Fujifilm had once been regarded as the innovators in imaging, though the company was trimmed of a large share of its popularity with emerging digital and mirrorless technologies. However, the brand has been luring the professionals with its retro-designed cameras and excellent lenses. The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 is a possible replacement to the X-Pro 1, a popular model with a strong … [Read more...]
Portrait Master – Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Sony G-Master lenses have been specially manufactured to provide high-resolution optics required for the latest highmegapixel cameras. These are still and video compatible and offer superior optics combined with high precision in mechanical and electronic components. The 85mm f/1.4 GM lens caters to portrait specialists who need that uncompromising sharpness combined with … [Read more...]
Buddy Refueller – Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL `
When Asus launches a product, it floods the market with ‘variants’ differing quite a lot from each other that each can be considered a separate model. The ‘Max’ designated phones have higher capacity batteries and can recharge other phones with an OTG cable. These are value for money phones that are less capable than the main models from which they derive their names. We are … [Read more...]
The Bokeh Artist – Sigma 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma’s ‘Art’ lenses have created a name for themselves as being amongst the finest, offering very high optical performance. Sure, they are heavy but their image quality and build are outstanding. This focal length range (equivalent to 80-160mm) makes it ideal for a variety of photographic situations as in weddings, portraits, travel, action etc. The fast f/1.8 maximum aperture … [Read more...]
HIMALAYAS BLACK & WHITE
‘Himalayas Black & White’ is a tribute to the father of landscape photography and his ‘guru’ – the one and only, Ansel Adams (1902-1984) – from one of his ‘shikshaks’, Ashok Dilwali. The Foreword is written by Shyam Benegal, the well-known film-maker. This coffeetable book represents Ashok’s several visits (almost 300) to the mighty Himalayas over the last four decades. If … [Read more...]
