Camera Centre UK have just posted a new YouTube video:
Sigma 85mm f1.2 Review: Is it really the best?
Uploaded: 22/09/2026
Is the Sigma 85mm f1.2 the new standard for portrait photography? We test its sharpness and bokeh against native options. This Sigma 85mm f1.2 is a flagship prime designed to compete with the best glass on the market. We take it through a series of tests, including real-world sharpness, low-light performance, and tracking speed with the…
What do you think — useful, tempting, or one to skip?
Worth a watch if this is the sort of kit or photography topic you’ve been weighing up:
Canon R8 Mark II Hands-On: Changes Canon's Philosophy
Uploaded: 16/09/2026
Is the Canon EOS R8 Mark II the new benchmark for compact full-frame cameras? In this hands-on first look, we test Canon’s updated mirrorless body to see how the addition of 5-axis IBIS, a dedicated AF joystick, and refined ergonomics change the game for hybrid creators. TIMESTAMPS We test the Canon R8 II to see if this compact…
Would this make your shortlist, or is it mainly interesting to watch?
This one looks like a good discussion starter from Camera Centre UK:
Testing the Insta360 LUNA Ultra at Gemfest!
Uploaded: 16/06/2026
Luna Ultra Luna Ultra Bundle In this video we take the Insta360 LUNA Ultra to Gemfest, and well I have thoughts Key Features: - Dual-lens gimbal camera: 1" 8K main sensor (F1.8) plus 1/1.3" telephoto sensor (F2.0, 12x zoom) - Wide angle lens included for expanded focal range versatility - 6x lossless zoom plus extended 12x zoom with five…
What’s your instinct on this — sensible upgrade, niche choice, or not for you?
Camera Centre UK have just posted a new YouTube video:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S II: A Game-Changer for Photographers and Videographers
Uploaded: 05/06/2026
Less weight, better balance Weighing in at just 998 g, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II debuts as the lightest lens in its class. A full 362 g lighter than its predecessor, and 12 mm shorter, it will keep you lighter on your feet and more comfortable out in the field whether you're shooting with your camera rigged up, on a gimbal, or…
What do you think — useful, tempting, or one to skip?
New video from Camera Centre UK, and it feels relevant for the gear-curious among us:
Is the Noctilux Worth It? Leica 50mm f/1 vs The Dream Lens
Uploaded: 28/05/2026
In this video we have a play with the @LeicaCameraGlobal Noctilux and put it against the dreams lens. Both legendary low aperture lenses with incredible capabilities and astonishing bokeh. ▸ Wales and west photography show: ▸ Facebook: www.facebook.com/cameracentreuk ▸ Instagram: www.instagram.com/cameracentreuk/ ▸ Website:…
If you’ve used anything similar, what would you tell someone before they buy?
Image: Wikimedia CommonsIf you had to use one lens for a whole year, what would it be?
No cheating — one lens only.
Would you go for a 35mm prime, 50mm prime, 24–70mm zoom, 70–200mm, macro lens, or something completely different?
Tell us your choice and why.
Camera Centre UK have put the Samyang 35mm f/1.8 P through a practical portrait test around Cardiff.
A 35mm prime is such a useful everyday focal length — portraits, street, events, travel, documentary work — so this is a handy watch if you’re looking for a compact, affordable lens option.
Worth watching for:
- Real-world portrait results rather than just spec talk
- Cardiff locations and natural-light shooting
- Whether the Samyang 35mm f/1.8 P earns a place in the bag
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmcYZ0e-ff0
Are you a 35mm shooter, or do you prefer something wider/longer for portraits?