Camera Reviews and News

Welcome to the Camera Reviews and News section of SLR Lounge.  In this section, we’ll review cameras, lenses and accessories, announce rumors and releases, and discuss general topics surrounding purchases.

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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review | Another Lens We’ve All Been Waiting For!

Matthew Saville

Tamron is on a roll with another fantastic, affordable, portable zoom lens for your full-frame Sony mirrorless kit.

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PortraitPro 21 Review | New And Improved Retouching Tools

Matthew Saville

New and much-improved, indeed! This is an impressive, worthwhile update to the PortraitPro retouching software; consider us very impressed!

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Mirrorless 85mm f/1.4 Comparison | Sigma VS Rokinon/Samyang Christmas Light Bokeh Test!

Matthew Saville

Who doesn't like bokeh dots and Christmas lights? Check out this quick bokeh comparison for our two favorite 85mm f/1.4 primes of 2020.

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Healthcare Workers Honored by Hasselblad Ambassadors Cooper & Gorfer

David Crewe

Sweden-based Hasselblad Ambassadors Cooper & Gorfer embarked on a new piece, Delirium, that embodies the Covid-19 pandemic, capturing the constant struggle of healthcare workers fighting through this historical tragedy. Beautifully reminiscent of the frontlines of an epic Renaissance battle, the soldiers consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and anaesthesiologists grapple with handling symbolic comatose patients in their quest to save them.

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Canon Is Replacing the Shutter Button With a Touchpad?

David Crewe

If you’ve ever owned a camera of any type, the shutter button is one of the most consistent and familiar ...

DJI Blacklisted by US DoC SLR Lounge

DJI Added to “Economic Blacklist” in the United States

Alice Houstons

As if tensions could get any more on edge, today it seems that DJI has found itself blacklisted by the ...

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Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Review | The Most Anticipated Lens Of 2020?

Matthew Saville

Completing Nikon's f/2.8 zoom holy trinity, this is one of the best 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms we have ever seen.

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Gura Gear Chobe 2.0 Camera Bag Review | A Durable Everyday Messenger Bag

Matthew Saville

This newly redesigned shoulder bag offers extremely high quality construction and ample gear protection, in a package that won't attract too much attention.

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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Review

Matthew Saville

For only $399, you can get one of the best lenses that many have been waiting for on their full-frame mirrorless cameras!

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McKinnon 35L Camera Pack Review – Just The Thing For Every Photographer This Holiday

David Crewe

The McKinnon 35L Camera Backpack is a fantastic blend of fashion and function, adding some unique customization and expansion capabilities making it a perfect combination of gear storage and daypack/travel bag.

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DJI Mini 2 Review | Mini But Mighty

Shivani Reddy

DJI has once again created the most convenient and innovative camera companion for travelers and creators. There's a reason why the best things come in small packages.

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Zhiyun Crane 2S Pro Kit Review – An Affordable Filmmaking Kit To Get You Recording At A Professional Level

David Crewe

As Pye mentioned in his review of the Weebill-S, “One of the most noticeable differences between professional and amateur video ...