Gear Talk
Nikon 500mm PF f5.6 vs the f4 FL
HUGE THANKS to LenProToGo for sending me these loaners.
Sony A7RIV vs Nikon Z7 - Eye AF testing
Before watching - who do you think will win??
85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm - Best Portrait lens?
The classic 85mm? The Epic 105? Or the Flexible 70-200mm?
The most Amazing Camera... that I'd never buy - GFX100 Field Tested in Bhutan
Groundbreaking. Insane image quality. Epic Dynamic Range. Great value for money. On paper it ticks SO many boxes, and it stands alone without direct competition. And honestly, after in depth testing in studio and in the field... I have no desire to own one.
Nikkor 58mm F0.95 NOCT - an ICON reborn
Welcome to the most Bonkers lens of 2019...
Film smooth + epic video content - Zhiyun Smooth Q2
Zhiyun sent me the Smooth Q2 smartphone gimbal and sponsored this video showing 3 ways we can level up our video game with this stabiliser.
Best Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphone Review
TOP FOUR OPTIONS COMPARED:
Why I'm selling the 'World's Best Lens' ??
It's time to sell this awesome portrait lens.
The BEST Full Frame Mirrorless? Panasonic S1 / S1R FIELD TESTED
Outstanding ergonomics and the most complete 'first attempt' full frame mirrorless from any manufacturer - but it still has some flaws.
Fuji vs Hasselblad - Medium Format compared
Fuji vs Hasselblad - my final thoughts.
Welcome to BOKEH TOWN - Helios 44 Budgetography!
Comparing 6 bargain bokeh lenses.
Canon RF 85mm f1.2L vs EF 85mm f1.2 II
The RF is a VERY impressive performer - but it comes at a big size, weight and cost disadvantage!
Nikon DSLR vs Mirrorless - 24-70mm f2.8 - Image Quality
Grab sample files at https://mattgranger.com/nikkor2470
Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-f4 - Portrait Demo
We put the $800 Tamron 35-150mm lens through 5 portrait concepts in a day.
Tamron & Sigma 150-600mm vs Nikon 200-500mm
Thanks to the viewers who suggested this showdown. I was surprised by the results myself!
50mm Shoot Out! Image Quality - Part 2 - 2019
Check out the full comparison
50mm Shoot Out! Part 1 - Intro, Specs and Build quality (2019)
Here are all the handling and focus rankings.
Best Wireless Charger - What to Buy?
Apples product is dead in the water - and the alternatives vary WILDLY in price. In this video I compare 10 options and tell you about build, compatibility and usability.
Mirrorless VS Water - Round 2 (Water festival)
This time, the cameras will survive... I hope!
Best Drone Filters - Mavic 2 Pro
In this video I compare 5 sets of filters for the Mavic 2 Pro drone, including DJIs own, PolarPro, Tiffen, Polares, & F Stop - testing both still and video results.
Will a NEW CAMERA improve your Photography?? ?
We've all heard (& probably said) "The best camera is the one you have with you..." But is it accurate? Is it helpful? Or is it an over simplification that is actually not true at all??
Leica Q2 Review (vs Q1 type 116)
It's been almost 4 years since the original Leica Q was announced, and there have been some big upgrades.
Leica M10-P - Compete Field Test
Maybe my favourite full frame camera...
Sony a6400 Complete Auto Focus, ISO & Time Lapse Testing
Sony claim the a6400 has the 'Worlds Fastest Autofocus' - and my first video split people - so here is my COMPLETE AF testing.
Nikon NOCT 58mm f0.95 - Hands On
Nikon had 3 new lenses on display today, including the gigantic 58mm Noct, the 24-70mm f2.8 and also the 14-30mm f4.
Sony a6400 Review - UPDATED (please read caption)
UPDATE 9 March 2019.
3 Stop ND Filters Compared - $5 to $180
Huge range in sharpness, color and vignetting on these 3 stop filters...
50mm Showdown - f1.1 to f1.4 - $350 to $4,000 - M Mount
Comparing the 7 Artisans f1.1 $350 lens to the f1.1 Voigtlander, f1.4 Nikkor (adapted) and the $4,000 f1.4 Leica Summilux.
10 Stop ND Filters Compared - $10 to $360
I compare 15 filters, with a range of prices from $10 to $360 - and a big variation in build quality, color cast, sharpness and vignetting - it is worth seeing some real world results before buying anything.I compare 15 filters, with a range of prices from $10 to $360 - and a big variation in build quality, color cast, sharpness and vignetting - it is worth seeing some real world results before buying anything.
Best & Worst of 2018 - Cameras, lenses, trends & more...
2018 has been an epic year with some fantastic new gear announced - and some pretty crap stuff too! In this video I take you through my picks for the best, worst and most disappointing gear and trends of the year!
Nikon Z7 vs D850 - What should you buy?
The D850 is the culmination of decades of SLR refinement - the Z7 is the companies first full frame mirrorless - but it costs even more!
Fujifilm X-T3 - Complete Review - World's Best APSC Camera?
This thing destroys the competition in many ways - GH5 beaten for video and ergonomics and the fuji optics are up there with the best of full frame!
Canon EOS R - Studio Portraiture Review
The good, The Bad, and the Stupid....
Nikon Z lenses - are they better than F Mount?
Nikon has been promoting the larger diameter and shorter flange distance of the Z mount, and how this will allow more lens designs, easier design, better optics, faster AF and edge to edge sharpness. But are they actually better?
Nikon Z7 - Fantastic but Flawed
Make sure you watch through to the end for my full findings...
Sony 400mm f2.8 SMOKES the Nikon & Canon, BUT....
Lighter, fast and optically superior - the Sony lens is damned impressive! However there are two issues...
Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z & Fuji XT3 & Photokina Meet-Up
What do you think? Which mirrorless appeals to you??
Single Card for 'PRO' Work?? (Nikon Z)
Damn there has been a lot of hype - and misinformation about this topic since the announcement of the Nikon Z6 and Z7.
Nikon's Full Frame DSLR Killer - TESTED
Forget this DSLR nonsense - THIS is the BEST 35mm full frame on the market!
The Nikon D850 is the Perfect DSLR... almost
There are FOUR things I wish they would fix!
2018 MacBook Pro i9 Review - Should You Upgrade?
The 2018 MBP Slays for Photo Editing!
My BIGGEST Kit Ever - What's in my Bags??
This is an epic kit, for an epic day of work we have been planning for months.
Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm
What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture? If you own a 70-200mm, is it worth getting an 85mm or 105mm f1.4 prime? Is there much difference in BOKEH?
#1 Best Value Nikon Portrait lens
Amazing value lens, especially for portraiture - for my money its the best value new Nikkor lens you can buy.
Nikon's BEST Ultra Telephoto Prime lens - FIELD TESTED
In terms of maximum aperture to focal length - nothing beats the 600mm f4. And this new FL E variant from Nikkor is simply amazing for bird and wildlife photography.
BEST ULTRAWIDE Monitor - What to buy?? (2018)
Ultra Wide monitors are great for productivity, but they vary a lot in price and features. Here I test out 7 top options and rank them.
Bird Photography in Iceland
Epic What's in my Bag - from 15mm to 600mm!
Nikon F to Sony E Adapters TESTED - (Autofocus, Metering and VR)
Check out the Adapters - they actually work!
RAZER BLADE PRO - A true desktop Replacement?
Intel i7, 32gb ram, GTX1080 GPU, 4k display, mechanical keyboard - in a 0.88 inch thick body - pretty incredible! Does this machine finally offer desktop performance in a mobile package?
Leica SL + 75mm Noctilux - 5 weeks in the Field
How does this Ultra Premium mirrorless hold up today?
SSD with Wireless Back Up & Tethering on location
Back up your images and video & review them in the field with the new My Passport Wireless SSD from WD. Thanks to WD for sponsoring this video.
What's in my bag? 5 weeks in Ethiopia & Japan
This is an epic, $47,000 kit.... most of that is loaner gear.
$10,000 iMac Pro vs Custom PC - Which is faster??!
Check out the iMac configuration tested at B&H Photo: http://geni.us/iMacPro
Check out Puget Systems PCs at http://geni.us/PugetSystems
And my Eizo Monitor here: http://geni.us/EizoCG3184K
Here is the MacBook Pro I compared: http://geni.us/AppleMBP
Testing the $12,800 Leica 75mm NOCTILUX f1.25 lens
Check out sample files at http://www.mattgranger.com/noctilux
See the Noctilux full specs at: http://geni.us/75Noctilux
The 90mm f2 lens: http://geni.us/90SL
The SL Full frame Body: http://geni.us/LeicaSL
& I am also taking the 24-90mm lens: http://geni.us/2490APSH
Best & Fastest SSD drives
Drives shown:
Fastest tested - http://geni.us/plugable
Crazy fast new one (not tested) - http://geni.us/thunderblade
Fast raid: - http://geni.us/gtech10tb
Great value SSD: - http://geni.us/gdrive
Tiny SSD - http://geni.us/samsungSSD
Giant thumbdrive - http://geni.us/Hyper
Cheapest: - http://geni.us/mypassport
3 ways to PERFECT the DJI Mavic
My wishlist for 3 simple changes to the DJI Mavic Pro that I think would make it almost perfect.
CES 2018 - Walk through and Highlights
Here is all the cool tech I linked to in the video:
Razer Phone: http://geni.us/RazerPhone
Zeiss VR Headset: http://geni.us/ZeissVR
DJI Osmo Mobile 2: https://bit.ly/DjiOsmo2
DJI Ronin-S Gimbal: https://bit.ly/DjiRoninS
Ping Pong Bot: http://bit.ly/forpheus
Crazy Luggage: http://90fun.us
HDMI 2.1: http://bit.ly/HDMI2-1
NIKON 180-400mm f4: https://bit.ly/Nikon180400
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: http://geni.us/Mate10Pro
Best Value Mirrorless? Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III REVIEWED
Is the EM10 m3 the BEST VALUE entry level mirror-less on the market? Let's take it to Nepal and test it out!
Build your own Premiere Pro Editing computer
Tips to build your own editing system, and a walk through of my new 8K editing MONSTER!
Sony a7R3 - Best Camera of 2017
Check out the sample files at: http://www.mattgranger.com/fieldtested
iMac Pro - Pricing and Specs (VS Custom PC)
Is the iMac Pro really overpriced?? How much does a similar spec PC actually cost?
The Best of 2017 + Free Gear Guide
Get the free Gear Guide at http://mattgranger.com/gear
ULTIMATE Image Quality - Hasselblad X1D + Zeiss Otus 85mm
Pairing the amazing tonal and color range of thee X1D, and the contrast and resolution of the Otus 85mm..... WOW!
What's in my bag - EPIC Sony edition
Complete Kit for my upcoming trip to South America to film my final Field Tested review for 2017
Flash Trigger Range Test
3 options - vastly different costs - with surprising results!
Hasselblad X1D Field Kit - Unboxing
The Field Kit has Just hit the market -
Canon 85mm F1.4L m100 & 3 new tilt shift lenses
Canon just dropped 6 hot new prodcuts.
Best Bluetooth Speakers - 2017 Buying Guide
Full results at: http://mattgranger.com/bluetooth
Nikon D850 vs D810 - My pre-order is in!
My Pre-order is IN! New D850 run through - compared to the D810
Win a 12mm f2.8 lens! TOGLIFE in the Danger Zone...
Enter your shots at http://www.mattgranger.com/toglife
Sony a9 Field Tested - NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING!!
Banding, Overheating and dead batteries? Or 1dx & D5 Killer?? The results of this Field Test genuinely surprised me.
Nikon D850 - Finally a D810 replacement
Check out the press release and other D850 talk at http://mattgranger.com/d850
The Best 2017 Ultrabook Laptop
What laptop do you use??
The ULTIMATE USB-C Hub / Dongle
We compare over 20 devices and show you which are fastest & most stable options for mobile and in office use.
2017 MacBook Pro Review - Should You Upgrade?
New Kaby Lake processors are here - does it mean much??
Dear Nikon...
What would YOU like to see from Nikon?
Sony A9 - Is it a true Pro Option??
CRAZY specs, dual cards, bigger batteries - is this everything Sony users have been asking for?
Fuji GFX new lenses and roadmap
GREAT to see Fujifilm being open with customers about the roadmap.
8K - The Future of Video Resolution
8K video is 4 times higher resolution than 4K and 16 times the size of 1080!
Nikon D7500 Preview (Vs D7200 & D500)
WHO IS THIS CAMERA AIMED AT? Maybe VLOGGERS? Hikers wanting the lightest camera possible?
Hand Painted Photography Backdrops
I just set up 3 unique hand painted backdrops from Gravity backdrops in Europe
Eliminating REVERB & ECHO (Echo... echo)
Echo and Reverb are a BIG PAIN for filming. Today we overhaul the studio with some pretty cool acoustic panels to up our video and audio game!
Stylish Camera Messenger Bag - Buying Guide
Blackforest vs Artisan & Artist vs Lowepro... what should you be looking for?
D500 vs D5 - How does the little brother REALLY compare?
FX vs DX - $6500 vs $2000 - the results are impressive!
Tamron 70-200 G2 - Bokeh & Close Focus test
The New Tamron vs the Nikon 70-200mm and the 200mm F2!
Tamron G2 70-200mm f2.8 SP - HANDS ON
Hands on with the new Tamron 70-200mm - includes loads of sample images.
CORRECTION - $1500 t5.6 lens and a bargain 85mm - 2 new Sony Lenses
Sony just announced a new 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS that is $1500 and T5.6!! & a 85mm f/1.8 that looks like a bargain!
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 - half price of the Nikkor!
At $1299, this is LESS THAN 50% of the price of the new Nikkor 70-200mm.
1200mm lens - Surf Photography with ULTRA Telephoto zoom lens
Whether you are shooting surfers, wildlife or spy photography, 1200mm opens up loads of possibilities.
Zooms VS Primes - the real trade off
Do you shoot primes or zooms? What is your favourite lens?
The BEST Nikon Portrait Lens - ULTIMATE SHOOTOUT
These are the SUPERSTAR lenses of the portrait world - from 50mm f1.2 to 85mm Otus to 200mm f2.0. Check it out!
2016 RECAP + Free downloads & Holiday Sale!!
Review GIVEAWAYS and sale
What is a 'standard' lens? How I use the 35mm & 45mm Tamron VC
What is a 'standard lens'? Is it 50mm? Is it 35mm? Is it somewhere in between? And why would Tamron make a 35mm and a 45mm lens when they are only 10mm apart?
What is a Rectilinear Lens? (Lens distortion explained)
In this video I explain the main forms of distortion and why true rectilinear lenses are so damn big and expensive!
Nikon 105mm f1.4e - Ultimate Nikon Portrait lens? vs 85mm 1.4G
Real FIELD TESTED Review - Portraits, landscape, sports, street & more.
NEW Nikon 70-200mm f2.8E FL ED VR
Just announced - check it out.
Samyang Xeen Cine lenses
7 pieces in the new collection - let's take a look