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Are Helios 58mm f2 Lenses Good?

The Helios lenses have really grown in popularity over the last few years for their classic rendering and crazy swirling bokeh. But are they really any good? With all the awesome new third-party lenses out of China or Japan, the Helios lenses no longer get as much attention as they used to, but they’re still fun…

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…

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: Sample Photos & Real-World Results

The Fujifilm X100V was the fifth camera in the X100 series, since replaced by the X100VI, 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…

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

The Pergear 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

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.

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, which 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.

TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 Review – The Best Casual 50mm?

The TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 is a fun, small manual-focus lens with good contrast and smooth bokeh. For casual shooting, it’s hard to find a reason to buy any other cheap fifty.