Modern camera lenses lack the soul of the classics. Yes, most modern lenses are sharp, colorful, and many are weather-sealed. But, they often minimize the flare that adds character. The Voigtlander 110mm f2.
5 APO-Lanthar Macro is the lens for the photographer that wants to bring back that classic soul, without giving up on modern sharpness. One look at the exterior of this lens, and it’s clear that this lens pays homage to film SLR lenses. . thephoblographer.com
This article will review two prototype lenses from Light Lens Lab: the “1966” 50mm f/1. 2 lens and the SPII 50mm f/2 multi-coated rigid design lens. Light Lens Lab based in China has an interesting business model. petapixel.com »
2024-03-05 22:18
Modern camera lenses lack the soul of the classics. Yes, most modern lenses are sharp, colorful, and many are weather-sealed. But, they often minimize the flare that adds character. The Voigtlander 110mm f2. thephoblographer.com »
2023-01-27 08:00
I can't remember where I read about UV filters being used as insurance for your lenses. However since then, I've always had one on each of my lenses. Even for the lenses on my smallest, 1-inch sensor cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2022-08-28 07:00
Alongside its new X-H2S camera, 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR and 150-600mm F5. 6-8 R LM, Fujifilm has released an updated lens development roadmap for its interchangeable XF lenses for its X-mount cameras. dpreview.com »
2022-05-31 17:00
Digital lens corrections, once seen as a way to keep lens size and cost down, are now an inherent part of the design of pro-grade optics, such as Nikon's Z 24-70mm F2. 8 S Technology moves forward, sometimes in incremental steps, other times in leaps and bounds. dpreview.com »
2022-01-04 18:00
Fuji fam! You're in for a treat. For years, we've been working on reviewing tons of lenses. You probably know this already if you've followed the site for a long time. But we just updated our giant Fujifilm X Series Lens Guide. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-09 14:00
Film photography publication 35mmc and manual lens specialist Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics have teamed up to create Omnar Lenses, a new lens manufacturer who has just revealed what will be the company’s first lens, the Omnar CN26–6, a 26mm F6 fixed-aperture M-mount lens. dpreview.com »
2021-10-01 22:57
Fujifilm has unveiled its latest development roadmap for X and GF-series lenses, for the company's APS-C and medium-format mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, respectively. A total of 17 lenses are on the roadmap, now including a GF 55mm F1. dpreview.com »
2021-09-02 17:00
Earlier this year Sony announced a set of three compact full-frame E-mount prime lenses: the 24mm F2. 8 G, the 40mm F2. 5 G, and the 50mm F2. 5 G. Their small, lightweight design makes them convenient for casual and on-the-move photographers, and their nearly identical sizes and weights make them ideal for gimbal movie shooters requiring the versatility of a few different focal lengths. dpreview.com »
2021-08-16 16:00
Chinese anamorphic lens manufacturer Sirui has introduced a new set of lenses bases on its existing four models. The Sirui MARS lenses are designed to offer better handling for rigged cameras, and come with built-in mod gears for both aperture and focus rings. dpreview.com »
2021-08-15 18:05
Modern lenses are becoming increasingly sharp, with an impressive ability to suppress flare and aberrations. But, as impressive as the sharpness of modern lenses is, photographers have taken to foggy filters, prisms, and Photoshop to add in character that the drive for optical perfection has dampened. thephoblographer.com »
2021-07-26 07:00
Updated June 2021 A camera is nothing without a lens, and while the bundled 'kit' lenses sold with many interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) are good enough to get started, they're quite limiting. dpreview.com »
2021-06-27 17:00
The addition of the spaceplate reduces the distance needed between the lens element and the sensor, thus allowing smaller lenses A lot of work has been done using high refractive index glasses, diffraction grating systems and lens element design to reduce the size of camera lenses, but a group of researchers are now targeting the air-space between those elements in a bid to create miniaturized optical systems. dpreview.com »
2021-06-17 20:00
Three become four It was only at the beginning of 2020 that Sirui announced its first 1. 33x anamorphic lens, and already the company has a collection of four focal lengths in the set. The 50mm F1. dpreview.com »
2021-05-25 20:57
Metabones has announced the release of the EF-GFX Smart Expander, a new adapter that makes it possible to use every Canon EF mount lens on Fujifilm GFX camera systems. The adapter uses an optical design consisting of five elements in three groups to multiply the focal length and F-stop of Canon EF-mount lenses by 1. dpreview.com »
2020-11-18 19:16
Panasonic has published (translated) an updated roadmap for its Lumix S L-mount lenses. The updated roadmap adds two new prime lenses and is notably missing the 100mm F2. 8 Macro lens compared to the previous lens roadmap, released back in August 2019. dpreview.com »
2020-02-27 19:50
Two new lenses have been added to Fujifilm's medium-format lens roadmap: the Fujinon GF 30mm F3. 5 R WR and GF 80mm F1. 7 R WR. The 30mm F3. 5 provides a 24mm equivalent focal length and will slot in comfortably between the existing GF 23mm F4 and 45mm F2. dpreview.com »
2020-01-23 08:00
Protruding camera bumps like on the iPhone 11 Pro Max could soon be a thing of the past. Smartphone cameras have been improved a lot over recent years and while many improvements are down to software and image processing, hardware also plays a big part. dpreview.com »
2019-10-12 20:32
Going back decades, well-heeled amateur and hobbyist photographers have lusted after fast prime lenses. Partly this is just human nature. In the days when most cameras shipped with standard 50mm F1. dpreview.com »
2019-10-07 16:00
Yasuyuki Nagata, Head of Sony's global Interchangeable Lens business, pictured at the press event where US journalists got our first look at the new G Master 600mm F4. We were in New Jersey recently, for the unveiling of two new Sony lenses - the G Master 600mm F4 OSS, and the more enthusiast-focused 200-600mm F5. dpreview.com »
2019-06-11 20:00
Two teleconverters will be making their way into Panasonic's full-frame S-system this July. The 1. 4x and 2x teleconverters will be compatible with the current S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS, as well as the 70-200mm F2. dpreview.com »
2019-05-31 23:30
Yamagata: a long way from Osaka Left to Right; Kiyokazu Ishiyama, Kuniko Katagiri, Kimihiro Wakamizu, Toshiaki Takano and Takemi Oketa The city of Tend. But this quiet spot, hemmed-in by the Iide, It makes other things, too, but we visited because it's responsible for lens units for compact cameras, interchangeable lenses, and lens elements for both Panasonic and other (un-named) customers. dpreview.com »
2019-04-08 15:00
If you’re serious about taking better portraits, then one thing you can do is invest in a lens that caters specifically for the subject. People will tell you that a great portrait can be shot on any lens, and that’s true, but certain types of optics just make it easier to be successful. digitalrev.com »
2018-11-15 03:00
Fujifilm has added three new lenses to its X-mount roadmap. The most interesting of the lenses is definitely the XF 33mm F1. 0 R WR, a weather-sealed lens that, when mounted on an X-series body, is equivalent to 50mm F1. dpreview.com »
2018-07-20 08:30
Smartphone accessory lens maker Olloclip has launched a new mobile lens system that is designed specifically for use with the Apple iPhone X. With a number of interchangeable lenses and a "lens mount" that clips onto your device, Connect X works in a very similar way to previous Olloclip systems. dpreview.com »
2018-05-02 16:26
Fujifilm is set to release the "FUJINON GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR" lens and accompanying “FUJINON Teleconverter GF 1. photographyblog.com »
2018-04-12 12:30
Despite the fact that I have an eternal hatred of zoom lenses, I couldn't stop reaching for the Fujifilm GF 32-64mm f4 R LM WR lens during my review period with it. It's versatile for sure, and despite its slow aperture it allows a photographer to have a whole lot of focal lengths with a constant aperture without needing to go back and forth to change lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2018-02-06 08:00
Pick up a lens and you’ll most likely see numbers and letters on the side or front of an optic. Sit and chat with a photographer and they may even use terms and words that seem a little unfamiliar and technical. digitalrev.com »
2018-01-04 03:00
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
Hands-on: Fujinon MK50-135mm T2. 9 cine lens The Fujinon MK50-135mm T2. 9 cinema lens is the second in Fujifilm's new line of MK lenses designed for Super 35 and APS-C cameras. MK lenses are designed to appeal to the emerging production market, offering features and quality typically associated with more expensive cinema lenses at a price point that's attractive to budget-conscious cinematographers. dpreview.com »
2017-06-22 14:00
Fujifilm has officially launched the MK 50-135mm T2. 9 cinema lens aimed at emerging filmmakers, giving it a mid-July release and $4000/first announced back in February alongside an 18-55mm T2. dpreview.com »
2017-06-02 20:39
From left to right, Mr. Hayakawa, Mr Okada and Mr Izuki, the three men in charge of development and keeping things running smoothly at Canon's Utsunomiya lens plant. Following the CP+ 2017 show in Japan, we headed to Canon's Utsunomiya lens factory to take a tour (see what we found) and interview the gentlemen who oversee all operations and development. dpreview.com »
2017-03-20 17:00
First look: Fujinon MK18-55mm T2. 9 cine lens The new Fujinon MK18-55mm T2. 9 cine lens is the first of the company's new line of 'MK' series Fujinon lenses aimed at the 'emerging production' market. dpreview.com »
2017-02-22 08:00
Olloclip, the company known for its professional optical lens kits for Apple products, is back with new lens kits for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The news lenses will now be able to quickly configure with other iPhone 7 Connect lenses thanks to a new interchangeable lens system, which allows users to smoothly switch lenses with ease. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-12 03:00
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
Although smartphone lenses have always been a little cumbersome, one well-known optics company has produced a stellar smartphone lens accessory this year, and ExoLens has now unveiled its updated version for the iPhone 7. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-06 03:00
$(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
35mm is my favourite focal length. I shoot most of my daily photos using a 35mm lens, I also use it to shoot quite a bit of weddings and other documentary type photos. In this review I’m comparing a few Nikon mount 35mm prime lenses. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-03 03:00
Venus Optics has been making some pretty interesting and niche lenses ever since the company was founded just a few years ago, and we already have their new 12mm f/2. 8 “Zero-D” lens sitting on our desk. digitalrev.com »
2016-09-28 03:00
Sigma has officially acknowledged a lens incompatibility flaw with its new lenses when used with the Canon 5D Mark IV. In the statement released a few days ago, the company detailed a selection of currently unavailable features including; the MO (Manual Override) function, and lens correction features - such as Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction, Diffraction correction and Distortion correction. digitalrev.com »
2016-09-28 03:00
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
Phase One, the world’s leader in medium format digital photography equipment you’d sell your firstborn to afford, has made three more additions to its catalogue. Specifically, it has announced a pair Schneider Kreuznach lenses and a lower-cost version of its 100MP digital back for the XF range. digitalrev.com »
2016-09-20 03:00
Zeiss has just added an 85mm F2. 4 to its Loxia range for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. The 85mm brings a traditional portrait option to the 35mm F2, 50mm F2 and 21mm F2. 8 existing models in the lineup. dpreview.com »
2016-09-15 22:14
Korean optical manufacturer Samyang has announced a new series of upper-class lenses called Premium MF. The company has released details of a new manual focus 14mm F2. 4 wide angle lens and an upgraded version of its popular 85mm lens but with an F1. dpreview.com »
2016-09-12 20:41
Zeiss has announced it's adding 15mm F2. 8, 18mm F2. 8 and 135mm F2 options to its manual focus Milvus line. Counting these three, there are now nine lenses in the Milvus range. Zeiss puts an emphasis on robust construction with their full metal barrels, video-friendly features and optical designs that minimize chromatic aberration and distortion. dpreview.com »
2016-09-08 18:54
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2016-09-07 10:00
Leica has announced a 60mm F2. 8 macro lens designed for its APS-C L-mount cameras, which is just the T (Typ 701) at this point. This will be the sixth lens for the TL mount. The new APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm F2. dpreview.com »
2016-09-01 21:48
Samyang Optics has completed its launch of five new lenses over the summer with the announcement that its full-frame 14mm F2. 8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount is ready to hit stores. The Samyang AF 14/2. dpreview.com »
2016-08-18 04:04
Modern camera lenses lack the soul of the classics. Yes, most modern lenses are sharp, colorful, and many are weather-sealed. But, they often minimize the flare that adds character. The Voigtlander 110mm f2.