Category: Reviews

TTArtisan AF 23mm f1.8 Lens Review & Sample Photos

Quick verdict: The TTArtisan AF 23mm f1.8 is a light, all-metal, affordable autofocus lens with a classic rendering, great flare and CA control and a nice balance of character and image quality. Vignetting is always there until about f4, and edges get soft and stretched up close. It’s priced well enough to fill the gap…
Fujifilm X100VI Review: Real-World Sample Photos (2026)

The X100VI is the perfect Dad cam for street, lifestyle, and family photos, but the lens is still slow to focus and battery life isn’t great. Here’s my full review with plenty of ISO 6400 night samples.
Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 vs 35mm f1.8 S – Sample Images

I’ve been shooting a bit with the 35mm f1.4 lately and am already in love with the lens. It’s not perfect; it’s not an S lens, which in this case means it’s missing the ED elements, the Nano Crystal coating and has a different rendering (which I will demonstrate in this comparison), but for the…
This Is Why You Upgrade To The FujiFilm X100VI – The Grain

In this article, we will compare the grain structure of the Fujifilm X100VI to that of the Fujifilm X100V. In my previous article, where we looked at a comparison of detail, I concluded that the increase in detail from the 40MP sensor, although better, wasn’t a game-changer for casual photography. This made me wonder whether…
Fujifilm X100VI vs X100V Sensor Resolution Comparison

In my search for meaningful reasons to upgrade from the X100V to the X100VI (besides just IBIS), I’ve tested the two cameras to compare how much more detail the 40MP sensor provides over the 26MP sensor. By going with the 40MP, Fujifilm also had to incorporate IBIS to resolve an APS-C sensor at that resolution.…
Pergear Standard 256GB CFexpress Type-A Card Review

With the release of the latest Pergear Standard CFexpress Type-A memory card, Pergear now has two series CFexpress Type-A memory cards, this latest “Standard” series and the more professional “Prime” series. In this article, we’ll examine the Pergear Standard series 256GB card, its features, and performance benchmarks. Pergear was kind enough to send me a…
Canon R5 II vs Nikon Z8 vs Sony A1

Several amazing high-resolution stacked full-frame sensor cameras are now on the market, and the Canon R5 II could be the new king. But let’s first look at the specs to see how it compares to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z8. Canon R5 II vs. Nikon Z8 vs. Sony A1 General Overview These cameras have…
Lexar New Silver Plus SD Cards + Adapter

Lexar has released three new products, the Lexar SILVER PLUS V30 A2 MicroSD card, the Lexar SILVER PLUS v30 SD card, and this new Lexar Adapter, which can function as a thumbstick/memory card reader.
Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter Review

I wasn’t expecting the Lensbaby OMNI to be this fun, but it’s great for in-camera flares and reflections. Here’s my breakdown using it on 35mm and 50mm lenses.
Firecrest Bloom Gold Filter Review

I like Glimmerglass-type filters for everyday shooting to take the digital edge off. Here’s a look at Formatt Hitech’s Bloom Gold with X100VI samples at 1/8 power.