Currently Updating Site:

Hey everyone.  If you’ve noticed my site was offline last week, it has been because my awesome brother in law has been doing some updates to it (I’m terrible with computers lol).  There’s still more work that will be done but it should be finished soon.  In the mean time, I have been testing a lot of gear recently, so once everything is A okay, expect those first impressions and reviews to come shortly.

What kind of gear do I currently have?  Currently, I have all three of the Sigma APS-C L mount lenses, and also the new Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art Lens in L mount.  I have been using a Leica CL with the APS-C lenses, and they work great.  I’ve been doing some portraits with the Leica SL2 and the 85mm f1.4…the lens is phenomenal!  Can’t wait to get some examples up here.  I think I will see if I can also do a comparison between my Leica APO Summicron-SL 90mm and the Sigma 85mm f1.4.  I think that’ll be kind of fun :).  So, thanks for your patience, and for stopping by!

Zeiss ZX1 Digital Camera Pre-Order Available:

For those interested, the Zeiss ZX1 digital camera is finally available for pre-order.  Here’s a little of the background: the ZX1 is a full frame camera with built-in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, which allows the user to do in-camera editing via a large touch screen display.  With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port, you can share the photos immediately.  The price for all of this?  a whopping $6,000.  Just to compare, a Leica Q2 is $4,995, and a Sony RX1R II is $3,298.  The link is below for those interested or want more info:

Zeiss ZX1 at B&H Photo

Here are some of the specs: [continue reading…]

Lensbaby Spark 2.0 with Sweet 50 Optic Pre-Order:

For those interested, The Lensbaby Spark 2.0 with Sweet 50 is available for pre-order.  It comes in Fujifilm X Mount as well as many other different mounts, which are listed below.  It’s expected November 5th, the list is currently $199.95, and you can pre-order below:

Lensbaby Spark 2.0 with Sweet 50 Optic

Here’s some info on the lens:

• Available in Fujifilm X, Canon EF, Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Pentax K, and Sony E mounts.
• The lens provides a clear sweet spot of sharp focus that is surrounded by a smooth blur, which can be adjusted depending on the position of the lens body.
• The accordion-like design allows for nearly unrestricted tilt range up to 30° in any direction, and requires the distinct squeeze-to-focus movement to manually adjust focus.
• The Spark 2.0 and Sweet 50 combination have a adjustable aperture range of f/2.5-22.
• 12-blade diaphragm.
• Minimum focusing distance of 1.1′.

Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Mirrorless Cameras Announced:

For those interested, The Nikon Z6 II and the Nikon Z7 II have been announced, and can be pre-ordered below.  I’m also done with reviewing the Nikon Z5, and will be posting it soon.

Nikon Z6 II at B&H Photo

Nikon Z7 II at B&H Photo

Here are some of the specs for the Z6 II: [continue reading…]