The 70-200 focal length is perhaps the most popular tele zoom range, considered essential piece of kit for expert and professional alike. The TIPA jury agreed that the Sony 70-200mm ups the ante on this classic focal length by incorporating a brand-new AF system with 4X the speed and a weight reduction of almost 30% … Read more
The TIPA jury considered this lens as thoroughly designed to respond to the changed needs of today’s still, video and hybrid content creators. This second generation lens comes six years after the original G Master 24-70mm zoom. It is smaller and lighter, has enhanced (2X) AF tracking speed driven by four of Sony’s XD linear … Read more
Wide angle zooms offer unique and flexible compositional capabilities that have strong appeal to landscape, nature and architectural photographers and videographers. TIPA members felt that Canon’s RF 14-35mm earns its L-series designation, known for its tack sharp, accurate color rendition images. Weather resistant, with fluorine coating, the lens incorporates an optical image stabilizer that compensates … Read more
When TIPA members looked at the field of prime telephoto lenses aimed at pro sports, wildlife, and all photographers who want to enjoy the benefits of a fast, vibration-reduction telephoto, the NIKKOR Z 400mm was a clear choice, especially when the bonus of a built-in 1.4X teleconverter for easy and instant switching to 560mm at … Read more
The TIPA jury was very impressed by the lens-making craftsmanship entailed in creating this fast and handsome M-mount lens. The aspherical front element is heated, ground and polished (known as a GA, or “Ground Aspherical”) rather than mold-created, resulting in a simplified configuration and high-quality performance, even when shooting wide open. It features all-metal constriction, … Read more
When photographers ask TIPA editors about their recommendation for a lens for their travel camera bag, they point to a versatile wide to normal zoom that’s lightweight and compact. TIPA’s choice in this category this year is the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, which weighs in at just 290g/10.2oz. and is relatively small … Read more
With an equivalent focal length of 85mm on a full-frame camera, considered by many photographers as the prime “portrait” lens, this fast 56mm is also well suited to landscape, nature and candid street photography. TIPA editors remarked about how the F1.4 maximum aperture maximizes potential for low-light work, with the added bonus of the 9-bladed … Read more
This f/0.95 maximum aperture lens is suited for many creative applications, including astrophotography, candid still and video imaging, very shallow depth of field portrait and nature studies, and, of course, use in very low light conditions. Another exciting feature for TIPA editors is its 15-blade aperture, which can be used to create remarkable bokeh effects. … Read more
Ideal for influencers and all those seeking a perfect solution for creating blogs or presenting live online, the Sony E10 checked all the boxes for TIPA members for design, features and shooting modes, making it ideal for single-person productions. Features such as a 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD, a directional 3-capsule mic with a dedicated windscreen for crisp and … Read more
Aimed specifically at professional image editors and video and still photographers, this OLED display delivers an impressive 1 million:1 contrast ratio with no trace of halo or blooming effects, plus True 10 bit color depth. Image accuracy is guaranteed with 99% AdobeRGB and DCI-P3, along with support for standard industry color managed picture modes. Hardware … Read more