According to a new report, Canon has patented 10 new fast prime lenses that run the gamut of focal lengths from 50mm through 130mm and are specifically designed for cameras using a curved sensor. As such, some of the lenses noted are extremely fast.
Canon’s new patents cover a set of fast apertures: at least […]. petapixel.com
Astrophotography season is right around the corner here in the Northern Hemisphere. There's nothing quite like being able to stand out under a starry sky capturing the Milky Way in all its glory. Fortunately, some fantastic fast lenses can make the process easy. thephoblographer.com »
2021-03-09 20:00
We're always looking for lenses that can perform magic. If you want to shoot in extremely low light situations or completely obliterate the background in your images, you need a lens (or two) that can do these with ease. thephoblographer.com »
2020-12-29 20:00
Canon News has uncovered a patent showing optical formulas for fast RF zoom lenses, likely of the L variety. The purpose of the patent is Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-12-10 16:42
Third-party lens maker Viltrox has recently added three new fast prime lenses with autofocus for the EF-M mount/EOS M cameras, and they’re affordable.. While Canon Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-11-11 21:25
When it comes to choosing lenses for our cameras, fast aperture lenses are often lusted over by many photographers. Most fast aperture lenses tend to be the most premium lenses available from camera and lens manufacturers. thephoblographer.com »
2020-08-07 07:00
Photographers start out typically loving and adoring bokeh that fast aperture lenses give them. But that wears away very quickly when you're trying to become a better photographer. And after a while, it comes back again. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-23 08:00
Back in August, I mentioned that Canon was working on a whole line of f/1.2L prime lenses for the RF mount. So far we have Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-11-14 18:23
Canon is obviously still doing development on the EF lens mount. As the mount is likely going to live on for both DSLR users as Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-04-04 17:01
There’s fast aperture lenses and then there’s really fast aperture lenses and the new Nocturnus 75, from German optic manufacturer Meyer-Optik Goerlitz, certainly falls into the second of those categories. digitalrev.com »
2018-04-29 03:00
One of the most popular lens focal lengths out there is the 50mm--but they're sometimes worthless if they can't focus quickly. Whether you're a professional or hobbyist photographer, there isn't a reason why you wouldn't want to have a fast focusing 50. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-23 07:02
A German-based startup named K|Lens is set to launch an ambitious new camera lens that the company claims is the first to bring 3D light field depth mapping to any full-frame camera. K|Lens has been in contact with PetaPixel regarding its in-development lens system for several months. Since initial outreach, the physical design of the […]
Leica has announced its version of the popular “desert island” lens in the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2. 8 ASPH. , what it calls an “ideal lens with broad appeal,” as it is capable across multiple disciplines from travel, studio, architecture, photojournalism, portraiture, and more.
Hasselblad has just released the ultra-light XCD 4/45P digital medium format lens. Weighing in at just 320g (0. 7 lbs) and measuring only 47mm (1. 85 in), Hasselblad claims that this 45mm f/4 lens is “the world’s lightest digital medium format autofocus lens on the market today.
The big news from Fujifilm’s X Summit was the development of the X-Pro3 rangefinder with its unique hidden LCD screen. But that’s not the only thing Fuji revealed in Tokyo today: the company also announced that it was scrapping plans for the previously announced 33mm f/1.0 in favor of a more compact 50mm f/1.0 lens. […]
The last 24 hours were packed full of gear announcements, and we’re even done. In addition to their new Instax camera and SQUARE film, Fujifilm also revealed two new lenses for the mirrorless medium format GFX 50s, updated their GFX roadmap, and teased a firmware update for the MF shooter. First things first: the new […]