While many 1:2 lenses are labeled macro, photography purists consider only lenses with a life-size reproduction capability worthy of the macro title. The Laowa 90mm f2. 8 2x Ultra Macro is one of the few lenses to double that, getting in twice as close as the standard macro lens.
That’s enough to capture details you can’t see with the naked eye, like pollen clinging to a bug’s feet. . thephoblographer.com
Image: Panasonic In conjunction with CES 2024, Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 100mm F2. 8 Macro lens for full-frame L-mount cameras. Panasonic calls it "the world’s smallest and lightest medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens. dpreview.com »
2024-01-08 21:45
The best thing ever for a passionate photographer is finding a deal. And luckily, that's possible in the macro photography world now. Macro lenses used to be specialized. But these days you can get those capabilities pretty cheaply. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-19 20:00
There are lots of photographers who over the years have used 90mm macro lenses for portrait photography. Logically speaking, it just makes sense to do so. Most macro lenses are handy. In fact, they're arguably the most useful lenses out there because of everything they can do. thephoblographer.com »
2021-08-14 19:00
The Nikon Z system is continuing to shape to look more attractive to professional photographers. The latest news furthering their progress is for two new Macro lenses. Today, they're announcing the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2. thephoblographer.com »
2021-06-02 07:01
Macro photography has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the ongoing pandemic. This exciting and interesting genre can make everyday items in your home take on a whole new form. The world of macro photography is a magical one, and once it sucks you in, it's hard to escape from the joy it brings. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-19 20:00
Most of us are stuck at home right now thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, macro photography generally doesn't require you to be out and about or to have to interact with others. As a result, many photographers have turned to it as a creative outlet while sheltering in place. thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-07 07:00
Have you ever wondered how photographers get those insanely detailed shots of bugs and insects that make them look like giants? Do you need to be able to take incredibly detailed shots of small objects? If so, you need to know more about macro lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-08 08:00
Today, Canon is introducing a lineup of lenses that are surely doing something different from all the other options out there. The company is refreshing and introducing a number of new tilt-shift options--but these aren't just any tilt-shift lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-29 07:01
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
Medium-format camera manufacturer Hasselblad has announced that it will introduce four new lenses over the next twelve months for its X1D mirrorless model. The new lenses will be a 22mm wideangle, a 65mm moderate wide, a 120mm macro and the system’s first zoom – a 35-75mm. dpreview.com »
2017-03-01 00:59
From left to right: Nokton classic 35mm F1. 4, Nokton 40mm F1. 2, Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm F2. Cosina has announced the development of three manual focus Voigtl data, will work with in-body image stabilization and allow automatic magnification when focusing. dpreview.com »
2017-02-23 22:39
Fantasea and AOI have released a selection of new, high-quality macro lenses for underwater photographers.
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photographyblog.com »2017-01-30 18:00
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
There aren't too many modern lenses these days that make you enjoy the process of photography. This is why many new manufacturers are giving younger camera owners the vintage experience by releasing beautiful manual focus lenses.
Macro photography opens up a whole new world of perspectives. I remember my first venture into this genre. I had to purchase a screw-on thread for my Nikon D300 to be able to reverse mount my Nikkor 50mm f1.
How I wish we had such relatively light telephoto lenses when I began my career in sports photography back in 2008. Back then inbuilt teleconverters were an unheard-of concept. Nikon wasn't the pioneer in this field, but they've certainly stepped up and released 3 such lenses within the last 5 years.
Nikon has had at least a couple of all-in-one lenses for their DSLRs. These have their shortcomings, but often prove appealing to amateurs, thanks to their large focal range capabilities. So far, only one of these lenses exists in the Nikon Z mirrorless lineup.
It's almost impossible to accidentally make a soft image with the new Nikon Z 135mm f1. 8 S Plena lens. This just might be the sharpest lens ever produced by Nikon. Train this lens on a professional model, and you just could be coming back with some of the best portraits you've ever taken.
Whenever I read of a 35mm lens, the phrase "street photography" flashes across my eyes. And why not; 35mm is widely accepted as the quintessential focal length for capturing photographs of outdoor life around you.
I always enjoy the challenge that prime lenses throw at me. Forcing me to think and move creatively rather than zooming in and out, they make me re-imagine scenes in multiple ways. I honestly didn't know that the TTArtisan AF 27mm lens was designed for APS-C cameras - a segment I've avoided for over a decade now.