Venus Optics announced a new full frame macro lens for Nikon F-mount: Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra. The US price will be $399. Here are the details...
Nature Photographers Review of the Nikon D500: Sample Gallery
Spent the last 72 hours testing the Nikon D500 (courtesy of Jeremy Mudd.) While I work on writing the review, enjoy a quick sample gallery. (read more )
Review: RegiStax 6 vs. Photoshop Smart Object Mean Mode
I've been seeing (and reading) more and more articles touting the use of Smart Objects as an effective way to stack images and reduce noise. So, I decided to test it the best way I know how - pitting RegiStax 6.1.0.8 versus Photoshop's Smart Object blending. (read more... )
Review: Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X PRO D
Launched in 2006, the well constructed AT-X 100 PRO D from Tokina is still a leading choice in the 1:1 macro category in 2016. In this review, I test out this affordable macro lens that also doubles as a well-rounded portrait or product photography lens - on loan to us from architectural and nature photographer Jeremy Mudd . (read more...)
Review: Testing the Raynox DCR-250 (M-250) →
The Raynox DCR-250 provides a low-cost solution to convert standard telephoto lens into flexible and affordable macro lens. I've been wanting to purchase and test this lens for months (why did I wait? - see more).
Nikon News: Nikon Introduces the new D5 and D500 →
Nikon just announced two exciting new cameras at CES in Las Vegas: Nikon D5: Exceptional ISO, Faster Focus, Faster Shooting and 4K Video (see more)
Review: Testing the Meike MK-14EXT UPDATED →
Thanks to Jeremy Mudd, I had a quick chance to review out the Meike® MK-14EXT Macro TTL ring flash for Nikon yesterday. After an hour with the flash, the jury is definitely out on this flashes' usefulness for serious macro photography. (see more)
Review: Testing the Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 SP Di VC USD with a 2x Telecoverter →
So, I've been very curious to review how the Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 SP Di VC USD would work with a teleconverter. Today I tested it out on some lunar photography using the Tamron 300F-FNs 2x. Here are the sample images from tonight (and last month without the converter). Take a look, and then I'll share my thoughts. (see more)
