The 24mm lens: it's a classic focal length that for a very long time has been close to the hearts of many photographers. When I say many photographers, I'm really not kidding. There are great reasons why it's the wide angle of a 24-70mm lens and there are great 24mm lenses on the market that are fairly compact and high quality.
So if you're getting into using a lens like this or considering it, check out these tips. . thephoblographer.com
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 »
2023-12-08 20:00
Teleconverters are handy lens add-ons that multiply the focal length of the lens they are attached to. They can be mounted in between the camera body and lens (typically a telephoto lens) and increase the focal length of the lens to which they are attached. By how much is dependent on their power, which is […] petapixel.com »
2020-12-19 00:24
Ever since the Nikon z6 and Z7 were launched in late 2018, it seems as though manufacturers are scrambling to produce the fastest prime lenses that they can. The latest manufacturer to apparently be getting in on this is Chinese manufacturer Yongnou. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-08 23:00
Image above shows the 135mm f/2. 8 prototype lens tested by Zeiss Photographers As we told you weeks ago the new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2. 8 lens will be announced next week on April 5. The lens specs are: Minimum focus distance: 0. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-31 17:30
The new Sony FE lenses are now in Stock: 85mm f/1. 8 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and FocusCamera. 100mm STF at Amazon and FocusCamera. It’s also shipping out at BHphoto. And the new Sigma 100-400mm lens can be preordered now at BHphoto and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-30 17:35
From left to right, Mr. Hayakawa, Mr Okada and Mr Izuki, the three men in charge of development and keeping things running smoothly at Canon's Utsunomiya lens plant. Following the CP+ 2017 show in Japan, we headed to Canon's Utsunomiya lens factory to take a tour (see what we found) and interview the gentlemen who oversee all operations and development. dpreview.com »
2017-03-20 17:00
Kit lenses are often derided for their poor optical performance and slow maximum apertures, but there are a number of ways to make them shine a little brighter. Here are seven ways to get the most out of them. digitalrev.com »
2017-02-23 03:00
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2017-02-22 08:00
Accessory manufacturer Manfrotto has launched a new filter suite that features a magnetic adapter and filter holders that it says make fitting and removing filters quicker and easier. The new Xume system uses a magnetic adapter ring that screws into the front of the lens, while the filter itself screws into a metal filter holder. dpreview.com »
2017-02-07 23:32
SIRUI has announced the launch of a new line of lens filters for photographers. These new Ultra Slim filters will be available in UV, ND, & CP varieties as well as in standard threaded, 100x100mm and 100x150mm. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-26 23:02
Lots of photographers that are invest into the Fujifilm camera system have been wondering whether they should go for the new 23mm f2 R WR lens or the 23mm f1. 4 R lens. Indeed, it can be confusing. thephoblographer.com »
2016-12-19 08:02
Photographer Mathieu Stern has based his YouTube channel on reviewing cheap and unusual lenses, but for his latest experiment he went a different direction. Stern created his own lens using 3D printing to see what results he could achieve. petapixel.com »
2016-11-24 19:55
Lensvide posted this video interview with Zeiss at Photokina. At the end of the interview Zeiss said lens sales for DSLR are decreasing but they managed to compensate this with the increasing sales of Batis and Loxia lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-29 13:22
Olloclip has announced the launch of three lens kits for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: the Active Lens Set, Core Lens Set, and Macro Lens Set. All three sets, of which there are eight lenses total, are joined by the new Connect interchangeable lens system, which makes quick work of swapping between the various iPhone 7 Connect lenses. dpreview.com »
2016-10-11 22:51
Here’s a helpful 12-minute video by landscape photographer and vlogger Thomas Heaton about lens filters. With the emergence of digital photography and powerful editing software, the benefits of some filters can be recreated digitally while others cannot. petapixel.com »
2016-10-06 17:17
Sony semiannual deals are back! Check out the very long list of deals at BHphoto page (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here). One special mention goes on the new $50 price drop on the 50mm FE f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-05 22:03
Fixed focal length lenses are one of the key limitations of smartphone cameras. So it's no surprise that add-on lenses, which allow you to vary the focal length, are among the most popular smartphone accessories. dpreview.com »
2016-09-02 15:00
I've always been in awe of street photographers who could use medium-format cameras to get their shots. Mostly, they would do it shooting with film. But when Jonathan Higbee did it for us in 2017, I became ever so hopeful.
I never thought that I'd say this, but some of the best lenses for the Nikon Zf aren't made by Nikon. They're made by Tamron and Sony. While we're reviewing the Nikon Zf, we've found that the lenses we received from Nikon weren't always the best for autofocusing.
Street photography often gets a lot of photographers nervous. They're nervous because they immediately shift their mind to the worst. What if someone is angry and attacks you? What if you accidentally take a photo of a child? Indeed, our minds hyperinflate the worst parts of it.
Our Leica SL2 review has a brand new update to add clarification to our review. To give you a bit more information, we found some new information that we felt was worthy of being added to our review.
It's not quite a pancake lens, but the TTArtisan 50mm f2 lens is almost compact enough to be called one. A little bigger than an artisanal macaron, the lens doesn't feel cheap in any way to hold. With a full metal body and clicked aperture ring, you'd be surprised to know that the lens retails for less than $70. But can it perform as well as it looks and feels?
Lots of street photographers say that when they're out shooting that they're in the zone. That can be taken a whole bunch of different ways. But we've talked to countless photographers that feel that street photography is therapeutic to them.
I've tested several Meyer Optik lenses. And they've never been easy to work with. They've also made perplexing decisions. But the Meyer Optik 58mm f1. 9 II is mostly different. It's easy to get it sharp wide open.