Never let it be said that Chinese lens maker Venus Optics is afraid to take a risk with its Laowa lenses. From the very beginning of their existence, they have pushed the boundaries with what is possible in lens design, making lenses that no one else dares to make. They […]
When Tamron introduced the SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD (A012) wide angle zoom lens in early 2015, many photographers, including myself, considered it to be Tamron’s best lens of that generation. Soon after Tamron began to release several exceptional lenses, including the SP primes and the G2 (second generation) […]
When planning a trip, I try to select a diverse mix of photographic opportunities combined with typical “tourist” activities as well as keeping to my goal of travelling light. Italy was the location this past October where I have vacationed several times in the past 10 years. I am always […]
I had the incredible opportunity to have 2 weeks of hands on experience with Nikon’s new mirrorless camera – the Z7 and it is a game changer! I was given a preproduction model to test and shoot campaign images for Nikon Canada and I put the camera through its paces capturing […]
Sony has been vying to steal some market share from Canon and Nikon for some time. While their innovation and impressive spec lists have been widely applauded, the Sony E mount has lacked a competitive lens selection. While Sony cameras like the A7R III and new A7 III are very […]
Tamron’s last two lens announcements might have created a bit of nostalgia for those familiar with vintage Tamron products. They announced a 28-75mm F/2.8 for Sony FE, and I have a lot of fond memories of using the slightly primitive but optically excellent 28-75mm F/2.8 Tamron lens in a Canon […]
Vanguard Endeavor ED II Binoculars (10×42) With winter over, spring migration has begun. I have seen many species of birds in my local area, including the familiar singing sparrows. If you are an avid ornithologist and are interested in good quality binoculars at a reasonable price, I recommend the Vanguard […]
Photography is a wonderful world full of gadgets and toys, with a million and one ways to photograph anything and everything. It’s one of the best hobbies as the options and opportunities are endless. PHOTONews has a focus in Macro photography this spring. Your thoughts quickly go to macro lenses, […]
It’s not an easy job to carve out a slice of the competitive camera lens market, but in recent years we have seen a few companies do just that. One of those is Venus Optics, a Chinese lens maker, who first entered the market with innovative macro budget lenses – […]
Tamron Canada has been on fire lately – releasing one stellar lens after another. I’ve been a big fan of Tamron since the first SP 24-70 F/2.8 Di VC lens – it was a game changer that let me capture images I couldn’t with any other lens in that focal […]
