Tamron Lens Owners Impress in the Company’s Annual Photo Contest

Tamron Americas revealed that John Calvin and Chandler Weber won the lensmaker's Tamron User Photo/Video Contest 2023.

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2023-12-26 21:33

This is the design of the Tamron 25-50mm f/2.0 FE lens!

A newly published Tamron patent describes the design of a 25-50mm f/2. 0 Full Frame lens for mirrorless cameras. It appears to have 19 elements, which is the same number of the Canon 28-70mm f/2. 0. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-27 17:28

Next leaked lens from Viltrox: 56mm f/1.7 APS-C autofocus lens for Sony E, Nikon Z and Fuji Z

The image on top show the X-mount version of the new Viltrox 56mm f/1. 7 APS-C autofocus lens. There will be an E-mount version too! The pricing is rumored to be about the same of the 20mm f/2. 8 (around 150 Euro/Dollars). sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-27 13:34

‘Holy Grail’ Nikon 13mm f/5.6 Lens Sells for $50,000

A Nikon 13mm f/5.6 dubbed the "Holy Grail" of camera lenses has just sold for $50,000 on eBay.

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2023-12-23 20:03

Sony Shooters: Want a Great Wide Angle Lens?

We've used the Tamron 17-28mm f2. 8 for years, and loved it. The Tamron Holiday deals are here for 2023. Amongst the best ones are the 35-150mm f2-2. 8 for E mount. This lens is highly regarded not only as the company's best lens but also as one of the best lenses for the Sony E mount at this time. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-22 14:00

More images of the new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 autofocus E-mount lens

This first autofocus lens from Laowa will be announced on December 29 sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-22 11:41

Brightin Star officially announced their first autofocus lens: The 50mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens

Brightin Star officially announced their first 50mm f/1.4 AF lens (Chinese press release on Weibo). It should be available soon on their official Amazon store. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-21 11:08

Light Lens Lab выпустила обновленный объектив 50mm f/2 «Rigid-SPII»

Light Lens Lab выпустила новый объектив 50mm f/2 «Rigid-SPII»

2023-12-20 06:47

Aputure’s Spotlight Max Projection Lens is a Light Shaper for Pros

Lighting company Aputure, which recently acquired film and television LED lighting maker Prolycht, has launched the Spotlight Max, a Bowens mount projection lens for high-output LEDs. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-20 22:52

Sort of…Tamron just made the world’s biggest lens!

No folks, this isn’t fake and it’s close to your long time dreamed new 24-1,000 f/0. 95 Full Frame lens (here on Amazon). Tamron Japan constructed this giant 35-150mm FE mockup lens for a new advertisement campaign that still have to be disclosed. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-20 17:57

Canon Patent Application: Lens functions adjusted with orientation

In this patent application, Canon describes setting lens barrel button functions based on the orientation of the camera body. The idea that they are batting around is that as you change the orientation and you are hand holding a heavy lens, the buttons can be then in an awkward position when you are trying to [. canonrumors.com »

2023-12-20 12:13

TTArtisan’s New 10mm f/2 APS-C Lens is Ultra-Wide and Costs Just $160

TTArtisan released the 10mm f/2 ASPH. lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

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2023-12-18 20:35

Gear of the Year: Dale's choice - Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art

My gear of the year is the Sigma 14mm F1. 4 Art lens: a big, heavy and glorious ultra-wide prime lens with a fast aperture. Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. cnx){window. cnx={},window. dpreview.com »

2023-12-19 18:00

First leaked images of a new Laowa anamorphic zoom lens

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 »

2023-12-19 17:08

Need a Flexible Lens? Try This

The Panasonic Lumix 24-105mm is a pretty good lens that has only become better with newer cameras and autofocus improvements to the camera system. And if you’re searching for a great camera for one, we’ve got your next thought covered! In our minds, the Panasonic S5 II is one of the best budget full-frame cameras … thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-18 14:00

Just announced: New TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2 lens

Within today the preorders should be up and running at TTartisan international shop, Pergear shop and on their Amazon page. Key features: -Clicked aperture -105° Ultra-wide Angle -Nearly zero distortion -Starburst effect with 8 spikes -Comes with a filter holder and TPU rubber lens cap -Available mount: E/X/Z/RF/MFT sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-19 10:05

Become a Member, Get Discounts. And Maybe This Lens!

Here’s something special! When the Brightin Star x Funleader 28mm f2. 8 lens was announced earlier this year, we fell in love with it. It’s perhaps the smallest Leica M mount lens that we’ve used and has a pretty fast aperture for those who need it. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-18 23:00

My favorite lens got a $350 discount: Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2

Til tomorrow you save $350 on this lens sold by BHphoto and Amazon. This lens has not the best image quality and it’s manual focus only. But the focal length forces you to get closer to the subject or allows you to get more of the scene than a 50mm lens. Always shoot at f/1.2… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-17 22:12

Nikon Z 600mm f/4 S TC VR Review: Can a Lens Be Worth $15,500?

In the early summer of 2023, I had an opportunity to play with the soon-to-be-released Nikon Z8. We met up with the Nikon crew in Yellowstone National Park to photograph some wildlife and the good folks at Nikon also had another surprise for us out there. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-16 18:01

The Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 is Cosina’s Second RF-Mount Lens

Friday, Cosina announced the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for Canon RF mount. Coming in January, it will be the second lens it has produced for the mirrorless mount and only the second third-party lens officially authorized by Canon. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 21:04

Looking for Affordable, Weather Resistant Lenses? They’re Here

We've tested all of Tamron's current lens lineup. And trust us, they're all built very well and with solid weather resistance inside and out. The Tamron Holiday deals are here for 2023. And amongst the best ones are the 35-150mm f2-2. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-15 20:00

TECNO представил три новых технологии камер на Future Lens 2023

Бренд TECNO показал три новые разработки в области мобильной фотографии на выставке Future Lens 2023 в Шанхае. В ней участвовали представители брендов TECNO и Sony, а также фотографы со всего мира. prophotos.ru »

2023-12-16 15:12

Sony Discontinues the Zeiss 16-70mm f/4 APS-C Lens in Japan: Report

Reports suggest that the Sony Vario-Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras has been discontinued.

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2023-12-15 17:57

7artisans 14mm T2.9 is an Ultra-Wide Cine Lens for Full-Frame Cameras

7artisans announced a new 14mm T2.9 cinema lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It is the widest of the four primes in 7artisans' "Spectrum" series of cine lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 20:33

More leaked images of the new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 AF lens

Laowa will soon announce their very first autofocus lens. It’s the 10mm f/2.8 which is going to be available for Sony E and Nikon Z mount. Here are the leaked images of the Z-mount version- sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-13 14:21

You Can Win This Beautiful Pancake Lens!

Who doesn’t like pancakes? When the Brightin Star x Funleader 28mm f2.8 lens was announced earlier this year, we fell in love with it. It’s perhaps the smallest Leica M mount lens that we’ve used and has a pretty fast aperture for those who need it. Now, we’re giving it away to one lucky winner! … thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-12 23:00

Sony patented a new 26mm f/2.8 lens that is more compact than the actual 24mm f/2.8

The Sony 24mm f/2.8 G lens strength is the very compact size that makes it perfect for use on the Sony A7c cameras. But Sony want’s to go even further with size reduction. A newly published patent discloses the design of a 26mm f/2.8 lens that is 5mm shorter than the 24mm G. That would… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-12 17:32

Hot deal still running: Samyang 135mm f/1.8 FE AF lens for $699 only

Samyang 135mm f/1.8 still sells for $699 only at Amazon US&EU and BHphoto. Reminder: On the Sony A7IV and on most of other Sony gear you get an additional $50 mail in rebate at BHphoto. You get a free tutorial and the chance to win a $5,000 camera when buying new DxO software (Click here… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-11 22:22

7artisans announces their first autofocus lens: The 50mm f/1.8 FE

This is 7Artisans first autofocus lens. But damn is this a huge lens! So unless this has some special optical design or extremely low price I cannot see why someone will buy this. So far 7Artisans did not announce pricing or detailed specs… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-10 21:28

Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD: Not a Perfect Lens, But Still a Good One

Tamron has built a reputation for creating some unique focal ranges. Take, for example, the 35-150mm that recently hit the market and really impressed. What might seem at first to be an odd range can end up being very useful. petapixel.com »

2023-12-9 18:00

Unexpected: Sigma 135mm f/1.8 FE lens marked as discontinued in Japan

Asobinet noticed the Sigma 135mm FE has been marked as discontinued at Yodobashi. The lens was first announced in early 2017 so maybe Sigma is working on an updated version? If you want to get this lens you can still find it in Stock at Amazon US&EU and BHphoto. There is also a Samyang 135mm… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-10 14:22

This Lens Will Make Sony Shooters Very Happy

Right now, the Tamron 28-200mm lens has a discount. It's a fantastic walkaround lens for someone that doesn't want to change lenses at all when they're on vacation or shooting. Our lead image was shot with that lens. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-9 20:00

Every Photographer Will Love This Lens!

This month, we’re giving away something special! When the Brightin Star x Funleader 28mm f2.8 lens was announced earlier this year, we fell in love with it. It’s perhaps the smallest Leica M mount lens that we’ve used and has a pretty fast aperture for those who need it. Now, we’re giving it away to … thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-7 23:00

No One Wants a Heavy Lens. So Consider These.

I mean, who wants heavy lenses? I don’t. And lots of the newer Panasonic Lumix lenses are incredibly lightweight. But if you’re looking for a new camera, there’s also lots of other great options out there. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-7 20:00

DPReview Annual Awards: The best photography gear of 2023

Introduction Yet another year has passed, and it’s already time to announce the winners of the DPReview Annual Awards for 2023. Although it was a crazy year here at DPReview, the camera industry kept chugging along, and in 2023, manufacturers treated us to some exciting products. dpreview.com »

2023-12-7 17:00

Shoot Fujifilm? You Probably Need This Lens

In our opinion, Fujifilm has some pretty plain vanilla zoom lenses. The real magic comes from their prime lenses and a few others. But if you're looking for a solid zoom lens, consider the Tamron 17-70mm f2. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-6 20:00

First images of a new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 autofocus wide angle lens!

Laowa will soon announce their first E-mount autofocus lens. Here are the images of this lens. It appears to be a 10mm f/2.8 lens. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-6 13:29

Remember, We’re Giving Away a Special Lens this Month!

Perfect for any photographer, even with an adapter! When the Brightin Star x Funleader 28mm f2. 8 lens was announced earlier this year, we fell in love with it. It's perhaps the smallest Leica M mount lens that we've used and has a pretty fast aperture for those who need it. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-4 23:00

Tamron 17-50mm f4 Review: Why Documentary Photographers Will Love It

For as great of a lens as the Tamron 17-50mm f4 is, it's quite an odd entry. It doesn't even need to be said: it's a Tamron lens. It's going to be good -- and the image quality isn't going to be sterile, while the autofocus will be impeccable. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-4 14:00

There’s a Sale on Tamron’s Best Lens, Finally!

The Tamron Holiday deals are here for 2023. And amongst the best ones are the 35-150mm f2-2. 8 for E mount. This lens is highly regarded not only as the company's best lens but also one of the best lenses for the Sony E mount at this time. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-4 08:00

Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 lens review by SonyAlphaBlog: “the best portrait lens you can get for Sony APSC cameras”

VILTROX 75mm f/1. 2 APS-C E-mount lens at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Pergear, Viltroxstore (8% off with code “RUMOR”). SonyAlphaBlog tested the new lens and concluded: The Viltrox 75mm F1. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-4 13:56

New Zonlai 50mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens

The new Zonlai 50mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens is now in Stock on eBay and Amazon. Never saw this lens before and didn’t found any review on the web. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-3 14:12

Nikon’s Next Lens is Supposed to be Something Special!

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. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-2 08:00

This 3D-printed Stereoscopic Macro Lens is Weird and Wonderful

Photographer Nicholas Sherlock designed a 3D-printed macro lens that allows photographers to join two cameras and capture stereoscopic 3D photos of super-tiny critters. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-1 21:31

First image of the new Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 E-mount lens coming within the next few days

This is the first image of the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount AF lens. The X-mount version is already on sale on Amazon, BH and Viltrox. Exciting addition for all APS-C camera owners! sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-2 12:00

We’re Giving Away the Brightin Star 28mm f2.8 Lens This Month

When the Brightin Star x Funleader 28mm f2. 8 lens was announced earlier this year, we fell in love with it. It's perhaps the smallest Leica M mount lens that we've used and has a pretty fast aperture for those who need it. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-1 08:00

Lens market share in Japan: Sigma and Tamron are on top and Sony on third position

BCN reported the lens market share: Sigma is leading the pack with Tamron being close second. Classic camera manufacturers are struggling to keep up with them with Sony doing best of the three. via Digicameinfo sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-1 13:02

Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 G2 Review: The Basic Lens with Some Special Bokeh

I've dragged my feet on writing this lens review for a few reasons. When I originally used it, I didn't feel like the Tamron 70-180mm f2. 8 G2 was doing anything majorly different. Sure, they added image stabilization, and it's the only type of its kind on the market. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-30 08:00

Meike’s New E-Mount 85mm f/1.4 AF Lens Costs Just $470

Meike's promised 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens that it announced in April is finally shipping for a very reasonable $470. But the promised RF support is, as most probably predicted, probably not coming. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-30 01:15

NFL Reveals Ultra-Rare Lens it Uses to Capture Stunning Cinema-Style Shots

NFL Films has dropped a short documentary about an amazing and rare lens that it uses to capture the jaw-dropping shots regularly seen by fans. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-29 16:34