Luminous Landscape Tested and Recommended

Photography is both an art and a craft.The Luminous Landscapetries to recognize the creative aspects through our tutorials and essays, and equipment though our product test reports.
Since we began publication in 1999 we have gained a reputation for independence from any commercial bias or product favoritism. What bias we do have is a simple one –the best tools for the job. I care less about MTF charts and S/N ratios than I do about a product's over-all usefulness and appropriateness for the task. Yes, sharpness is important. Low noise is also good. But, if the camera, lens or other device gets in the way of getting the shot, it won't make the grade no matter how sharp or noise free it might be.
I've been a photographer and photographic journalist for more than 40 years, and have used just about every major piece of photographic equipment brought to market during that time. The products reviewed on this site are always either purchased, or on short-term loan.We accept no freebie...