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Chinese anamorphic lens manufacturer Sirui has introduced a new set of lenses bases on its existing four models. The Sirui MARS lenses are designed to offer better handling for rigged cameras, and come with built-in mod gears for both aperture and focus rings. dpreview.com »
There are lots of photographers who over the years have used 90mm macro lenses for portrait photography. Logically speaking, it just makes sense to do so. Most macro lenses are handy. In fact, they're arguably the most useful lenses out there because of everything they can do. thephoblographer.com »
If you look at the lineup of lenses that every manufacturer has, you'll see lots of the same, more or less. They've all got their focal lengths, and many of them deliver good image quality. But the brands that create totally different focal lengths are the ones that stand out. thephoblographer.com »
There’s a lot of misinformation about radioactive lenses – from scare stories about growing an extra arm and getting cancer, all the way to saying that radioactive lenses are entirely harmless. The truth is somewhere between the two extremes and requires careful consideration. petapixel.com »
APC-S mirrorless camera models aren't new to Canon. They debuted this range with their EOS M model in 2012 and followed it up over the years with various iterations. The most recent among them is the Canon EOS M50 Mark II. thephoblographer.com »
Nikon users enjoy access to some of the nicest lenses you can get your hands on. Luckily, the company isn't really having supply issues. But if you want to save some money, we can't help but recommend buying refurbished lenses. thephoblographer.com »
The focal length of lenses doesn’t cause perspective distortion, which is often explained as “lens compression.” Period. Now before you call me crazy and dismiss whatever I have to say, I’d like to invite you to take a dive into how lenses work and what actually causes perspective distortion. Definition There are two types of […] petapixel.com »
Canon has filed a patent for a new “image pickup-up device and adjustment mechanism” that appears to be a high-powered clip-on-style telephoto camera accessory for smartphones. It has a modular lens design that can allows multiple compact lenses to be swapped, and the lenses appear to be held together magnetically meaning there may even be […] petapixel.com »
Canon USA has replenished stock on some refurbished RF mount lenses. The L glass usually sells out pretty quickly, so if you’re in the market, Read more... The post Canon USA restocks inventory of RF mount refurbished lenses appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
For more stories like this, please subscribe to the Phoblographer. A few Fujifilm lenses are experiencing some pretty large discounts right now. Three of them are zoom lenses, and one is arguably their best prime lens. thephoblographer.com »
Prime lenses are usually the go-to options when it comes to portrait photography. Primes off faster aperture speeds than zooms, and they can be sharper due to less complicated designs. However, they aren't as versatile as a good zoom, and constantly switching out lenses to achieve different looks can become a chore. thephoblographer.com »
Modern lenses are becoming increasingly sharp, with an impressive ability to suppress flare and aberrations. But, as impressive as the sharpness of modern lenses is, photographers have taken to foggy filters, prisms, and Photoshop to add in character that the drive for optical perfection has dampened. thephoblographer.com »
The Phoblographer has reviewed the most camera lenses of any photography publication out there. In fact, we've reviewed every single one of the lenses that we're featuring in this roundup. And we'd gladly recommend them to you. thephoblographer.com »
Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. have announced their plans for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. Canon will set up a photo service center for professional photographers at the Main Press Center (MPC). dpreview.com »
I’m a big fan of zoom lenses. For my photography and budget, they provide great value and versatility, and modern zoom lenses sacrifice little, if any, image quality compared to prime lenses. I’m an especially big fan of zoom lenses that cover enough of a focal length range to potentially be the one lens to […] petapixel.com »
Camera Labs’ Gordon Laing was given the opportunity to test the two largest and most expensive lenses for Canon’s mirrorless RF system — the Canon RF400mm f/2.8L and the Canon RF600mm f/4L — and has evaluated how they stack up in stills and video tests. Although both lenses place at the top when it comes […] petapixel.com »
Back and April Canon officially announced the Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM and the Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM telephoto lenses. Both of Read more... The post Gordon Laing reviews the two “new” Big White Lenses for the RF mount appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
I could easily start this paragraph with various lens nomenclatures and our autocorrect system would think that it was gibberish. I'm going to start naming some right now. GM. VC. OS. OSS. IS. thephoblographer.com »
An alleged internal Canon document shows that at least three more RF lenses should have been in production by this point, but ongoing manufacturing hiccups and parts shortages have delayed their release. petapixel.com »
Macro lenses are fantastic. They allow us to get closer to objects than other lenses. This makes them great for product photography. Sharing images of products that highlight fine details can really help sell a product to those who may be interested. thephoblographer.com »
I'll preface this article with saying that we didn't do a head-to-head comparison test of the two lenses. But we've done our own original reviews of the two lenses and they're both very good. They've got a lot of different things going on though. thephoblographer.com »
The world of vintage lenses can provide a whole new experience to photographers but not everyone knows how to get started. To help others explore the unique characteristics of these decades-old lenses, a filmmaker has shared his best tips. petapixel.com »
Leica M mount lenses are often scoffed at because of the prices. But folks genuinely don't understand them. There are loads of great reasons why you'd buy an actual Leica lens. However, if you're dipping your toes into the M mount system, consider some of these. thephoblographer.com »
I like the fact that more and more people have begun using manual focus lenses over the years. And I remember a time when people would refuse to use them. Today, I still know people who hate them. But I also know folks who shoot often and sincerely appreciate them. thephoblographer.com »
The current state of photography and camera gear is in an incredibly odd place. It's dictated by folks who spent the last 20 years or so getting to a spot of clinical perfection. But they're trying to find a way to target and understand the younger photography market. thephoblographer.com »
"What?" is what I literally uttered from my mouth when I saw this bundle deal together. The Sony a7c can come purchased with the Sony 20mm f1. 8 G lens. The bundle kit is pretty insane. We reviewed both the Sony a7c and the Sony 20mm f1. thephoblographer.com »
As we all know, a lot of RF mount lenses have been hard to come by for quite some time. Most of these issues are Read more... The post Canon has released a list of RF lenses that they can’t meet the demand for appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
It’s often said that “the best camera is the one that’s with you,” but one college photography instructor doesn’t seem to agree: she has banned the students in her course from using kit lenses. petapixel.com »
Sony lenses have a few really big advantages. They focus quickly. Plus they're high quality. Additionally, they're usually pretty small and affordable. Sony gear doesn't hold its value like Leica and Canon do, but that means you'll enjoy deals like what we've found. thephoblographer.com »
My last bucket list trip, taken right before joining DPReview in 2013, was a cruise around the bottom of South America, with several days spent in Antarctica, pictured here. Photos taken with the Canon EOS 7D. dpreview.com »
Kenko Tokina has published an updated lens roadmap that extends through 2022 and includes several lenses for a variety of camera mounts. Notably, the company plans to launch a 500mm f/8 reflex lens as well as six APS-C primes for a mix of Fujifilm X- and Sony E-mount. Tokina recently updated its 400mm f/8 reflex […] petapixel.com »
Nikon cameras consistently have color output that makes us drool. A part of it is their lenses. But once you look at a Nikon image, it's very easy to see how they deliver a look. Lucky for you, we found a bunch of Nikon cameras and lenses at good prices. thephoblographer.com »
Much of the imaging industry has transitioned from DSLRs over to mirrorless during the last few years. For most manufacturers, this shift in technology has resulted in the introduction of new lens mounts along with an ever-growing number of newly designed lenses. petapixel.com »
Ever since I became a photographer, most of the cameras and lenses I have purchased have been used. Most cameras and lenses only come with one-year warranties (though there are exceptions), and since some used gear sellers offer 6-month warranties, that extra half-year is often not worth the difference (to me). And, of course, some […] petapixel.com »
If you've been following what the photo industry has been doing, you'll probably notice the trend. Back in 2014, we spoke to many of them about the future of lenses. It used to true that a lens would easily last you a decade while a camera lasted you a few years. thephoblographer.com »
Updated June 2021 A camera is nothing without a lens, and while the bundled 'kit' lenses sold with many interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) are good enough to get started, they're quite limiting. dpreview.com »
Earlier this week I was made aware that Samyang had removed all RF lenses from their website. The responses from Samyang representatives on social media Read more... The post Samyang appears to have ceased production of RF mount lenses appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
Two unreleased lenses have appeared for certification in Russia. This brings the total of known unreleased lenses to three. The most talked-about lens recently has Read more... The post Two new Canon RF lenses appear for certification appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
The addition of the spaceplate reduces the distance needed between the lens element and the sensor, thus allowing smaller lenses A lot of work has been done using high refractive index glasses, diffraction grating systems and lens element design to reduce the size of camera lenses, but a group of researchers are now targeting the air-space between those elements in a bid to create miniaturized optical systems. dpreview.com »
"There are lots of readily available adapters—but I find they offer no advantage over a standard helicoid and mounting plate", says Terry F. Godlove. A professor of philosophy and religion at Hofstra University, Terry loves tinkering around with vintage lenses, to makes their mounts compatible with modern mirrorless cameras. thephoblographer.com »
The move to mirrorless by some of the industry's biggest players puts the focus on their new lens lineups. Updated June 11 2021 | Originally published April 2020 In this article, we're going to have a look at Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic/Leica/Sigma full-frame mirrorless systems to see what they offer and where they might yet go. dpreview.com »
The move to mirrorless by some of the industry's biggest players puts the focus on their new lens lineups. Updated June 11 2021 | Originally published April 2020 In this article, we're going to have a look at Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic/Leica/Sigma full-frame mirrorless systems to see what they offer and where they might yet go. dpreview.com »
There aren't a lot of 28mm lenses on the market right now. But if you were to make any sort of predictions, a Sony 28mm f1. 8 lens would be next up. Alternatively, one might consider a 28mm f1. 4 G Master. thephoblographer.com »
Researchers from the University of Ottowa have developed a concept that would reduce the size of lenses by a huge margin and effectively eliminate the size of modern optics if combined with a metalens. petapixel.com »
Fact: photowalking is a great way to get some exercise, and enjoy your hobby at the same time. We've burned over 600 calories walking a few miles for at least two hours. And thankfully, it's time to photowalk again! Of course, you can go out and grab any lens you wish to shoot with. thephoblographer.com »
Through the history of camera development, thousands and thousands of different types of lenses have been designed and produced. Some did not advance beyond the prototype stage, some were privately commissioned, and naturally many were mass-produced to one degree or another. petapixel.com »
Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma, pictured in 2018 at the Photokina trade show in Cologne, Germany. After a long, eventful year since we last spoke, we connected with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki recently, over a video call from his headquarters in northern Japan. dpreview.com »
While full-frame has received the most attention from camera manufacturers in recent years, there are plenty of great reasons to purchase smaller format sensors like APS-C. These systems can be cheaper, smaller, lighter, and offer greater reach over their full-frame counterparts. petapixel.com »
It needs to be said: the photo industry creates a whole lot of sterile-looking lenses. The past two decades have engineered the soul out of photography. But with Tamron lenses, you'll get a bit of that spark back. thephoblographer.com »
There aren't many lenses that can be versatile, like an 85mm lens. We learned a while back that it's a great choice for basketball. And we've known for a while that it's great for portrait photography. thephoblographer.com »
