What is it? The Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 is a super-lightweight and compact, budget-friendly standard lens designed for the full-frame Panasonic Lumix S mirrorless camera line. As an L-mount lens, th...
After my review of the unpadded Manfrotto MBAG80N, I thought I would write about the largest in the range, the padded Manfrotto MBAG120PN. This is a beast of a bag, but I bought it to transport a beas...
Tripods are awkward to transport and store, and to make matters worse, they’re often supplied without a bag or case. If you want to use your tripod more, a bag is a good way to get it out of the close...
What is it? Released in June, 2024, the Fujifilm GFX100S II is an update to the Fujifilm GFX100S, the smaller, more compact model that sits just beneath the flagship Fujifilm GFX100 II. It features a ...
Leica recently launched a new version of its classic Summilux-M 50 F1.4 lens from 1959. Kevin Carter takes a look. As the fifth in the Classic Line series, following the Summaron-M 28 F5.6, Tha...
What is it? Bearing the prestigious L-series designation, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM is a versatile 4x zoom with a decent wide and telephoto coverage and a 0.45m minimum focus distance. It’...
An edited version of my review first appeared in the British Journal of Photography* magazine well over a decade ago. With their range of movements, tilt and shift lenses offered in various focal leng...
Key features Highly versatile 35mm focal length Stills/video hybrid VCM for smooth focusing Nano USM for floating element control Floating element design to reduce aberrations at close range Breathing...
As you might expect, Leica offers its range of UV filters, which are recommended for the protection of the front element in everyday use but also to prevent damage when cleaning. It’s much less ...
Key features +/- 12mm shift and +/- 7.5° tilt movements can be applied in parallel (same axis) or perpendicular 90° rotation left and right in 30° increments, tilt 90° left only with a 45° stop Shift...