Thypoch Simera 75mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos
When a new manufacturer steps into the M-mount arena with an ambitious focal length like a 75mm f1.4, they are entering a space defined by some of the greatest lenses ever made. You’re…
Viltrox WCL-X100VI Review | A Budget-Friendly 28mm Upgrade
The Fujifilm X100 series has always been about the “one camera, one lens” philosophy. But as we’ve seen with the jump to the 40MP sensor in the X100VI, that “one lens”…
Sony A7V – They’re Back In The Game
It’s been roughly four years since Sony released the A7IV. The Sony A7 series has always been their midrange body, and it was desperately in need of an update. At the time, with cameras…
Viltrox 9mm f2.8 AIR Review & Sample Photos
The Viltrox 9mm f2.8 Air is a super-compact APS-C autofocus lens available in Fujifilm X-mount, Sony E, and Nikon Z. The 9mm on APS-C is roughly equivalent to a 13.5mm full-frame lens, which…
Viltrox Spark Z3 Flash – Review & Sample Photos
Viltrox has been nailing it with lenses lately, carving out a niche with great optics at a killer price, and now they’re taking a swing at the strobe game. And the result? A flash…
Lexar ARMOR V60 UHS-II Memory Cards: Review
In the world of memory cards, where speed and reliability can make or break a shoot, Lexar has thrown down the gauntlet with its new ARMOR series. Launched in early 2025, the ARMOR GOLD and…
Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air Lens Review & Sample Photos
The Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air is a compact APS-C autofocus lens available in both Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount and Fujifilm X-mount formats. I’m using a Fujifilm version for this review, shot…
Viltrox 135mm f1.8 LAB Review – Don’t Sleep On This One
A lot of interesting things have come from Viltrox this year, one of them is a new line of premium lenses that they are labeling as LAB. Today, we have the Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB Lens for…
Kipon 24mm f2.4 Lens Review & Sample Images
The Kipon IBERIT 24mm f2.4 (or sometimes branded as the Elegant) is a compact, manual-focus lens designed for mirrorless cameras, available in mounts like Fujifilm X, Sony E, Leica M, Nikon Z,…
Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos
Announced in September 2024, the Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 is a great addition to Nikon’s Z-mount lineup. Promising a classic focal length, a bright aperture, and a budget-friendly price tag.…
