Hands-On Review of the New Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens The days have come to pass of which I couldn’t have dreamed to see. Sony full-frame mirrorless shooters have reached a photographic peak. What some might call a sort of…

In-Depth Review of the New 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DI III RXD Lens from Tamron The Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DI III RXD is an absolute joy. Now, I know that, especially for me, leading into any review with an unwordy, straightforward declaration like that is…

Detailed Review of the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Full-Frame E-Mount Lens After a brief count and through a hazy recollection, it turns out I’ve tested, evaluated, and otherwise been fortunate enough to review nearly eighty different pieces of photography gear over…

Hands-On Review of the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 for Sony FE-Mount I do wonder which is more important; the camera or the lens? Of course, it’s the camera that captures the image, but on the other hand, the lens is responsible…

Review of the Tamron 24mm & 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lenses Behold! The days many of us Sony full-frame mirrorless camera users have longed for have seemingly arrived. Quite a few aftermarket lens manufacturers have began to produce dedicated lenses specifically…

Hands-On Review of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE-Mount Lens It might be a little difficult to believe, but it wasn’t so long ago that lenses for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras were relatively scarce. Sure, there we a few native…

Hands-On Review of the Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Camera Lens Over the years I’ve evaluated numerous Tamron lenses, mainly due to the fact that the company has been one of the most prolifically innovative manufacturers of affordable pro-grade lenses I…

Review of the Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD Lens I’ve mentioned this before but one of my biggest regrets from when I first started making photographs was getting rid of my Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 lens too early. At the…

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD – Hands-On Review I’m going to jump right in and tell you all about the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD without much of an introduction. Alas, I’ve come to accept that I…

Reviewing the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD Photographers love talking about lenses. I mean, a lot. We love comparing aberrations, contrast and color, focus speeds and of course that end-all-be-all optical prize… sharpness. When the conversation turns…

Review of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Telephoto Lens I’ve noticed a common trend of blatant optimism beginning to emerge from my more recent photo gear reviews. Generally I mention how amazing it is that we seem to be…

Hands-On Review of the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 VC Lens We all have lenses that stay on our cameras for the majority of the time. It varies from photographer to photographer. Some of us love a good and solid prime…

In-Depth Review of Tamron’s SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens So many times it occurs to me what a wonderful time we as photographers operate in today. We find ourselves constantly being introduced to new and better gear… cheaper cameras,…

Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD – Lens Review I remember a few years ago when I was getting ready to upgrade my main camera body so I decided to sell off some lenses to lessen the blow. The…

Real World Review of the SP 150-600mm G2 Lens from Tamron There’s a certain allure that comes from seeing a photographer out shooting with a beautifully made telephoto lens. The images on TV of professional photographers on the sidelines are arguably…

Review of the Tamron SP 35mm f1.8 Di VC USD Lens The Tamron “SP” series of high performance lenses for hobby and pro photographers is quickly becoming an undeniable heavy hitter in terms of just how much optical performance can be…

Lens Review: Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD The idea of a “walk-around” lens is nothing new in the world of photography. The need for a lens that can cover an enormous range of focal lengths is both…

Review of the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron has recently released it’s “SP” line of lenses are designed to be a reinvigorated reimagination of their already broad range of camera lenses. The SP designation stands for “Super…

Bringing Out The Magic of Portraiture: An Interview With Amanda Diaz As a female photojournalist, I’m passionate about promoting female photographers and their huge depth and breadth of work. My own photography work focuses on portraiture and, whilst my style is…

Interview with Landscape and Urban Wildlife Photographer Kate Jaconello Kate Jaconello is a freelance photographer, specialising in landscape and urban wildlife photography. Kate lives in Greenwich, London, UK and is also a classical / new age composer. I spoke…

Interview with Award-Winning Photographer Lisa Buck Lisa Buck is an award-winning photographer, based in Huddersfield, UK. She specialises in stunning fine art family portraiture and is currently working on a new project, showcasing the natural beauty…

An Overview of the Brand New ON1 Photo RAW 2019 When it comes to post-processing your photographs, every workflow is unique and every photographer has specific needs. If you’ve been following Contrastly for some time you may have come across…

6 Tips To Instantly Level Up Your Photography There are certain things that you can’t learn from any book or workshop. These are things you normally learn about while you’re actually in the field shooting, and processing your…

Actionable Tips & Tricks to Pick the Best Lens What is the best lens out there that you could possibly buy? Many a photographer has asked himself or herself that over the course of their career, which illustrates how…

The Ultimate Guide To Using Speedlights – Part 1 In this two part series, we’re going to take a look at flashguns (speedlights) – from their basics through to how to use them in more complicated scenarios. In this…

Some Useful Ingredients of Mouthwatering Food Photography Making food photography is definitely an engaging process. But in many cases it turns to be a rather challenging task requiring a lot of creativity, finesse and concentration, since its…

4 Canon Mount Lenses That Deliver Quality Without Breaking the Bank I recently asked some professional photographers I know about their lens preferences. One friend opened his camera bag and showed me the only three lenses he owns—the 16-35mm f/2.8L, a…

The Pros & Cons Of Using Third Party Lens Manufacturers Thinking of substituting first party lenses with third party ones? If your answer is yes, there must be a valid reason; in most cases it'S probably budget-related. Well, regardless of…

An Ode To The 70-200 Ever wonder why so many professional photographers use a 70-200mm lens? There’s a reason for this. Offering excellent image quality, fast autofocus, and an incredibly useful focal range, the 70-200…

The Most Popular Mirrorless Cameras and Lenses (2013 Edition) Love them or loathe them, mirrorless cameras are carving out an ever-expanding niche within the world of picture taking. If you can put up with their lack of an optical…