I have a love-hate relationship with 800mm lenses — I love the photos but hate hauling them around. But the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f4. 0-6. 3 II ASPH OIS has a build that’s shorter than its name.
The Canon RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM sits in that sweet spot between size and performance, price, and aperture. The lens — which we’ve rated four out of five stars — just got a refresh as one of several Canon optics to receive new firmware.
The Canon RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM sits in that sweet spot between size and performance, price, and aperture. The lens — which we’ve rated four out of five stars — just got a refresh as one of several Canon optics to receive new firmware.
Why did you buy a camera? If you're new to photography, it's probably because you wanted better pictures than what your phone gives you. Lots of folks do it because they want a telephoto lens that lets them zoom in on a scene.
The Leica M 135mm f3. 4 is one of the longest lenses in Leica’s beloved M mount system. As such, it brings more background separation and the ability to get in close without physically being close. The lens, formally known as the Leica APO Telyt M 135mm f3.
The 70-200mm lens is a workhorse lens, but the optics are also workhorse-sized. The Canon RF 70-200mm f4 IS USM is the company’s shortest and lightest to hit the category. Tipping the scales at a pound and a half, the lens promises all of the zoom range with none of the backaches that come with working with a lens like the three-pound EF 70-200mm f2.8L USM.
The Sony 200-600mm f5. 6-6. 3 G OSS Super Telephoto lens covers a versatile focal range that allows you to photograph subjects that are typically hard to reach. Naturally, this is a lens that belongs in the hands of sports and wildlife photographers.
Heads up, Leica fans, we've got another treat for you! If you've ever dreamed of grabbing one of those APO Telyt lenses for your Leica R SLR cameras, you're in luck. Our latest ebay find is a Leica Apo Telyt-R f2.
Chinese budget brand Meike has recently unveiled their new 85mm f1. 8 medium telephoto lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony E-Mount, which is also their first autofocus lens. This follows their recent release of 50mm and 25mm lenses for mirrorless systems.
Chinese budget brand Meike has recently unveiled their new 85mm f1. 8 medium telephoto lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony E-Mount, which is also their first autofocus lens. This follows their recent release of 50mm and 25mm lenses for mirrorless systems.
Something cool has once again emerged from the depths of ebay. A couple of rare Reflex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 mirror lenses, which should be of interest to vintage photography gear collectors, have been listed by sellers from Japan and the Netherlands.
Aim for the stars, so begins a popular saying. With this huge NASA mirror lens you'll definitely wonder what your star trails and Milky Way photos will look like. Everyone, say hello to the mammoth Jonel 100 mirror lens, which has a whopping 2540mm focal length and f/8 aperture.
According to a tip from the CanonWatch blog, Canon Japan has very recently filed a patent application for a 400mm f/5.6 mirror lens. But for the uninitiated, it's worth knowing first what exactly this optical system is to get a clue on why could Canon Japan be gearing to make such lens.