The Angry Photographer is not stupid, far from it; and he knows camera gear and lenses. But, he enjoys being judgemental, often negative for effect (Sigma lenses). He is arrogant to a fault, but with some good reason. Like any camera guy, one should watch him for information and knowledge, but take him with a big grain of salt. He loves to hear himself talk, and spends far too much time repeating himself, re-phrasing what he has previously said; and then saying it again. He will talk for 15 minutes to say what could be said in five. I will continue to consider his opinions after suffering the through his presentations.

I respectfully disagree. Theoria Apophasis (aka Ken Wheeler) is one of the most knowledgeable and professional photographic bloggers currently publishing. I’m sure others will disagree, especially those whose gear he demeaned. He makes a practice of acquiring lenses he plans to evaluate and does not accept favors or gratuities from manufacturers or major vendors. In short, he is nobody’s “boy” and nobody’s fool. He is aware he has many detractors and, frankly Scarlet, does not give a darn. He calls it like he sees it after detailed in-depth analysis. I respect his opinions despite his rants.

The Angry Photographer is not stupid, far from it; and he knows camera gear and lenses. But, he enjoys being judgemental, often negative for effect (Sigma lenses). He is arrogant to a fault, but with some good reason. Like any camera guy, one should watch him for information and knowledge, but take him with a big grain of salt.
He loves to hear himself talk, and spends far too much time repeating himself, re-phrasing what he has previously said; and then saying it again. He will talk for 15 minutes to say what could be said in five.
I will continue to consider his opinions after suffering the through his presentations.

Yes I am a big fan of his - although I don't agree with everything he says - at the very least some of his videos are very entertaining...truth be told he is one of the few if only really blunt honest photography YouTube channels out there - many of the others have highly polished videos, professionally posted and edited, nice expensive sets and props, but they are nothing more than expensive excuses for affiliate links and self promotion and sometimes disinformation and highly biased opinion...you know the big hair guy, the DxO guy, and others. Ken is very knowledgeable and is also into esoteric subjects such as metaphysics and philosophy....fun to watch! His lens recommendations are silk, sex and sugar! The epic tits! The cat's ass!

Other than Ken W I also like to watch Steve Perry's videos and real world tests...very honest too with better vernacular (rated G). There are a few others that are good but can't remember their names offhand....

Regarding Sigma right now I really only trust 2 lens makers on my Nikon - Nikon and Tamron....although certain Sigma lenses I am sure are very good, the problem may be in the mechanical design (aperture blades) rather than the optics which in most cases are very good. But it also is very dependent on personal experience with the brand...so I can't really speak to that since the last Sigma lens I used was in the film days in the 80s and 90s on Olympus bodies.

Regarding Canon I know he poopoos on certain models and in his opinion Canon is 40 good /60 bad. He believes Nikon is the reverse 60/40....but it's his experience and opinion - your mileage may vary!

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Couldn't watch more than 30 seconds.



Vaughan K.

Ken Wheeler has saved me thousands of $ over the last couple of years..on his recommendations of buying used quality lenses and flashes, he has always been spot on..I never heard of Used Photo Pro (Roberts Camera) before I saw his recommendation..what a first class company..yes..he can be abrasive, rude, and he always repeats himself, but the man is very intelligent on numerous subjects..he has no affiliate links, ( which he repeats quite often), so he could care less whether you buy what he recommends or not..yes..he mainly shoots Nikon and Fuji, but he doesn't hesitate to criticize either company when it is deserved..I would rather take the advice of someone like him with years and years of experience and who actually buys and uses what he comments on with zero financial gain than another who has their hands in your back pocket..ok...rant over :)