Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II Canon EF 40mm F/2.8 STM Fujinon Super EBC 35mm F/1.4 AF S Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G AF S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G AF S Nikkor 50mm F/1.4G Panasonic Lumix 20mm F/1.7 A ‘normal’ lens is one that has a focal length equal to (or close to) the diagonal of the format it is used with. To give an example, a 43mm lens is a true ‘normal’ lens on a full-frame … [Read more...]

The word ‘Tough’ usually brings to our minds images of virtually indestructible armoured vehicles rolling through rough terrain. But for a compact camera, ‘tough’ implies that the camera is ‘reasonably’ water-proof, shock-proof, dust-proof, freeze proof, and crush proof up to a certain limit. These cameras can withstand a fair deal of rough handling compared to regular … [Read more...]

Premium compacts feature advanced technology and high-end optics to deliver professional quality results from their sturdy compact bodies. These cameras are aimed at advanced users who cannot afford to compromise on the quality of images. And of course, premium image quality comes at a premium price tag. So here we are, comparing six of the premium compacts in the Indian … [Read more...]