If you work in a studio that is a little short on space and you need to find a way to make narrow backgrounds work, this tutorial from Daniel Norton is for you. After the break, we will share a video with you that shows why using a longer lens is the way to go, and how the wonderful effects of lens compression will solve a lot of the problems working in a smaller space will give you.
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For the first time ever you can see an image of the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 lens that will be announced on September 5th. The lens will be available for E and L-mount cameras and have a filter size of 82mm and weight of 990g only. Don’t know the price yet but surely it will be… sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-08-30 15:55
Lens manufacturer Sirui has added a new model to its line of 1. 6x anamorphics for full frame sensors with a 75mm T2. 9 lens. Teased on its social media channels for a few weeks and launched via an Indiegogo campaign, the new lens joins the company’s existing 50mm T2. dpreview.com »
2022-04-02 02:15
Chinese optics manufacturer 7Artisans is set to release a new 50mm F0. 95 APS-C lens for EOS-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds (MFT), Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. The fully-manual lens is expected to retail for around $200. dpreview.com »
2021-08-06 18:10
If the reports are credible, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6. 3 DG DN OS lens will be coming soon. This will be the version of the lens they created for DSLRs, but it will be for mirrorless. That's annotated by the DN moniker in the lens naming. thephoblographer.com »
2021-07-12 01:00
KamLan, a Chinese lens manufacturer, has announced the release of the KL 32mm f/1. 1 lens. The optic will be available for multiple APS-C mounts and Micro Four Thirds on February 12. It will retail for about $300. petapixel.com »
2021-02-05 19:48
If you’ve never heard of Skyllaney, you’re not alone. The company is an up-and-coming lens manufacturer based in England that has announced its first product, a 50mm Sonnar lens for Leica M-mount camera systems that’s due out by 2021. dpreview.com »
2020-04-07 23:49
Venus Optics is showing prototypes of its new Laowa cinema lenses at the NAB show in Las Vegas, and has released more details of their specification, what we should expect and a better idea of when they will be shipping. dpreview.com »
2019-04-06 21:56
Lens manufacturer Sigma has announced a trio of fast cinema lenses for full frame camera systems that will also be available in the 'Large Positive Lock' (LPL) mount for Arri’s large format camera system. dpreview.com »
2018-09-12 20:22
Venus Optics just released a teaser of a new 24mm f/14 macro lens that will be available for E-mount too. I was told the Sony E mount version will be available to order in Kickstarter in a few days. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-07-20 11:51
We've known about the Fujifilm 8-16mm f2. 8 R LM WR for quite a long time now; and today the cat is finally out of the bag. The new lens is designed to be Fujifilm's wide angle zoom lens amounting to a 12-24mm focal length with an f2. thephoblographer.com »
2018-07-20 08:30
We've known about the Fujifilm 8-16mm f2. 8 R LM WR for quite a long time now; and today the cat is finally out of the bag. The new lens is designed to be Fujifilm's wide angle zoom lens amounting to a 12-24mm focal length with an f2. thephoblographer.com »
2018-07-20 08:30
Image via Nokishita Japanese rumor site Nokishita has published images it claims are of the forthcoming, as yet unannounced, Samyang AF 24mm F2. 8 lens for the Sony E mount. If accurate, the lens will look very similar to the company’s existing AF 35mm F2. dpreview.com »
2018-06-05 03:04
Screenshot from the BHphoto that has since been removed. Cosina Japan confirmed the new Voigtlander 35mm f/1. 4 FE lens will start shipping on February 15 in Japan. There is yet still no info about the shipment start and pricing in other countries. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-02-05 12:47
Here is a Kickstarter campaign we thought you’d like, it’s for a pretty cool universal lens cap solution. This lens cap will fit every lens with a diameter between 60mm and 150mm, so that will cover most non supertelphoto lenses, as well as protecting pretty much every lens mount. Not only will it protect the Read more... canonrumors.com »
2017-12-12 22:42
German optical manufacturer Meyer Optik Goerlitz has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund the construction of a new version of its Primolpan 75mm F1. 9 portrait lens that will be designed for sensor sizes from Micro Four Thirds all the way up to medium format. dpreview.com »
2017-12-08 02:13
Just in time before the holidays, we're getting a brand new lens announcement in the form of the Meyer Optik Primoplan 75mm f1. 9. This new lens is a revamped and improved version that the company is creating for $629 to the backers of their IndieGoGo project. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-06 18:42
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2017-08-02 17:32
A pair of photographers from Germany are trying to bring the Emil Busch Glaukar 3. 1 portrait lens from 1910 back to life. A portrait lens from 1910 might be coming back to life if two photographers from Germany succeed in a new Kickstarter project—the latest development in the craze to remake vintage optics. dpreview.com »
2017-07-19 18:48
Some good news: The new 16-35mm GM lens will ship nearly one month earlier than previously expected. According to both Bhphoto and Adorama the lens shipment will now start on August 3 (Instead of August 27). sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-07-17 22:22
German optical manufacturer Meyer-Optik-Gorlitz has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help it reintroduce its Lydith 30mm F3. 5 lens. The original lens was launched in 1964 and the forthcoming version will remain true to the basic design of five elements in five groups, but the new company will be updating a number of its features. dpreview.com »
2017-06-08 23:28
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2017-05-02 20:45
German lens manufacturer Meyer Optik Gorlitz intends to produce the ‘last chapter’ of its ‘Trioplan Trilogy’ if it gets enough funding from its latest Kickstarter campaign to build the Trioplan 35+. dpreview.com »
2017-03-09 22:12
Medium-format camera manufacturer Hasselblad has announced that it will introduce four new lenses over the next twelve months for its X1D mirrorless model. The new lenses will be a 22mm wideangle, a 65mm moderate wide, a 120mm macro and the system’s first zoom – a 35-75mm. dpreview.com »
2017-03-01 00:59
I got multiple confirmation on my previously posted rumor. There will be a new E-mount lens from a third party company announced between at 6am London time. The post (SR5) New E-mount lens will be announced within a few hours… appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-22 04:26
Fotodiox Pro has launched five new lens adapters for the forthcoming Fujifilm GFX medium-format system. This will allow lenses from other systems to be used with the GFX 50S, though as Fotodiox's website points out, not every lens will give great results. dpreview.com »
2017-02-20 23:58
A highly reliable source revealed something exciting for Sony full-frame E-Mount shooters. Apparently, the company is planning to debut an affordable 85mm FE lens, very likely f/1. 8, for all of you portrait shooters on a budget. petapixel.com »
2017-01-11 21:56
The image above shows the Ok we got our first SR5 rumors of the year (highly reliable source and 90% chance the information is correct). To not miss more of those rumors subscribe our RSS feed, join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-01-11 18:01
This might be a good news for the new A99II camera owners: In February Sigma will announce a new 24-70mm f/2. 8 ART lens. And I hope it will be available for A-mount too! The optical performance will certainly be much superior to the current 24-70mm EX DG A-mount lens. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-01-10 17:47
Japanese optical manufacturer Hawks Factory has released details of a new lens it has designed in homage to ‘old-style’ Leica M lenses. The Tsubasa Swallow 35mm F2 comes in a Leica M-mount and intends to produce images with a retro feel, according the company. dpreview.com »
2017-01-07 01:34
Chinese lens manufacturers Meike is starting off the new year with a . . . new fisheye lens. It's going to be a 6. 5mm f/2 APS-C lens for Sony, Canon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Fuji, and sized appropriately for mirrorless cameras. digitalrev.com »
2017-01-04 03:00
Portrait photographers who have been hoping for an affordable alternative to Canon’s 85mm f/1. 2L, you’ve got reason to celebrate. It sounds like Canon is going to be releasing an 85mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2016-11-22 20:20
It’s definitely not as exciting as the upcoming EF 85mm f/1. 4L IS USM, but Canon will be introducing a new EF-S 18-55mm f/3. 5-5. 6 IS STM kit lens with the upcoming EOS Rebel cameras. This will be the first lens introduced in 2017. canonrumors.com »
2016-11-21 18:31
It’s been in the rumour mill for a long time that Leica will be introducing a new lens called the Summaron-M 28mm f/5. 6 and apparently it’s here. The official announcement hasn’t been made yet, but Leica Rumors is reporting that the lens is already listed and available for purchase at an authorised European Leica dealer. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-18 03:00
Although smartphone lenses have always been a little cumbersome, one well-known optics company has produced a stellar smartphone lens accessory this year, and ExoLens has now unveiled its updated version for the iPhone 7. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-06 03:00
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2016-10-05 22:21
The Sony semiannual deals will end on October 1. So grab them now at BHphoto (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here). The FE deals are: $25 off on the Sony 21mm f/2. 8-22 Ultra Wide Converter Lens at Amazon. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-28 22:05
Sony has released information regarding the availability and price of its delayed 70-200mm GM lens for its E-mount system. The FE 70-200mm F2. 8 GM OSS was originally supposed to arrive in June or July this year, but the company announced it would be delayed until this month. dpreview.com »
2016-09-28 02:17
When you look at a Zeiss lens, it's very common to feel gear lust--and that's what the Zeiss 15mm f2. 8 Milvus lens will create in you. As the company's widest lens and one of the newest additions to the Milvus lineup, it's also one that will inspire you quite a bit due to its gorgeous way of rendering the world around you. thephoblographer.com »
2016-09-16 13:02
The Polish site Optyczne published the first images of the Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! The lens will be available in mid-December 2016 and its price will amount to 6199 PLN (around 1400 Euro). The lens will be announced tomorrow at 11:00 Berlin time! It will be the fourth lens of the Loxia range after […] The post (SR5) First images of the new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 lens! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-14 13:04
Trusted sources told us that Zeiss will announce a a new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! The announcement is expected to happen tomorrow at 11:00 Berlin time. Follow the live blogging here on SAR! Subscribe our RSS feed, Facebook page and Twitter stream if you don’t want to miss more rumors and leaks! – And […] The post (SR5) Zeiss will announce a new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-14 12:31
Quick update on the Zeiss teaser news: I have been told that on Thursday (Sept 15) at 11:00 Berlin time Zeiss will announce a new Loxia lens! Be sure to follow the liveblogging of the announcement here on SAR! The post (SR5) Zeiss will announce a new Loxia lens on Thursday! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-13 18:26
One of our sources confirmed Zeiss will launch new Sony FE lens(es) next week! He didnt’ share the specs yet and we don’t know if it’s a Batis or Loxia or both they will announce! But we know one of the lenses Zeiss wanted to launch this year is a Loxia tele lens. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-09 15:16
There is also a blurred out image of the new lens. For perspective and scale, in the background to the left and center it appears to be the Trioplan 50 and Trioplan 100. So you can see that the new lens has a profile similar to the T50. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-08 11:19
Image above shows the current I have good news for FS E-mount camcorder owners! A trusted source just told me that something “much better” than the current will be announced next week! This will be a high performance new APS-C E-mount PZ lens. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-05 14:50
Quick rumor from a trusted source. Sony will announce a new E-mount lens next week! Hope to get some more details soon… Note: As reported previously here on SAR Sony will live stream the IBC press conference on Friday, September 9th at 9am CET (Berlin time). sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-02 20:48
As reported by Nokishita Tamron will soon launch a new version of their popular SP 150-600mm F/5-6. 3 A-mount lens (image above). it is not clear what kind of improvements we can expect. Hopefully better AF performance or improved optical quality! The post (SR5) Tamron will announced a new SP 150-600mm F/5-6. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-31 05:58