Cameras and Lenses Category Archive - Page 78

Nikon Df vs D700

Many Nikon D700 owners are probably wondering how the Nikon Df differs from their beloved cameras in terms of features and image quality. As we have said several times in different posts, the Nikon Df could be considered the D700 replacement, depending on one's needs. While sports and wildlife photographers...

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S Review

This is a detailed review of the classic Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S by one of our readers, Christian Duguay from Montreal, Canada. A quick note from Nasim: while I was going through testing some of the older manual focus lenses (including the 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S), Christian contacted me via...

Fuji X-Pro1 vs X-E2

We have already compared the recently introduced Fujifilm X-E2 camera to its predecessor, the X-E1 (click here to read our comparison). Based on specifications, the newer camera proved to be better than the old one, but with price taken into account X-E1 can easily hold its ground and is still...

Fuji X-Trans Flare / Ghosting Issue

I love Fuji X-series cameras - they have exceptionally good image quality, superb handling and they are just a lot of fun to shoot with. I have completed reviewing all Fuji X cameras that I have had during the last few months, including the X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1 and the X100S....

Fujifilm Lens Abbreviations

Fujifilm has been producing lenses for decades now. The are m42 screw-mount lenses to be found, medium-format lenses on their fixed-lens 120/220 film rangefinder cameras, not to mention broadcast and cinema lenses. In this article, we will focus on Fujifilm's current digital compact camera system with APS-C sized sensors and...

Fuji X-E1 vs X-E2

Now that the new Fuji X-E2 is officially released, it is time to compare the camera to its predecessor and see what has changed. In this article, I will show feature differences between the Fuji X-E2 and the older X-E1, which we have recently reviewed (and really liked). Please keep...

Canon Lens Abbreviations

Different manufacturers use very different abbreviations to describe the technology used in their lenses even if the technology itself is quite similar. Some abbreviations can be difficult to understand and easily mixed up. We've already covered Nikon lens abbreviations. This article will help you understand Canon lens naming terminology. (more…)

Nikon D610 Review

Since full-frame DSLR cameras typically have a 2-3 year life cycle before they are refreshed with newer models, the D610 was an unusual update, as it replaced a camera that was only 13 months old - something that typically only happens with entry-level/consumer DSLRs. The thing is, the Nikon D610...

Sony A7 vs A7R – Key Differences

With Sony taking over the major headlines this week, a number of our readers have been asking about the differences between the Sony A7 and A7R - two new full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras. As I have written in this article, Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras are shaking up the camera...

Nikon D5300 vs D3200

In this article, I will show feature differences between the new Nikon D5300, which is considered to be an upper-entry level DSLR and the current entry-level D3200 (see our review). What does the higher-end D5300 bring to the table and what are the key differences between these models? Let's take...