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.

Canon Adds Five Photographers to its Explorers of Light Program SLR Lounge

Canon Adds Five Photographers to its Explorers of Light Program

Alice Houstons

Canon has added five new members to its exclusive Explorers of Light program. Lara Jade, Lynsey Weatherspoon, Kahran & Regis Bethencourt (CreativeSoul), and Atiba Jefferson join 33 other photographers in the program who collectively represent some of the most respected, successful, and creative photographers in the world.

TTArtisan Launches Super Cheap 35mm f1.4 Manual Lens for APS C And MFT Mounts SLR Lounge

TTartisan Released A $73 35mm F1.4 for Fujifilm X

Matthew Saville

Here's a 35mm f/1.4 prime for your crop-sensor cameras that only costs $73! It looks well-made and sharp, too!

Laowa Venus Optics Announce 3 Ultra Wide Cinema Lenses for Canon RF SLR Lounge

Venus Optics Announce 3 New Ultra Wide Cinema Lenses for Canon RF Mount

David Crewe

Venus Optics added the Canon RF mount option to 3 of their new ultra-wide cinema lenses

Rokinon Samyang AF 75mm f 1 8 FE review

Rokinon AF 75mm f/1.8 Review | The Most Portable And Affordable Full-Frame Mirrorless Portrait Prime Lens!

Matthew Saville

As one of the smallest, lightest, and most-affordable full-frame mirrorless portrait primes on the market, the Rokinon/Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE is a very attractive option for anyone who wants a truly portable full-frame kit!

Profoto Launches A10 On Camera Flash SLR Lounge

Profoto’s New A10 : Exciting Features & Sample Photos

David Crewe

The Profoto A10 is the latest update to the On-Camera family of flashes and there's a New Low Price for the A1x.

Sigma 100 400mm Review DG DN OS Contemporary

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens Review | The First Of Its Kind!

Matthew Saville

Sigma is now the first third-party lens maker to have a telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras! Behold, the Sigma ...

Laowa Launches 14mm F4 FF RL Zero D Lens SLR Lounge

Venus Optics Announce The Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D Lens For Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

David Crewe

The new 14mm f/4 RL Zero-D A super compact ultra-wide-angle lens with ZERO-D and 52mm filter thread

Telephoto vs Wide Angle Lens Choice Considerations—SLR Lounge—2000x1125

Telephoto vs. Wide-Angle | Lens Choice Considerations

Dawn Gilfillan

Are you confused by photography talk about telephoto and wide-angle lenses? In this post, we'll let you know all the facts about telephoto vs. wide-angle lenses.

GoPro Hero 9 Announced SLR Lounge

GoPro Announces the Hero 9 Black Action Camera

Alice Houstons

Just a year after the announcement of the Hero8 Action camera, today GoPro has released the HERO9 Black. Boasting a ...

Nikon Z5 VS Z6

Nikon Z5 VS Z6 | Image Quality & Autofocus Tests

Matthew Saville

The Nikon Z5 is the most affordable full-frame camera ever to have features such as dual card slots and IBIS, but is this incredible value too good to be true? Maybe not!

Canon Powershot Zoom Monocular SLR Lounge

New PowerShot Zoom ‘Monocular’ Camera Revealed by Canon in Japan

David Crewe

This strange new system exclusive (currently) to Japan makes an interesting case for the future of compact cameras

Rokinon Samyang 35mm f1.8 For Sony E Mount SLR Lounge

Samyang Launches A 35mm F1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-Mount

David Crewe

This prime lens provides mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of subjects from everyday snapshots(indoor & outdoor), food photography, cityscapes, landscapes and more.