Venus Optics has unveiled a new unique macro lens: the Laowa 24mm T14 2x PeriProbe. It has many of the same features as the previous Laowa probe lens but with a twist -- a 90-degree rotating periscope tip at the end. [Read More]
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Image courtesy: Tom Calton The massive Sigma 200-500mm f/2. 8 lens (listed here at BH) was quite a popular “Clickbait” lens that made a lot of publicity for Sigma. This week Asobinet reported the lens has been officially discontinued. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-05-22 14:15
Chinese optics manufacturer Rockstar has released a new pair of prime lenses for APS-C camera systems: a 10mm F8 fisheye lens and a 27mm F2. 8 lens. 10mm F8 Starting with the wider of the two, the 10mm F8 fisheye lens offers a 16mm full-frame equivalent focal length on most APS-C cameras (20mm on MFT) and is constructed of five elements in four groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements. dpreview.com »
2022-01-14 18:55
Chinese optics manufacturer Rockstar has released a new pair of prime lenses for APS-C camera systems: a 10mm F8 fisheye lens and a 27mm F2. 8 lens. 10mm F8 Starting with the wider of the two, the 10mm F8 fisheye lens offers a 16mm full-frame equivalent focal length on most APS-C cameras (20mm on MFT) and is constructed of five elements in four groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements. dpreview.com »
2022-01-14 18:55
A gift guide just for you It should go without saying that wherever you are, 2021 came with a unique set of challenges, but there were also plenty of bright spots. Society started to bubble back to life, activities like travel and gathering with friends became a little more feasible, and camera and lens camera manufacturers had plenty of exciting products hitting the market. dpreview.com »
2021-12-19 18:00
Yongnuo has announced the YN 50mm F1. 8S DF DSM, a new lens for full-frame Sony E mount camera systems. While the name and basic specifications are nearly identical to the APS-C 50mm F1. dpreview.com »
2021-11-09 22:16
The Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2. 8 lens that was originally launched in Thailand earlier this month has been announced for a global release. The company has released final details as well as sample images taken with the lens. petapixel.com »
2021-10-19 17:57
Miyazaki san of MS Optics fame has released his latest M-mount lens, the Elnomaxim 55mm F1. 2. Bellamy Hunt over at Japan Camera Hunter is still working to translate the details of the lens, but what is known at this point is that the lens uses a gauss type optical design with an extremely simple formula. dpreview.com »
2020-07-31 19:59
Samyang (also branded as Rokinon and Bower in other markets), has released its new AF 75mm F1. 8 FE lens for full-frame Sony camera systems. Aside from the rather unusual focal length (I think we can all appreciate the decision not to add yet another 85mm FE lens to the market), the lens has another interesting feature. dpreview.com »
2020-04-20 18:12
Budget-conscious filmmakers looking for an anamorphic lens will finally be able to stop cropping the top and bottom of their movie frames next month when the Sirui 50mm F1. 8 1. 33x anamorphic lens will begin shipping through distributors outside of the initial Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns. dpreview.com »
2020-02-26 19:31
Third-party Chinese lens manufacturer TTArtisan has released it’s latest lens, a 21mm F1. 5 prime for Leica M-mount camera systems. The fully-manual lens is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups, has an aperture range of F1. dpreview.com »
2019-12-09 17:51
Japanese fisheye specialist Entaniya has introduced a new fisheye lens in a PL mount that’s aimed at large format video camera users, and which can offer a range of effective focal lengths using different sized spacers. dpreview.com »
2019-08-06 20:36
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 10-18mm F4. 5-5. 6 FE zoom lens, a new ultra-wide-angle manual lens for full-frame Sony cameras. "In response to the demand from mirrorless camera shooters of having a compact wide angle zoom, Venus Optics [has] managed to compress the size of the 10-18mm FE Zoom to the smallest in its class," reads the press release. dpreview.com »
2018-10-26 18:52
A few weeks ago, photographer Daniel Zvereff told me a story about how his Canon 50mm f0. 95 lens got stolen while on a trip in Mexico--and today the lens has appeared on eBay for sale. Daniel, who has been featured here on the site many times, has done some fantastic Kodak Aerochrome work, and is currently in our zine, spotted the lens just today and reached out to tell us about it. thephoblographer.com »
2018-04-05 17:39
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8861276041","galleryId":"8861276041","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Yongnuo has made a name for itself as the go-to brand for cheap photo gear, and that includes several Canon lens alternatives (some seem like outright clones) that sacrifice some quality while slashing 60-80% or even more off the price. dpreview.com »
2017-12-29 19:03
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8861276041","galleryId":"8861276041","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Yongnuo has made a name for itself as the go-to brand for cheap photo gear, and that includes several Canon lens alternatives (some of which seem like outright clones) that sacrifice some quality while slashing 60-80% or even more off the price. dpreview.com »
2017-12-29 19:03
Canon has hit two couple major production milestones today. Specifically, Canon says it has now produced 130 million EF-series interchangeable lenses and 90 million EOS cameras. And in case you're curious, the camera maker revealed that an EOS 5D Mark IV was its 90 millionth EOS camera to go through production, while the 130 millionth interchangeable lens distinction goes to an EF 16-35mm f/2. dpreview.com »
2017-10-18 01:18
Having recently succeeded in crowdfunding the revival of the Biotar 75mm lens, Oprema is at it again and is looking to bring back the “legendary” Biotar 58mm f/2. 0… with an aperture containing a record 17 blades. petapixel.com »
2017-09-19 22:40
Both Nikon and Canon have warned users that forthcoming DSLRs will be hit by delays: The 100th anniversary edition of the Nikon D5 and the Canon 6D Mark II kit with the EF 24-70mm F4L lens are both going to arrive at your door later than expected. dpreview.com »
2017-07-31 21:29
Both Nikon Japan and Canon Japan have warned users that forthcoming DSLRs will be hit by delays: The 100th anniversary edition of the Nikon D5 and the Canon 6D Mark II kit with the EF 24-70mm F4L lens are both going to arrive at your door later than expected. dpreview.com »
2017-07-31 21:29
Chinese optical manufacturer 7Artisans has introduced a collection of four lenses that are intended to provide low-cost alternatives to branded optics. The lenses are all designed for mirrorless cameras, and the company intermittently provides mounts for Sony E, MFT, Fujifilm X and Canon EOS M users, as well as one lens for Leica M cameras. dpreview.com »
2017-07-11 00:01
The Tamron 10-24mm F3. 5-4. 5 Di II VC HLD is a lens that has been sorely needed for a while: it delivers a wide angle zoom option to APS-C DSLRs while putting in weather sealing, good autofocus performance, light weight, and overall great image quality. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-28 13:00
New to this update is the Fujifilm 50mm f2 R WR, which we reviewed earlier this week. It's a stellar piece of kit that is great for street photographers, street portrait shooters, and those who generally need and want something on the longer side that is weather sealed. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-24 07:00
Sigma has released new firmware for Canon mount versions of four of its lenses: 17-70mm F2. 8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary Canon 18-200mm F3. 5-6. 3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary Canon 18-300mm F3. dpreview.com »
2017-05-17 20:49
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_9965740614","galleryId":"9965740614","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Lens manufacturer Voigtlander is set to introduce three unusual lenses this autumn and has posted pictures and specifications on its website, but isn’t letting on when they will arrive. dpreview.com »
2016-10-05 22:21
Lensbaby just announced the new Trio 28mm f/3. 5 Lens. Actually this is a lens with three different 28mm lenses. Each one has a specific look: Twist, Velvet, and Sweet. You can preorder the lens now for $279 at BHphoto, Adorama and WexUK. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-05 22:15
Sigma 85mm F1. 4 DG HSM Art Sigma is showing off its latest lenses, including the long-anticipated 85mm F1. 4 addition to its Art range of high-quality optics. This means five Art F1. 4 primes are now available in the 20 - 85mm range. dpreview.com »
2016-09-20 16:53
Key Specifications 20MP Four Thirds sensor 3" 1. 04M-dot touchscreen LCD 81 Point Contrast Detect AF system rated to -4EV Touch to focus and one touch image capture 5fps continuous shooting 4K/30P video recording capability Built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE This is unexpected: The YI M1, a 20MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. dpreview.com »
2016-09-19 15:59
Meyer Optik, a German lens manufacturer that has already brought some of its historic lens designs back to life via crowdfunding campaigns, has launched another Kickstarter project. This time the company is looking for funding to relaunch the Primoplan 58/F1. dpreview.com »
2016-09-09 20:52
DxOmark published the full Sony 85mm GM lens test. And it says the lens has an “Otus-level image quality”: After the somewhat mixed results for the Sony FE 24-70mm f2. 8 GM on the A7R, the second lens in the company’s new GM series, the FE 85mm f1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-07 18:08
A Stereo-Nikkor 3. 5cm F3. 5 lens said to be in mint condition has been put up for auction on eBay. This speciality lens was designed for the Nikon S-Mount rangefinder to produce stereoscopic 3D images on a single photograph. dpreview.com »
2016-08-15 21:56
After weeks of rumors, there are finally (mostly) complete details about Venus Optics’ new Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift macro lenses for full-frame cameras. [Read More]
After a series of teasers on Chinese social media, Venus Optics has officially revealed its new Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens designed primarily for APS-C mirrorless cameras. [Read More]
After a series of teasers on Chinese social media, Venus Optics has officially revealed its new Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens designed primarily for APS-C mirrorless cameras. [Read More]
While most of the attention in the photography world is focused on full-frame and APS-C products -- hardly surprising since those are what most companies focus on -- Micro Four Thirds is still one of the best systems on the market. [Read More]
While many of DJI's most popular and affordable drones have built-in camera modules, some of the company's higher-end offerings have interchangeable camera systems and lens mounts.
I have to admit that I haven't given enough time to review the many, many lenses that are coming to us out of China. The only thing harder than knowing which Chinese camera companies belong to which other camera companies is knowing how to pronounce the often strange naming conventions given to the brands. [Read More]
Venus Optics has announced its first autofocus lens ever, the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. The full-frame lens weighs just 0.93 pounds (420 grams) and is available for multiple mirrorless camera systems, including Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, and Sony E-mount. [Read More]