Back in July, photographer Patrick Seguin took advantage of his CPS membership to test out one of the most beastly lenses Canon has released in recent memory: the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM. In the video above, he pits this lens against the tried and true EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM to see just […]
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Last week I told you that Tamron will soon announce another big zoom lens. Well, two trusted sources have just told me that Sigma will also soon announce a big zoom lens!I have been told that unlike the recent Sigma 28-45mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-07-23 16:47
I just got these images of a new anamorphic zoom lens from Laowa. As you can see from these images this is NOT the current 25-100mm t/2. 9 cine lens. The image also appears to show the EF-mount Z-Cam. sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-12-18 17:08
If you've picked up a real camera, then chances are that it's because you want a zoom lens. Every photographer should have at least one in their kit. Yes, it took me years to say that. But these days, affordable zoom lenses are so good that it's almost nonsensical not to have one -- even if you really prefer prime lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2023-05-14 07:00
Introduction The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is the sixth consumer power zoom for the E-mount system and the second of them to cover the full-frame format. At first glance it's a pretty compact, semi-bright, constant-aperture wide angle zoom, but there's more to it the closer you look. dpreview.com »
2022-03-24 16:00
Sony has announced the 16-35mm f/4 Power Zoom (PZ) lens, a G Series (not G Master) zoom that promises highly responsive and comfortable operability with the zoom ring and can be controlled by the lens, by the camera, or by a remote. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-03-22 17:00
Sony has announced the PZ 16–35mm F4 lens, a power zoom lens designed for 'hybrid creators who capture both stills and video,' but with a heavy emphasis on video usability. It's the company's sixth consumer power zoom lens, its second for full-frame cameras and the first to drive both autofocus and zoom using linear motors. dpreview.com »
2022-03-22 17:00
Tamron has just released the launch date and pricing information of the previously announced 18-300mm F3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD lens for Fujifilm X-Mount and Sony E-mount cameras. Offering a 16. dpreview.com »
2021-09-30 07:41
Like many of you, I'm a prime lens shooter. I swear by my 35mm lenses. But I've run into situations where a zoom would've helped. It's inevitable for many journalists. However, most zoom lenses just don't cut it for me. thephoblographer.com »
2021-09-03 13:00
Tamron has just announced the 18-300mm f/3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A2 VC VXD for APS-C. This superzoom lens will be available for both Sony E mount and (for the first time) Fujifilm X mount, raising the tantalizing possibility of even more third-party X-mount lenses in the future. dpreview.com »
2021-07-21 07:00
One of the oldest questions that photographers tend to ask themselves at one point or another is about whether they should go for an f2. 8 zoom lens or an f4 zoom lens. Both tend to have their advantages. thephoblographer.com »
2019-03-26 13:00
Thingyfy announced the development of the world’s first Pinhole 18-36mm zoom lens. On top you can see it mounted on the Sony A5100. There is no info about price and shipment start. ePhotozine shared the images of this new lens displayed at the Photography Show 2019. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-03-17 15:23
Tamron is introducing a stabilized 70-210mm F4 tele-zoom for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs. The lens uses an internal zoom mechanism so that the overall length never changes as it's operated and a ring-type ultrasonic motor. dpreview.com »
2018-02-22 10:00
Three patents related to a 20x zoom lens optical formulas for 1″ sensors have appeared. P2018-25623A Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 2 Zoom ratio: 20. 00 Focal length: 8. 50 54. canonrumors.com »
2018-02-16 21:01
Hands-on with Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (TZ200) The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 is a powerful, pocketable travel zoom compact camera, with an impressively long lens. We've had our hands on one – click through for a closer look. dpreview.com »
2018-02-16 16:00
The Tamron teaser image is creating quiet a buzz on the web. What I know for sure is that this is a zoom lens. But the really surprising thing is that this might (I repeat might) be the very first E-mount Full Frame zoom lens from a third-party maker! Tamron was also the first thrid […] The post (SR5) Tamron will soon announce a new zoom lens (SR3) Is it a 28-75mm f/2.8 FE? appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-02-14 16:58
Venus Optics posted these two videos about a new Cine Zoom E-mount lens that will be announced soon! The post Venus Optics will soon launch a new Cine Zoom E-mount lens appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-01-17 20:40
Sony has introduced an optically stabilized 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 zoom lens that is 'an ideal fit' for its a6000 series of mirrorless cameras. The lens, equivalent to 27-202. 5mm on APS-C bodies, features 2 ED and 1 aspherical elements, a minimum focus distance of 45cm and a weight of just 325 g. dpreview.com »
2018-01-05 10:04
In his latest newsletter Samyang teased the launch of a new lens. The past months we got rumors about two new FE lenses: a 135mm FE and a new FE zoom. So maybe this is one of the two rumored lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-12-30 14:30
This year saw plenty of new lenses released, including several excellent zooms. We've used a lot of them, but we want to hear from you - what were your favorite zoom lenses of 2017?
dpreview.com »2017-12-14 15:00
The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is a new standard zoom lens that features the commonly used 24 to 105mm focal length range with outstanding G Lens imaging performance and the most lightweight design in its class. The$1,300 in the US. photographyblog.com »
2017-10-25 09:30
Tamron today announced the new, moisture resistant Tamron 100-400mm f/4. 5-6. 3 Di VC USD lens for Canon and Nikon dSLRs. This image-stabilised, full-frame telephoto zoom lens features an ultrasonic AF motor, wide and ribbed zoom and focus rings, an AF/MF switch, a distance scale sheltered behind a clear plastic window, and a zoom lock switch that prevents zoom creep during transport. photographyblog.com »
2017-09-15 11:00
World’s Fastest[i] AF Speed of 0. 03 seconds[ii], 24 fps[iii] Continuous Shooting with full AF/AE tracking 315 focal-plane phase-detection AF points covering approx. 65% of the frame ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm[iv] F2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-09-12 17:27
Admiringlight reviewed the 70-200mm GM lens: The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2. 8 GM is an outstanding telephoto zoom lens. The lens is very solidly built and has a pro-grade feel like anything out of Canon or Nikon. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-09-03 14:46
Photo © Robin Dodd Our friends at Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo—the world's leading supplier for underwater imaging equipment, the same folks behind this impressive underwater review of the Canon 1DX Mark II—recently took the new Nikon 8-15mm F3. dpreview.com »
2017-08-03 23:00
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2017-07-28 16:00
×èòàòü äàëåå Îáçîð Canon Zoom Lens EF 28-105mm 1:3.5-4.5 II USM Canon INC.
radojuva.com »2017-07-20 12:18
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_0293456581","galleryId":"0293456581","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Tamron has introduced what it is calling the 'world's first ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens,' the 18-400mm F3. dpreview.com »
2017-06-23 10:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_9678913470","galleryId":"9678913470","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); The Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is a full-frame-compatible ultra-wide angle lens for the company's E-mount mirrorless system. dpreview.com »
2017-05-17 19:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_6044794241","galleryId":"6044794241","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); The Sony FE 16-35mm F2. dpreview.com »
2017-05-17 19:00
The question of zoom lenses versus prime lenses is an endless debate in photography, and one that has never really been definitively resolved. Essentially, the whole thing boils down to what’s more important: image quality, or versatility. petapixel.com »
2017-05-15 18:36
×èòàòü äàëåå Îáçîð Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 17-85mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM
radojuva.com »2017-04-26 12:47
You’ve probably heard it a million times: “zoom with your feet!” This advice comes up almost any time the prime vs zoom lens debate resurfaces, but as anyone with even basic lens knowledge will tell you, zooming with your feet is NOT the same as zooming with your lens. “Zoom with your feet” has become […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-20 23:09
New Lens Features 4K Optical Performance, Servo Drive Unit, Image Stabilization, Autofocus and Auto Iris Functions*, Ideal for ENG, Documentary, and Budding Filmmakers MELVILLE, N. Y. , April 20, 2017 – Canon U. canonrumors.com »
2017-04-20 16:05
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2017-04-19 18:29
The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS is the furthest reaching E-mount lens in the range.
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photographyblog.com »2017-04-19 17:59
Trippy stuff - this is MTF data from nine copies of the Canon EF 16-35mm F2. 8L II, at 16mm. Nice and sharp in the center, less so at the edges. That said, all nine of these lenses test as 'good' samples. dpreview.com »
2017-03-31 10:01
Photo by Daniel Dionne This week the Sigma 'Art' line gained a lens many had been clamoring for: a 24-70mm F2. 8 zoom, which nowadays seems a required lens for many professional shooters. dpreview.com »
2017-02-23 14:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_4367973287","galleryId":"4367973287","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Sigma has announced the 100-400mm F5-6. dpreview.com »
2017-02-21 08:00
×èòàòü äàëåå Îáçîð Nikon Lens Series E Zoom 75-150mm 1:3.5 (MKII)
radojuva.com »2017-02-16 11:54
Roger Cicala—the founder of Lens Rentals and one of the most entertaining and informative voices in the world of optical testing—has some news for you: zoom lenses are never as good as primes, and they vary so much from copy to copy that you should probably never trust a zoom lens review. In an entertaining […] petapixel.com »
2017-02-10 22:52
×èòàòü äàëåå Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 10-18mm 1:4.5-5.6 IS STM. Îáçîð îò ÷èòàòåëÿ.
radojuva.com »2017-01-25 17:38
The 70-200mm GM store links: DxOmark (Click here) posted the full test results. And the conclusion is that this is the best ranked 70-200mm lens on the market! This is exactly the opposite conclusion of the negative Lensrentals review. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-01-24 19:02
Last year's Asus Zenfone Zoom was one of very few smartphones to feature a conventional style 3x zoom lens. The downside to that was a slightly thicker than usual device and at F4. 8 a very slow aperture at the tele end, for smartphone standards. dpreview.com »
2017-01-05 21:42
Say hello to Kamerar ZOOM, the world’s first dual lens attachment system for the iPhone 7 Plus. There are currently two lens pairs in the system: a fisheye/telephoto pair and a macro zoom lens. petapixel.com »
2016-12-21 19:19
It’s the first time I see such an “electric lens” patent from Sony. It describes a zoom lens having normal optical elements and in the center two liquid crystal lenses. The liquid crystal lenses can change the “refractive index” with the use of electric signal. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-15 16:33
Have Your Say: Best Zoom Lens of 2016 The end of the year is almost upon us, and as usual, 2016 saw plenty of new lenses released, including several excellent zooms. We've used a lot of them and tested some, but we want to hear from you - what were your favorite zoom lenses of 2016? For the sake of a manageable list, we've omitted 'kit' zoom lenses and most variable-aperture telezooms from this poll. dpreview.com »
2016-12-09 15:00
In the year 2000, Olympus updated its enthusiast-friendly digital zoom compact. The C-3040 Zoom bears the adorably 90's 'Camedia' logo, and when it was introduced updated the previous model with some cosmetic improvements, a faster lens and a couple of feature updates like one-touch manual white balance. dpreview.com »
2016-11-10 14:00
Sigma Announces Cine High Speed Zoom Lens Pricing and Availability: Cine High Speed Zoom 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2 lenses begin shipping on December 9 for a retail price of $3999.00 USD New York, NY – October 20, 2016 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, announced today […] The post Press text: Sigma Announces Cine High Speed Zoom Lens Pricing and Availability appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-20 19:51
Sigma has announced the official pricing on the zoom lenses in the line cinema lenses that they launched a little while back. The 18-35mm T/2 and 50-100mm T/2 both received official pricing and availability this morning ahead of the opening of PhotoPlus Expo. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-20 15:05
While preparing PetaPixel's coverage of Canon's impending Cinema EOS launch this week -- which included a corner of an unknown RF-mount cinema camera -- I realized just how little support the line has gotten since the launch of RF mount. [Read More]
Canon's mirrorless R100, basically the successor the Rebel SL series DSLRs, is on sale this week at Walmart paired with a kit lens for $414 -- that's nearly 20% off the listed price.
Ahead of this week's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Canon has announced its first set of RF-Mount cinema prime lenses. [Read More]
Canon executives have definitively stated that the company has no intention of releasing lens roadmaps, stating that it instead prefers to surprise customers. [Read More]
In addition to the new R100 mirrorless camera, Canon today is also debuting a new pancake-style prime for the RF-mount, the 28mm f/2.8 STM. [Read More]
Canon has announced the EOS R100, a compact APS-C mirrorless camera that is designed to appeal to first-time photographers or those who currently enjoy its Rebel DSLRs or EOS M cameras but want to move to the RF mount. [Read More]
Canon has an image problem and I'm not talking about photos. The company currently has a battle on three fronts when it comes to the perception of its brand: no third-party lens options, the actions of its printer division, and the company's stance on climate change. [Read More]