Preview Nikon Z 8 – slimmed-down Z 9 for photographers and videographers
How do I use a macro lens?
It is unusual to choose a macro lens as the first addition to a standard kit lens. And yet, it is a logical choice. Not
How do I choose a lens?
Very often the following question is asked: “I like photographing my (grand) children and nature, and I just have a kit lens. What should be
Fancy a specific brand?
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)
