Dave Stevenson

Contributing Writer

Dave is a former contributing writer to Space.com in the areas of astrophotography and astronomy, often for reviews of various lenses used in capturing images of the stars. He lives and works in Hobart, Tasmania and is the Associate Professor of Art at the University of Tasmania, where he serves as School Research Coordinator and Head of Photography at the Tasmanian School of Art.

Latest articles by Dave Stevenson

Move Shoot Move Star Tracker review

Move Shoot Move Star Tracker review

By Dave Stevenson last updated

Review The Move Shoot Move Star Tracker could be the perfect place to start for aspiring astrophotographers but how does it hold up in real life?

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 OS HSM lens review

By Dave Stevenson published

Review Big, brutal, comparatively slow but this lens has world-beating zoom capabilities.

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens review

By Dave Stevenson published

Review Fantastically affordable and with few optical downsides, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens offers a fabulous off-brand alternative.

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Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens review: image shows Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens review

By Dave Stevenson published

Review The Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens is utterly affordable, gives superb image quality and is lightweight making this legendary lens a must-consider for astrophotographers.

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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM ART lens review

By Dave Stevenson published

Review The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM ART lens' 2x, fast-aperture zoom bears all the hallmarks of the company’s Art range.

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Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM ART lens review: image shows Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM ART lens

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM ART lens review

By Dave Stevenson published

Review Is the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM ART lens the ultimate lens for wide-field astrophotography?

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