21mm, the Zuikos and Other Lenses From the Past on the Sony α7RII

21mm, the Zuikos and Other Lenses From the Past on the Sony α7RII

By KAREL VAN WOLFEREN Sony has inched closer to making it possible for us to realize even modest large format photographic quality from a camera body we can hold in the palm of our hand. Medium format quality is already within reach of its new 42MP sensor, and Hasselblad will have to come up with […]

Photokina 2014 Preview — What to Expect?

Photokina 2014 Preview — What to Expect?

Photokina 2014, world’s biggest photography show, is around the corner. Taking place mid-September in Cologne, Germany, all major players use the stage to show off their latest and greatest gear. What’s in store for this year’s biennial Photokina? More DSLRs by Canon and Nikon? New curved and organic sensors? Compelling reasons to upgrade? Let’s have […]

Some People Still Read Books

Some People Still Read Books

Blesseth the curfew… Never had to kill more time at an airport than when checking in for a plane departing hours after the 10 p.m. Thai curfew kicks in. What better than just, well, look around. Same old Df / Distagon 28/2 combo. Now that third photo could have more easily been shot with a […]

Can You Spot the Humans?

Can You Spot the Humans?

What a camera. No in-camera stabilization, no sensor self-cleaning mechanism, no video. But unmatched handling, the right size and weight — and a sensor churning out velvet smooth imagery. Its a photo taking machine that looks a bit overpriced considering its specs with 39 focus points only and not even maximum 1/8,000th of a second […]