Sometimes it is nice to just get out. Since I got back from my week away, I have been shattered, and so a nice relaxing stroll with my eldest Samuel was just what the doctor ordered. We left the house, and walked down the road about 500 meters and strolled around the beach and river.Continue reading “A Walk With My Eldest – Testing Out A New Lens And Recipe”
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Brightin Star 35mm F/1.7 APO Lens – A pReview Of This Leica APO-Summicron Like New Lens Release
The Brightin Star 35mm F/1.7 APO lens (part of its “Apex Series” range) is about to be released. Retailing at around $1199 ($759 early-bird release), this manual focus, high precision Leica M Mount lens looks set to bring the ultimate in manual focus experience to your camera (it can easily be used with adaptors onContinue reading “Brightin Star 35mm F/1.7 APO Lens – A pReview Of This Leica APO-Summicron Like New Lens Release”
Do I recommend A Fisheye Lens For Your Photography?
Let us be clear about this. Fisheye lenses are not for everyone. The strange distortions mean that the image you see is like a characterised version of the subject you are photographing. But used in moderation, it can be a fun addition to your kitbag, brought out on times when you want to be creative.Continue reading “Do I recommend A Fisheye Lens For Your Photography?”
Why I Chose The Tamron Z35-100 F/2.8 Over The 28-75mm F/2.8 and 24-120 F/4 Lenses
It was very meticulous and thoughtful planning that made me choose my new Z Mount Tamron 35-100mm lens. There were a number of other lenses that have been mentioned to me since buying this lens, and they were considered (among others) before I decided to purchase this extraordinary lens. “Where It Fits” To give instantContinue reading “Why I Chose The Tamron Z35-100 F/2.8 Over The 28-75mm F/2.8 and 24-120 F/4 Lenses”
Nikon Z35mm F/1.4 and Nikon Z50mm F/1.4 Long-Term Review
I’ve had these two lenses since their release, and photographed many weddings, events and portraits with them, plus I’ve used them for general photography and more. It’s time to have a look at them an discuss them in more detail in my long-term review. First things first, if you want technical details or sharpness charts,Continue reading “Nikon Z35mm F/1.4 and Nikon Z50mm F/1.4 Long-Term Review”