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Wide To Tele All-in-one Zoom – Tamron 25-200mm Lens Review

November 20, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video review go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P here. I’ve got Boom with me today. We’re going to take some portraits of horses and horse riders, but we’re going to use an all-in-one zoom from Tamron. It’s a 25-200 millimeter. This is the G2 […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Panasonic S1R II vs Sony a7R 5 Camera Comparison, Which is Better?

October 28, 2025 By Morgan

I love cameras in this category. This is the Panasonic S1RII. I love cameras with large sensors that allow me to crop in when I’m shooting wildlife or I’m shooting landscape. So, we’re going to compare the S1RII, great 44 megapixel camera, with the Sony a7R V, 61 megapixel camera. The Panasonic is much more […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Equipment, Product Review

Best Zoom Lens for Travel Photography and More: Tamron 18-300mm

August 7, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video review go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) What? An 18-300mm lens for RF Canon, APS-C sensor. Yes, it’s a Tamron 18-300mm lens for Canon. Great all-in-one zoom. It’s an f/3.5-6.3. Just a great range that really is the equivalent of a 27-450mm. So, it’s a great range. […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Tamron 16-30mm G2: The Ultimate Wide-Angle Companion for Every Adventure

June 30, 2025 By Morgan

Man holding a camera with a Tamron 16-30mm lens outdoors.

I’m excited to show you the new Tamron 16-30mm G2 lens. It just came out and we got our hands on it. Super excited to talk about it and show you the features that it has. Excellent upgrade from their first generation. This is a major step forward in so many different ways. As far as […]

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Which is Better? Sony GM 50mm vs Zeiss Otus 50mm Lens Comparison

June 17, 2025 By Morgan

Comparison of Sony GM and Zeiss Otus camera lenses with portrait shots.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to make a very fun comparison. We’re going to compare a G Master 50mm f/1.2 to a Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4. Beautiful lenses. An opportunity for us […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Comparison, Lens Review, Product Review

Softbox vs Tracing Paper For Portrait Photography

May 7, 2025 By Morgan

Softbox vs Tracing Paper for Portrait Lighting

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) I am so excited today because we’re going to compare a 3 foot x 4 foot softbox from Westcott with tracing paper. I love tracing paper. It is a beautiful look. It’s a soft light. It just makes things look so […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

Best APS-C Camera – Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a6700

April 10, 2025 By Morgan

Woman comparing Canon R7, Fujifilm X-T5, and Sony a6700 cameras.

(If you want to watch the video comparison go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. Today I’ve got Jackie with me. We’re going to look at the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market today. I think these three represent the best that are out there. You’ve got the Canon […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Product Review

Tamron 11-20mm For Canon RF Lens Review With The Canon R7

February 25, 2025 By Morgan

Man excitedly holding a Canon EOS R7 camera with Tamron 11-20mm RF lens.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re here in San Antonio, Texas. I’ve got with me Tamron’s new 11-20mm f/2.8 zoom lens for an APS-C sensor. I’m shooting on the R7. This is one of the […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

9 Cinematic Camera Moves To Improve Your Videos

December 3, 2024 By Morgan

Man with knife behind another man with shocked expression, text "9 Camera Moves".

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Let’s look at nine camera moves that will improve your cinematic and your doc style shooting. We’ve got the C-PAN Arm here from 9.Solutions. The C-PAN Arm II is going to help us to look at nine different camera moves to […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Equipment, Special Effects for Photo and Video, Videography

How To Control Your Lens Remotely With Tamron’s Lens Utility Mobile App 4.0

November 26, 2024 By Morgan

Person using Tamron Lens Utility App 4.0 on a tablet for camera focus control.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Get your lenses under control! The new Tamron Lens Utility Mobile, it’s version 4.0 for Android, Android phones and tablets, allows you to completely control your lens. Everything from firmware updates, to how they focus, to some really great focus pulling features […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Photography Tutorial, Product Review

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