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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The new Ricoh GR IIIx large-sensor compact camera has a 40mm F2.8 equivalent lens and an updated GR Engine 6 image processor.

Other than those two changes, the GR IIIx is otherwise identical to the GR III, which has a wider-angle 28mm lens.

There are also a number of new accessories to go with the the GRIIIx, including a tele conversion lens and external optical viewfinder.

The new Ricoh GR IIIx large-sensor compact camera has a 40mm F2.8 equivalent lens and an updated GR Engine 6 image processor. Other than those two changes, the GR IIIx is otherwise identical to the GR III, which has a wider-angle 28mm lens. There are also a number of new…

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 is the third in a series of five new F1.8 lenses for the Panasonic, Sigma and Leica "L-mount" full-frame mirrorless camera system. Priced at £799.99 / $899.99, can this new wide-angle prime lens lens offer both quality and affordability at the same time? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 review, complete with full-size sample photos.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Wondering what the differences are between the new Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the 3-year-old GFX 50S medium format mirrorless cameras? Then check out our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm GFX50S Mark II versus the GFX50S.

The brand new Fujifilm X-T30 II and the original Fujifilm X-T30 look identical from the outside, so which APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the X-T30.

Fujifilm has updated its GFX Medium-Format System Lens Roadmap with the addition of three new lenses, the 55mm F1.7, 20-35mm and a Tilt-Shift lens.

Slated for release sometime in 2022, the GF 20-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom will offer an effective focal range of 16-28mm in 35mm terms.

Fujifilm has updated its GFX Medium-Format System Lens Roadmap with the addition of three new lenses, the 55mm F1.7, 20-35mm and a Tilt-Shift lens. Slated for release sometime in 2022, the GF 20-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom will offer an effective focal range of 16-28mm in 35mm terms.

Fujifilm has updated its X-System Lens Roadmap with the addition of two new lenses, the 150-600mm and 18-200mm.

Slated for release sometime in 2022, the 150-600mm super-telephoto zoom will offer an effective focal range of 229-914mm in 35mm terms. It will be a "red badge" zoom lens complete with a removable tripod collar/mount.

The new 18-200mm is aimed squarely at videographers who want an all-in-one zoom, offering an effective focal range of 27-183mm in 35mm terms.

Fujifilm has updated its X-System Lens Roadmap with the addition of two new lenses, the 150-600mm and 18-200mm. Slated for release sometime in 2022, the 150-600mm super-telephoto zoom will offer an effective focal range of 229-914mm in 35mm terms. It will be a "red badge" zoom lens complete with a…

The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a brand new standard prime lens for the Fuji-X APS-C camera system, offering an effective focal length of 50mm in 35mm terms.

Sporting an identical external design to the XF 18mm F1.4 lens, the new 33mm optic is weather-resistant and has a faster Linear auto-focusing motor than the current XF 35mm f1.4 R.

The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a brand new standard prime lens for the Fuji-X APS-C camera system, offering an effective focal length of 50mm in 35mm terms. Sporting an identical external design to the XF 18mm F1.4 lens, the new 33mm optic is weather-resistant and has…

The new Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR wide-angle prime lens for Fuji APS-C mirrorless cameras is a direct replacement for the original version which was released way back in September 2013.

This updated optic offers the principal improvements of weather-resistance and a faster Linear auto-focusing motor, as well as closer 19cm minimum focusing, smaller 58mm filter size, and an A position lock.

The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR will be released in November 2021 priced at £819 / €949 / $899.

The new Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR wide-angle prime lens for Fuji APS-C mirrorless cameras is a direct replacement for the original version which was released way back in September 2013. This updated optic offers the principal improvements of weather-resistance and a faster Linear auto-focusing motor, as well…

The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR is a brand new, affordable kit lens for the GFX medium-format camera system, making a perfect partner for the also-just-released GFX 50S II.

Offering an effective focal range of 28-55mm in 35mm terms, the 35-70mm zoom is fully weather-resistant despite having a retractable design that makes it physically shorter when in the "stored" position.

The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR is a brand new, affordable kit lens for the GFX medium-format camera system, making a perfect partner for the also-just-released GFX 50S II. Offering an effective focal range of 28-55mm in 35mm terms, the 35-70mm zoom is fully weather-resistant despite having a retractable design…

Fujifilm have quietly announced the new X-T30 II APS-C mirrorless camera, a rather modest upgrade of the 2.5-year old X-T30.

Externally the two cameras are identical, right down to the unchanged X-T30 name badge on the front. The only physical change is an upgrade to the rear LCD screen, which now has 1.62million dots of resolution.

Fujifilm have quietly announced the new X-T30 II APS-C mirrorless camera, a rather modest upgrade of the 2.5-year old X-T30. Externally the two cameras are identical, right down to the unchanged X-T30 name badge on the front. The only physical change is an upgrade to the rear LCD screen, which…

The new Fujifilm GFX 50S II is the most affordable GFX branded medium-format camera ever, offering a 51.4 megapixel sensor for just £3499 / €3999 / $3999, putting in on a par with the likes of the Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A1 full-frame mirrorless.

Paired with the equally new GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR kit zoom, the 50SII costs less than £4000 / €4500 / $4500 with a lens, making medium-format more accessible than ever before.

The new Fujifilm GFX 50S II is the most affordable GFX branded medium-format camera ever, offering a 51.4 megapixel sensor for just £3499 / €3999 / $3999, putting in on a par with the likes of the Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A1 full-frame mirrorless. Paired with the equally…

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR lens, mounted on the Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR lens looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR lens, mounted on the Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR lens, mounted on the Fujifilm GFX 50S II camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR lens looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR lens, mounted on the Fujifilm GFX 50S II camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm GFX 50S II medium-format camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm GFX 50S II medium-format camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II camera.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample photos taken with a final production version of the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR lens mounted on a 50 megapixel GFX 50S II camera body.

Ahead of our full review, here are some full-size sample photos and movies taken with a final production version of the new 51.4 megapixel Fujifilm GFX 50S II medium-format mirrorless camera.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample photos taken with the new Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR lens. The Fujifilm XF 33mm is a fast 50mm-equivalent prime lens for the Fuji X-series APS-C mirrorless camera range.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is a brand new standard macro lens for the Nikon Z-series full-frame mirrorless camera system. Find out if this £$650 lens is a bargain or not by reading our in-depth Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 review, complete with full-size sample photos...

Nikon have introduced their second APS-C, cropped-sensor mirrorless camera with the launch of the Z fc. Almost identical to the Z50 model in terms of its key specifications, the new Z fc offers a much more retro, classic design. Read our in-depth Nikon Z fc review to find out if it's the perfect blend of old and new...

Thursday, August 5, 2021

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is an affordable super-zoom telephoto lens for Sony full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Tamron 150-500mm review to find out if it's really a bargain or not...