Teleconverters are handy lens add-ons that multiply the focal length of the lens they are attached to. They can be mounted in between the camera body and lens (typically a telephoto lens) and increase the focal length of the lens to which they are attached. By how much is dependent on their power, which is […]
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Right now, the Tamron 28-200mm lens has a discount. It's a fantastic walkaround lens for someone that doesn't want to change lenses at all when they're on vacation or shooting. Our lead image was shot with that lens. thephoblographer.com »
2023-12-08 20:00
Ever since the Nikon z6 and Z7 were launched in late 2018, it seems as though manufacturers are scrambling to produce the fastest prime lenses that they can. The latest manufacturer to apparently be getting in on this is Chinese manufacturer Yongnou. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-08 23:00
The 24mm lens: it's a classic focal length that for a very long time has been close to the hearts of many photographers. When I say many photographers, I'm really not kidding. There are great reasons why it's the wide angle of a 24-70mm lens and there are great 24mm lenses on the market that are fairly compact and high quality. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-03 13:00
Image above shows the 135mm f/2. 8 prototype lens tested by Zeiss Photographers As we told you weeks ago the new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2. 8 lens will be announced next week on April 5. The lens specs are: Minimum focus distance: 0. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-31 17:30
The new Sony FE lenses are now in Stock: 85mm f/1. 8 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and FocusCamera. 100mm STF at Amazon and FocusCamera. It’s also shipping out at BHphoto. And the new Sigma 100-400mm lens can be preordered now at BHphoto and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-30 17:35
From left to right, Mr. Hayakawa, Mr Okada and Mr Izuki, the three men in charge of development and keeping things running smoothly at Canon's Utsunomiya lens plant. Following the CP+ 2017 show in Japan, we headed to Canon's Utsunomiya lens factory to take a tour (see what we found) and interview the gentlemen who oversee all operations and development. dpreview.com »
2017-03-20 17:00
Kit lenses are often derided for their poor optical performance and slow maximum apertures, but there are a number of ways to make them shine a little brighter. Here are seven ways to get the most out of them. digitalrev.com »
2017-02-23 03:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_7220325657","galleryId":"7220325657","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Fujifilm has announced a pair of 'MK' Super 35 cinema lenses for Sony's E-mount, with a 18-55mm T2. dpreview.com »
2017-02-22 08:00
Accessory manufacturer Manfrotto has launched a new filter suite that features a magnetic adapter and filter holders that it says make fitting and removing filters quicker and easier. The new Xume system uses a magnetic adapter ring that screws into the front of the lens, while the filter itself screws into a metal filter holder. dpreview.com »
2017-02-07 23:32
SIRUI has announced the launch of a new line of lens filters for photographers. These new Ultra Slim filters will be available in UV, ND, & CP varieties as well as in standard threaded, 100x100mm and 100x150mm. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-26 23:02
Lots of photographers that are invest into the Fujifilm camera system have been wondering whether they should go for the new 23mm f2 R WR lens or the 23mm f1. 4 R lens. Indeed, it can be confusing. thephoblographer.com »
2016-12-19 08:02
Photographer Mathieu Stern has based his YouTube channel on reviewing cheap and unusual lenses, but for his latest experiment he went a different direction. Stern created his own lens using 3D printing to see what results he could achieve. petapixel.com »
2016-11-24 19:55
Lensvide posted this video interview with Zeiss at Photokina. At the end of the interview Zeiss said lens sales for DSLR are decreasing but they managed to compensate this with the increasing sales of Batis and Loxia lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-29 13:22
Olloclip has announced the launch of three lens kits for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: the Active Lens Set, Core Lens Set, and Macro Lens Set. All three sets, of which there are eight lenses total, are joined by the new Connect interchangeable lens system, which makes quick work of swapping between the various iPhone 7 Connect lenses. dpreview.com »
2016-10-11 22:51
Here’s a helpful 12-minute video by landscape photographer and vlogger Thomas Heaton about lens filters. With the emergence of digital photography and powerful editing software, the benefits of some filters can be recreated digitally while others cannot. petapixel.com »
2016-10-06 17:17
Sony semiannual deals are back! Check out the very long list of deals at BHphoto page (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here). One special mention goes on the new $50 price drop on the 50mm FE f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-05 22:03
Fixed focal length lenses are one of the key limitations of smartphone cameras. So it's no surprise that add-on lenses, which allow you to vary the focal length, are among the most popular smartphone accessories. dpreview.com »
2016-09-02 15:00
Taking on a personal project is the next level. It makes you treat photography as an art form. Like in any art, you first start with one-offs, singles, or short stories, and only then approach writing a novel.
Photoshop can feel infinite. It’s a lot like a high-tech espresso machine or a sports car: you don’t have to use all of its features for it to be functional, but when you can, it’s a powerful tool. [Read More]
Adobe Photoshop contains a very broad and deep set of tools for making edits and adjustments to images. While there is little limitation to what can be achieved using the native tools available in Photoshop for more than two decades, they may not be as intuitive and user-friendly to photographers who have spent most of their time editing raw images in Lightroom. [Read More]
Levels often seems like a boring old tool in photo-editing programs. Maybe you’d use it to quickly fine-tune contrast by dragging the left and right sliders inwards.
Shooting the busiest scenes we encounter while traveling in Asia can be very challenging. After 15 years of running photography tours and teaching in the area, I know that busy markets and streets can either be a photography heaven or a nightmare. [Read More]
It’s been a while since my last article on drone photography (2019 to be precise). Since then I’ve used lots of DJI drones. Earlier this year I bought a Mini 3 Pro to see if this could potentially replace bigger drones for my travels.
It's a common problem — dozens of nearly identical photos on your iPhone, eating up your storage and making it difficult to find what you're looking for. How does this happen, and, more importantly, how can you delete or merge those duplicate photos? [Read More]