Gear Talk
Last Chance to SAVE 50%
Last chance! All of my video courses on 50% sale for March 2016 only.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs X-T1 - testing & sample images
Impressive camera. Check it out
Why I am dropping Sony E Mount from my PRO kit
It all comes down to SERVICE.
Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC - Hands on preview
Check out this bad boy - VC handholding down to 1/8th a second!
Sony 85mm G Master vs Zeiss Batis
Two outstanding 85mm options for your Sony full frame mirrorless.
Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 ART - Hands on Overview
New superfast zoom for the art series.
Canon 1Dxii Hands On Overview - VS Nikon D5 + D4
The new king of speed.
Tamron SP 90mm MACRO f2.8 Di VC USD
Handling, focus, VC testing and image samples.
Sony G MASTER 24-70 hands on review with TEST IMAGES
Check out the sample images
Sony G MASTER 70-200 f2.8 - HANDS ON
G Master is here... almost
Nikon Premium Compact DL 18-50 f1.8-2.8 HANDS ON
F1.8 to f2.8?? Sounds pretty sweet!
Are Compact Cameras DEAD? (Nikon DL)
3 new premium compacts... is there a market for them?
Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 ART - Preview
Hotly anticipated super fast zoom lens from Sigma.
Tamron 85mm VC and 90mm Macro - PREVIEW
Two sweet new lenses from Tamron
Pentax Full Frame - FIRST LOOK - K-1 & 15-30mm f2.8
How does it compare to the Nikon, Canon and Sony options??
Telephoto SHOWDOWN - 300mm f2.8 vs 200mm f2 vs 70-200 f2.8 + TC
How do these 3 premium telephoto lenses compare once you add a teleconvertor into the mix??
Is Sony Finally a Pro option? (G MASTER Lenses)
Just announced a 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 as well as an 85mm f1.4. And a new a6300 APSC camera.
Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D5 - Preview
The Canon EOS-1DX Mark II & how it compares to the Nikon D5 - and why I think Nikon will revise the D5 price and specs before launch.
How to use Medium Format Lenses on your digital camera
Don't let your old lenses gather dust!
Nikon 200mm F2 - Unboxing
The newest member of the team
Filming NYC with Samyang Cine lenses – 21mm and 50mm
2 manual cine lenses and the a6000 make for a great compact travel video set up.
Nikon D5 - Surprise Spec Fail (Potential Deal Breaker?)
Delving deep into the spec sheet reveals a very surprising limitation on the video functionality of this camera!
D500 hands on - worlds best APSC Camera?
Check out all the news at http://mattgranger.com/d500
Nikon D5 hands on - 153 focus points, 14 fps & 3 MILLION ISO
Worlds best sports camera?
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VS 200mm f2 Prime
Lets see how they perform side by side.
Zeiss 135mm f2 APO - As good as OTUS?
At less than half the price of an Otus lens, how close is the 135 APO image quality??
TOG LIFE - New series coming soon
New show, starts next week.
Sony Uncompressed RAW & the A7RII buffer Problem
14 bit uncompressed RAW is here... and it totally kills the buffer!
Nikon D5 Announcement
Well, kind of an announcement.... more of a placeholder
How to use a Tilt Shift Lens
There is more to Tilt Shift lenses than you may realise.
Prime Lens Buying Guide
Looking to buy a prime? Make sure you get the RIGHT one with this 3 step buying guide.
Is the A7RII Really a PRO camera?
Three A7R2s went with us to Mongolia... only 2 survived.
Nikon 24-70mm VR - First look
Very annoying to not be able to take any sample images with it - maybe the staff were tired of being asked, but I found both I spoke with rude and unhelpful... pity, this looks like a fantastic lens.
Tamron 35mm and 45mm Primes - First look & VC Test
New for Tamron - their first ever primes - both f1.8 and both with VC, I am sure these will interest some folks. Here I have a hands on test and check out the VC capabilities of them versus the 24-70mm VC from 2014.
Sony A7Rii field tested review (vs Nikon D810)
A few weeks in the field, thousands of frames - here are my thoughts.
QNAP TVS-871T - Faster than SSD!
Filled with NAS HDD's, this thing flies - fastest realistic storage option I EVER tested!
Professional Nikon & Sony Kit - Whats in my bag
My biggest packing video ever!
Flash Sync Speed & High Speed Sync explained
Understand what is happening inside your camera - what is sync speed?
Commlite Nikon F to Sony E Adapter - with Autofocus & Stabilisation
World's first look at the Commlite Nikon to Sony AF Adapter.
Mirrorless vs DSLR - what's the real issue?
Few issues get people as upset as this one - is mirrorless the future?
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f1.4 Vs ZEISS f1.4
Looking for a fast premium 35mm for your FE Sony??
Sony A7RII - 10 minute review
ISO, Detail, Stabilisation, battery life, 4k Video... all the top line tests to see if this camera suits YOUR needs.
Metabones Speedbooster Review
Extra light? Less DOF? Better optical performance!?! Sounds too good to be true.
Sony FE 70-200 f4 - Photoshoot REVIEW
$1500 for an f4 native zoom... worth the investment?
QNAP TS453-mini 4 bay NAS
Set up and overview of the new TS 453 mini
85mm Otus vs Batis - Zeiss showdown
Two premium 85mm lenses from Zeiss, head to head on the Sony A7II body.
SSD vs HDD - Fastest and most stable mobile storage test
What is the fastest and most stable portable storage option??
Sony In Body Image Stabilisation test (IBIS)
How does the latest generation IBIS compare to in lens stabilisation, or no stabilisation at all?
UV Filters - A Waste of Time & Money
Based on my experience, for 99% of people, and in 99% of situation, UV Filters are a total waste of money.
My Sony Mirrorless experience
After testing the A7R and A7S extensively, here are my thoughts.
The truth about DXO Camera sensor ratings
So a Nikon D5200 scores higher than a Phase one P45 or a Canon 1Dx?? Whats the real story here?
Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8
Full Frame, weather sealed, with image stabilisation and this nifty OLED that shows your depth of field scale.... But it is 'only' a f1.8 and costs $1200. Is it worth it?
Artisan & Artist DCAM 7000 Bag Review
A great bag, with a big catch.
Travel Kit - What's In My Bag
Check out my DSLR FREE travel kit.
Buying my Hasselblad 503CW
The newest addition to my gear bag.
Post Op Medical Update
The operation went well it seems.
Medical Leave - See you in a month!
Thank you for the support and messages of good luck - I sincerely appreciate it.
Your Photography Gear and technique questions answered
An hour long Q&A of your questions.
Photography Buying Guide - what should you get next?
Cameras, lenses, bags, accessories - there are SO many options. How do you know what you should buy?
Lowepro SlingShot 302 - hands on review
My first ever video...
It's time to start shooting 4K video - Here's Why
What do you think?
Nikon D7200 Preview
Nikon calls it "Our most advanced DX-format DSLR" - But is it any good?
Hasselblad CFV-50c - Testing, Review, Dynamic Range & ISO
50mp CMOS - not its not the Canon 5DS - this is the Hasselblad implementation of the new medium format chip that hit the market in 2014. Check it out!
Sigma 24mm Art - Hands on & image tests
Full hands on testing and download full res images
Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review
Hands on testing with Canon's new flagship camera and lens
Tokyo used camera shopping guide - Ginza
Find your next dream camera in Ginza!
Canon 5DS & 5DS-R - pointless or outstanding?
Photography is a passionate, personal and professional endeavour. Don't be boxed in by what others are saying - look at the features and performance and decide if it suits YOUR needs.
Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R are now official!
No longer a rumour - these two are now up for pre-order!
Tamron 15-30mm VC FULL REVIEW - vs Nikon 14-24mm
Wow - this thing shocked me - especially when compared to the legendary Nikon 14-24!
Nikon - Pure Photography #6
Announcing the Nikon Df - a revolutionary fusion of timeless quality and modern technology.
D7100 vs 70D - Canikon showdown
Which speedy crop camera is best?
Nikon 14-24mm vs Zeiss 15mm - 2.8 Showdown
Two ultra premium, Ultra wide angle lenses - head to head.
Nikon 300mm F4 - Hands on & image samples
$2,000 for a 300mm f4 prime? A great deal, or over priced??
Nikon have announced a new D5500, Nikkor 300mm F4 & DX 55-200mm
3 new products just announced - full info here.
Genelec 8040b monitor speakers - unbox and set up
Top of the line audio montiors for video work.
What is the Fastest Lens POSSIBLE?
How do they get past f1.0?
Used lens buying advice
What are the 6 things you should check to ensure the lens is in good condition?
Sony A77ii embarrasses the Canon 7D Mark II
The Sony A77 mark 2 decimates the Canon 7D mark 2 on DXO Mark
Wide angle vs Telephoto Depth of Field
Wide angle does NOT necessarily mean bigger DOF and a lack of Bokeh!
My First YouTube Video - Lowepro SlingShot 302 review
That Former Nikon Guy (Matt Granger) reviews the Lowepro SlingShot 302 AW backpack.
Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 70-200mm
What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture?
5 best mirrorless Cameras compared - Mirrorless in NYC Conclusion
Olympus OMD-EM1, Fuji X-T1, Sony A7R, Panasonic GH4, Leica M240 - what is best for you?
Best voice over microphone - Rode Mic options compared.
In camera vs laptop vs Rode smartLav+ vs NT-USB vs Podcaster vs Procaster vs Broadcaster.
Leica M240 Review - Mirrorless on Staten Island
Is the M240 really a Mirrorless? Is Staten Island really NYC?
Red Epic DRAGON - 6K video camera
100fps 6k video... insane!
Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC - better than the Nikon?
See the images at http://www.mattgranger.com/tamron1530
Saumsung NX1 - 4K video and 15fps!
Hands on with an early prototype
Lens Design 101: Interview with a Zeiss Master
I sat down with Dr Hubert Nasse to talk about lens design & optical technology.
Future of the Sony A Mount
With the popularity of the E mount - does the A have a future at all?
Manfrotto PL220 backpack (RIP KATA)
RIP my beloved Kata, long live the Manfrotto!
Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 and Silver EM1
Shame we could get test images - looks pretty interesting.
Panasonic LX100 review - sample photos and video
4k at under $1000 - this is a great development.
Panasonic CM1 Android Camera Phone
With a 1 inch sensor this thing means business!
Canon 7DII - hands on review and sample images
Incudes high iso and hig hres images.
Nikon 20mm f1.8G review with sample images
More fun from the floor at Photokina 2014
Olympus OMD EM1 Review - Mirrorless in The Bronx
Episode 3 in Brooklyn - I mean The Bronx!