On DPR, a poster asked what macro lens to get and got this reply: I would definitely go with the Z 105/2.8. It’s better than the F mount 105/2.8 and probably even the best macro lens ever made. This is a bit like saying that the 27mm f/5 Bio-Summagon is the best landscape lens ever… [Read More]

Since I’ve been reviewing geared heads, I might as well include what I consider to be the gold standard, the Arca Swiss C1.                   If you can deal with the weight and the cost, and the fact that it’s a bit fragile, this is an outstanding geared… [Read More]

If you want a very precise tripod head with geared pitch, yaw, and roll, this may be your head.             Appears to be well made. About $700. If you need the precision, it’s worth the money.      

This is a head much like the Arca Swiss 60/70 heads. It’s about the same size as the 60 that I reviewed in the previous post. It is rated for 10 kg, in comparison to 20 for the 60 and 30 for the 70. It has plus and minus 15 degrees of pitcha nd roll,… [Read More]