Canon M-series cameras have gone through many ups and downs right from its launch, but mirrorless is indeed the road forward for any camera company. The flagship M5 is quite a capable camera, though the small inventory of lenses may not make it quite attractive. The EOS M6 is a replacement to the EOS M3 and is characterised by the lack of an EVF, which makes it more compact … [Read more...]
Nikon D7500
We have been hearing all sorts of rumours about the possible replacement of the Nikon D7200, and now we have got the camera on our test bench. The new D7500 boasts many features that have climbed down from the DX-format flagship D500. Of course, Nikon has to do justice to the D500 and we do not expect this newbie to lure people away from the flagship. Well, it is time to put … [Read more...]
Another Sharpness King – Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG |Art
The 135mm, being an Art-series lens, certainly has a reputation to keep. 135mm can rightly be considered an essential focal length in the ‘true’ telephoto range. This telephoto range produces just the right amount of compression effect for portraits and still life. Combined with a wide aperture, this Art lens is believed to deliver shallow depth-of-field along with pleasing … [Read more...]
Sigma USB Dock
Rohinton Mehta When you buy a new lens, you take it for granted that it will autofocus with 100% accuracy. And why not? Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Even the most expensive lenses, sometimes, do not autofocus with the accuracy that you may hope for. This is true across all manufacturers. At times, the critical focus is a wee-bit behind the autofocussed … [Read more...]
Sigma 100-400mm f/5 – 6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
The 100-400mm focal range is much sought after by all nature and wildlife lovers. All the major manufacturers have such a lens in their range. With us this month is Sigma’s 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary. In recent times, every Sigma lens tested by SP has been special. Will the 100-400 repeat the success? Design & Build Quality The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG … [Read more...]
