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.

Venus Optics Launches 3 new ultra wide cine lenses SLR Lounge

Venus Optics Unveiled 3 New Ultra Wide Cine Lenses For Micro Four Thirds, Super 35, and Full Frame Cinema Cameras

David Crewe

There’s some good news today for videographers seeking a little more 3rd party variety to their lens line up. Today, ...

Spider Camera Holster Review | The Best Camera Carrying System?

Pye

The Spider Camera Holster was created for those who prefer to place the weight of the camera at the hip instead of their upper bodies. This alleviates many of the upper body pains associated with long shoots and heavy equipment.

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Fujifilm X100V Real-World Camera Review | Head to Head Series

Pye

Our new Head to Head Series is here to offer HONEST, objective gear reviews and share what it's like to actually live with the products and use them in real-world situations.

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Rokinon AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Review | More Than Just Another Average “Nifty Fifty” Lens?

Matthew Saville

Rokinon shows us what a "nifty fifty" is all about with their tiny, ultralight standard prime lens. However, the competition is already very strong!

Flashpoint XPLOR 1200 Pro R2 Announced SLR Lounge 2000x1125

Flashpoint Announces Its New Flagship Light – The XPLOR 1200 Pro R2

David Crewe

Flashpoint Announces the XPLOR Power 1200 Pro R2 Flash - Flagship Model of R2 Portable Flash Series Now Available at Adorama

Samyang 85mm f1.4 RF Lens Review SLR Lounge 2000x1125

Samyang AF 85mm F/1.4 RF Review – What Makes The 85mm Focal Length Special?

Manuel Delgado

Samyang´s 85mm is the first from a third-party company that brings a lens of this focal length for the new RF mount from Canon. Bringing a sharp and affordable go-to portrait lens for an incredible mirrorless system

Leica Q2 Review Compilation SLR Lounge 2000x1125

Leica Q2 Review Compilation

David Crewe

Leica's Q2 Digital Camera is a slick throwback with some impressive features and equally impressive drawbacks.

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Carbon Fiber Tripod Review | Slik Announces VARI CF line – Three Tripods In One!

Matthew Saville

Available in two similar versions, the Slik VARI CF-703 and Slik VARI CF-704, they are very unique compared to most other tripods: each is actually THREE tripods in one!

Nikon Lays Off 700 Workers Following Their Recent 2020 Financial Report

David Crewe

Nikon's official financial statements have been released detailing a dramatic drop in profits along with the announcement of layoffs of nearly 700 of it's Southeast Asia workforce.

Samyang Rokinon Launches Mk2 Versions of Popular 14mm f2.8 and 85mm f1.4 Lenses SLR Lounge 2000x1125

Samyang Just Released Updated ‘MK2’ Versions Of Their Popular 14mm F/2.8 & 85mm F/1.4 Lenses

David Crewe

Samyang, (also known as Rokinon), has recently released updated versions of two of its popular and best-selling lenses: the MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 and the MF 85mm F1.4 MK2.

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Review | The First Mirrorless 70-200mm 3rd-Party Alternative!

Matthew Saville

Is this final lens in Tamron's mirrorless f/2.8 zoom trinity exactly what you've been waiting for?

DJI Mavic Drones Could Be Removed From the US Market SLR Lounge

DJI Has Lost A Recent Patent Suit & Could Be Removed From The US Market By Summer

David Crewe

A US judge has ruled that DJI has violated the patent of a smaller drone maker, and is recommending that several DJI Drone models be pulled from the shelves and blocked from being further imported.