Camera & Lens Reviews
Cameras
CANON
Canon’s flagship DSLR, the 1DX … A no nonsense review offrom acclaimed wildlife photographer Andy Rouse
Should I buy a Canon EOS 6D Mark II? – A very useful comparison of the new EOS 6D MkII with a few of the obvious rivals.
Canon EOS 6D Vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II Comparison – How does the new model compare with the old one?
Canon 5Dmk3 and Canon 6D, Compared
NIKON
Nikon D7500 – an excellent camera at an affordable price. Nikon’s D7X00 range keeps on getting better. This in depth review from Photography Life might help you make up your mind if it’s the camera for you.
Nikon D850 vs D810 – Features compared. Just how does Nikon’s very highly rated full frame DSLR compare with its predecsssor?
Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7500 – Bursting with features and a saving of around £500, is Nikon’s D7500 a real challenger to the outstanding D500?
Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7500 – This article from photographylife.com makes it easy to compare features.
Nikon D500 or Nikon D7500? – This review from cameradecision.com might help you decide.
Nikon D7500 Review – Excellent review from photographyblog.com of Nikon’s new crop sensor/DX DSLR. It looks tasty.
Hands on review of the Nikon D500 from renowned wildlife photographer Brendon Cremer – probably the most useful review you’ll read about this excellent camera
Nikon D500 review – Positive review from Digital-Photography-School.com
Nikon D500 hands on review – at last a real successor to the D300s and it looks like a winner
Nikon D500 review – hands on review from Ken Rockwell – huge buffer, great for birds
Nikon D500 in depth review – hands on review from techradar.com
Nikon D5200, in depth review from dpreview.com
Nikon D5300 DSLR Full Review from ephotozine.com – If you’re looking for your first DSLR, or maybe an upgrade, this could be for you
Nikon D5300 full review from Photography Blog
Nikon D3300 – full review from Photography Blog – A great DSLR for anyone looking to get started
Nikon D5200 vs D7100: 14 key differences you need to know – Both have 24-megapixel sensors, both use Nikon DX format lenses, and both are designed for photo enthusiasts. So how do you choose between them? This comparison from Digital Camera World highlights key differences.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Nikon B700 and the Canon Powershot SX60 HS are two of the most popular bridge cameras for photo enthusiasts to take on safari. The main reason being their super zoom capabilities; equivalent to approx 24-1300mm, and their keen price. Both cameras can be bought for under £300.
Here are some head to head comparisons to help you decide between them.
Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – cameradecision.com
Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – snapsort.com
Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – digicamb.com
Nikon B700 vs. Canon SX60 HS – versus.com
Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D500 – Two of the very best crop frame DSLR cameras compared by techradar.com
Nikon D500 versus D750: Which one is right for you? – This detailed comparison from dpreview.com should help you make up your mind.
Nikon D750 vs Nikon D500 – This review from cameradecision.com compares these 2 excellent cameras feature by feature. Very useful.
Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750: Which DSLR should you choose? A VERY useful comparison from Techradar
SONY
Sony a7R Mark III – Full review from dpreview.com suggests that this camera is a real winner.
Sony SLT-A57, in depth review from dpreview.com
Sony SLT-A99, in depth review from dpreview.com
Sony Alpha 7 ILCE-7 Full Review from ephotozine.com
Sony Alpha A7R ILCE-7R Full Review from ephotozine.com
PENTAX
Pentax K-70 review from ephotozine.com – If you’re looking for an alternative to Canon and Nikon, then this new offering from Pentax has a lot going for it
Pentax K-5 II and K-5 II S, in depth review by dpreview.com
Pentax K-50 review from Photography Blog
Pentax K-3 review from ephotozine.com
Pentax K-3 – in depth review from dpreview.com – well worth considering if you are not yet committed to Nikon or Canon
Looking for something smaller and lighter than a DSLR?
These quality cameras will get the job done.
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV – With a 24-600mm zoom and terrific image quality, could this be the camera to make you switch from DSLR? Full review from dpreview.com
Fujifilm X-T1 – review from Trustedreviews.com
Fujifilm X-T1 – review from techradar.com
Fujifilm X-T1 – an in depth review of this brilliant camera from dpreview.com
Olympus OM-D E-M1 – review from Trustedreviews.com
Olympus OM-D E-M1 – in depth review of one of the best ‘four thirds’ cameras from dpreview.com
Fuji Finepix HS50 EXR – Awesome bridge camera – review from Trustedreviews.com
Fuji Finepix HS50 EXR – review from techradar.com
Lenses
CANON
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 USM IS – review from photozone
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM – review from ephotozine.com
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Canon EF 200-400 f4 L IS USM Extender 1.4x Field Review from Grant Atkinson
Canon EF 400 f4 DO IS USM Field Review from Grant Atkinson
NIKON
The best Nikon lenses for Wildlife Photography – an excellent comparative review of Nikon’s zoom and telephoto lenses from photographylife.com
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX VR AF-P – A decent zoom lens for DX users. Very good image quality but not great for low light conditions. Keen price though.
Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Review – An in depth review of Nikon’s new 300mm f4 lens. This lens is destined to become one of the most used lenses for wildlife photography.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR – ePhotozine.com review of the terrific new 300mm f4 lens.
AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR – a versatile super zoom from Nikon at a surprisingly affordable price
Nikon 70-200mm f/4.0G VR – the 70-200mm lens is a stalwart for nature photographers, spending more time attached to the camera than almost any other. Nikon offers 2 versions of this workhorse, an f2.8 and an f4. Cameralabs.com review the f4 version and compare it with its more expensive sibling. You’ll be surprised how good it is.
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR – It’s pricey, but you’ll want one. Review from photographyblog.com
Nikkor 800mm f5.6 6E telephoto lens
Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED – review from cameralabs.com
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR – review from ephotozine.com
SIGMA
Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens Plus TC-1401 Teleconverter Bundle – Review from Digital Photography School
A field review on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – A detailed review from OutdoorPhoto.co.za
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – Useful review from photographylife.com
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports – review from photographyblog.com – what i don’t get is why this lens is more than 50% more expensive in the UK than in the USA – £1,311 vs $1,069
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports – review from ephotozine.com – This is looking like a really good lens.
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM – review from ephotozine.com
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM – review from photozone
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM – The Ultimate telephoto zoom
TAMRON
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 – The second generation of Tamron’s super zoom is bit more costly than the previous version but perform well in this review from ephotozine.com. The launch of this new version means that there should be some bargains to be had on the older model too.
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD – In depth review from Digital Photography School
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 Di VC USD – Field Test – this super zoom gets a big ‘thumbs up’ from dpreview.com
Tamron 150-600mm SP F/5-6.3 Di VC USD – my favourite lens for wildlife photography – Bruce Wunderlich
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 Di VC USD – The Tamron SP 150-600 VC holds a unique place in the market as the only telephoto zoom currently available that can provide 600mm reach at f/6.3 on a full frame camera (or an equivalent field-of-view of 900mm at f/6.3 on a Nikon DX body). And, it does that while still being affordable for most people. photographylife.com
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 Di VC USD – Tamron 150-600mm Lens: A Nature Photographer’s Delight – lightstalking.com
Tamron SP70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD – review from ephotozine.com
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD – review from ephotozine.com
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD – review from Photography Blog
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD – In depth, hands on review from Dustin Abbott. The most comprehensive review of this lens we’ve seen to date. And it is very positive!
HEAD TO HEAD
Super zoom shoot out. – Nikon 200-500mm vs Tamron 150-600mm vs Sigma 150-600mm C – A terrific in-depth comparison of 3 mega zoom lenses from photographylife.com
150mm – 600mm Tamron vs Sigma – head to head comparison of these 2 lenses in action
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Contemporary vs Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC – if you are considering either of these lenses then read this