Last month (August 2014), we carried a comparative review of Macro lenses for Nikon FX bodies. This time, it is the turn of Macro lenses for Canon Full Frame bodies. As mentioned last month, we approached all lens manufacturers for their Macro lenses. While the initial list included Sigma also, the representative for the company politely informed us that they did not have any … [Read more...]
Trimmed to perfection-Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II
The Sony RX-series consists of compact cameras with professional specifications. The RX100 and the RX100 II impressed us with their fast lenses and larger-than-normal sensors. The 20.1-megapixel RX100 III is an improvement on these, mainly characterised by a built-in EVF and fast f/2.8 aperture at the telephoto end. Here is our opinion after taking the RX100 for a spin. Design … [Read more...]
Stretching the Limits-Sony Xperia Z2
Premium Smartphones are trying to woo high-end users with new features and better capabilities. For the budget-conscious general public, these are but sour grapes—desirable features, but at a very high price. The Sony Xperia Z2 is an upgrade to the Xperia Z1 and competes with the likes of Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8. Let us see how it performs. Design and Build … [Read more...]
Hunt for the ‘Detailer’
Macro lenses for Nikon FX mount Macro subjects evoke lot of interest to all people alike. The lure could be in the details that otherwise escape our vision, or the colourful world of insects. A Macro lens is one that every photographer desires to add to his kitbag. Rarely do you choose a specialist lens first and scout for a D-SLR that can go with it. Hence for lens tests, … [Read more...]
