If you have always wondered about prime lenses but have always shied away from them, perhaps now is the time to reconsider. There are some very affordable prime lenses available on the Sony platform.
The 35mm and 50mm focal lengths are firm favorites with wedding, event, street, and portrait photographers for a reason. Here we will look at two options for each that offer outstanding performance, and they won't break the bank. . thephoblographer.com
Tamron has gone from strength to strength over the last few years. The quality of the lenses they're putting out has gone through the roof. Photographers who use their lenses can expect outstanding image quality and excellent build quality. thephoblographer.com »
2020-10-13 07:00
When it comes to prime lenses, none are celebrated or talked about more than the old trusty nifty fifty. 50mm prime lenses are loved by photographers, thanks to their exceptional ability to be able to comfortably shoot most genres of photography. thephoblographer.com »
2020-08-05 19:00
Images of the three new Zeiss Supreme Prime Cinema lenses have leaked ahead of their official announcement. The three new Zeiss Supreme Prime Cinema lenses: Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-06-03 15:20
Good things in photography don't always have to be expensive. You will find many photographers who will tell that unless you spend thousands of dollars on top-notch gear, you won't be able to generate excellent images. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-27 01:00
It's long been a well known fact that prime lenses are better than zooms even though zoom lenses can be much more useful for professional reasons. But if you're looking for the penultimate of image quality, prime lenses are hard to beat. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-14 13:00
Prime lenses are the weapon of choice for a variety of photographers for a variety of reasons, be it size, speed, image quality etc. Nikon photographers have access to a wide variety of prime lenses, and a really solid lineup of fast F1.8 prime lenses that is the focus of our post here today. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-25 01:00
Sigma Cine FF High Speed 14mm T2 Just in time for NAB, Sigma has announced an expansion to its Cine Prime line of lenses, adding the Cine High Speed 14mm T2 and Cine FF High Speed 135mm T2. dpreview.com »
2017-04-20 23:20
Popular lens upgrades for photographers who prefer primes to zooms, the 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths are among the most popular in use today, but which one should you go with if you had to choose just one for your next lens purchase? thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-30 16:02
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Originally announced in late 2015, German-Chinese company HandeVision's collection of Leica-inspired, full-frame 'Iberit' prime lenses is on display at this year's CP+ tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan. dpreview.com »
2017-02-27 12:00
The Canon Store has restocked some refurbished L primes and has taken another 15% off for this week. Canon EF 24mm f/1. 4L II $1053 (Reg $1549) Canon EF 35mm f/1. 4L $747 (Reg $899) Canon EF 50mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2016-12-22 19:07
DxOmark tested a set of A-mount lenses on the new A99II. Those are the best lenses you can get for your camera: Best wide-angle prime: Sigma 35mm f/1. 4 A (here at ) Best standard prime: Sony 50mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-20 20:11
ExoLens have announced the upcoming launch of their PRO and PRIME ranges of high-quality accessory lenses for the Apple iPhone 7.
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Vivo has announced the international debut of its X Fold3 Pro smartphone after an initial launch in China in March. The smartphone promises pro-level imaging thanks to Vivo's longstanding Zeiss collaboration. [Read More]
The Vivo V30 Pro may be a mid-range smartphone, but with Zeiss in the mix, the camera takes a decisive step forward compared to its predecessors. Until now, Vivo reserved its collaboration with Zeiss for its X Series, but no longer.
Not many brands make a 25mm lens. But Zeiss has made several of them. We're talking about full-frame 25mm lenses -- not those for Micro Four Thirds or APS-C lenses. In fact, Zeiss made several. In our 14 years of reviewing lenses, we've tested their 25mm f2 Batis, 25mm f2.
Chinese smartphone company Vivo released the V30 smartphone earlier this month, promising better portraits thanks to a smarter flash. The company is back with another V30-series smartphone, the powerful V30 Pro. [Read More]
ZEISS Nano Primes are the first high-speed (T1. 5 throughout) cine lenses made specifically for mirrorless full frame cameras – initially available with Sony E-mount. These primes offer a pleasing, versatile look that is adaptable for an extensive range of shooting situations and a compact, lightweight design that makes them easy to use on any set [.
Zeiss, which denied rumors it is leaving the camera lens manufacturing space last year, is teasing the arrival of a new optic. While it might appeal to some, photographers shouldn't get their hopes up: it is almost certainly a cinema lens. [Read More]
Apple has officially entered the era of spatial computing, with the Vision Pro headset now available for customers to purchase. And being first through the door is not cheap. [Read More]