Chinese manufacturer Rockstar has released a set of incredibly affordable prime lenses that are both under $80. The manual focus 10mm f/8 Fisheye and 27mm f/2.8 pancake lenses are available for Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Canon APS-C cameras as well as Micro Four Thirds. [Read More]
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It's a new year, but guess what? Tamron has extended their holiday deals until January 21st, 2024. That means that you've only got a little bit of time to get your hands on some of the best affordable lenses on the market. thephoblographer.com »
2024-01-02 20:00
Sony photographers: some of our favorite wide-angle zoom lenses are made by Tamron (which Sony partially owns!) There are discounts on Tamron lenses again! Tamron lenses are super affordable, well-built, and pack pretty great image quality. thephoblographer.com »
2023-04-10 19:00
There are deals on Fujifilm lenses right now for every photographer that enjoys the look of genuine character to their images. Some of our favorites are also part of this special deal. Lots of the lenses are weather-resistant and that means that they’re bound to last you longer than lenses that aren’t. Take a look … thephoblographer.com »
2023-03-12 13:00
If you're not aware, then you probably should know: Olympus is now OM SYSTEM. Lots of their fantastic lenses that are super durable are still available. We've tested them in some crazy conditions and are well aware of how great they can be. thephoblographer.com »
2023-02-20 20:00
Laowa has launched its Indiegogo campaign page for its new Nanomorph anamorphic lenses, revealing more details about compact anamorphic lenses. After a brief delay in the launch of the campaign, the first three Nanomorph lenses are now avaialble to back on Indiegogo: a 27mm T2. dpreview.com »
2022-05-19 17:31
The Tamron lens Instant Savings are back, and it includes more than just the Sony FE lenses this time! Tamron's lenses are already a great price, but now it's even lower! If you're a Sony camera user, then you've probably read all that we've said before about Tamron's great value. thephoblographer.com »
2021-10-25 07:00
Venus Optics has announced that four popular Laowa lenses are being released for L-mount. Two wide-angle lenses, the 4mm f/2. 8 Fisheye and the 9mm f/2. 8 Zero-D, and two macro lenses, the 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe and the 25mm f/2. petapixel.com »
2021-02-10 18:56
The above statement is true; there are lenses on the market that perform so well that one would think that they should be priced much higher than the lens maker charges for them. When it comes to portrait photography, you don't have to break the bank to get optics and performance that will make you and your clients say 'wow'! All of the affordable portrait lenses in this roundup are fast, well built, the bokeh is dreamy, they produce images that are sharp enough to cut, and they all cost well under $1,000 (and we mean way under $1,000). thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-08 19:00
There are a few different types of lenses around that can be considered multi-tools thanks to them hitting the sweet spot(s) when it comes to focal ranges. 15-30mm lenses are great for multiple genres of photography from landscapes to environmental portraits, 35mm lenses are Goldilocks lenses and are great for just about everything, and the last multi-tool lens are 70-200mm lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-11 02:00
There are a few different types of lenses around that can be considered multi-tools thanks to them hitting the sweet spot(s) when it comes to focal ranges. 15-30mm lenses are great for multiple genres of photography from landscapes to environmental portraits, 35mm lenses are Goldilocks lenses and are great for just about everything, and the last multi-tool lens are 70-200mm lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-11 02:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_0075936112","galleryId":"0075936112","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Tamron has announced three compact F2. dpreview.com »
2019-10-23 06:00
If you have been looking for the perfect lenses to take on photo walks, or just want a lens that can be left on your camera for everyday use, you need to check out this roundup. Here we will take a quick look at six of the best Sony E Mount lenses that are so versatile in what they allow you to shoot, they may never leave your camera. thephoblographer.com »
2019-09-06 01:00
Canon EOS R and EOS RP users rejoice! We have some good news for you. Today Rokinon announced that they will be releasing two lenses with Canon's new RF Mount; a 14mm f2. 8, and a 85mm f1. 4. Given that there are really very few lenses for the platform right now, we are sure that this will bring a smile to your face. thephoblographer.com »
2019-03-27 02:14
If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a new camera over the holiday period, congratulations. Chances are your new camera came with some kit lenses. While kit lenses are much better today than they were in the past, your still going to want to upgrade to better lenses as soon as you can. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-13 08:00
If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a new camera over the holiday period, congratulations. Chances are your new camera came with some kit lenses. While kit lenses are much better today than they were in the past, your still going to want to upgrade to better lenses as soon as you can. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-13 08:00
Read any magazine, or watch any YouTube video and no doubt you'll see that lenses attached to the cameras in the videos and articles are all pricey affairs. This can lead one to believe that in order to make quality images you must have the most expensive glass available. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-11 08:00
If you're a Sony shooter and are on the hunt for great quality wide angle lenses that won't scare your wallet, but will produce excellent results you're in luck. As photographers we are really fortunate that there are so many options on the market when it comes to lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-12 17:00
The next in our series of our favorite 35mm and 50mm lenses focuses on Fujifilm and the prime lenses that are on offer in these focal lengths on the Fuji platform. Fujifilm have always made some spectacular lenses, and the primes we will look at today are no exception to that rule. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-30 01:00
There is one truth to photography that goes back about as long as the art form has been around, and that is that the image is only as good as the glass that was used to create it (well, to a point at least). thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-02 08:00
Today, Fujifilm is announcing brand new additions to the G format lineup of lenses. These lenses are designed for medium format cameras such as the GFX 50s. The new lenses are the 110mm f2 R LM WR and the 23mm f4 R LM WR. thephoblographer.com »
2017-04-19 08:03
Leica has announced a new range of cinema lenses that is aimed at photographers looking for a classic vintage look and exceptional bokeh. There will be nine focal lengths in the Thalia series that almost mirror the focal lengths the company offers its S medium format customers, but this new range is designed to cover a wider picture area to suit users of the Alexa 65, the VistaVison and Super 35mm formats. dpreview.com »
2017-03-30 21:33
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_7220325657","galleryId":"7220325657","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Fujifilm has announced a pair of 'MK' Super 35 cinema lenses for Sony's E-mount, with a 18-55mm T2. dpreview.com »
2017-02-22 08:00
The Big BHphoto specials (Click here) are ending today at midnight. This includes the deal on two Rokinon lenses: $200 on the Rokinon 14mm f/2. 8 FE autofocus lens sold at BHphoto. $100 on the Rokinon 21mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-29 00:53
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
After a parade of hype, followed by several months of agonising waiting, there is finally news on the release of Samyang’s XP 14mm F2. 4 and XP 85mm F1. 2 lenses. The South Korean lens maker has announced both the pricing and a general release date for them. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-29 03:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_7081581400","galleryId":"7081581400","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has today unveiled the Leica TL, which is an updated version of the Leica T that was launched in 2014. dpreview.com »
2016-11-08 21:26
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