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Full Review Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
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Full Review Canon EOS R6 II – rapid hybrid
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Review Canon EOS R100 – affordable starter
The Canon EOS R100 is the cheapest model in the R-line. The camera has a 24 megapixel sensor and a compact and lightweight body. Of
Review Fujinon Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 R WR – APS-C Super wide angle
The Fujinon Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 R WR is a super-wide-angle lens for Fujifilm’s APS-C cameras. It is compact and lightweight and suitable for both
The best system cameras for under $1,0765
You can find the best system cameras for under 1,0765 dollars here. A good camera does not have to be (really) expensive. These days, less
Review Sony ZV-E1 – Full frame vlog specialist
You can photograph with the Sony ZV-E1. But what the camera is really designed for is vlogging. The ZV-E1 is the camera of choice for
Full Review Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM – Compact G-Master standard lens
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Full Review Panasonic Lumix S5 II – Finally with phase detection AF
The Panasonic S5 II is much more than the successor to the S5. It is the first Panasonic with phase-detection AF. This is a big
Review Samyang AF 35-150mm F2.0-2.8 FE – Borrowed well
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Prêt-à-porter advice
Readers want personal advice from us. Unfortunately, we have no time and resources to answer all these questions. That is why we have written “semi-customized” (“pret-a-porter”) advice on this site for different target groups. We have elaborated this for each camera and / or type of photography.
Our “pret-a-porter” advice only includes cameras and lenses that we have tested ourselves for focus-review.com.
What's in a name?
Starter
Budget is important. Your new camera may not cost more than approx. 500 euros, including the lens.
Amateur
Fun in photography is paramount. But it must also remain affordable. So camera body of under 1,000 euros
Prosumer
Will it be a high-end camera with a crop sensor? Or an affordable full frame? It's completely up to you
Pro
You are looking for the highest quality. That may cost some in euros & drops of sweat (size and weight)
