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Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Review
It’s no secret Tamron’s Di lenses are making headlines in the industry. Perchance, influenced by Sigma’s success, Tamron’s public perceived identity has shifted ...

Sony RX100 M4 | Initial Thoughts & G7X Comparison
Today may be 'A7R II Day,' but I am here to share some thoughts on a smaller Sony camera; one you shouldn't underestimate.

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!

Fujinon 50-140mm F/2.8 | Initial Impressions on This Sexy Piece of Kit
Today, I wanted to share my initial thoughts on the new Fujinon 50-140mm F/2.8, and let me tell you. It is one sexy piece of kit...

Fuji 55-200mm F/3.5-4.8 Unboxing & Initial Thoughts
Fuji may have just announced a new 18-135mm telephoto zoom lens, but I just got my hands on the Fuji 55-200mm F/3.5-4.8 to review. This 55-200mm lens is a stylish lens that also happens to be one of the few options that Fuji users have in the telephoto zoom space.

Canon 400mm F/2.8L IS II Review
As I mentioned in my previous comparison and initial thoughts on the Canon 400mm F/5.6L, I also have the Canon 400mm F/2.8L IS II lens in for review and today I wanted to share some of my initial thoughts on this monster of a lens.

Canon 400mm F/5.6L Review
I have wanted to get my hands on the 400mm F/5.6 to review for a while now. It has a good reputation as a great lens for wildlife and day shooting where you may need a 400mm - a HS baseball game for example. Being as sports and wildlife are probably two of my favorite ways to enjoy photography, this lens has always intrigued me.

Initial Thoughts On The New Sigma 24-105mm F/4 DG OS
One of Sigma's latest lenses is the new 24-205mm F/4, and being an F4 it has not gotten the hype that the 35mm F/1.4 or the 18-35mm F/1.8 has received, but in my opinion, it is just as worthy of praise.

Initial Thoughts On Sigma’s 120-300mm F/2.8, a Sports Photographer’s Dream
I have had the pleasure over the last 3 1/2 weeks to have Sigma's latest 120-300mm F/2.8 to play with for review. I am still putting together my full review, but today I wanted to share my initial thoughts on this lens that I would describe as a sports photographer's dream lens.








