In a recent video published on our YouTube channel about using the Nikon Z50 and Z6 for birds in flight, some viewers asked me if I could try the new 70-200mm 2.8 and teleconverters for Z-mount. I had the chance to get my hands on the zoom lens and the TC 1.4x (the 2.0x version […]
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Nikon Z50 / Z6, 300mm f4 PF and TC – A compact set-up for birds in flight
A few months ago, our reader David asked if I could test an unusual combination: the Nikon Z50 with the Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR and the teleconverter 1.4x. He wanted to move away from his Panasonic gear without losing the lightweight advantage of micro four thirds. I liked his suggestion, and after getting […]
Sony FE 20mm 1.8 G: A great lens for astrophotography and more
I own two A7 bodies (A7 III and A7R III) that I keep mainly for review and comparison purposes, but occasionally, my wife and I use them to cover events with a set of 1.8 prime lenses. (We like to keep our kit as compact as possible.) What was missing from this set-up was a […]
Fujifilm X-T4 and Birds in Flight Review
I’ve tested most of the high-end Fujifilm cameras for birds in flight, from the original X-T1 to the surprising X-Pro2. The X-T4, released in 2020, is not all that different from its predecessor in terms of its specifications, but it represents the best performance Fujifilm has to offer thanks mostly to an improved AF algorithm. […]
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III Starry Sky AF – A Quick Look
I admit I was rather skeptical when I was first told about Starry Sky AF during the launch of the E-M1 III. It sounded a bit of a gimmick, one of those extra features that you’d never end up using because it either doesn’t work as it is supposed too, or is simply unnecessary. But […]