The Nikon Z system is continuing to shape to look more attractive to professional photographers. The latest news furthering their progress is for two new Macro lenses. Today, they're announcing the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.
8 VR S and Nikon Z MC 50mm f2. 8 macro lenses. The announcement fills in a gap in the young series lens coverage as the first lenses to offer macro capabilities for the Z series bodies without using an F-mount adapter. . thephoblographer.com
Image: Panasonic In conjunction with CES 2024, Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 100mm F2. 8 Macro lens for full-frame L-mount cameras. Panasonic calls it "the world’s smallest and lightest medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens. dpreview.com »
2024-01-08 21:45
While many 1:2 lenses are labeled macro, photography purists consider only lenses with a life-size reproduction capability worthy of the macro title. The Laowa 90mm f2. 8 2x Ultra Macro is one of the few lenses to double that, getting in twice as close as the standard macro lens. thephoblographer.com »
2022-08-05 07:00
The best thing ever for a passionate photographer is finding a deal. And luckily, that's possible in the macro photography world now. Macro lenses used to be specialized. But these days you can get those capabilities pretty cheaply. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-19 20:00
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 »
2021-08-14 19:00
Macro photography has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the ongoing pandemic. This exciting and interesting genre can make everyday items in your home take on a whole new form. The world of macro photography is a magical one, and once it sucks you in, it's hard to escape from the joy it brings. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-19 20:00
Most of us are stuck at home right now thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, macro photography generally doesn't require you to be out and about or to have to interact with others. As a result, many photographers have turned to it as a creative outlet while sheltering in place. thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-07 07:00
Have you ever wondered how photographers get those insanely detailed shots of bugs and insects that make them look like giants? Do you need to be able to take incredibly detailed shots of small objects? If so, you need to know more about macro lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-08 08:00
Today, Canon is introducing a lineup of lenses that are surely doing something different from all the other options out there. The company is refreshing and introducing a number of new tilt-shift options--but these aren't just any tilt-shift lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-29 07:01
Ken Rockwell tested the Sony 24-240mm FE lens and the conclusion is: Get one! This lens does everything. Even better, get this lens and simply forget about any fixed-focal length lenses, macro lenses, or anything like the 24-70/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-08-15 12:44
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
From left to right: Nokton classic 35mm F1. 4, Nokton 40mm F1. 2, Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm F2. Cosina has announced the development of three manual focus Voigtl data, will work with in-body image stabilization and allow automatic magnification when focusing. dpreview.com »
2017-02-23 22:39
Fantasea and AOI have released a selection of new, high-quality macro lenses for underwater photographers.
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photographyblog.com »2017-01-30 18:00
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
Today, Nikon launched the latest member of their Z series mirrorless camera. The new DX-format Nikon Z 50 is joined by two companion NIKKOR Z lenses: the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3. 5-6. 3 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f4.
After a long absence from the world of sensor testing, DXOMark made the announcement earlier on this year that they would be up and running once again, and ever since then they have been churning out sensor reviews quite frequently.