Reviews Archive - Page 5

SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System Review

Most photographers and videographers are used to capturing images/video onto an in-camera storage device, offloading it to a portable hard drive, and later offloading it again onto a desktop system. SanDisk’s recent product line, the Pro-Blade, aims to unify these different methods of data management for pro users.

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Review

The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 is a versatile third-party lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. It features an unusually wide range of focal lengths and a bright maximum aperture of f/2-2.8, making it one of the most interesting zoom lenses available today.

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Review

Our review of the Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is fully updated! This review was a collaboration between Libor Vaicenbacher, Spencer Cox, and Nasim Mansurov. Today’s update not only includes lab tests, but also a head-to-head shootout between four of Nikon’s top Z-series portrait lenses.

XPPen Deco Pro and Artist Pro 14 Pen Tablets Reviewed

A pen tablet can be an amazing control interface for editing photos, especially with Photoshop. But with the variety of pen tablets available, choosing the right one can feel like a guessing game. Today, I'll review two options from XPPen's lineup, both featuring their latest X3 chip for 16K pressure...

Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Review

Our Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S review is fully updated! We’ve added complete lab tests, including sharpness, vignetting, and chromatic aberration (tested with and without Nikon’s 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters). Likewise, a full comparison with other supertelephotos has been added to the review. Enjoy!

Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Review

The Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G is one of the smallest full-frame lenses available for Sony mirrorless cameras, weighing just 162 grams (0.36 pounds) and measuring a mere 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) long. Is this small form factor paired with good performance, or did Sony cut some corners to get...

Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Review

The Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro is a wide-angle, wide-aperture prime lens capable of 1:2 close focus photography. It’s small and lightweight, and the price of $599 is pretty reasonable. Should you add the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro to your bag? Read on to find out!

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Review

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 is a tiny lens - almost a pancake - that can be thrown in your bag or jacket pocket while still covering full-frame! At $300, it's a very exciting option that seems tailor-made to pair with a midrange zoom. But how does the Canon RF...

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Review

The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM is a high-end, ultra-wide zoom with a large, constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range. While it features many of Sony's most advanced features, the lens I'm reviewing today is only the first generation of the lens, and Sony also has a...

Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Review

Our Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 S review has been extensively updated! We’ve added full lab tests, including focus speed, sharpness, and chromatic aberration (tested with and without Nikon’s 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters). Likewise, a full comparison with the 180-600mm lens with TCs has been added to the review. Enjoy!