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Kamlan 50mm f1.1 II Review & Sample Photos

  • December 15, 2019
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The Kamlan is an ultra-fast full manual all-metal constructed 50mm f1.1 lens designed for the APS-C mount. The fast f1.1 aperture with the 75mm equivalent focal length produces some very shallow depth of field that is great for portrait photography. The lens also maintains a wide-open sharpness even at far distances making it a great choice for low light photography.
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Sony A7III vs Nikon Z6 – The Blunt Truth

  • December 4, 2019
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You’ve probably seen a million comparisons between the A7III and the Nikon Z6, but have you seen any honest comparisons that talk about meaningful features that are actually useful to photographers?

Here is the blunt truth.

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Fujifilm X-H2 Cancelled?

  • November 27, 2019
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There has been a lot of buzz online about a little rumor that the Fujifilm X-H2 was canceled.

I personally know a few people that have been waiting for the X-H2. I was even considering skipping the X-T3 to wait for the X-H2.

But I have a few ideas about what could be happening.

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Kamlan 50mm f1.1 II | A Huge Improvement

  • November 21, 2019
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When I first saw the announcement of the Kamlan 50mm f1.1 version II, I was a bit skeptical and ultimately not interested. The first one was just a swing and missed and unfortunately made me a little skeptical about Kamlan as a brand even though their build quality is always stellar.

Then I saw a few images of this new version II lens.

Kamlan totally changed it up with a completely new design improving the one thing that would make a huge difference.

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Sony Improves Camera UHS-II Speeds to Match XQD

  • November 24, 2019
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I’ve just wrapped up some of my memory card benchmarks in the Sony A7rIV and noticed something very interesting and exciting.

Sony has dramatically improved the speed of UHS-II memory cards in their mirrorless cameras.

A few cards in the Sony A7rIV are now clearing the buffer at a rate of about 200MB/s which is very similar to the XQD speeds in the Nikon Z7.

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Street Photography With Fujifilm 90mm f2

  • November 24, 2019
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One of the more fun and interesting discussions among street photographers is the topic of focal length. Specifically, which lens is better for street photography, the 35mm or the 50mm? 

Some think the 50mm is the best usually it’s the 35mm, but some like it even wider. But I say, what about a 135mm?

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Yasuhara Anthy 35mm f1.8 Review & Sample Photos

  • November 2, 2019
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The Yasuhara Anthy 35mm f1.8 is a compact full manual full-frame mirrorless lens.

With a bright f1.8 aperture the lens is a fantastic choice for low light shooters or portrait shooters that love that sweat, sweat bokeh.

With the small size, affordable price and excellent build quality, the lens is a great choice for photographers looking for a daily carry that can be used in almost any situation.

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Must Have Accessories For The Fujifilm X100F

  • November 24, 2019
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The X100F is finally here so I thought I would get started on an accessories page. I have this camera pre-ordered and will be updating this page with that I learn about the new camera.
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Anthy35 f1.8 FF Mirrorless Lens | First Impressions!

  • August 10, 2019
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A first look at the new full-frame mirrorless Anthy35 lens. A 35mm f1.8 high-quality, small, fast but affordable full-frame mirrorless lens for the Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon R mount.

This could be the secret gem we’ve been waiting for.

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Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 S Lens Review & Sample Photos

  • August 2, 2019
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The Nikon 50mm f1.8 S was one of Nikon’s first lenses for the Z mount system and it has been designed to cater to the hybrid shooter who wants a single lens that can do anything. Video, landscape, wedding, portrait, or even street photography. While the f1.8 aperture isn’t exciting for a lot of people, the versatility makes it a great place to start when building out a new kit.

The lens is weather-sealed, has a silent stepping motor focusing system with very little focus breathing. It’s very well corrected, incredibly sharp with a very manageable size and weight.

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