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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Nikon Z 24 70mm f2 8 S Lens Review Mirrorless114

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Review | The Future Of Pro Mirrorless Zooms Has Arrived

Matthew Saville

This Nikkor lens didn't settle for merely being the sharpest 24-70mm ever made, it's an indicator of much more.

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Akasotech V50 Elite Action Camera Review – A Low Cost 4K Alternative

David Crewe

The Akaso V50 Elite is a fantastic budget-friendly system you won't regret giving a try. It can do everything you'd want out of an action camera, it just lacks the "wow" factor...unless you consider it's cost.

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5 Reasons We Love 24mm & 35mm Lenses

Pye

Check out the first episode of our new series on Adorama TV and learn why the 24mm and 35mm are our favorite prime lenses!

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Puget Systems Find Out What Is The Best CPU For Photographers

David Crewe

Figuring out what computer is the best for your photography editing needs is a complicated task, especially if you’re trying ...

Sigma Announces Pricing for Art Prime Cine Lenses SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Sigma Announces Pricing & Availability for its Line of Full-Frame Classic Art Prime Cine Lenses and /i Technology-compatible Cine Art Prime PL-Mount Lenses

David Crewe

The set of 10 Sigma Classic Art Prime Cine lenses will be available early 2020; Select /i Technology-compatible Cine Art Prime PL-mount lenses will ship in late December 2020

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SLR Lounge & Leica Ambassador Jay Cassario Shares His Legacy & Motivation Behind His Photos

Jared Gant

See how wedding photographer and SLR Lounge & Leica Ambassador Jay Cassario is motivated by his mother's legacy to create extraordinary images.

Manfrotto Nitrotech 608 Fast Tripod and Fluid Head Review SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Manfrotto Nitrotech 608 | Fast Tripod and Fluid Head Review

David Crewe

The main thing for most of us is we want our gear to "just work" and we simply cannot be spending a ton of time calibrating our rigs every time we move on a shoot location. This is one of the great things about this new Nitrotech system, out of the box, having no clue what we were doing, this video tripod just simply worked!

Canon RF versus Nikon Z mirrorless lenses

Here’s Why Canon’s RF f/1.2 primes and Nikon’s Z f/1.8 Mirrorless Primes Are Both Smart Ideas

Matthew Saville

Canon and Nikon's full-frame mirrorless primes have been...controversial... Here's why they shouldn't be.

Leica Fotos App 2.0 Announced SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Leica Camera Launches New Leica FOTOS 2.0 App, Replacing All Previous Leica Specific Camera Apps

David Crewe

The Leica FOTOS 2.0 mobile app update was freshly released for Android and iOS devices, offered in both free and paid / pro versions. This app adds increased performance speeds and capabilities of the app, lightroom mobile integration and much more. Designed for the Leica user who wants to get more done while on the move!

Torvol Drone Explorer Review SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Torvol Drone Explorer Backpack Review – More Versatile Than Just Another Drone Backpack

David Crewe

We get a lot of bags to review here at SLR Lounge, and this was my first Drone-Centric one to test out, well, ever! So after a lot of back and forth in the studio with the rest of the team and the bags they have tested and own, we're all pretty happy with the quality and variety of uses for the Torvol Drone Explorer.

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Dear Nikon, Take Your Photokina 2020 Money And Host Your Own Event, Kando Trip Style!

Matthew Saville

Nikon (and Canon) should worry less about trade shows, and find new ways to reach the next generation of customers.

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Leica Camera Announce Their 2nd Collaboration with acclaimed British designer, Paul Smith

David Crewe

Today, Leica Camera and acclaimed British designer, Paul Smith announce their second collaboration with the limited edition Leica CL ‘Edition Paul Smith.’