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This year I was able to photograph the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin with my friend's Sony a7R V mirrorless camera. Paired with the Sony 28mm f/2 and 85mm f/1.8 lenses.  My video on YouTube Check out the Sony a7R V here through my links:  B&H Photo Video Shop Moment Amazon   ebay As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  Renaissance fairs are a great option for people interested in photography. You can capture performance artists, intricate props, unique architecture, and many other subjects. I mostly go there to enjoy the time and atmosphere with friends, but it's great to get some photography in as well.  First Impressions: Build and Ergonomics The Sony A7R V stands out for its build quality compared to other Sony cameras like the a6000 and a7S that I currently have. It feels impressively solid and has that professional-grade heft without being overly bulky. Even though it's a high technology camera, it doesn't overw...

In this article I unbox and give first impressions of the Sony 16-70mm F4 OSS Lens from "Used Photo Pro" which is part of Robert's camera based in Indianapolis Indiana.  The lens that I bought from UsedPhotoPro for the video. Check out their website UsedPhotoPro.com to see what gear they currently have available. The link is not affiliated. I used to be an affiliate of UsedPhotoPro, but that ended when CJ Affiliates kept closing my account due to what they claimed as inactivity and taking whatever commissions I had built up each time. If you are reading this UPP, use a different company to manage your affiliate program. CJ Affiliate (aka. "Commission Junction") is a scummy company with policies that hurt creators with lower reach. An alternative would be Impact.com. Check out the full video on YouTube : Unboxing the Lens UsedPhotoPro packed it well with plenty of paper padding, and bubble wrap. The lens itself was wrapped in a plastic bag with a rubber band to ...

Let's take a look at the 7Artisans 85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z-mount and compare it to the official Nikon 85mm f/1.8s lens. 7Artisans sent me this lens, but had to agree to my collaboration terms . They had no say in any content I produced and were not allowed to preview anything. My  full video on YouTube Check the lens out through 7Artisans official website store: https://7artisans.store/products/af-85mm-f1-8-full-frame-lens-for-z I am not affiliated with their website and online shop. I make no commissions through them.  See the 7artisans Photoelectric 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens through my links: Amazon.com ebay.com B&H Photo Video Adorama.com As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!   Build Quality and Features The 7Artisans lens comes with a metal casing and a metal mount. It also has a USB port in the mount for potential future firmware updates. The Nikon lens is on the left. It's got a manual focus ring, an aperture ring, and a focus mode switch. ...

Viltrox asked me if I wanted to take a look at this unique compact autofocus full-frame prime lens with a focal length of 28mm and a fixed f/4.5 aperture for Sony E-mount cameras. Viltrox agreed to my standard collaboration terms before sending me the lens.    In the video I talk about features, how it works in practice, and show photos I had taken on a photo walk with the Sony a7S as well as the APS-C a6000. Viltrox is starting this off as an Indiegogo campaign. They told me that it will eventually be sold through normal retailers: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/viltrox-af-28mm-f4-5-fe-chips-size-ultra-thin-lens They said it will be $99 USD or 109 Euros with discounts during the crowdfunding period. Check out Indiegogo for details. I am not an affiliate of that website. You can check on the status of availability through my usual affiliates: B&H Photo Video Amazon As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!    The front of the lens. K...