Lens Comparison: Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 G2 vs Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II
byHow Does the Tamron G2 Compare to the Canon? If you’ve seen my video comparing the Canon and the original Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC…
Equipment Reviews
8.3 BenQ SW2700PT Monitor Review: Wide Gamut, Accurate AdobeRGB Color
byBenQ SW2700PT: AdobeRGB You Can Afford For the past two months I’ve been testing the 27″ BenQ SW2700PT QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) monitor….
5.2 Sony’s VG-C3EM Battery Grip: I’m Not Impressed
byThe thin plastic battery tray and its thin plastic compartment door seriously compromise an otherwise well-built grip.
8.4 BenQ SW271 Monitor Review: 4K Resolution, Accurate AdobeRGB Color
byA photographer’s workflow is like a stereo system: it’s only as good as its weakest part. You may have a $5000 audiophile amplifier, but…
IKEA LADDA 2450 mAh NiMH Batteries: Good for Flash Photographers?
byIKEA is known for their stylish and inexpensive stuff (mostly inexpensive) rather than their quality, but most of their stuff is still perfectly functional,…
GNARBOX 256 vs WD My Passport Wireless Pro : Which is Best for Backup & Mobile Editing?
byThe Gnarbox is more robust and powerful, but it also costs twice as much as the Western Digital Wireless Pro drive, with much lower capacity. Is the Gnarbox worth the price?
Sony A7R III vs Nikon D850: Which Should You Buy?
byUntil I used the Sony A7R III, I thought that the Nikon D850 was going to be the poster child of the industry for the next couple of years. Now I’m not so sure.
Lens Comparison: Tamron 35mm f/1.8 VC vs. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART
byIn a tight competition, the Sigma was sometimes sharper, and the Tamron’s chromatic aberration was a concern. Stabilization and weather sealing were important considerations in Tamron’s favor.
Lens Comparison: Tamron 35mm f/1.8 VC vs. Canon 35mm f/2 IS
byIn this comparison of the Tamron and Canon 35mm lenses, I was a little surprised to find that the less expensive Canon lens had sharper center resolution, though its advantage was pretty limited.
Ospreys and Seahawks: A Cursory Review of the Sigma 150-600 C Lens
byThough my opinion is still tentative, I found the optics of the Sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 C to be nice and sharp, the autofocus to be accurate but slow, and the image stabilization to be somewhat disappointing.
Nikon D5600 vs D7500: Which Should You Buy?
byHow are they different? For most photographers, the Nikon D5600 will be more than sufficient, but certain photographers will benefit from the speed and advanced features of the D7500.
8.1 Review: Pelican 1560 Rolling Camera Case
byOne of the things that I love most about being a photographer is traveling, but flying can be hard on camera equipment. Carrying camera…
8.9 Review: Tenba Messenger DNA 13
byThe Tenba Messenger DNA 13 When I first unboxed1 this messenger bag, my mind inexplicably dug up a line from the Princess Bride :…
Nikon D7500 vs D7200: What’s the Difference?
byIf you’re a landscape photographer or shoot products in the studio, if you need two SD card slots and a longer battery life, the Nikon D7200 might be the better choice for you.
Nikon D5600 vs D7200: Which Should You Buy?
byWhat’s the difference? For most photographers, the new Nikon D5600 will be more than sufficient, but certain photographers will need a couple of features that are missing.
Canon T7i vs 77D : Which Should You Buy?
byIf you want a camera that can take sharp, vibrant, high-quality photos and video, go with the T7i. If you’re interested in photography and learning to be a better photographer, then get the 77D.
Canon 77D vs 80D: Which Should You Buy?
byThe new Canon 77D is a remarkably capable camera, matching or besting the older (and more expensive) Canon 80D in several ways. However, the…
5.7 Review: Udee Camera Backpack
byThe Udee Backpack Though not strictly a camera bag, the Udee backpack may appeal to photographers who want to carry a minimal camera kit…