Roger Cicala—the founder of Lens Rentals and one of the most entertaining and informative voices in the world of optical testing—has some news for you: zoom lenses are never as good as primes, and they vary so much from copy to copy that you should probably never trust a zoom lens review. In an entertaining […]
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2024-09-05 15:00
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2024-02-22 03:30
Alongside the RF 200-800mm telephoto zoom lens, Canon has announced the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, the world's first 24-105mm zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-02 07:00
If you're buying your first camera, congratulations! Welcome to the world of interchangeable lens cameras. You're getting a zoom lens because it's doing something that your phone can't do as well. thephoblographer.com »
2022-09-08 13:00
Fujifilm has announced the launch of the XF 18–120mm F4 LM PZ WR lens, a power zoom lens that offers a wide focal length range at a consistent F4 aperture. Fujifilm says this lens is designed for the hybrid creatives working with both stills and video, and is the first lens to be designed in ‘collaboration between FUJINON Optics and FUJIFILM X Series engineers. dpreview.com »
2022-05-31 17:00
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z-mount DX 18-140mm f/3. 5-6. 3 VR zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Nikon positions it as a high-power zoom lens that is extremely compact and easy to carry, making it an ideal travel or everyday lens. petapixel.com »
2021-10-13 07:01
Tamron has announced the forthcoming release of its latest all-in-one APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount camera systems, the 18–300mm F3. 5–6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD. The lens, which is roughly a 27–450mm full-frame equivalent, is constructed of 19 elements in 15 groups, including three hybrid aspherical elements and four low dispersion (LD) elements. dpreview.com »
2021-08-26 16:55
Hands-on with the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6. 3 DG DN OS Sport Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes upon Sigma's latest lens release – the 150-600mm F5-6. 3 DG DN OS Sport. This lens is an all-new, designed-for-mirrorless update to Sigma's 'Contemporary' offering for DSLRs, and judging from our initial shooting, it turns in impressive performance (check out our sample gallery to see for yourself). dpreview.com »
2021-08-04 15:30
Sigma has announced its 150-600 F5-6. 3 DG DN OS 'Sports' lens for full-frame Sony E and Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L-mount bodies. This superzoom lens is comprised of 25 elements in 15 groups, including 4 'FLD' (low dispersion glass similar to fluorite) and 2 'SLD' (special low dispersion) elements, as well as a 'Super Multi-Layer coating' that reduces flare and ghosting. dpreview.com »
2021-08-04 15:30
Tamron has just announced the 18-300mm F3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A2 VC VXD for APS-C. This superzoom lens will be available for both Sony E mount and (for the first time) Fujifilm X mount, raising the tantalizing possibility of even more third-party X-mount lenses in the future. dpreview.com »
2021-07-21 07:00
Tamron has just announced the 18-300mm F3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD for APS-C. This superzoom lens will be available for both Sony E mount and (for the first time) Fujifilm X mount, raising the tantalizing possibility of even more third-party X-mount lenses in the future. dpreview.com »
2021-07-21 07:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8657748467","galleryId":"8657748467","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Tamron has introduced the 28-200mm F2. dpreview.com »
2020-06-11 06:00
Ricoh has announced the HD Pentax-D FA 70–210mm F4 ED SDM WR, a new telephoto zoom lens for its full-frame K-mount DSLR camera systems. The lens, which strongly resembles the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD, is constructed of 20 elements in 14 groups, including three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and two anomalous dispersion elements. dpreview.com »
2020-01-23 01:00
Nikon has announced a roadmap for its Z-mount mirrorless system. All of the lenses are full-frame, with one zoom being the exception. The roadmap adds a 20mm F1. 8, 50mm F1. 2 and 105mm 'Micro' lens to the high-end 'S-Line' of lenses. dpreview.com »
2019-10-10 07:21
Tamron has announced pricing for its 17-28mm F2. 8 Di III RXD lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. The 17-28 is marketed as the ideal companion to Tamron's excellent 28-75mm lens, adding a useful wideangle range. dpreview.com »
2019-06-28 06:00
Hasselblad has announced the new XCD 35-75mm f/3. 5-4. 5 lens, the first zoom lens in the X System lineup. The company says it’s a compact zoom lens with “prime lens performance. ” The 35-75mm f/3. petapixel.com »
2019-06-19 20:39
Hasselblad’s press release says its first zoom lens for the X system is ‘eagerly awaited’, though some users might consider ‘much delayed’ a more accurate phrase. Promised in 2017, the XCD 35-75mm F3. dpreview.com »
2019-06-19 15:00
Olympus has announced the new M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3. 5-6. 3 super-telephoto zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The lens features a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-400mm for a 16. 6x zoom, the highest magnification available for mirrorless cameras. petapixel.com »
2019-02-13 19:13
Three patents related to a 20x zoom lens optical formulas for 1″ sensors have appeared. P2018-25623A Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 2 Zoom ratio: 20. 00 Focal length: 8. 50 54. canonrumors.com »
2018-02-16 21:01
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2017-07-28 16:00
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2017-06-23 10:00
Have Your Say: Best Zoom Lens of 2016 The end of the year is almost upon us, and as usual, 2016 saw plenty of new lenses released, including several excellent zooms. We've used a lot of them and tested some, but we want to hear from you - what were your favorite zoom lenses of 2016? For the sake of a manageable list, we've omitted 'kit' zoom lenses and most variable-aperture telezooms from this poll. dpreview.com »
2016-12-09 15:00
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2016-09-09 10:00
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2016-09-07 10:00
UHD-DIGISUPER 27 Provides Excellent Handling and Optical Performance With Resolution Surpassing 4K MELVILLE, N. Y. , September 6, 2016 – Canon U. S. A. , Inc. , a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introduced the UHD-DIGISUPER 27, a high-optical-performance2 studio zoom lens for 4K UHD broadcast cameras employing 2/3-inch sensors. canonrumors.com »
2016-09-06 18:55
DJI has launched the Osmo+, which brings an integrated zoom camera to the Osmo hand-held camera stabilisation system.
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photographyblog.com »2016-08-25 23:57
In your photography adventure, you will most likely buy both a prime lens and a zoom lens at some point. If you are a beginning photographer looking to upgrade to a new lens, you are probably facing the decision of whether to choose a prime or a zoom.
I’ll begin by saying that I don’t only shoot with zoom lenses. I should also add that what I’m about to say is perhaps most relevant to other wedding photographers, particularly those shooting in a documentary style like myself.