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Background Had this lens one time before this review…back in 2016! I had to return it as there was an issue with it found during some testing. That review of the first Nikon 35-70mm f/2.8D is still up as a few images were still good. Thankfully, this second copy is working as intended. Picked up a couple used Nikon f-mount DSLRs for cheap along the way. A Nikon D300s and a D7500. Disclosure –…

Introduction Our first taste into the world of Minolta was with their first DSLR, the Maxxum or Dynax 7D. Shortly after the 7D and the 5D, Konica Minolta would sell their digital camera line to Sony. We reviewed the 7D and it is one of our favorite vintage DSLRs. The body, matched with quality Minolta a-mount glass, provides you with a satisfying photographic experience. With the popularity of…

Introduction I’ve always had a kinship with the Olympus brand. My first Olympus digital camera was the OM-D E-M5. I got it for its small size, quick auto focus. After using it for a while, I realized that I loved the color science that Olympus was using. Since that camera, I’ve gotten many, many more Olympus 4/3 sensor size cameras and also delved into smaller sensors like those on the Stylus…

©️Meike Background In Fuji X-Mount land – there are a lot more choices nowadays than there used to be. Fuji monopolized the market for a good long while in auto focus lenses. Sure, third parties were making manual focus lenses for a long time…but up until relatively recently, if you wanted an auto focus x-mount lens, you bought the Fuji. Now with things being what they are – you have Sigma,…

©️Canon USA Introduction This was an impulse buy, another used choice, but around $40 on the eBay. Previously, had the Canon Powershot Pro 1 and the Canon G1X…I thought I’d give another cheap Canon digicam a try, but one from the original G series. This one is a bit from the older style before Canon changed it up. Courtesy of a Grok AI request – here are the specifications for this camera.…

©️Canon USA Introduction This was an impulse buy, another used choice, but around $100 from the local store. Having used the Canon Powershot G5 and Powershot S5 IS, thought I’d give another G camera a try. This time with the G10. The cheap price is due to the rather used condition of this copy. The lens, sensor and all the buttons are fully functional. The rear screen shows signs of heavy use…

©️NikonUSA Introduction My first Nikon DSLR was the D50. When it was time for an upgrade, I stuck with Nikon, but went with their, at the time, flagship APS-C – the D300. Compared to the D50, the D300 was a speed demon in autofocus and operational speed. Quite the revelation and upgrade for me at the time. The D300 stayed in service with me for years (8 to be exact) as the primary shooter,…

©️Sigma Corporation of America Background I went out to research and see where we are in the 135mm prime space. It has been a while since I had a 135mm prime auto focus or manual focus. I think the last review I did was the fabulous Minolta 135mm f/2.8 AF prime for a-mount. I really liked that lens because it gives you, on an APS-C sensor, a field of view of 202mm. f/2.8 was a great aperture…

©️MPB.com Background Out of all the lenses that I have had in a-mount for my Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D, the widest I ever had was the Minolta 20mm f/2.8 prime lens. If you have read any of my prior Minolta or Maxxum 7D reviews, you’ll know how much of a high regard I hold that camera and the old Minolta a-mount auto focus lenses. I really wanted something wide, for when the 28-135mm is not wide…

Introduction Never intending to buy this, I decided on one because of 2025/2026 being the year of doing a lot of hiking and upping the outdoor adventures. What better way to take on those adventures or never fear shooting photography in the rain again than with a fully sealed, drop proof camera. How well will this camera hold up in usage, image quality to other compact cameras? Let’s journey…

By Armigo – This photograph was taken with an Olympus E-420, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7947071 Introduction Having thoroughly enjoyed the Olympus E-Series 4/3 DSLR experience, I wanted to get one of the last ones produced that was small and had image stabilization built in. Went shopping over in the land of the rising sun and found a great deal on a mint…

Introduction This was an impulse buy, another $20 used choice. Previously, had the Canon Powershot Pro 1 and the Canon G1X…I thought I’d give another cheap Canon digicam a try. Courtesy of a Grok AI request – here are the specifications for this camera. Some line items were adjusted by me due to accuracy issues. Outline of Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera Specifications 1. Sensor and…

©️Nikon USA Introduction Nikon DSLRs and I go way back…from my first one that helped me start and grow a business (D50) through to the flagship APS-C DSLR (D500)….and many more FX (full frame) and DX (APS-C) bodies in between. I really wanted to like the D7000 series cameras. They packed a lot of value, but the early generations of them all just seemed too small for my hands. I tended to lean…