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Sony Best Camera?

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Should I Buy A Sony Camera? Or Are Other Brands Fine?

I get a lot of "what camera should I buy," emails and instead of spending an hour replying with all the details someone needs to make this decision, I thought I would share my reply to a question here. This question was from a reader, it basically boils down to this. FroKnowsPhoto switched to Sony from Nikon because they have the best autofocus (allegedly) and for him, that is the end-all-be-all to a camera. Should I buy into Sony for this reason?

Fujifilm 23mm f2 Review

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List of Weather Sealed Fuji Lenses

This is a list of all the X mount lenses made by Fujifilm that are dust and weather-resistant.

Fujifilm X100V Review | A Massive Evolution – Updated

The Fujifilm X100V is the latest of the X100 series and we've seen some big changes and modifications to the overall package. An upgraded lens, new sensor, a new button layout, a totally new look, and upgraded software tools, which all together really help this camera stand apart from the previous models. This is by far the most unique update to date, but is it worth it?

TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 vs Pergear 35mm f1.6

TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 vs Pergear 35mm f1.6 – Lens Comparison

The Peargear 35mm f1.6 and the TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 are without a doubt the top two best inexpensive APS-C 35mm lenses you can buy right now. But which one to buy?

K&F Concept Black Mist Filters Review & Sample Photos

K&F Concept Black Mist filters are designed to diffuse the light and create a glowing misty effect. In bright lighting conditions, it will create a soft glow that is similar to the Orton effect, but in neutral lighting, it will diffuse the colors and smooth the contrast a little.

Hands-on with TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 – Review

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 APS-C Lens Image Circle Samples

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Fujifilm Lens Image Circles – 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.

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Using AF Range Limiter For Better Auto Focus | 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.

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 lot of Pros but only a few Cons, this lens ends up being one of the better options in the under $150 price range.

SLR Magic 50mm f1.1 Sample Photo

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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.

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