Canon Reviews
Canon was my first camera system, and it remained a trusted companion for nearly two decades. Throughout that time, it never failed to deliver—reliably performing across a range of environments and assignments, and consistently producing images that felt just right straight out of the camera. What initially drew me in was Canon’s intuitive design and dependable build quality. Whether I was using one of their DSLRs or transitioning later into their mirrorless systems, the cameras always felt comfortable in hand—solid, responsive, and thoughtfully laid out. There’s a certain familiarity with Canon gear that makes the process of photography feel natural and fluid, even in fast-paced or demanding situations. The real standout for me, however, has always been Canon’s L-series lenses. These lenses are exceptional—both in terms of optical performance and build quality. The red ring is more than just a visual mark; it’s a promise of sharpness, clarity, and rugged durability. Whether shooting portraits, landscapes, or low-light scenes, L lenses consistently delivered the level of quality I expected, and often exceeded it. And then there’s the color science—what many refer to simply as “Canon colors.” It’s difficult to fully articulate, but the way Canon renders tones—especially skin tones—has always felt incredibly natural to me. There’s a warmth and richness that often requires little to no post-processing. I’ve come to trust it instinctively over the years. Looking back, Canon didn’t just help me capture images; it helped shape the way I see and interpret light and color. It set a high standard early on in my photography journey, and for that, I remain grateful.
Canon EF 400mm F5.6L Review
Released in 1993, the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM is something of a classic in the world of telephoto lenses. Designed for wildlife, sports, and bird photography, it has built a reputation for being lightweight, sharp, and relatively affordable for an L-series prime. While it lacks image stabilisation, it compensates… Read more…
Canon EF 100-400mm Review
Released in 2014, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM was the long-awaited successor to the original push-pull zoom version. This second-generation lens brought major improvements in optical quality, image stabilisation, and usability, making it a favourite among wildlife, sports, and aviation photographers. It delivers the reach of a… Read more…
Canon RF 24-240mm Review
Released in 2019, the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM is a superzoom lens designed for Canon’s full-frame RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Covering a 10x zoom range, this lens is an all-in-one solution for travel, landscapes, portraits, and even light wildlife photography. It offers image stabilisation (IS), a Nano USM autofocus… Read more…
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 Review
Released in 2021, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for Canon’s RF-mount mirrorless cameras. With its compact size, lightweight design, and affordable price, it is an excellent option for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, and vlogging. Despite being one of the most budget-friendly RF primes, it… Read more…
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 Review
Released in 2020, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a compact and affordable prime lens for Canon’s RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Often referred to as the “nifty fifty,” this lens provides a versatile full-frame 50mm focal length, making it ideal for portraits, street photography, and everyday shooting. With a fast… Read more…
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L Review
Released in 2018, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a flagship prime lens for Canon’s RF-mount mirrorless system. As part of the L-series lineup, it offers exceptional optical performance, premium build quality, and an ultra-wide f/1.2 aperture for outstanding low-light performance and subject isolation. Designed for professional photographers, this… Read more…
SAMYANG RF 85 – Poor AF
Second part of my adventure with my Samyang lens. I bought a lens station and updated the firmware to the latest version (v2) but still no major improvements: between 1/2 and 1/3 of my shots remain out of focus: slightly at best, quite substantially in the worst cases. I even… Read more…
Samyang RF 85mm f/1.4
Back after a long hiatus, and with a new camera : a shiny Canon R6. Given the price of the RF prime lenses for now, I wanted to give the Samyang RF 85mm f/1.4 a try. It’s cheap, reasonably well built and the image quality quite good: love the colors… Read more…
