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Best lenses for the Sony A5000: Best primes

We’ve analyzed the image quality of the 20-Mpix Sony A5000 with over 22 zooms and primes. Read on to find out which of those models you should be using with Sony’s smallest and lightest mirrorless ...

Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 Preview: ‘Ultra fast’ prime lens announced for the Sony FE mount

Mitakon have unveiled a new ‘ultra fast’ prime lens for Sony’s mirrorless FE lens mount. Compatible with Sony’s full-frame a7 series of mirrorless cameras, the Mitakon SpeedMaster Series FE 50mm f/0.95 promises excellent images in ...

Samsung Galaxy NX sensor test: Smart choice?

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Samsung’s Galaxy NX is the world’s first large sensor, mobile-camera hybrid with interchangeable lenses. Read on to find out if this innovative newcomer has what it takes to compete with rival mirrorless offerings. ...

Best lenses for the 16-MPix Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1: Best Zooms

Following the lens recommendations for Lumix DMC-GX7 we’ve now analyzed the image quality of Panasonic’s diminutive GM1 with over 33 lenses to assess the imaging characteristics specifically with the new camera. Read on to find ...

Sony a77 II Preview: Sony unveil new flagship APS-C SLT camera

Sony has launched a new translucent mirror option in their Alpha range of interchangeable lens cameras. Boasting a new autofocus system and greater ISO sensitivity, will the Sony a77 II become the king of APS-C ...

Best lenses for the 16-MPix Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1: Best primes

Following the lens recommendations for Lumix DMC-GX7 we’ve now analyzed the image quality of Panasonic’s diminutive GM1 with over 33 lenses to assess the imaging characteristics specifically with the new camera. Read on to find ...

Samsung NX30 sensor test: Convincing option?

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Samsung’s new 20.3-Mpix APS-C NX30 is a revamp of the former mid-range NX20 model. Read on to find out if it’s got what it takes to compete with rival mirrorless offerings. ...

Samyang Reflex 300mm f/6.3 UMC CS Preview: New telephoto mirror lens for APS-C Digital SLRs

Samyang have launched a new 300mm reflex or mirror lens with a fixed f/6.3 aperture. With a previous version of the lens only available for mirrorless cameras, the new version is designed for Digital SLRs ...

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC AE Preview: Updated 35mm prime lens for Canon

Samyang have launched an updated version of their 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC lens for the Canon lens mount. Featuring an ‘AE’ chip the new lens enables electronic communication between camera and lens for changing aperture ...

Samyang 24mm F1.4 ED AS UMC Pentax and Sony mount lens test: Best 24mm lens for those users?

Following the recent reviews of the Canon mount and modified Nikon (AE) models we’ve now turned our attention to the Sony Alpha and Pentax K mount versions of the ultra-high speed Samyang 24mm f1.4 prime. ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED: Nikon’s best Micro Nikkor?

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Nikon revamped its popular 60mm f2.8 Micro AF-D model replacing it with this 12-element G-series version. Read on to find out how well it performs. ...

Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS: Serious contender to the Zeiss?

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At less than half the price of the marginally wider, slightly faster Zeiss 24-70mm f4, this in-house Sony model looks like a tempting alternative, but can it meet the demands of the high-resolution sensor in the ...

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS lens test: Best performing Micro Four Thirds model

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After evaluating Panasonic’s high-end Leica 15mm f1.7 Summilux lens, we’ve continued the theme by assessing the firm’s ultra-high speed stabilized 42.5mm f1.2 Nocticron model. Read on to find out if this new lens can contend ...

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Canon lens test: Art for Art’s sake?

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After the terrific performance of Sigma’s competitively priced 35mm f1.4 Art model, the new 50mm f1.4 version is finally here. Read on to find out if it can compare with the best of the best. ...

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH lens test: Prime performer

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Panasonic has introduced a high-speed Leica 15mm (30mm equivalent) f1.7 for everyday use. Read on to find out how well it performs. ...

Canon PowerShot G1X II sensor test: Strong contender?

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Canon has completely revamped their large sensor G1X compact. Read on to find out if this is enough to compete with rival offerings. ...

Pentax 645Z Preview – Pentax’s ‘affordable’ medium-format digital SLR gets an upgrade

Pentax have launched the 645Z medium-format digital SLR, featuring a new 51.4Mp CMOS sensor. Priced at £7,699, including a 55mm f/2.8 lens, it doesn’t cost much more than some pro 35mm DSLRs, but does it ...

Best Primes on a budget for the Nikon D3300

We’ve tested the new 24-Mpix Nikon D3300 with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses have the best image quality ...

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