Author: Jean

Started my journey into photography/video over 15 years ago and have worked independently with various styles/companies. I'm a big tech enthusiast and enjoy working with the latest gear.

Let’s see if the new Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air is a good alternative to the much more expensive Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S released in 2018. Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/1.7 Mount: Nikon Z Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 180g Released: 2024 Amazon Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/1.8 Mount: Nikon Z Weather-Sealing: ✔️ Weight: 370g Released: 2018 Amazon If you’re looking for an APS-C lens that is ideal for portraits, weddings and low-light photography, you have many options to choose from. The Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air was released in late…

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Let’s see how the brand new Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air compares to the famous Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN. They are both great APS-C lenses for portrait and low-light photography, so let’s find the winner. Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/1.7 Mount: Sony, Fuji, Nikon Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 180g Released: 2024 Amazon Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Focal Length: 30mm Max Aperture: f/1.4 Mount: Sony, Fuji, Nikon Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 265g Released: 2016 Amazon Viltrox makes optically great and affordable lenses, and the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air is no exception. It’s small, cheap and delivers…

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In late 2024, Viltrox announced the new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air lens. It’s incredibly compact and offers great image quality, so let’s compare it to the Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 to see which of these two is better. Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/1.7 Mount: Fuji X Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 180g Released: 2024 Amazon Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/2 Mount: Fuji X Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 130g Released: 2020 Amazon The Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air has a slightly bigger aperture, renders colors beautifully, and costs even less than the already…

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The new Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air is much cheaper and optically better than the older Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS, so let’s see all the differences and which lens is really better. Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/1.7 Mount: Sony E Weather-Sealing: ❌ Stabilization: ❌ Weight: 180g Released: 2024 Amazon ($) Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/1.8 Mount: Sony E Weather-Sealing: ❌ Stabilization: ✔️ Weight: 155g Released: 2012 Amazon ($$) The Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air is a brand new lens that goes for less than $200, and delivers optically great…

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The new Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air offers excellent image quality at a very low price. It’s much more affordable than the Fujifilm 35mm f/2 R WR, so let’s see how these two lenses compare. Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/1.7 Mount: Fuji X, Sony, Nikon Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 180g Released: 2024 Amazon ($) Fujifilm 35mm f/2 R WR Focal Length: 35mm Max Aperture: f/2 Mount: Fuji X Weather-Sealing: ✔️ Weight: 170g Released: 2015 Amazon ($$) The Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air was announced at the end of 2024, and gives you excellent image quality and f/1.7…

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The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN costs twice as much as the Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM, so let’s see if it’s that much better in terms of image quality and performance. Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Focal Length: 10-18mm Max Aperture: f/2.8 Mount: Canon RF-S Stabilized: ❌ Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 260g Released: 2023 Amazon ($$) Canon 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Focal Length: 10-18mm Max Aperture: f/4.5-6.3 Mount: Sony, Canon RF-S Stabilized: ✔️ Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 150g Released: 2023 Amazon ($) The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is a small, lightweight lens with an amazing f/2.8 aperture. This makes…

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Let’s compare the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN and Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD to see which one takes better pictures! This comparison is for all mounts; Sony, Canon and Fujifilm. Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Focal Length: 10-18mm Max Aperture: f/2.8 Mount: Sony, Canon, Fuji Stabilized: ❌ Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 260g Released: 2023 Amazon ($$) Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Focal Length: 11-20mm Max Aperture: f/2.8 Mount: Sony, Canon, Fuji Stabilized: ❌ Weather-Sealing: ✔️ Weight: 335g Released: 2021 Amazon ($$) The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is an extremely compact, f/2.8 zoom with a lower price tag.…

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The Kodak FZ55 and Kodak FZ45 are very similar compact cameras with a 16MP sensor, but which one can take better pictures? Kodak Pixpro FZ55 Zoom: 5x Focal Length: 28-140mm Stabilized: ✔️ Video: Full HD @30fps Weight: 106g Released: 2023 Amazon ($) Kodak Pixpro FZ45 Zoom: 4x Focal Length: 27-108mm Stabilized: ✔️ Video: Full HD @30fps Weight: 117g Released: 2024 Amazon ($) In this comparison, I will go through their advantages, sample images, and help you figure out which one is the overall winner for your exact needs. If you’re in a hurry, the advantages below are all you need…

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The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD and Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR are both excellent all-around zoom lenses with a fixed aperture of f/2.8. Let’s see which one is better! Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di VC RXD Focal Length: 17-70mm Max Aperture: f/2.8 Mount: Fujifilm X Stabilized: ✔️ Weather-Sealing: ✔️ Weight: 525 Released: 2023 Amazon ($$) Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR Focal Length: 16-55mm Max Aperture: f/2.8 Mount: Fujifilm X Stabilized: ❌ Weather-Sealing: ✔️ Weight: 655g Released: 2015 Amazon ($$$) The Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 is almost double the price of the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8! They are both…

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Let’s compare the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN to the Sony 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS. Both lenses are great for all-around photography but the Sony offers a lot more zoom! Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Focal Length: 18-50mm Max Aperture: f/2.8 Mount: Sony E Stabilized: ❌ Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 290g Released: 2021 Amazon ($$) Sony 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Focal Length: 18-135 Max Aperture: f/3.5-5.6 Mount: Sony E Stabilized: ✔️ Weather-Sealing: ❌ Weight: 325g Released: 2018 Amazon ($$) The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN’s biggest strength is the big bright f/2.8 aperture, making it ideal for any light scenario. The Sony 18-135mm…

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