Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift Lens Review Posted

By bdery in Review Announcements on Nov 21, 2022

Today we are happy to present our in-depth review of the full-frame Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift lens from Venus Optics.

In addition to being a welcome new wide angle option for the K-mount, this lens is one of the few offering Shift capabilities. This rare feature moves the lens mechanically with regards to the camera sensor, helping to correct for perspective distortion and making it easier to stitch large panoramas.

Read on to find out what we thought of the Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift!

Bag Review: The Updated Peak Design Travel Line

By bdery in Review Announcements on Aug 8, 2022

Today we are happy to present our review of the updated Peak Design Travel line.

The Travel line was originally launched in 2019, and we had good things to say about it. Over the years, Peak Design launched new components to the lineup, in particular duffel bags, and in 2022 the company made a notable update. Apart from new colorways for some of the components, this new launch includes a new backpack, pouches, and packable tote.

Instead of offering only camera bags, the Travel line targets traveling photographers, with a balance between the ability to carry and use photo equipment, while also covering all the other needs of a traveler.

How can the Travel line serve the needs of photographers on the move? Read our review to find out!

Review of the new rotation180 34L backpack from Mindshift Gear

By bdery in Review Announcements on Feb 6, 2022

Today we are happy to present this review of the newly released rotation180 34L backpack from Mindshift Gear!

This backpack is an update on the Horizon backpack that we had reviewed in 2017. The new backpack keeps the element which set the rotation180 line apart from anything else, but improve on a number of key elements. In particular, the upgrades solve many of the small gripes we had with the Horizon.

Read on to see what we thought about this updated rotation180 backpack!

Testing the HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF with the D FA 150-450mm

By bdery in Review Announcements on Feb 4, 2022

Getting a longer reach seems to be a never-ending quest for some photographers. With this in mind, it appears logical to see what happens when the longest current Pentax zoom is coupled with the current K-mount teleconverter. The Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-F5.6 ED DC AW impressed us when we tested it on full frame, and the teleconverter's review showed superb results.

Both lenses are weather resistant, rugged and capable of silent autofocus. They both are stellar optical performers. How well will they work when coupled together?

Read our test of the HD DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter coupled with the D FA 150-450mm F4.5-F5.6

D FA 21mm F2.4 Limited Lens In-depth Review Posted

By bdery in Review Announcements on Dec 28, 2021

Today we are extremely happy to present our review of the HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4 Limited lens.

The Pentax FA Limited lenses have been around for over two decades. In early 2021, Pentax updated these lenses with newer "HD" coatings, and in November it launched this D FA 21mm—an entrely new addition to this family of lenses.

The HD D FA 21mm, FA 31mm, FA 43mm, and FA 77mm Limiteds in silver (Photo credit: LennyBloke)

Conforming to the design philosophy of the original lenses, the 21mm includes several modern elements such as weather sealing and DC autofocus.

Is the HD Pentax D-FA 21mm Limited new lens a worthy addition to the full-frame Limited lens family? Read our review to find out!

See also: enter our 21mm giveway for a chance to win a copy of this lens (ends December 29th).