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.
Bolt VB-22 Medium Strobe Review
The Bolt VB-22 might look like something out of a 1930’s horror flick, but this medium strobe packs a monster of a punch.
Sony Zeiss FE 24-70mm F/4 ZA OSS | A Kit Lens Upgrade Worth Having?
The standard A7 II kit comes with a pretty good 28-70mm kit lens. It has a variable aperture, but if you know how to work within its limitations, it will be a great performer for you. But there is also a FE 24-70mm F/4 lens on the market, so what should someone getting into the Sony E mount system do?
The SpiderPro Hand Strap, A Dream For DSLR Owners
About a month and a half ago, I received the opportunity to get my hands on a pre-production version of the new SpiderPro Hand Strap from Spider Holster. I had been on the lookout for a good hand strap and I was convinced that this would be a great option. I was very excited to give it a try.
Sony Zeiss FE 55mm F/1.8 ZA | An F/1.8 Worth Every Penny?
One of the best native fast prime options available currently for the Sony A7 II is the Zeiss 55mm F/1.8 ZA lens, but running at $1,000, I was pretty skeptical.
Best Tripod Head | A Face Off: Ball Head vs. Pan Head
Ball or pan head? I'm not talking about odd fish that taste okay but you won't know because the thing looks so weird. I'm discussing the best tripod head. Check it!
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR For Wedding Photography | Just Take My Money Already
Anthony handed me the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR at WPPI a few weeks ago, I think I may have squealed in delight. And I'm not letting it go. Here's why.
Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 DX Review | A One-Of-A-Kind Lens, Improved
Tokina's ultra-wide lenses have a great track record of being killer alternatives to name-brand options. This became clear the day they delivered the first Tokina DX ultra-wide lens, the 12-24mm f/4 DX.
Nikon D7200 Field Test & Additional Impressions
We are working hard on our own D7200 review, but for now, we wanted to share this great hands-on field test from the guys over at The Camera Store TV.
Extreme SD Card Showdown | What’s In Your SD-Card Wallet?
Price / brand is not always an indicator of performance, and this video may show you if you've been getting taken for a ride.
Initial Impressions on Nikon’s New D7200 | WPPI 2015
I sit here now in the comfort of my usual office, finally home from the whirlwind week that was WPPI 2015. I wanted to share my initial impressions on the new D7200 today, a new camera that I was very excited to see at the show.
New Line of Rugged G-Drives | Built To Take A Beating
Reliable storage and backup solutions aren’t cheap, but at the same time, they fall under the category of you get what you pay for. G-Technology is one of the best in the business and offer a number of different versatile options for photographers as far as storage goes.
Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX Initial Thoughts
While both Canon and Nikon (and all other DSLR lens makers, as far as I know) have yet to produce ONE f/2.8 ultra-wide lens for their APS-C sensor formats, Tokina has just delivered its SECOND version of their highly popular 11-16mm f/2.8 DX lens- Ladies and gentlemen, here is the 11-20mm f/2.8!
