be rare – for this one to reach 150mm on the long end is unique. What’s more, the lens is fairly portable at 1340 g (2.95 lbs) without the tripod foot.

Bokeh Is Less About Your Lens, More About You

Often, in my lens reviews, I’m guilty of talking about a lens with “good bokeh” or “bad bokeh” without first providing a disclaimer: The quality of a photo’s background blur is only partly due to your lens’s rendering. Other factors matter more – and many of them are well within your control.

Which for Wildlife Photography – Prime or Zoom?

As a wildlife photographer, capturing the world's immense variety through your lens is undoubtedly a romantic idea. But no lens does it all, which is why manufacturers offer so many - from 9mm fisheyes to 1200mm supertelephotos. Which one is right for you? It starts with the critical choice between...

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Review

The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G is a supertelephoto zoom with a great balance of characteristics. It’s long enough for distant wildlife photography, yet portable enough to carry with you. It’s not the brightest telephoto out there, but f/6.3 still allows for reasonable photos in low light.

Nikon Z5 II First Impressions

This Friday, I set my alarm for the early hours to catch the peak of bird activity. I’ll admit, I was also very curious to see how the newest member of the Nikon cameras family - the Z5 II - would perform in the field. I still need to test...

Nikon Z5 II Announced: The Features of a Zf for $1700

Nikon just announced their newest mirrorless camera – an update to the Nikon Z5 called the Z5 II! This new camera raises the bar of performance and effectively matches the Nikon Zf in features. That said, the price has gone up, too: the original Z5 was $1400 at launch, while the Z5 II is $1700.

What to Know About Canon’s EOS R50V and PowerShot V1

Just two years ago, Canon introduced its budget R50 APS-C camera with the RF mount. Now, Canon has announced a vlogging variant of the R50, the EOS R50V. And, alongside the R50V, Canon has also announced the PowerShot V1, a compact camera with a large sensor and good video features.