Extension tubes are a great little lens accessory, and I almost always have at least one of the Canon ones in my bag these days. At first glance they look like small, black extenders (sometimes called teleconverters), but actually they don’t have any optics inside them at all. It can be a bit confusing because …
It’s always an exciting day when a big brown box arrives, especially when it says Canon on the side. This year, due to economical situations in Canada (where I live) and Japan, Canon raised their prices on all their lenses and cameras. Whilst this is always a bit of a blow, they were at least …
This year (2016 for those reading later) there were some hefty price increases on Canon lenses here in Canada. Thankfully the increase was known to be on the way, so I thought I’d order a few lenses that I’ve had my eye on, to make sure I got them at the lower price point. One …
I was fascinated by this video because I own one of these lenses, but I think it’s worth sharing with you guys as well. This lens is a huge optical achievement from Canon and it puts a smile on my face every time I use it. The built-in 1.4x extender is still a unique feature …
The so-called “Nifty Fifty” has been around for 24 years, so it’s high time Canon came out with an upgrade! The new Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM will replace the f/1.8 II, and began shipping a couple of weeks ago. I wasn’t sure if I was going to take a look at this lens, but I …
Investigating the near-macro capabilities of the new Canon 100-400mm on a recent trip to Vancouver Island.
I’ve been playing with the Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 for a while now and I’ve had it out with me on a couple of good wildlife trips alongside my Canon 200-400 f/4. It might seem like an odd pairing but I’ve been curious to see how the seemingly incredible value Tamron lens compares with the cream …
Download this full resolution sample image shot with the Canon 7D Mark II + Canon 200-400 f/4 and TWO 1.4x extenders. That’s a 1254mm equivalent.
For Canon folks, the 7D Mark II is definitely the most exciting camera announcement of 2014, particularly if your hobby (or job) is shooting sports or wildlife images. The original 7D was popular in these niches as well, but Canon have gone after these markets in a much bigger way with the 7D Mark II. …
Hey guys, I don’t like to cross post too many things on here but I did want to point you to my review of the very popular Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS that I posted on Shutter Muse this week. If you are in the market for a travel photography lens, or a general walkaround …
First thoughts on the new Canon 16-35 f/4 L IS. Is this going to be Canon’s ultimate landscape photography lens? How does it stack up to the old 17-40?
Over on Shutter Muse I have posted an in-depth review of the Canon 200-400 f4 L IS. Is this the worlds best wildlife photography lens as many predicted? Find out what $12,000 can get you here……