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Samsung Galaxy S4: “Chasseur d’Images” test

Chasseur d'Images, the first European magazine dedicated to photography, has chosen to rely on DxOMark Mobile technology for its new section devoted to smartphone image quality measurement. In its July issue, the magazine reviewed the ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2.0G ED VR II lens test

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Nikon has had a 200mm f/2 in its range since 1977 and has been regularly updated over the years to maintain its position as one of the highest performing lenses in the maker’s range. Read ...

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Nikon mount lens test: can this updated lens outperform its legendary predecessor?

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Tamron has an excellent reputation for macro lenses and their 90mm focal length is practically legendary. The latest version has a new state of the art optical design and adds image stabilization (vibration reduction) as ...

Pentax K-50 test: attractive performance but is there any improvement on earlier iterations?

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Following on from the distinctive styling of the K-30, the new Pentax K-50 is a mid-range, sensitively priced DSLR featuring a tried-and-tested stabilized 16-MPix CMOS sensor with fine-tuned image processing and sensor sensitivity of up ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm and 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens tests: legendary performers in the range

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After the publishing the test results on the Nikon 500mm and 600mm f/4 super-telephoto lenses, we’ve now turned our attention to the 300mm and 400mm f/2.8 versions.  Read on to see how well these legendary ...

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition: Super Hero…

The photographic industry is split into many sectors, ranging from pure photography to social media (and thus from Pro SLR to smartphone). Some sectors are more “niche” than others. The GoPro HERO3 comes from one ...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II lens test: does it live up to the Zeiss name?

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After analyzing the sensor performance of the new Sony RX100 II we’ve now had the opportunity to assess its Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-100mm (equivalent), f/1.8-4.9 zoom.  Read on to see how well the lens ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 lens test: first 1/1.7inch format lens tested

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Featuring a 12-Mpix back-illuminated 1/1.7inch type CMOS sensor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 is highly portable compact camera with a hugely versatile, image stabilized 28-200mm (equivalent) f/2.0-5.9 zoom. This is our first lens test on a ...

Best lenses for you Canon EOS 6D: Part III – Wide-angle telephoto and super-zoom models

This is the third and final installment of a three part series on choosing the most suitable lenses for Canon’s entry-point into full frame photography, the EOS 6D camera. The 20-Mpix CMOS sensor used by ...

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM A Canon mount lens test: fixed focal length quality in a zoom?

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After the runaway success of the full-frame 35mm f/1.4, Sigma is taking the initiative with this new ultra-high speed, pro-level standard zoom designed for APS-C format cameras. The specification is particularly promising, but does it ...

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM A Canon and Nikon mount lens tests: good all-round performer

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After achieving an excellent reputation for its imaging characteristics, Sigma has revised this popular high-speed APS-C format standard lens, adding it to its high-performance Art line. Read on to see how well this new iteration ...

Best lenses for you Canon EOS 6D: Part II – Moderate telephoto and standard models

This is the second of a three part series on choosing the most suitable lenses for Canon’s entry-level full frame camera, the EOS 6D. The 20-Mpix CMOS’ sensor used is similar in architecture to that ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 test: performance and pocketability?

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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LF1 is new highly portable compact camera with a 28-200mm (equivalent) f/2.0-5.9 Leica-branded zoom sitting in front of a 12-Mpix back-illuminated 1/1.7inch type CMOS. It’s also the first of its type to adopt ...

Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX II Canon and Nikon mount lens tests: popular high-speed zoom revised

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With a fixed f/2.8 aperture and no direct equivalent from Canon or Nikon its predecessor, the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX, was hugely popular with press photographers and HD filmmakers alike. Read on to see ...

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm ASPH & 45-200mm f/4-5.6 Mega OIS lens tests:modest price, modest performance?

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Mirrorless cameras, especially the smaller Micro Four Thirds format, offer the portability and convenience that’s rarely seen with even the smallest DSLRs. With that in mind, these two price sensitive, high magnification IS-equipped zooms from ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm and 600mm f/4G ED VR lens tests: legendary performers in the range

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Super-telephoto lenses like these are indispensible for shooting action, sports and wildlife but their high price and limited versatility restricts accessibility to the average user. Most are to be found in the hands of photojournalists ...

Samsung NX300 and NX210 camera tests: compact and well connected

Samsung is one of the few makers with the capability to supply sensors for its own mirrorless cameras. The Wi-FI enabled finder-less NX300 and NX210 are just two of such cameras from the consumer electronics ...

Best lenses for your Canon EOS 6D

In the lead up to Photokina 2012, Canon announced the new Canon EOS 6D full-frame entry-point model within days of Nikon publicizing their most-affordable full-frame camera to date, the 24-Mpix D600. While the EOS 6D ...

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