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Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 review – a fine, affordable wideangle that’s not just for vloggers

　　The Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 is a small, affordable wideangle prime that’s designed for the firm’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. In particular, it’s aimed at users of the compact, rangefinder-styled Lumix S9, which is popular for video and vlogging. And this lens’s focal length means it could be very useful for both those activities, in effect turning the S9 into...

Canon EOS R8 Mark II review – Canon’s entry

　　The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is the latest model in Canon’s entry-level line of full-frame mirrorless cameras. As an update to the EOS R8 from 2023, it slots into the firm’s line-up between its predecessor and the more advanced EOS R6-series models. But don’t let that ‘Mark II’ label fool you into thinking this is a relatively minor upgrade....

Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS review – all of the reach, none of the weight

　　The Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS is one of a pair of long telephoto primes introduced at the same time, alongside the Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS. The two are very closely related, not only in terms of their feature sets and physical designs, but also optically. As members of the top-end G Master series, both promise uncompromising...

Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS review – light, sharp and quick, a versatile dream for wildlife and more

　　Launched alongside a 600mm f/6.3 as one of two supertelephoto primes designed for “everyday shooting”, the Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS lens is the more affordable option – but it’s arguably also the more flexible of the duo, too. Its 400mm allows focal length you to get nicely close to subjects such as birds and wildlife, without being just...

The Chuzelblad review – a miniature, digital Hasselblad copy too irresistible to ignore

　　The Chinese Chuzhao (pronounced ‘choose-how’) company has so far produced two delightful little digital cameras, each a miniature copy of a classic camera of the past. First there was a Rolleiflex that I reviewed here last year; this time it’s a Hasselbad. Chuzhao calls it a Vintage 64MP Retro Digital Camera, but Id suggest ‘Chuzelblad’ suits it better. It’s available...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review – Samsung’s top

　　Not content to launch one new model into its folding range, Samsung in fact announced three different models in its July 2026 keynote. This review takes a look at the flagship device, the Z Fold 8 Ultra, which was revealed alongside the Z Fold 8, and the Z Flip 8. The former we have already reviewed, while the latter is...

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Sony FE 8

　　It seems that fisheye zooms are like proverbial buses… not too long after Canon announced an RF fisheye zoom, Sony has come along and done exactly the same thing. 　　Well, not quite exact – but very similar nonetheless. 　　Very often, fisheye lenses are primes, but zoom lenses like this give you the option to shoot a fully circular image, or...

Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art review – Sony portrait photographers NEED this lens

　　Sigma already offers the 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art for £979 in L-Mount and Sony E-mount, but the Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art takes things a step further by opening up the maximum aperture to f/1.2. That lets more light reach the sensor, enabling faster shutter speeds in low light, while also reducing depth of field for greater...

Sigma 20

　　While full-frame cameras are extremely popular, one area where they suffer a distinct disadvantage compared to smaller-sensor models comes with lens size. If you want a small, lightweight full-frame optic, it usually means compromising on zoom range, maximum aperture, and desirable features such as weathersealing. Sigma is aiming to change that with its latest Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary,...

Neewer Q120 review – compact yet powerful flash for outdoor shooting

　　Somewhere between the hotshoe gun and the studio flash lives a series of small stand flashes, which are designed to be used when you want a bit of off-camera light when away from home. In reality, of course, all flash units are portable, it’s just a question of how much effort you are happy to put in to carry one....

Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod review – a really clever design, but with one massive drawback

　　For generations of photographers, Manfrotto would have been the first name that sprang to mind when buying a sturdy, reliable tripod. But times have changed, and there’s now plenty of serious competition from the likes of Benro, Peak Design, and Vanguard. So the firm has come up with an innovative new design that’s aimed at serious photographers and videographers –...

Lensbaby Twist 28 review – tiny lens with a big creative twist

　　Lensbaby’s Twist effect, which replicates the swirling look around image edges associated with vintage Petzval lenses, has long been one of my favourites of the company’s creative effects. I’m also partial to a wideangle lens, so Lensbaby was pushing on an open door when it announced the Twist 28. 　　Unlike the Twist 60, which is an interchangeable optic that slots...

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