Have you heard about anamorphic lenses but don’t know what they are or how they work? I have put together a short but exhaustive article on how to get started taking anamorphic photos with an emphasis on Nikon cameras. All you need is an anamorphic lens, smartphone app, and USB cable! Thank you to Sirui for providing their excellent 75mm Astra 1.33x autofocus anamorphic for this project. Read the article to learn more about this lens and how it can unlock a totally new facet of photography.

Viltrox brings pancakes to the party with the small 26mm f2.8 entry to the EVO line. How much did Viltrox have to compromise to get a lens this small? Maybe more than you’d think for a lens with an EVO badge…but the images speak for themselves.

Viltrox strikes gold with the 55 EVO, one of their latest in a growing line of lenses that balance image quality with light weight and easy portability alongside excellent build quality.

I compare 5 of the most popular 40mm prime lenses for the Nikon Z mount, including the Voigtlander Septon 40mm f2, Nokton 40mm f1.2, Ultron 40mm f2, TTArtisan 40mm and Nikon 40mm f2

The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 EVO for Nikon Z is a small yet mighty prime punching well above its price point. Combining the sharpness and clarity of modern lenses with a busier, vintage bokeh style, this lens straddles eras and gives you a feature rich documentary lens that won’t break the bank.

The ArtraLab 35mm f/1.4 winds up being one of the most disappointing lenses I’ve ever used, leaning too hard into aesthetics while not focusing enough on the final image and user experience.

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip lens is one of the smallest available for Nikon Z and costs less than $100…but is it worth carrying on a day to day basis? Come find out.

The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has become THE lens I reach for when getting the shot is all that matters. It’s the ultimate workhorse that is only limited by my own creativity, and is the one Nikon lens I think all Z shooters should own regardless of what they primarily shoot.

A look at the TTArtisan 75mm f1.5 M42 lens tested across full frame and medium frame cameras. One of the best value character lenses on the market!