Camera and Lens Reviews

Camera & Lens Reviews

Cameras

CANON

Canon’s flagship DSLR, the 1DX … A no nonsense review offrom acclaimed wildlife  photographer Andy Rouse

Should I buy a Canon EOS 6D Mark II? – A very useful comparison of the new EOS 6D MkII with a few of the obvious rivals.

Canon EOS 6D Vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II Comparison – How does the new model compare with the old one?

Canon EOS 70D

Canon 5Dmk3 and Canon 6D, Compared

Canon EOS 100D

Canon EOS 100D vs Canon EOS 700D

Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon D600

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600

NIKON

Nikon D7500 – an excellent camera at an affordable price. Nikon’s D7X00 range keeps on getting better.  This in depth review from Photography Life might help you make up your mind if it’s the camera for you.

Nikon D850 vs D810 – Features compared. Just how does Nikon’s very highly rated full frame DSLR compare with its predecsssor?

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7500 – Bursting with features and a saving of around £500, is Nikon’s D7500 a real challenger to the outstanding D500?

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7500 – This article from photographylife.com makes it easy to compare features.

Nikon D500 or Nikon D7500? – This review from cameradecision.com might help you decide.

Nikon D7500 Review  – Excellent review from photographyblog.com of Nikon’s new crop sensor/DX DSLR. It looks tasty.

Hands on review of the Nikon D500 from renowned wildlife photographer Brendon Cremer – probably the most useful review you’ll read about this excellent camera

Nikon D500 review – Positive review from Digital-Photography-School.com

Nikon D500 hands on review – at last a real successor to the D300s and it looks like a winner

Nikon D500 review – hands on review from Ken Rockwell – huge buffer, great for birds

Nikon D500 in depth review – hands on review from techradar.com

Nikon D5200, in depth review from dpreview.com

Nikon D5300 DSLR Full Review from ephotozine.com – If you’re looking for your first DSLR, or maybe an upgrade, this could be for you

Nikon D5300 full review from Photography Blog

Nikon D3300 – full review from Photography Blog – A great DSLR for anyone looking to get started

Nikon D5200 vs D7100: 14 key differences you need to know –  Both have 24-megapixel sensors, both use Nikon DX format lenses, and both are designed for photo enthusiasts. So how do you choose between them? This comparison from Digital Camera World highlights key differences.

Nikon D7100 vs Canon EOS 7D

Nikon D7100 – full review by photographybay.com

Nikon D7100, in depth review from dpreview.com

HEAD TO HEAD

The Nikon B700 and the Canon Powershot SX60 HS are two of the most popular bridge cameras for photo enthusiasts to take on safari. The main reason being their super zoom capabilities; equivalent to approx 24-1300mm, and their keen price. Both cameras can be bought for under £300.
Here are some head to head comparisons to help you decide between them.

Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – cameradecision.com

Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – snapsort.com

Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – digicamb.com

Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – versus.com

Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D500 – Two of the very best crop frame DSLR cameras compared by techradar.com

Nikon D500 versus D750: Which one is right for you? – This detailed comparison from dpreview.com should help you make up your mind.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D500 – This review from cameradecision.com compares these 2 excellent cameras feature by feature. Very useful.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750: Which DSLR should you choose? A VERY useful comparison from Techradar

SONY

Sony a7R Mark III – Full review from dpreview.com suggests that this camera is a real winner.

Sony SLT-A57, in depth review from dpreview.com

Sony SLT-A99, in depth review from dpreview.com

Sony Alpha 7 ILCE-7 Full Review from ephotozine.com

Sony Alpha A7R ILCE-7R Full Review  from ephotozine.com

PENTAX

Pentax K-70 review from ephotozine.com – If you’re looking for an alternative to Canon and Nikon, then this new offering from Pentax has a lot going for it

Pentax K-5 II and K-5 II S, in depth review by dpreview.com

Pentax K-50 review from Photography Blog

Pentax K-3 review from ephotozine.com

Pentax K-3 – in depth review from dpreview.com – well worth considering if you are not yet committed to Nikon or Canon

Looking for something smaller and lighter than a DSLR?

These quality cameras will get the job done.

Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV – With a 24-600mm zoom and terrific image quality, could this be the camera to make you switch from DSLR? Full review from dpreview.com

Fujifilm X-T1 – review from Trustedreviews.com

Fujifilm X-T1 – review from techradar.com

Fujifilm X-T1 – an in depth review of this brilliant camera from dpreview.com

Olympus OM-D E-M1 – review from Trustedreviews.com

Olympus OM-D E-M1 – in depth review of one of the best ‘four thirds’ cameras from dpreview.com

Fuji Finepix HS50 EXR – Awesome bridge camera – review from Trustedreviews.com

Fuji Finepix HS50 EXR – review from techradar.com

Lenses

NIKON

The best Nikon lenses for Wildlife Photography – an excellent comparative review  of Nikon’s zoom and telephoto lenses from photographylife.com

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX VR AF-P – A decent zoom lens for DX users. Very good image quality but not great for low light conditions. Keen price though.

Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR ReviewAn in depth review of Nikon’s new 300mm f4 lens. This lens is destined to become one of the most used lenses for wildlife photography. 

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VRePhotozine.com review of the terrific new 300mm f4 lens.

AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR – a versatile super zoom from Nikon at a surprisingly affordable price

Nikon 70-200mm f/4.0G VR  – the 70-200mm lens is a stalwart for nature photographers, spending more time attached to the camera than almost any other. Nikon offers 2 versions of this workhorse, an f2.8 and an f4. Cameralabs.com review the f4 version and compare it with its more expensive sibling. You’ll be surprised how good it is.

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR – It’s pricey, but you’ll want one. Review from photographyblog.com

Nikkor 800mm f5.6 6E telephoto lens

Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED  – review from cameralabs.com

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR – review from ephotozine.com

AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Best Lenses for Nikon D600

SIGMA

Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens Plus TC-1401 Teleconverter Bundle – Review from Digital Photography School

A field review on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – A detailed review from OutdoorPhoto.co.za

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – Useful review from photographylife.com

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports – review from photographyblog.com – what i don’t get is why this lens is more than 50% more expensive in the UK than in the USA – £1,311 vs $1,069

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports  – review from ephotozine.com – This is looking like a really good lens.

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM – review from ephotozine.com

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM – review from photozone

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM – The Ultimate telephoto zoom

TAMRON

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 – The second generation of Tamron’s super zoom is bit more costly than the previous version but perform well in this review from ephotozine.com. The launch of this new version means that there should be some bargains to be had on the older model too.

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD – In depth review from Digital Photography School

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 Di VC USD – Field Test – this super zoom gets a big ‘thumbs up’ from dpreview.com

Tamron 150-600mm SP F/5-6.3 Di VC USD – my favourite lens for wildlife photography – Bruce Wunderlich

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 Di VC USD – The Tamron SP 150-600 VC holds a unique place in the market as the only telephoto zoom currently available that can provide 600mm reach at f/6.3 on a full frame camera (or an equivalent field-of-view of 900mm at f/6.3 on a Nikon DX body). And, it does that while still being affordable for most people. photographylife.com

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 Di VC USD – Tamron 150-600mm Lens: A Nature Photographer’s Delight – lightstalking.com

Tamron SP70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD – review from ephotozine.com

Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD – review from ephotozine.com

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD – review from Photography Blog

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD – In depth, hands on review from Dustin Abbott. The most comprehensive review of this lens we’ve seen to date. And it is very positive!

HEAD TO HEAD

Super zoom shoot out. – Nikon 200-500mm vs Tamron 150-600mm vs Sigma 150-600mm C – A terrific in-depth comparison of 3 mega zoom lenses from photographylife.com

150mm – 600mm Tamron vs Sigma – head to head comparison of these 2 lenses in action

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Contemporary vs Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC – if you are considering either of these lenses then read this