Sigma’s new 500mm f/4 Sport is getting a lot of attention. It might be because it’s the first telephoto prime in its new ART/SPORT series of lenses, or it might be because of the price tag of $5,999.
That’s $3,000 less than the Canon and almost $4,300 less than the Nikon, while only being $1,000 […]. petapixel.com
It’s launching late August in Indiegogo. You find the currently available Nanomorph lenses on this BHphoto page. sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-08-10 12:54
Normally when I write articles about photography, I’m not very polemic -- I try to stay neutral and give advice that photographers can apply to their own personal wedding photography style even if it differs from my own. petapixel.com »
2023-04-20 21:05
Ring flashes have always been among my favorite lighting tools. They can be used as effective key lights in certain situations, but I more often use them as front fills, as part of a multiple light setup. petapixel.com »
2020-08-18 21:19
Last week, Ricoh revealed that it would be releasing a new flagship Pentax APS-C DLSR in 2020, but they shared very few details and only one low-resolution photo of the upcoming camera. Fortunately, photographer Niels Kemp was at the Pentax 100 Years of History event in The Netherlands, and sent us a few first-look photos. […] petapixel.com »
2019-09-30 16:39
A lot has been said about the quality of the images coming out of the 61MP Sony a7R IV, but most of the first impressions we’ve seen are based on JPEGs. Now, thanks to Jared Polin of Fro Knows Photo, you can get take a close look at full-res RAW files captured with Sony’s new […] petapixel.com »
2019-07-22 21:57
The new extension head for the Godox/Flashpoint 600 PRO is heavier than expected. The solid and sturdy metal swivel mount contributes a lot to that extra weight. The cable is also shorter than the ones of its excellent predecessors, the H600 and H1200. petapixel.com »
2018-08-02 18:54
In case you missed it as I did. B&H Photo has posted a nice first look video for the highly anticipated EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM. I have this lens preordered and cannot wait to use it. From B&H Photo Announcing the new Canon 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens. David Flores takes it out on Read more... canonrumors.com »
2017-09-04 22:12
Althaugh the new A99II is shipping in Europe there are still no full reviews out there. All we got today is the interesting first Look Review by Max Yuryev. Imaging Resource posted a A99II Image Gallery. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-18 13:16
Sony announced the 300mm f/2. 8 G Master OSS, a new $5,999 telephoto prime that simultaneously promises new heights for image quality while also becoming the lightest lens in its class.
Early last month, Tamron announced that it was developing a second-generation 70-180mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. Today, Tamron has revealed new details about the zoom lens, including its release date and price. [Read More]
Photographer Nina Wolfe shoots gorgeous photos using forced perspective to show the Moon illusion, the optical illusion that causes the Moon to look much larger when it's closer to the horizon than when it's higher in the sky. [Read More]
Irix has announced a second version of its 150mm T3.0 cinema lens called the 150mm T3.0 Tele. It doesn't replace the previous version, but makes it more usable for a wider audience by improving the focus and aperture range and removing the macro designation. [Read More]
At first glance, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4. 5-6. 3 Di III VC VXD seems like Frankenstein’s monster of lenses. Super-telephoto lenses that provide a relatively wide focal length are uncommon and generally awful.
During his trip to Kauai, one of the many islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, photographer Michael Shainblum captured his journey using a mix of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, making the most of the diverse natural beauty of the area. [Read More]
Samyang has announced that it has reimagined its manual focus 135mm f/2 telephoto lens that it launched in 2015 as a new and improved autofocus version, the AF 135mm f/1.