Best CFast Memory Cards in 2023

Looking for the best CFast memory cards for your camera? Here is the full list of our top recommended & fastest CFast cards in 2023.

Currently, Sony, SanDisk, Lexar, Delkin Devices, ProGrade Digital, Angelbird and others have already released their CFast memory cards, but not every CFast memory card will work well with your camera. Like all memory cards, speed and performance are different between the different brands, and some CFast cards can offer better performance than the others. Whether you are a professional cinematographer or a photo enthusiast, buying a fast card is always worth it, or you may have to wait longer for the buffer to clear or end up with recording errors and loose all your footage.

  • Fast write speed provides fast buffer clearing time between burst shots optimizing your shooting experience.
  • Fast read speed can let large files such as 4K video or a bunch of high-resolution images by continuous shooting transfer to PC in seconds.

So, if you want some current recommendations to get the best out of your cameras and devices, here we list the top recommended and fastest CFast cards in 2022 based on the speed and price. Just choose the one you like!

Best CFast Memory Cards

Here are our top recommended and fastest CFast cards in 2023:

  1. Sony G Series CFast 2.0 Memory Card
  2. Delkin Devices Premium 128GB VPG-130 CFast 2.0 Card
  3. ProGrade Digital CFast 2.0 Memory Card
  4. SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card
  5. Delkin Devices Cinema CFast 2.0 Memory Card
  6. Lexar 3500x CFast 2.0 Memory Card
  7. Angelbird AV Pro CF CFast 2.0 Memory Card
  8. Wise Advanced CFast 2.0 Memory Card
  9. PixelFlash HyperCore CFast 2.0 Memory Card

Any of these make for a good choice.

Best XQD Memory Cards in 2023

Best XQD Memory Cards  for 2023! Looking for the best XQD memory cards for your camera ? Here are our top recommended and fastest XQD memory cards in 2023.

With its speed up to 400MB/s, the XQD cards are the fastest memory cards on the market, no other memory cards can beat the XQD cards at the time of writing. And the XQD cards are proven to be robust, durable and reliable and they are ideal for sports, wildlife and action photographers, as well as videographers. Currently, there are only a handful of cameras that accept XQD memory cards, including Nikon D5, D4S, D850, D500 DSLR cameras, Nikon Z6 & Z7, Panasonic S1 & S1R mirrorless cameras and some professional Sony camcorders like Sony FS7. We believe more and more new models will use XQD cards in the future.

But when it comes to XQD cards, the choices are very limited. Sony has pioneered the XQD format, and produces the best cards at the moment. Offering up to 440 MB/s read speeds and up to 400 MB/s write speeds, the Sony G Series XQD cards are the best choice and the most favorite among professional photographers, allowing it to record 4K video and up to 200 continuous raw still image bursts. The affordable Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 memory cards are also amazing, but they are now discontinued, and it is hard to find it in stock anywhere. Sony M Series XQD cards are also discontinued. Another choice is Delkin Devices Premium XQD cards, and Nikon is planing to release their own XQD cards, so we will update this post once they are out.

Card Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Check Price
Sony G Series XQD Cards 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices Premium XQD Cards 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 (Discontinued) 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

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Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2023

If you are looking for the best Compact Flash (or CF) cards for your camera, here is the full list of our top recommended & fastest CompactFlash cards in 2023.

Currently, Lexar, SanDisk, Kingston, Delkin Devices, Transcend and others have released their CompactFlash memory cards, but not every CompactFlash card (or CF card) will work well with your camera. Like all memory cards, speed and performance are different between the different brands, and some CompactFlash cards can offer better performance than the others. Whether you are a professional cinematographer or a photo enthusiast, buying a fast card is always worth it, or you may have to wait longer for the buffer to clear or end up with recording errors and loose all your footage.

  • Fast write speed provides fast buffer clearing time between burst shots optimizing your shooting experience.
  • Fast read speed can let large files such as 4K video or a bunch of high-resolution images by continuous shooting transfer to PC in seconds.

So, if you want some current recommendations to get the best out of your cameras, here we list the top recommended and fastest Compact Flash cards This list of Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2022 is based on the speed, price, reliability and durability. Continue reading “Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2023”

Best SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards in 2023

Here are the best SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The SD memory card format might be the most widely used and the speed of your SD memory card is extremely important.

With cameras being able to shoot 10 frames per second at 20 megapixels, and 4K video at 60fps, you need an SD card that can write these large files quickly. Not only do the best memory cards need to offer large capacities for storing photo and video files, they also need to be able to transfer data quickly and effectively.

Most card manufacturers offer ranges that give you a choice of SDHC and SDXC, which both broadly do the same thing, just at slightly differing speeds and capacities.  It can be quite overwhelming trying to figure out if a certain card is fast enough and compatible with your camera, so we’ve decided to check out everything available. Use our best SDHC/SDXC memory cards guide. Continue reading “Best SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards in 2023”

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 & 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lenses Announced

Sigma unveiled two new lenses for Mirrorless users; the 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary and the 90mm F2.8mm DG DN Contemporary.

The Sigma lenses, designed for E- and L-mount bodies, are all-metal and feature aperture rings and weather-sealing. Both will be available later this month for $639.

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens Officially Announced

The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens is now officially announced.  Two new bundle options with the SL2 and SL2-S were also introduced. The US price of the lens is $2,795 and available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.

The telephoto zoom lens consists of 19 elements in 15 groups, with three of the elements having aspherical surfaces. The focus group is made up of a single element and is driven by a quiet stepping motor

The body is weather-sealed and uses 82mm filters. Lighter than the older Leica Vario Elmarit SL 24-90mm ASPH, (856g / 1.9 lb compared to 1,140g / 2.5 lb), the new lens offers similar build-quality, and a high standard of construction.

Pre-order links:

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens: $2,795 at B&HAdorama.

Leica SL2 with 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens: $8,795 at B&HAdorama.

Leica SL2-S with 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens: $7,195 at B&HAdorama. Continue reading “Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens Officially Announced”

Leica SL2-S Firmware Update Version 2.0 Released

Leica released a new firmware version 2.0 for Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera. The latest firmware for the Leica SL2-S provides the following new functions.

Designed for stills and video, Leica SL2-S features a new 24mp BSI CMOS sensor, and 4K CINE video recording.

Leica SL2-S: $4,895 at B&HAdorama. Continue reading “Leica SL2-S Firmware Update Version 2.0 Released”

TTArtisan 21mm f/1.5 lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon R and Leica L

The TTArtisan 21mm f/1.5 lens is now available for Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon R, and Leica L mounts.

Fast and wide, the 21mm f/1.5 from TTArtisan is an ultra-wide prime designed for mirrorless cameras. The broad field of view is complemented by the bright f/1.5 maximum aperture, which excels in low-light conditions as well as for isolating subjects using selective focus techniques. The lens’s manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3′ away and it features a 10-blade diaphragm that contributes to a smooth bokeh quality. Additionally, a lens hood is included that protects the front of the lens as well as reduces stray light from causing flare.

The lens is currently available on Amazon.com and  B&HPhoto ranges from $250 –  $429. Continue reading “TTArtisan 21mm f/1.5 lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon R and Leica L”

Leica D-Lux 7 Street Kit for Spontaneous Photography

Leica has announced the DLux 7 Street Kit aimed at travel and street photographers. The US price is $1,549 and it is now in stock and shipping at B&HPhoto.

Leica is now offering its D-Lux 7 Black camera version in a “Street Kit”. The camera kit includes a hand grip, a black paracord wrist strap (made by COOPH), a lens cap with automatic opening mechanism, and a spare battery, which are ideal as light luggage for street photography and when traveling.

The new Street Kit gets most of its features from the black-finish Leica D-Lux 7. Looks like a more rebranded Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II, the Street Kit D-Lux 7 offers a 17MP Four Thirds sensor with a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34mm F1.7–2.8 ASPH lens in front (24 – 75mm full-frame equivalent). Continue reading “Leica D-Lux 7 Street Kit for Spontaneous Photography”

Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II Lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, MFT, Pentax K, Sony E, Fuji X, Leica M & L

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz brand has expanded its range with a new full frame lens – the Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II. As expected, this new lens has been released for various mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, M42, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Leica L, Leica M, as well as Micro Four Thirds.

The Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II lens is marketed by the manufacturer as a “reborn” version of the original lens, developed by Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schefter 80 years ago. Then this lens became popular due to the extremely high aperture for that time, as well as the ability to create a wide range of bokeh effects – from swirling to “creamy” with small details in a blur.

The manufacturer focuses on the quality of the optics assembly, high-quality color reproduction with high sharpness of the image, and, of course, on the possibility of creating an expressive bokeh effect (see sample images on the Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II).

Price and availability

The cost of the Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II lens is $899 and it can be purchased via the B&HPhoto website. Here are all updated/new Meyer Optik Görlitz lense. Continue reading “Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II Lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, MFT, Pentax K, Sony E, Fuji X, Leica M & L”