Used Cameras and Lens Reviews
If you’re a photography enthusiast in Singapore, you know that the “poison” is real. One day you’re happy with your kit lens, and the next, you’re scouring the internet for a legendary CCD sensor or a fast prime. But let’s be honest: buying brand-new gear in Singapore can be incredibly expensive. The good news? Singapore…
In the world of vintage Nikon glass, there are legends, and then there are the “infamous” ones. If you’ve spent any time researching vintage zooms, you’ve likely heard of the Zoom-Nikkor 43-86mm f/3.5. It was Nikon’s first mass-market zoom, and while it was a bestseller, it also earned a reputation for being one of the…
If you’ve been browsing the used camera shops in Peninsula Plaza or scrolling through Carousell lately, you might have spotted a long, slender, all-metal lens with a distinctive silver ring. That, my friends, is the Nikkor-Q 200mm f/4 Auto. Released in 1961 (and in active sales through 1975), this was Nikon’s first “portable” 200mm telephoto…
The Hidden Gem in the Used Market Why spend SG$800+ on a modern mirrorless macro lens when you can get true 1:1 magnification for under SG$150? In the world of photography, we often get caught up in the “latest and greatest” hype, but the used market is full of “sleeper” lenses that can still trade…
In the grand timeline of Nikon DSLRs, the Nikon D5000 occupies a very special place. Released in 2009, it was the first Nikon DSLR to feature an articulating (flip-out) LCD screen. At the time, purists scoffed at it, calling it a “gimmick” for amateurs. Fast forward to 2025, and almost every modern mirrorless camera, from…
The Nikon D60, released in early 2008, was a pivotal camera for Nikon. It was the successor to the D40x and sat just below the D80 in the lineup. At the time, it was praised for its compact size and ease of use. But for the past few years through 2025, the landscape of photography…
The Nikon D750 released to great fanfare in 2014 due to the long delay with releasing a proper Nikon D700 replacement. There had not been a light (small body) full frame with similar capabilities to the current flagship bodies as had the D700 been to the D3. I was thrilled to be able to purchase…
The venerable Nikon D7000 was released to much fanfare back in 2010, on the back of the excellent D90. The D7000 came with a sensor upgrade from 12MP to 16 MP, plus an improvement to the autofocus system to boot (from 11 points to 39 points). It never really replaced the “pro” grade D300s, but…
Originally, I wanted to do some research on this tripod to make an informed decision to buy the Manfrotto 055C Tripod (also called 055CB). During my attempt to find more information about this tripod, I realised to my surprise I could find scant information even on the internet. The only information I could unearth was…
I recently got my hands on a copy of the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens (hereby called the 50mm 1.8 S). Having made the transition to Nikon Z series cameras after almost 10 years with the DSLRs, I have been slowly but surely transiting to the Z system, including lenses. I was curious as…
