One caveat: Cabela’s frequently sells the pre-2018 model of these at a steep discount but doesn’t label it as such. I have not tested that model, and while the deal is pretty good, the optics are definitely different and potentially inferior. More Great 10×42 Binoculars Best luxury upgrade: Maven B1.2 42mm ED Binoculars for $1,000. … Read more
Two-minute review Nikon’s Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 is one of two lightweight, inexpensive prime lenses for the Z-mount – the other being the wider 28mm f/2.8. At 40mm, it’s currently the closest match to the ‘nifty fifty’ lenses of old, aiming to provide a lightweight lens with a compact footprint, flexible focal length, and a … Read more
Nikon’s latest full-frame lens is its most versatile yet with a whopping 14.2x optical zoom that covers the 28-400mm focal length. That optical zoom range beats any other full-frame lens and smartphone today – not counting digital zooms like Samsung’s 30-100x Space Zoom. Optically, the Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is unlikely to be one of … Read more
It’s 2024, and retro-styled digital cameras like the new Fujifilm X100VI are very much in, but research by musicMagpie has delivered surprising findings about the genuinely retro tech that people are really searching for online. While film photography is certainly in vogue, with Gen Z turning to point-and-shoot cameras like the Kodak Ektar H35, it … Read more
Nikon has introduced firmware version 2.00 for its full-frame, FX-format mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 8. This update marks the first significant enhancement since the camera’s debut, incorporating advanced features from other models in the Z series. Enhancing the capabilities of its Z8 mirrorless camera with a significant firmware update. This new version, 2.00, is … Read more
The Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057 for Nikon Z mount is a remarkable lens that offers a blend of compact size, high image quality, and advanced features. This lens is designed for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras and offers a wide zoom range, making it a versatile choice for photographers of all levels. … Read more