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NEW: FUJIFILM GFX100S, X-E4, 3 LENSES Fuji announced the GFX100s medium format digital camera, the X-E4 rangefinder-style digital camera (APS-C), and three new lenses at Fujifilm’s Global X-Summit this morning, along with several firmware updates for existing cameras. The GFX100S (which Fuji oddly referred to as “large format” throughout their press release), uses a large 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor to capture 102 megapixel NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 24-70 F/2.8 G2 VS CANON 24-70 F/2 How Does the Tamron G2 Compare to the Canon? If you’ve seen my video comparing the Canon and the original Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD, you know that they were already very closely matched lenses. With the improvements made in the Tamron G2, how do they compare now? You can see all of the details in the video above, but I’ll summarize it quickly like this: when it comes to image quality, the LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4 Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
NEW: FUJIFILM GFX100S, X-E4, 3 LENSES Fuji announced the GFX100s medium format digital camera, the X-E4 rangefinder-style digital camera (APS-C), and three new lenses at Fujifilm’s Global X-Summit this morning, along with several firmware updates for existing cameras. The GFX100S (which Fuji oddly referred to as “large format” throughout their press release), uses a large 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor to capture 102 megapixel NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 24-70 F/2.8 G2 VS CANON 24-70 F/2 How Does the Tamron G2 Compare to the Canon? If you’ve seen my video comparing the Canon and the original Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD, you know that they were already very closely matched lenses. With the improvements made in the Tamron G2, how do they compare now? You can see all of the details in the video above, but I’ll summarize it quickly like this: when it comes to image quality, the LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4 Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
PNY PRO ELITE MICROSD CARDS: ARE THEY GOOD? In the chart above, higher is better. The take away from all of this is that when it comes to sustained read speeds, all of the cards are pretty similar, but the new PNY Pro Elite cards are dramatically faster than the others tested here at random read and write speeds, and the older PNY Elite cards perform miserably in that category. The sustained write speeds of the PNY cards are quite good SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? The Sony A7C camera is, in many ways, a blending of two current product lines using the Sony E-mount: it has most of the internals of the two-year-old full frame A7iii, but a body more closely resembling the APS-C A6600. As such, the A7C should not be seen as a replacement for the A7iii. Sony claims that this camera is the first in a newproduct line.
GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the ANNOUNCED: SIGMA 100-400MM F/5-6.3 This morning, Sigma is officially announcing their first ultra-telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS in the “Contemporary” line. Specifically, this lens will be available in Sony E-mount and Sigma/Leica/Panasonic L-mount. but not Canon R or Nikon Z. There may be some modest similarities with the existing model for DSLRs, butSigma
BIRDING AT FORT DESOTO PARK There are many places here in Florida that I like to go to photograph birds and wildlife, but Ft. DeSoto Park is probably my favorite. Ft. DeSoto Park is a Pinellas County park located on Mullet Key, just south of Tierra Verde, Florida. Ft DeSoto itself was built in 1898 during the Spanish American war, and its remains can still be found there today. There are many things to do at Ft. DeSoto SIGMA 14-24MM F/2.8 VS TAMRON 17-28MM F/2.8 FOR SONY E Gone are the days of soft images and blurry, streaky corners in photos shot with ultra-wide angle zoom lenses. The Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 ART and Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 for Sony-E mount both produce sharp, crisp images from center to edge, though they’re not exactly equals. The two lenses both have their strengths, and each will be best suited for particular types of photographers. THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY When most of us think of amazing wildlife photography, we think of African safaris involving massive, white telephoto lenses that cost as much as a car. Thomas Shahan has found another method, though, and his images are equally striking. His work has been featured in a variety of magazines and publications, including The National Geographic, Popular Photography, and NBC’s “Today Show”. LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. REVIEW: PELICAN 1560 ROLLING CAMERA CASE Pelican 1560 Hard Camera CaseFinal Word:A robust case that will make you glad that it has wheels.Appearance8Build Quality9.5Design7Value88.1Robust.One of the things that I love most about being a photographer is traveling, but flying can be hard on camera equipment. Carrying camera bags on the plane is an option, but that option comes with its own problems: they’re heavy, big bags arenot
LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
COMPLETE CANON LENS LIST EF Lenses Canon has been producing auto-focus lenses since the late 1980s, and surprisingly, some of the early lenses are still in production. From the beginning, Canon made the decision to design their focusing motors into the lens, rather than relying on a single motor in the camera body to do the work. Consequently, all Canon AF lenses, regardless of age, will fit (and function) on any GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the LAOWA 100MM F/2.8 2X ULTRA MACRO REVIEW SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
COMPLETE CANON LENS LIST EF Lenses Canon has been producing auto-focus lenses since the late 1980s, and surprisingly, some of the early lenses are still in production. From the beginning, Canon made the decision to design their focusing motors into the lens, rather than relying on a single motor in the camera body to do the work. Consequently, all Canon AF lenses, regardless of age, will fit (and function) on any GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the LAOWA 100MM F/2.8 2X ULTRA MACRO REVIEW SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels.MAGNETIC ARCHIVES
Godox TL60 Tube Light Review: versatile and full-featured. Testing Irix Filters: Less Known, High-Quality. All Reviews & Comparisons; Camera Comparisons; Lens Comparisons SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? The Sony A7C camera is, in many ways, a blending of two current product lines using the Sony E-mount: it has most of the internals of the two-year-old full frame A7iii, but a body more closely resembling the APS-C A6600. As such, the A7C should not be seen as a replacement for the A7iii. Sony claims that this camera is the first in a newproduct line.
COMPLETE CANON LENS LIST EF Lenses Canon has been producing auto-focus lenses since the late 1980s, and surprisingly, some of the early lenses are still in production. From the beginning, Canon made the decision to design their focusing motors into the lens, rather than relying on a single motor in the camera body to do the work. Consequently, all Canon AF lenses, regardless of age, will fit (and function) on any ANNOUNCED: SIGMA 100-400MM F/5-6.3 This morning, Sigma is officially announcing their first ultra-telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS in the “Contemporary” line. Specifically, this lens will be available in Sony E-mount and Sigma/Leica/Panasonic L-mount. but not Canon R or Nikon Z. There may be some modest similarities with the existing model for DSLRs, butSigma
THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY When most of us think of amazing wildlife photography, we think of African safaris involving massive, white telephoto lenses that cost as much as a car. Thomas Shahan has found another method, though, and his images are equally striking. His work has been featured in a variety of magazines and publications, including The National Geographic, Popular Photography, and NBC’s “Today Show”. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON SP 70-200 F/2.8 DI VC USD VS CANON In terms of resolution, I expected the Canon lens to out-perform the Tamron, just as its counterpart did (however slightly) when I compared the 24-70mm lenses.However, after comparing numerous images, I found that the Canon was consistently blurry compared to the Tamron, and in fact, it was blurry compared to my older Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L(non-IS).
LENS COMPARISON: CANON EF 24-70 F/2.8L II VS. TAMRON 24-70 The Comparison: Canon vs Tamron Canon’s EF 24-70 f/2.8L II USM has been hailed as the sharpest lens of its type, but it has no image-stabilization, and it carries a hefty price tag at $2049. On the other hand, Tamron’s new 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD does have image stabilization, but the company’s optics only occasionally match the standards found in OEM lenses. LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
COMPLETE CANON LENS LIST EF Lenses Canon has been producing auto-focus lenses since the late 1980s, and surprisingly, some of the early lenses are still in production. From the beginning, Canon made the decision to design their focusing motors into the lens, rather than relying on a single motor in the camera body to do the work. Consequently, all Canon AF lenses, regardless of age, will fit (and function) on any GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the LAOWA 100MM F/2.8 2X ULTRA MACRO REVIEW SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
COMPLETE CANON LENS LIST EF Lenses Canon has been producing auto-focus lenses since the late 1980s, and surprisingly, some of the early lenses are still in production. From the beginning, Canon made the decision to design their focusing motors into the lens, rather than relying on a single motor in the camera body to do the work. Consequently, all Canon AF lenses, regardless of age, will fit (and function) on any GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the LAOWA 100MM F/2.8 2X ULTRA MACRO REVIEW SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels.MAGNETIC ARCHIVES
Godox TL60 Tube Light Review: versatile and full-featured. Testing Irix Filters: Less Known, High-Quality. All Reviews & Comparisons; Camera Comparisons; Lens Comparisons SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? The Sony A7C camera is, in many ways, a blending of two current product lines using the Sony E-mount: it has most of the internals of the two-year-old full frame A7iii, but a body more closely resembling the APS-C A6600. As such, the A7C should not be seen as a replacement for the A7iii. Sony claims that this camera is the first in a newproduct line.
COMPLETE CANON LENS LIST EF Lenses Canon has been producing auto-focus lenses since the late 1980s, and surprisingly, some of the early lenses are still in production. From the beginning, Canon made the decision to design their focusing motors into the lens, rather than relying on a single motor in the camera body to do the work. Consequently, all Canon AF lenses, regardless of age, will fit (and function) on any ANNOUNCED: SIGMA 100-400MM F/5-6.3 This morning, Sigma is officially announcing their first ultra-telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS in the “Contemporary” line. Specifically, this lens will be available in Sony E-mount and Sigma/Leica/Panasonic L-mount. but not Canon R or Nikon Z. There may be some modest similarities with the existing model for DSLRs, butSigma
THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY When most of us think of amazing wildlife photography, we think of African safaris involving massive, white telephoto lenses that cost as much as a car. Thomas Shahan has found another method, though, and his images are equally striking. His work has been featured in a variety of magazines and publications, including The National Geographic, Popular Photography, and NBC’s “Today Show”. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON SP 70-200 F/2.8 DI VC USD VS CANON In terms of resolution, I expected the Canon lens to out-perform the Tamron, just as its counterpart did (however slightly) when I compared the 24-70mm lenses.However, after comparing numerous images, I found that the Canon was consistently blurry compared to the Tamron, and in fact, it was blurry compared to my older Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L(non-IS).
LENS COMPARISON: CANON EF 24-70 F/2.8L II VS. TAMRON 24-70 The Comparison: Canon vs Tamron Canon’s EF 24-70 f/2.8L II USM has been hailed as the sharpest lens of its type, but it has no image-stabilization, and it carries a hefty price tag at $2049. On the other hand, Tamron’s new 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD does have image stabilization, but the company’s optics only occasionally match the standards found in OEM lenses. SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
NEW: FUJIFILM GFX100S, X-E4, 3 LENSES Fuji announced the GFX100s medium format digital camera, the X-E4 rangefinder-style digital camera (APS-C), and three new lenses at Fujifilm’s Global X-Summit this morning, along with several firmware updates for existing cameras. The GFX100S (which Fuji oddly referred to as “large format” throughout their press release), uses a large 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor to capture 102 megapixel NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 24-70 F/2.8 G2 VS CANON 24-70 F/2 How Does the Tamron G2 Compare to the Canon? If you’ve seen my video comparing the Canon and the original Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD, you know that they were already very closely matched lenses. With the improvements made in the Tamron G2, how do they compare now? You can see all of the details in the video above, but I’ll summarize it quickly like this: when it comes to image quality, the LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4 Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. REVIEW: PELICAN 1560 ROLLING CAMERA CASE SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
NEW: FUJIFILM GFX100S, X-E4, 3 LENSES Fuji announced the GFX100s medium format digital camera, the X-E4 rangefinder-style digital camera (APS-C), and three new lenses at Fujifilm’s Global X-Summit this morning, along with several firmware updates for existing cameras. The GFX100S (which Fuji oddly referred to as “large format” throughout their press release), uses a large 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor to capture 102 megapixel NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 24-70 F/2.8 G2 VS CANON 24-70 F/2 How Does the Tamron G2 Compare to the Canon? If you’ve seen my video comparing the Canon and the original Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD, you know that they were already very closely matched lenses. With the improvements made in the Tamron G2, how do they compare now? You can see all of the details in the video above, but I’ll summarize it quickly like this: when it comes to image quality, the LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4 Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. REVIEW: PELICAN 1560 ROLLING CAMERA CASEMAGNETIC ARCHIVES
Godox TL60 Tube Light Review: versatile and full-featured. Testing Irix Filters: Less Known, High-Quality. All Reviews & Comparisons; Camera Comparisons; Lens Comparisons NIKON ANNOUNCES NEW MACRO LENSES & COMPACT LENSES Nikon announced a new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S “Micro” lens along with the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 “Micro” lens this morning, as well as the development of two compact Z-mount lenses: the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 and NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8. Nikon’s 105mm Micro lenses have been held in high esteem for decades for their excellence in rendering and resolution, and the new Z-mount LAOWA 100MM F/2.8 2X ULTRA MACRO REVIEW With their Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro, Venus Optics targets macro photographers who want larger-than-life magnification. Laowa is a third-party manufacturer designing for two market segments not always well served by the major brands: ultra wide angle and large magnification macro. The brand is starting to make a name for itself with well-built lenses, excellent optical performances SPEEDING THINGS UP: K&F CONCEPT'S NANO-SERIES MAGNETIC Today we are taking a look at K&F Concept’s line of magnetic filters. Called the Nano-Series, this system currently sells as a kit including a lens adapter, a UV filter (doubling as an extra lens adapter), a CPL and an ND 1000 filter. LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4 Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY When most of us think of amazing wildlife photography, we think of African safaris involving massive, white telephoto lenses that cost as much as a car. Thomas Shahan has found another method, though, and his images are equally striking. His work has been featured in a variety of magazines and publications, including The National Geographic, Popular Photography, and NBC’s “Today Show”. SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant REVIEW: PELICAN 1560 ROLLING CAMERA CASE Pelican 1560 Hard Camera CaseFinal Word:A robust case that will make you glad that it has wheels.Appearance8Build Quality9.5Design7Value88.1Robust.One of the things that I love most about being a photographer is traveling, but flying can be hard on camera equipment. Carrying camera bags on the plane is an option, but that option comes with its own problems: they’re heavy, big bags arenot
CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
SONY A35 VS SONY A55 : WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Sony a35 And Sony a55 Compared The Sony SLT a35 may have been designed to replace the a33, but it is now poised to replace the a55 in popularity. When the Sony a55 was released a year ago, along with the a33, digital photographers were introduced to a technology that has been mostly ignored since the 1960s: fixed pellicle mirrors. The two cameras were very popular, but being the first LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4 Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEW Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4 Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. NIKON ANNOUNCES NEW MACRO LENSES & COMPACT LENSES Nikon announced a new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S “Micro” lens along with the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 “Micro” lens this morning, as well as the development of two compact Z-mount lenses: the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 and NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8. Nikon’s 105mm Micro lenses have been held in high esteem for decades for their excellence in rendering and resolution, and the new Z-mount GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the NEW: FUJIFILM GFX100S, X-E4, 3 LENSES Fuji announced the GFX100s medium format digital camera, the X-E4 rangefinder-style digital camera (APS-C), and three new lenses at Fujifilm’s Global X-Summit this morning, along with several firmware updates for existing cameras. The GFX100S (which Fuji oddly referred to as “large format” throughout their press release), uses a large 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor to capture 102 megapixel LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Thomas Shahan Phidippus regius. Shahan: Yeah, this has been a relatively new thing that has popped up, because macro photography is kind of a tough thing to teach; so much of it is just trial and error, and you get lucky from time to time and you get a cool shot. There are some simple things you can teach, though, like the methods of THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY When most of us think of amazing wildlife photography, we think of African safaris involving massive, white telephoto lenses that cost as much as a car. Thomas Shahan has found another method, though, and his images are equally striking. His work has been featured in a variety of magazines and publications, including The National Geographic, Popular Photography, and NBC’s “Today Show”. TESTED: BONAI AA NIMH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Bonai AA Rechargeable Battery Review: Are They Worth Buying? I’ve used several different rechargeable batteries in my flashes over the years, but I usually stick with brands I know: Sanyo/Panasonic Eneloops, Duracells, and even Amazon Basics. Recently, though, I ran across Bonai AA batteries on Amazon with a claimed 2800 mAh capacity and a nearly perfect user rating, and I was BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEWTAMRON 35 1 8TAMRON 35 150 F2 8 4TAMRON 35 2 8TAMRON 35 1 4TAMRON 35 150 FOR NIKON Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4TAMRON 35MM 1 8 CANONTAMRON 35MM 1 8TAMRON 35MM CANONTAMRON 35MM VS SIGMA 35MMTAMRON 35MM NIKONTAMRON 35MM SONY Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEWTAMRON 35 1 8TAMRON 35 150 F2 8 4TAMRON 35 2 8TAMRON 35 1 4TAMRON 35 150 FOR NIKON Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4TAMRON 35MM 1 8 CANONTAMRON 35MM 1 8TAMRON 35MM CANONTAMRON 35MM VS SIGMA 35MMTAMRON 35MM NIKONTAMRON 35MM SONY Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. NIKON ANNOUNCES NEW MACRO LENSES & COMPACT LENSES Nikon announced a new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S “Micro” lens along with the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 “Micro” lens this morning, as well as the development of two compact Z-mount lenses: the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 and NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8. Nikon’s 105mm Micro lenses have been held in high esteem for decades for their excellence in rendering and resolution, and the new Z-mount GODOX AD100PRO: A TINY AND POWERFUL OFF-CAMERA FLASH Godox has recently launched their newest battery-powered strobe, the AD100Pro. As the smallest and least powerful member of the company’s Witstro lineup, the AD100Pro offers more features and better performances than a typical hotshoe flash. The flash’s head resembles the company’s V1 hotshoe flash, but in a smaller package overall. In fact, Godox markets the AD100Pro as being the NEW: FUJIFILM GFX100S, X-E4, 3 LENSES Fuji announced the GFX100s medium format digital camera, the X-E4 rangefinder-style digital camera (APS-C), and three new lenses at Fujifilm’s Global X-Summit this morning, along with several firmware updates for existing cameras. The GFX100S (which Fuji oddly referred to as “large format” throughout their press release), uses a large 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor to capture 102 megapixel LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. SONY A6100 VS A6400: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Sony’s brand new a6100 is a full featured camera with a pro-level sensor, but was released into an already crowded Sony camera lineup, and is priced at only $150 or so below the impressive a6400. With Sony, it can be hard to keep track of all of the differences between models, and hard to decide which to buy. Let me simplify things. First, here’s a quick chart of the significant THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY When most of us think of amazing wildlife photography, we think of African safaris involving massive, white telephoto lenses that cost as much as a car. Thomas Shahan has found another method, though, and his images are equally striking. His work has been featured in a variety of magazines and publications, including The National Geographic, Popular Photography, and NBC’s “Today Show”. THOMAS SHAHAN & MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Thomas Shahan Phidippus regius. Shahan: Yeah, this has been a relatively new thing that has popped up, because macro photography is kind of a tough thing to teach; so much of it is just trial and error, and you get lucky from time to time and you get a cool shot. There are some simple things you can teach, though, like the methods of TESTED: BONAI AA NIMH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Bonai AA Rechargeable Battery Review: Are They Worth Buying? I’ve used several different rechargeable batteries in my flashes over the years, but I usually stick with brands I know: Sanyo/Panasonic Eneloops, Duracells, and even Amazon Basics. Recently, though, I ran across Bonai AA batteries on Amazon with a claimed 2800 mAh capacity and a nearly perfect user rating, and I was BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEWTAMRON 35 1 8TAMRON 35 150 F2 8 4TAMRON 35 2 8TAMRON 35 1 4TAMRON 35 150 FOR NIKON Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4TAMRON 35MM 1 8 CANONTAMRON 35MM 1 8TAMRON 35MM CANONTAMRON 35MM VS SIGMA 35MMTAMRON 35MM NIKONTAMRON 35MM SONY Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
LIGHT AND MATTER : PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS Sigma fp L Announced: 61 Megapixel Full-Frame Pocket Camera, Phase-Detection AF. Sony Announces Compact 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm Lenses. Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens Announced. Announced: SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for Sony and L Mounts. New: Fujifilm GFX100S, X-E4, 3 Lenses. Sony Alpha 1 Announced: 8K Video, 30fps Stills at 50 Megapixels. SONY A7C: THE IDEAL HIKING CAMERA? THE TAMRON 70-300MM F/4.5-6.3 VS SONY 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6 GSEE MORE ONLIGHTANDMATTER.ORG
NIKON Z60 AND Z70 APS-C Z-MOUNT: WHY NIKON MIGHT WIN THE Sony is the clear leader in the mirrorless full-frame camera market at the moment, and although they have recently lost market share to Canon and Nikon, it is likely the result of an expansion of the market rather than a drop in units shipped by Sony. For over five years, Sony has been updating and refining their A7 and A9 mirrorless camera lines and building up a respectable collection of GOOD ALL AROUND: TAMRON 35-150 F/2.8-4 VC OSD REVIEWTAMRON 35 1 8TAMRON 35 150 F2 8 4TAMRON 35 2 8TAMRON 35 1 4TAMRON 35 150 FOR NIKON Review: Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 VC Tamron’s new 35-150mm f/2.8-4 lens is attractive because it doesn’t try to do too much, but still covers a useful zoom range at moderately wide apertures. As a result, it’s moderately inexpensive and moderately compact. But of course, these days we want better than moderately-good image quality and AF performance, even on third party lenses. LENS TEST: SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 ART VS CANON 24-70 F/2.8L II In general, the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART’s resolution was excellent in the center of the lens. Depending on the the light and conditions, it was sometimes on par with the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II comparison unit, though no better. However, away from the center, resolution was often quite bad. Take a look, starting at the 70mm end of the zoom range. LENS COMPARISON: CANON 50MM F/1.4 VS Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens, and Canon offers versions with prices ranging from just over $100 to over $1500, a pretty dramatic difference. In this review, I’ll be looking at the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L USM. The Canon 50mm f/1.4 currently costs at Amazon.com or $349 at B&H Photo. BEST 70-200MM LENSES FOR CANON : COMPARISON Which 70-200 Lens Should I Buy? A Quick Guide With the release of Canon’s latest offering, the EF 70-200 f2.8 USM IS II, Canon has at least 5 pro-quality lenses in the same focal length range. If you include the original EF 80-200 f2.8 from the 1990s (now discontinued, but still available used), the count is up to 6. And then there are the offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the other LENS COMPARISON: TAMRON 15-30 F/2.8 VC VS. CANON 16-35 F/4TAMRON 35MM 1 8 CANONTAMRON 35MM 1 8TAMRON 35MM CANONTAMRON 35MM VS SIGMA 35MMTAMRON 35MM NIKONTAMRON 35MM SONY Those of you who follow my lens reviews may already know that this comparison of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC and the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS has been in the works for a year already. Because of the different focal length ranges and maximum apertures, getting comparable images was difficult. I started shooting for it in July of 2015, and finished in late winter of 2016. CANON SPEEDLITE 430EZ : REVIEW FOR STROBISTS Canon Speedlite 430EZ : General Features For a long while in the early 1990s, this was one of the top of the line Canon flashes for the EOS system cameras. Consequently, they’re well built, reliable, and very intuitive to use. I purchased this unit back in 1994, but they can now be found (used) for $50-75 or less (check Ebay for currentavailability).
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