Some owners of the Sony 24-105mm F/4 G have noted a focus shift issue. Essentially, changing the aperture changes the focus depth. As a result, if the lens focuses wide open before stopping down the […]
Sony lens wish list – 5 rival lenses
Sony has done a truly fantastic job building out their lens lineup over the last 5 years. Though I was a fan of Sony’s mirrorless innovation, I avoided the system until late 2017 because there […]
Sony 12-24mm F/4 G lens review
Sony 12-24mm Real world images: Sony 12-24mm f/4 G lens review: The Sony 12-24 is an ambitious offering by Sony and a rather unique lens. There are very few zoom lenses nearly as wide. Such […]
Tamron 85/1.8 vs Sony FE 85mm/1.8 preview
For the last few years, I shot with the Nikon D750 and Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, and it was the best portrait lens I ever used. I have avoided 1.4 lenses because of […]
EVF vs OVF
Optical viewfinders vs Electronic viewfinders As mirrorless has been growing, many traditionalists claim they would never give up their OVF, optical viewfinder. And many mirrorless users say that after experiencing a good electronic viewfinder, they […]
Sony 24-105mm f/4 G lens Review
Sony 24-105 F4, the Best General Zoom for Sony cameras Real World Images from the Sony 24-105: Sony 24-105mm review: The Sony 24-105mm F4 G is probably the best general purpose “normal” zoom available for […]
Programming instant reaction button on the Sony A7riii and A9
Customizing an Override button on Sony cameras Have you ever had your camera all set up specifically for one type of shot and then suddenly you are presented with a quick spontaneous photograph opportunity but […]
The Two Lens Travel Solution
I am constantly seeing discussions of what lens or lenses to pack for a vacation. In some cases, you have photographers looking to simplify to a single lens that can cover every possible situation. For me, a […]
Why Mirrorless is the Present
Just a few years ago, mirrorless cameras constituted only about 5% of sales of ILC (interchangeable lens cameras). This year, that number has grown to about 1/3rd of ILC sales, and will likely become the […]
Sony 50mm 1.8 (SEL5018) Review
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens Review The Sony 50/1.8 was Sony’s version of the “nifty fifty” 50mm lens for their NEX mirrorless system before Sony ever intended to turn mirrorless into a professional level full […]
