Most DX format cameras come with their standard kit lenses, which are usually in the range of 18-55mm. Though this is suficient for budget-conscious amateurs, advanced photographers who have a little more disposable income might ind the slow aperture and the short zoom range a limitation that is beyond compromise. For them, Nikon has brought out the AF-S DX Nikkor 16- 80mm … [Read more...]
Instant Wi-Fi – Transcend Wi-Fi SD Card
Gone are the days when ‘transfer’ meant wires sticking out of your camera. Most manufacturers offer built-in Wi-Fi hotspots in cameras. But what if your camera does not have built-in Wi-Fi hotspot? It is here that a Wi-Fi memory card comes in handy. Transcend Wi-Fi SD card lets you instantly create a Wi-Fi hotspot within your camera and share photographs or stream videos … [Read more...]
Wedding Album goes Future-Ready
The wedding season is here. And the wedding photographers are busy devising strategies to go one up on the competitors. Traditional wedding albums were conceptualised before the world went digital and convergence was not even a distant thought. With the digital revolution paving way for social media, instant sharing, portable devices and cloud storage, traditional methods … [Read more...]
Nikon Strikes Back… – AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Recently, we have seen the release of a few super-telephoto zoom lenses in the ‘affordable’ range from different manufacturers. The Nikkor 80-400mm f/4, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3, and Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 have all been received well, and the new 200-500 f/5.6 joins them with a very competitive price. Design and Build Quality The Nikkor 200-500mm is built tough with the … [Read more...]
A Work of Art – SIGMA 24mm F/1.4 DG Art Lens
Sigma’s series of Art lenses have stolen the thunder in the lens market with their exceptional performance and in some cases, have also excelled the proprietary lenses from big marks like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Zeiss etc. The 24mm lens under review actually has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 thereby making it suitable not only for landscape photography but also other situations … [Read more...]
