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.

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Review | Portrait Perfection?

Matthew Saville

A 135mm lens is an ultimate portrait lens, and the Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is an ultimate 135mm ...

Nikon Z8 Review | The Most Versatile, Affordable Flagship Camera Ever

Matthew Saville

When the Nikon Z9 was first announced, it was obviously a game-changer. One of the first mirrorless cameras to be ...

Sony A9 III Review | A Global Game-Changer

Matthew Saville

The original Sony A9 was an absolute game-changer for me. I remember the moment with total clarity; I took the ...

Best AI Photo Retouching Options

Matthew Saville

AI has taken many industries by storm in recent years, and the world of photo editing is one of those ...

Nikon Z6 III Review | Flagship Performance On A Prosumer Budget?

Matthew Saville

I’ve been waiting eagerly for the Nikon Z6 III to arrive, and it did not disappoint! 3-D Tracking, Blazing fast ...

Luminar Neo Fall 2024 Review | Color Transfer, Color Masking, & Smart Search

Matthew Saville

The folks at Luminar Neo have released another major update to Luminar Neo, 1.21, and we’re reviewing it today! In ...

EMEET SmartCam S800 Review

Matthew Saville

As professional photographers, we have very high expectations for both cameras and lenses. So, what happens when a studio of ...

Zoner Photo Studio X | Using AI To Assist Your Photo Editing Workflow

Matthew Saville

With 2024 beginning to wrap up, it is clear that artificial intelligence has continued taking the world by storm, especially ...

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens Review

Matthew Saville

I never thought I would genuinely love a “power zoom” lens this much, and yet here we are! In this ...

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review | I’d Rather Have This Than A 50mm!

Matthew Saville

Out of all the photographers who ever loved a 50mm prime lens, I wouldn’t be surprised if nearly half of ...

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Review | This Lens Is A Nifty Fifty Sized Ultra-Wide!

Matthew Saville

This is a truly unique lens; there is literally no other16mm f/2.8 that is this portable and affordable...

Hohem iSteady V3 Review | The Most Versatile Phone Gimbal Ever!

Matthew Saville

The Hohem iSteady V3 is the most versatile phone gimbal we have ever seen! The features, performance, and value all ...