AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2x-5x Is an Ultra-Macro Lens for Full-Frame Cameras
AstrHori announced an exciting new wide-angle macro lens, the 25mm f/2.8 2x-5x lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is available in E, X, RF, Z, and L mounts.
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. So the same could be expected of the 17-50mm f/4 Di II VXD, right?
Sirui’s T2.9 Saturn Series Anamorphic Lenses are ‘World’s Lightest’
Following the success of its 35mm lens, Sirui has announced two new full-frame carbon fiber anamorphic lenses for its Saturn Series available in 50mm and 75mm focal lengths. The new trio of lenses all weigh less than 500 grams, making them the "world's lightest" full-frame anamorphic lenses.
Why the Global Shutter in the Sony a9 III is Such a Big Deal
It is difficult to overstate just how big of a deal the Sony a9 III is, at least on paper. As is always the case with press events, and especially ones where hands-on time is limited, pre-production firmware is installed, and shooting opportunities are cultivated, you should consume pre-release content with (many) grains of salt. Hypertension be damned.
Sony Announces a9 III, World’s First Global Sensor Full-Frame Camera
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the first Sony Alpha 7, the first Alpha full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. Sony is marking the occasion by announcing a breakthrough advancement in imaging technology -- the Sony a9 III, the first full-frame ILC to incorporate a global shutter image sensor.
Leica M11-P Review: As Authenticated as They Come
The Leica M11 series now consists of three cameras. We have the original M11 which I very much enjoyed using on the streets of New York. Then, the M11 Monochrom was released and became an instant classic. I loved taking black-and-white images with it all over Montana. Now we have the release of the M11-P which apart from some minor cosmetic changes is largely the same as the original M11. So, why then should we get excited about such a similar camera?
Panasonic’s S5 II Gets Handheld, High-Res, 8-Second Long Exposure Mode
Panasonic will release a firmware update for the S5 II and S5 IIX on October 24 that adds two new features to the 96-megapixel high-resolution mode, including the ability to shoot at a maximum eight-seconds and the ability to shoot handheld.
$5,000 Pro Camera vs iPhone 15 Pro: Sometimes Closer Than You’d Think
I've just returned from a whirlwind tour of Idaho and it provided me with ample photographic opportunities. I figured if I always have a phone with me and I always have a mirrorless camera, why not test them out against each other?
Lomography’s Nour Triplet V 64mm f/2 Lens Offers Creative Control
Lomography has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the Nour Triplet 64mm f/2 Bokeh Control Art Lens. Available for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount cameras, the unusual lens promises users the ability to capture three distinct image styles in a single lens.
The Most Popular Gear Used by Award-Winning Astrophotographers
Skies and Scopes has released its annual gear analysis of the shortlisted images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
Fotodiox’s Medium Format Stitching Adapters Now Available for L-Mount
Fotodiox's RhinoCam Vertex stitching adapters have been available for some time but the company finally has a version for L-mount cameras.
Sony a7C II and a7CR Hands-On: Entry-Level No Longer
The original Sony a7C was very much an entry-level camera. I really liked the minimalistic styling; a strong departure from the boxy DSLR look of the other Alpha cameras, and it was easy to navigate, but suffered from what many entry-level cameras suffer from: a lack of manual control dials, and a bargain basement viewfinder. But now we've got an upgrade. Or rather, upgrades.
TTArtisan’s New 100mm f/2.8 Lens Embraces Soap Bubble Bokeh
TTArtisan has announced a new 100mm f/2.8 lens for M42 mount that instead of correcting what is normally described as a defect, embraces it: soap bubble bokeh.
Pergear’s $199 60mm f/2.8 II Full-Frame Ultra Macro Comes in 6 Mounts
Pergear has released a second-generation version of its 60mm f/2.8 macro lens that expands it to full-frame support while maintaining 2x macro reproduction.
Canon R6 II Versus Sony a7 IV: A Battle of Two Well-Rounded Cameras
In Calgary, Alberta, there is a huge annual fair called the Calgary Stampede. A once-a-year celebration dubbed "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". Full of rides, games, and lots of rodeo events, this show attracts 1.5 million visitors each year. One of these guests was the illustrious Ted Forbes and we thought, why not have a good old-fashioned showdown, wild west style?
Leica’s Q Series Always Used a Leaf Shutter, But It Went Unnoticed Till Now
It appears as though Leica's Q series of cameras has always used a leaf shutter, but that went basically unnoticed until now or, at the very least, totally un-promoted.
The Nikon Z8 is a Z9 in a Smaller Body: The ‘True Successor’ to the D850
Nikon has announced the Z8, a full-frame mirrorless camera that is basically identical to the Z9 but in a smaller form factor. Nikon is also positioning it as the "true successor" to the D850.
DJI’s New Inspire 3 Can See at Night and Shoots Full Frame 8K at 75fps
DJI has announced the Inspire 3, a high-end, all-in-one cinema drone that features a 161-degree ultra-wide night-vision first-person-view (FPV) camera and a main camera equipped with a full-frame sensor that can shoot 8K at 75 frames per second in Apple ProRes RAW.
Sony’s New ZV-E1 is a Video-Centric Compact Camera with AI Features
Sony has announced the ZV-FF, a full-frame camera designed for content creators. The camera boasts an impressive feature set developed based on user feedback and aims to provide creators with the best tools possible.
Meike’s 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens is Now Available for Fujifilm and Nikon
Meike has that its autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 lens that it launched last year for Sony E-mount is now available for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z-mount.
The DJI Ronin 4D Flex Lets You Detach the Head from the Ronin 4D Camera
If there is one thing that can be said about DJI's cinema camera endeavors, it's that they are unique. The Ronin 4D was already a major shift from traditional systems, and now the Ronin 4D Flex is yet another play on the design.
The Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is Leica’s Longest SL System Lens
Leica has announced the new Vario Elmar SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens, which is now the longest lens in its SL-series lineup. It is also joined by a new 1.4x extender that extends its reach even further.
Panasonic to Add Phase Detection to Future Cameras, Including MFT
Response to the Lumix S5 II has been positive enough that Panasonic has all but confirmed that it will add phase detection autofocus (PDAF) to its future cameras, including Micro Four Thirds (MFT).
The Android-Powered Zeiss ZX1 Camera Has Been Discontinued
The $6,000 Zeiss ZX1 compact, fixed lens, camera originally released in 2020 has been discontinued. While Zeiss still has web pages for it online, its only two authorized resellers have listed it as no longer available.
Nikon Unveils the 85mm f/1.2 S, an ‘Extraordinary’ Portrait Optic
Nikon has provided final details of its highly-anticipated Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a lens that it describes as a professional-level ultra-fast prime that "unquestionably exhibits the extraordinary potential of the Z mount."
Nikon’s 26mm f/2.8 is its Thinnest and Lightest Full-Frame AF Lens Ever
Nikon's new 26mm f/2.8 is a super-thin wide-angle prime for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras and is its slimmest and lightest full-frame autofocus lens ever.
Canon R6 Mark II Review: A Well-Rounded Upgrade
Canon’s EOS R6 Mark II is a major yet, in some ways, a subtle upgrade over the original R6. The new R6 Mark II is faster and more capable than the R6 in most regards, and it addresses several of the limitations found in the original model.
Demand for the S5 II is So High, Panasonic is Short on Pre-Orders
Photographers are clamoring for the S5 II to such a degree that Panasonic says it won't have enough cameras to meet pre-order demand.
Sigma’s New 60-600mm Sports Lens is World’s First 10x Tele for Mirrorless
Sigma's new 60-600mm f/4.5-5.6 DG DN OS Sports lens is the world's first 10x ultra-telephoto zoom lens for mirrorless cameras and features six stops of optical stabilization at the telephoto end and seven stops at the standard end.
Panasonic’s S5 II and S5 IIX Finally Bring Phase Detection AF to Lumix
The wait is finally, mercifully over. After years of sub-par contrast-based "depth from defocus" autofocus performance in its cameras, Panasonic has finally brought phase detection to its mirrorless cameras in the full-frame S5 II and S5 IIX.