Used Cameras and Lens Reviews
*This article was originally posted in 2014, but updated in 2025 to reflect some newer cameras. Sensor technology is advancing at breakneck speeds. High ISO performance is improving so fast that stratospheric speeds previously unheard of are now reality (it goes into the millions now!). But really; do people really need such high sensitivities? Professionals…
Back in 2014, it was some time before I was able to put my paws on the gorgeous Sigma 85mm 1.4 HSM (non Art). I made the transition from using the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR (version 1 of the F mount lens) for portraiture, with the key motivation being the desire for more light (more!)…
I personally own a Nikon System with Olympus being my sub system. Back in 2014, my D3200 was mainly for high MP work while the OMD was for street and general shooting. Nevertheless, this period in the early 2010s still remained the age of DSLRs, though the revolution of mirrorless cameras is currently under-way. There…
Getting a longer reach using full frame lenses on Micro Four Thirds An Micro Four Thirds adaptor costing just SGD$30 was used to mount the lens onto my Olympus OMD EM5. The full combination included the adaptor, a Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter and the Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4. This gave a set up that had an…
