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Posted on April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review: Astrophotography

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art Astrophotography Lens Review

This is the second part of my experience review of the Sigma 105mm f/1.4, the craziest lens I’ve ever had the pleasure of owning. Over the last several years, I used the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 almost exclusively for my astrophotography work and it completely changed the way that I photograph the night sky.

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Posted on June 10, 2021January 8, 2022

Shooting for the Moon with the Sony a1

Shooting for the Moon with the Sony a1

The Sony a1 is Sony’s new premium flagship camera. It’s the best of Sony’s lineup, but is it the best camera for you? Here are my thoughts on the Sony’s most expensive Alpha camera.

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Posted on June 5, 2019May 29, 2021

Leofoto LS-284C Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Review

Leofoto LS-284C Travel Tripod Review

Tripods are one of those things that few photographers want to spend money on, me included. I’m certainly guilty of (regularly) trying to support a $3000+ camera and lens combo on a cheap, questionably capable, travel tripod. I think I’ve finally found a less questionable, much more capable affordable travel tripod.

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Posted on August 13, 2017November 12, 2018

Review: Urban Night Photography with the Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T2 Review: Urban Nightscapes

Using one of my favorite techniques for astrophotography, I take a shot at shooting ultra high resolution urban nightscapes with the Fujifilm X-T2. In this user experience review, I test the X-T2’s low light shooting performance while exploring the cities of London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland at night.

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Posted on September 20, 2015May 18, 2020

Sony RX100 Series Astrophotography Review

Sony RX100 Series Astrophotography Review

In this review, we push the low-light limits of Sony’s premium compact point and shoot. We love the idea of a truly pocketable camera that can also capture photos of the Milky Way, but how good is the Sony RX100 series really? Can it actually compete with a large sensor DSLR or interchangeable lens mirrorless camera?

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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 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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