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Category: Gear and Reviews

Reviews of the gear we’ve used for photographing the Milky Way

Posted on November 24, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Review

My review of the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 is long overdue. The Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 is my favorite, most used lens for astrophotography. Here’s why.
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Posted on July 29, 2014November 12, 2018

Sony a7S Astrophotography Review

Sony a7S Review

As soon as the Sony a7S was announced, I knew I had to try it for astrophotography. With a full frame sensor and ISO 409600, is it the best low light camera out there?

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Posted on July 15, 2014November 12, 2018

Expert Shield Screen Protector Review

Expert Shield

I recently received a request from Oliver of Expert Shield UK to do a review on their Expert Shield screen protector line for digital cameras.

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Posted on July 12, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II Review

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II

My thoughts on using the new Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II lens, particularly for landscape astrophotography.

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Posted on June 3, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Review

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Product Photo

Can the new Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS compete with the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8? Here are my thoughts on this unique lens.

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Posted on March 22, 2014September 13, 2017

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Review

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Review
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. Lots of glass for the money.

Here’s a quick review of the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, arguably the best, most affordable lens for astrophotography.

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Posted on March 15, 2014September 13, 2017

Canon EOS 6D Review

Canon 6D
Canon 6D with Rokinon 14mm/2.8 and 24mm/1.4, one of my favorite full-frame set ups for astrophotography

My review of the Canon EOS 6D: one of the best full-frame cameras for astrophotography

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