Often sold as kit lens, the Sony FE 28-60mm 4.0-5.6 is the most compact zoom lens you can find for your fullframe E-mount camera. These kit lenses often perform better than people think, but is that also the case for this cheap retractable one, that can often be found for less than 200 bucks? Let’s find out in this review.
Many photographers are familiar with high-end tripod brands like Gitzo and Really Right Stuff, but are we always willing to pay the premium that comes with their reputation? Over the last few years, Leofoto has established itself as a serious alternative, producing tripods that can match—or at least come very close to—the performance of the established brands.
In this review, I take a look at one of Leofoto’s flagship models, the flat-apex, center-column-free travel and field tripod, the LS-324CPRO.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
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Released in 2019, the original Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art DG DN was the first 35mm 1.2 AF fullframe lens. It took until 2025 for another manufacturer to challenge Sigma by releasing a 35mm 1.2 lens with autofocus of their own. Actually, there were two at almost the same time: Nikon with their Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S and Viltrox with the Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 LAB. It seems Sigma saw some room for improvement, as in late 2025 they released an updated version, this Sigma 35mm 1.2 DG Art II. On paper it is surprisingly lightweight and small compared to its predecessor, but what about the optical qualities? Let’s find out in this review!
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Among all the Revueflex and Porst junk cameras I usually see on the local flea markets, I discovered the familiar “Nikon” logo on a compact analogue camera. The cameras was very dirty, there was no way of knowing if it actually works, but for 25 bucks I decided to take the gamble.
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Released in 2019, the Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus Apo-Sonnar might actually be the last lens Zeiss designed for DSLRs. Having been released shortly after the Sigma 105mm 1.4 DG HSM Art – but costing 2.5 times as much – surely puts it in a tough spot. Is there a reason to still get this rare and exotic lens today? Let’s find out in this review!
