Author: Alik Griffin

TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

The TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 is a compact, all manual, all-metal prime lens for APS-C and micro four-thirds camera systems. The lens uses 7 elements in 6 groups with produces a nice classic rendering with a 10 bladed aperture for soft bokeh even at higher apertures.
Fujifilm’s FX Image Circle – Bigger Sensor Possible?

For this test, I put a bunch of Fujifilm APS-C prime lenses on the full-frame Nikon Z6 to see what sort of image circle the different lenses produced.
Better AF With The Range Limiter | X100V

AF has improved tremendously over the last few years with Fujifilm cameras. Even the Fujifilm X-T3 with last year’s firmware saw significant improvements. However, there is one little camera that still struggles, the X100V. This guide shows you a few cool tricks on how to get better autofocus out of the X100V.
Best Memory Cards Sony FX3 | The Full Frame Cinema Guide

The Sony FX3 like the A7sIII uses a dual memory card configuration where it can take UHS-II cards or CFexpress cards. But do you really need CFexpress Type-A cards for the FX3? Buying memory cards for the Sony FX3 is a little tricky and this guide should help you find the best cards for your…
Must-Have Accessories Fujifilm X-E4

This is a quick list of some of the best, must-have accessories for the Fujifilm X-E4. These are the accessories I typically use on my various cameras and I’ve tailor-made this list for the Fujifilm X-E4.
TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 Review – The Best Casual 50mm?

The TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 is a fairly compact, all manual APS-C lens for those seeking a good but affordable 50mm that doesn’t sacrifice performance for a bright f1.2 aperture. We haven’t really had a lot of great options in this price range with this fast of an aperture until now. With great performance and a…
Modern Lens Design Is Crazier Than You Think

There are a few tricks lens designers are using now to make lenses smaller. Often they use advanced plastics or resins, to keep elements smaller and lighter. Often these are just used in Aspherical elements because they can have such a high index of refractions.
Pergear 12mm f2 HDR Samples | Fukuoka Japan

This lens is very interesting and fun for the price. I found it doesn’t perform great with regards to flaring and shooting into the sun when compared to the Rokinon 12mm that costs more than twice as much ( so not amazing for landscape work ), but this Pergear lens does have some nice sun…
Cheap vs Expensive Lenses – What’s the Real Difference?

After doing tons of reviews and articles on how I like these cheaper Chinese lenses for day-to-day shooting and for fun, I thought it would be important to do a write up about what your expectations should really be when comparing cheap lenses to higher-end or more expensive lenses like a Samyang or Rokinon. Because…
Best Memory Cards Fujifilm X-E4

The Fujifilm X-E4 has some very powerful features packed in a small little body. Since the camera has some pretty aggressive features with some nice 4k video recording options, choosing the right memory card will be important in order to get the best performance out of the camera. Use this guide to find the best…