Category: Featured
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Micro-Contrast, Is It Real? – Samples With Lens Comparisons
I break down what micro-contrast actually is and compare side-by-side samples from simple, low-element lenses against modern glass to show how tonal transitions hold up.
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Nikon Z 26mm f2.8 Review – A Little Miracle
The Nikon Z 26mm f2.8 might be the best tiny lens I’ve used, with a very sharp center even up close. The autofocus is slow and loud, but it’s a stellar pancake for travel and landscapes.
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Zeiss Planar 50mm f2 Review & Sample Photos
The Zeiss Planar 50mm f2 is built like a tank with punchy contrast and great color. If you aren’t chasing crazy bokeh or a clinical modern look, it’s one of the best-balanced classic 50s.
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Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 Review & Sample Photos
The Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 isn’t technically perfect, but it’s sharp in the center with nice micro-contrast. It shines at f4 for street shooting, and if you like the focal length, just shut up and buy it.
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Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter Review: Is It Worth It?
After years of looking for the right mist filter, the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/4 is my current favorite. It tames harsh highlights with a tight bloom that reminds me a lot of Cinestill 800T.
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Nikon Z 40mm f2 Review | The New Compact King
The Nikon Z 40mm f2 is a compact full-frame lens for the Nikon mirrorless system that quickly became the go-to lens for photographers looking for a great lens in a smaller size. Especially street and casual photographers which will be the focus of this article.
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Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S Review & Sample Photos
The Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S is an extremely versatile lightweight, yet affordable 85mm f1.8 prime lens. This lens was designed with both photographers and videographers in mind, with useful video features like silent focusing, but also a weather-sealed single barrel construction with all internal focusing elements and dual focus motors for improved close focusing…
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Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 S Lens Review & Sample Photos
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,…