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Image: Fujifilm Fujifilm has put out a series of support documents that aim to help people get the most out of its cameras' autofocus systems. The articles, which explain the continuous autofocus custom settings and offer advice for shooting particular types of subjects, contain lots of details that previously wouldn't have been as easy to find. dpreview.com »
Speaking to PetaPixel at CineGear Expo in Los Angeles, Canon executives expressed their belief that the company remains an industry leader despite increased competition, especially when it comes to autofocus technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The last DSLR that I reviewed was the Nikon D850. In that review, I steadfastly say that, "I’m over DSLRs at this point despite the fact that I acknowledge them as fantastic image making devices. " I also state somewhere else in the review that unless a DSLR is packing a medium format sensor, that I don't care about it. thephoblographer.com »
Autofocus (AF) is one of the most significant advancements in the history of photography. From the first autofocus camera -- the Konica C35 AF in 1977 -- to the first true autofocus ILC, the Minolta Maxxum 7000. petapixel.com »
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF, a new full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens designed specifically for mirrorless camera systems. While some configurations are manual focus only, the Nikon Z and Sony E versions feature autofocus. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Many photographers today wish to switch to Fujifilm. Why? Well, there is so much to like: the retro, rangefinder-style camera body, image quality, compactness, and film simulation, to name a few. The X series cameras, despite housing APS-C sensors, are still liked by serious enthusiasts and professionals. thephoblographer.com »
Canon has some exceptional cameras that have been perfect for fast-paced photography. Models such as the 5D series, the R3, and the R5 have been recommended for a variety of photographers. These cameras offer great autofocus, and with them, lenses such as the 100-500mm f4. thephoblographer.com »
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in Burbank, California at the Sigma west coast headquarters to meet with the company's CEO Kazuto Yamaki and discuss the company's new set of Aizu Prime cinema lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »
One of the first things that everyone does when they get a new camera is disable the autofocus confirmation beep. The reason why it's activated to begin with is because of the need for an audio confirmation that the camera you're using is actually acquiring and locking with its autofocus. thephoblographer.com »
One of the biggest problems that we've consistently reported on has to do with the autofocus on cameras of all sorts. In several cases, they can't focus on dark subjects in very low light. Specifically, we're talking about humans. thephoblographer.com »
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been chasing down a strange autofocus issue with my Canon EOS R5 Mark II — one that left me scratching my head and wondering if I’d lost my touch. Back in March, Canon released firmware 1. canonrumors.com »
Multiple new E-mount autofocus lenses will soon be announced by Venus Optics. Some of them are macros. There is also a new 15mm f/4.5 FF 2x macro: The post Venus Optics teases the launch of new E-mount autofocus lenses first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Unlike DLSRs, mirrorless cameras have innovated technology so much, which allows one to get speedy autofocus for fast paced photography. These cameras help photographers not just shoot moving subjects, but some go a little further, helping you get better results when photographing people of color. thephoblographer.com »
I’ve been using the Canon EOS R5 Mark II since launch, and I love this camera. With firmware 1. 0. 0, autofocus performance was incredible—snappy, confident, and accurate. It tracked subjects better than anything I’ve used before. canonrumors.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: TTArtisan TTArtisan is no stranger to making L-mount lenses, but those have always been manual focus options. dpreview.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark Panasonic's S1RII is the company's latest professional-level full-frame camera, featuring a 44MP sensor, burst rates up to 40fps with continuous autofocus and promises of improvements to its autofocus system, especially when it comes to recognizing humans and eyes. dpreview.com »
Canon has updated the firmware for the RF 24-105mm f/2. 8L IS USM Z and added autofocus performance improvements like the one received for the RF 100-300mm f/2. 8L IS USM Z. Canon RF 24-105mm f/2. canonrumors.com »
You want to photograph portraits of people moving around using the (by design manually focused) Leica Noctilux 75mm f/1. 25 ASPH with autofocus? Here is a solution!The following shots are all taken wide open with the Noctilux 75/1. 3d-kraft.com »
The new Sirui Autofocus 1. 33x Anamorphic 40mm T/1. 8 is now in Stock at BHphoto and Amazon. This is one of the two anamorphic lenses with autofocus you can get (the second is the 50mm t/1. 8 1. 33x from Blazar). sonyalpharumors.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated Jan 30, 2025 $1000 might sound like a lot of money for a camera, but it's probably the least we'd recommend spending if you want to go beyond phone photography. dpreview.com »
Last year, Venus Optics launched its first autofocus lens, the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama). This lens received excellent reviews and sold better than expected. I’m even more pleased to hear that Venus Optics has officially announced that they will be releasing FOUR more E-mount autofocus lenses this year! This news… The post Laowa will release four E-mount autofocus lenses this year! first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Venus Optics which owns the brand Laowa that is pretty well known is planning to launch four autofocus lenses in 2025. Laowa launched its first autofocus lens in 2024, the Laowa 10mm f/2. 8 Zero-D for full frame sensors. canonrumors.com »
There are rumors on Weibo about a completely new Chinese company that wants to launch a new f/1. 2 full-frame autofocus E-mount lens. Again, this is not a well-known company like Viltrox, 7Artisans, Laowa, Meike or others that we already know. sonyalpharumors.com »
When the Leica SL2s launched, I was pleasantly surprised at how incredible it was. For the first time, I'd experienced a Leica camera that could nearly hold its own with autofocus of the big three companies. thephoblographer.com »
Image: Viltrox Companies like Viltrox and Sirui have been putting out Z-mount autofocus primes for a while and Tamron has released a few zoom lenses, but it's still easy to be frustrated with Nikon's selectiveness as to which third-party lenses are allowed on its system. dpreview.com »
Just a handful of weeks ago, we reported on the announcements of four Canon RF mount lenses from Sigma and an ultrawide RF mount lens from Tamron. Exciting as it was to see the RF mount being opened up to third-party lens manufacturers, all these lenses are meant for APS-C Canon RF mirrorless cameras. thephoblographer.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. When Fujifilm announced that it was releasing a firmware update to help improve the X-H2 and GFX 100 II's autofocus performance in October, the community's response was near-unanimous: what about the X-T5? The camera's autofocus performance has been a sore spot in recent months, with some users complaining that their cameras were noticeably less accurate after a previous firmware update. dpreview.com »
The new Blazar 50mm t/1. 8 FE 1. 33x anamorphic AUTOFOCUS S35 lens is now available for preorder for $799 at BHphoto (Click here). Here are the fist reviews of this unique lens: The post Preorder at BHphoto: 50mm t/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Tamron Tamron has announced a firmware update for its 70-180mm F2. 8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens, which adds support for the Sony a9 III's 120fps mode. dpreview.com »
The new lens is now available for preorder at Indiegogo (Click here). This is the official product video: sonyalpharumors.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated Nov 22, 2024 $1000 might sound like a lot of money for a camera, but it's probably the least we'd recommend spending if you want to go beyond phone photography. dpreview.com »
CineD tested the very unique new Blazar E-mount lenses and concluded: The lens is sharp where it is supposed to be (center), and of course, the more you close it down, the sharper the edges get, too. sonyalpharumors.com »
Brightin Star announced a new 50mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus E-mount lens you can get now at Amazon US&CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES. I have only found a few pictures of the X-mount version where the luminous markings can be seen: Here is a review of the X-mount version of… sonyalpharumors.com »
Sirui announced the Aurora 85mm f/1.4, a full-frame, autofocus prime lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-Mount, and Fujifilm X-mount. [Read More] petapixel.com »
You can preorder it now at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon ES. sonyalpharumors.com »
Sirui is ready to launch its first AUTOFOCUS full-frame lens. It will have an aperture of f/1.4, but the focal length is not yet known. I just hope it’s not another 50mm lens. I now count over SIXTY TWO such 50mm lenses on BHphoto. Here is an image of the front of the lens: sonyalpharumors.com »
You can get this lens now for $329 or 300 Euro at Meike store. It should be available any time also on their Amazon page. sonyalpharumors.com »
Preorder the super compact 28mm f/4.5 FE lens on Indiegogo (Click here). sonyalpharumors.com »
Techart updated its Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter with four motors to make it quieter and more durable. The slim adapter works with a range of Sony cameras including the a9 III to enable continuous autofocus with Leica optics that are, normally, exclusively manual focus. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The new adapter is listed on eBay and soon also on Amazon. Press text: After 7 years of development, the Techart Leica M to Sony E Autofocus Adapter has returned with better autofocus performance, sleeker design and way more powerful motors. sonyalpharumors.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Images: Tamron Tamron has announced a firmware update that it says will 'significantly' improve the autofocus tracking performance on the Sony E-Mount versions of its 70-300mm F4. dpreview.com »
At the IBC Amsterdam Blazar displayed the prototypes of a new series of 1. 33x anamorphic Autofocus Full Frame lenses. They will be made for Sony E, Nikon Z and Fuji X mount cameras. So far they made two lenses: 35mm T1. sonyalpharumors.com »
A reader (Thanks!) sent me this image from the IBC show in Amsterdam. It’s a posted displaying all six 7Artisans autofocus E-mount lenses. The new lenses on top of the existing 50 and 85mm primes are: AF 35mm F2.8 AF 40mm F2.8 AF 24mm F1.8 AF 35mm F1.8 sonyalpharumors.com »
Shoten, known for its diverse range of lens adapters, has announced the XTZ electronic adapter that allows photographers to use Fujifilm X-Mount lenses on their Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Chinese manufacturers are extremely busy launching one autofocus E-mount lens after another! On July 5 7Artisans will launch their third autofocus E-mount lens: The 85mm F/1. 8 FE. Announcement: July 5th 18:30 (Peking time) 7Artisans AF 85mm F1. sonyalpharumors.com »
The image above shows the upcoming new Meike 35mm f/2. 0 Full Frame E-mount and the 33mm f/1. 4 APS-C E-mount autofocus lenses. The following teaser image has been posted by 7Artisans and should be for a new 85mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
Meike shared images of the upcoming 33mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount autofocus lens. Close focus is 0,4m and filter size is 55mm. No info on pricing and shipment start yet. sonyalpharumors.com »
7Artisans announced the 50mm f/1.8 lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It is the company's first-ever autofocus-equipped lens. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A source just some more info about the next lens that will be announced by Sigma within the next few weeks: It’s a portrait prime lens it’s f/1.2 autofocus lighter and more compact than any autofocus lens from the competition! price below the Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM, and below the Canon 85 and Nikon 85… sonyalpharumors.com »
There is a new image of two of the upcoming new Viltrox lenses: 135mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens (this will be viltrox first High Quality lens of the new “LAB” series) 40mm f/2.5 FE autofocus lens No info yet about pricing and release date… Reminder: Save 8% using our checkout code “RUMOR” on the international… sonyalpharumors.com »
