The Nikon 50mm f/2.8 Macro Prime lens is part of a pair announced in June. While the lens is designated as a macro, the 50mm focal length makes it more of a walkabout lens with macro capabilities. While Nikon’s legacy macro lenses would still work using the FTZ adapter on the Z-System, the new lenses […]
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A camera lens isn’t considered a true macro until it is able to reproduce the subject in life-size at a 1x ratio. This 1:1 ratio is where most macro lenses stop, however. The few lenses that can produce a photograph two, four, or even five times its original size are typically manual focus only. thephoblographer.com »
2023-02-08 09:00
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 90mm F2. 8 2x Ultra Macro APO, its latest macro lens designed for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The lens is constructed of 13 elements in 10 groups, including three extrea-low dispersion (ED) elements. dpreview.com »
2022-06-13 18:18
This morning, Sigma officially unveiled its much-anticipated 105mm f/2. 8 DG DN Macro lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. This is Sigma’s first Art-series Macro lens for a mirrorless system, and it’s been optically re-designed from the ground up to deliver “exceptional sharpness and pleasing bokeh. petapixel.com »
2020-09-30 16:23
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2020-09-30 15:30
Venus Optics has announced its Laowa 100mm F2. 8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens is now available for Canon RF and Nikon Z camera systems, joining versions for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE mounts. dpreview.com »
2020-04-20 19:44
Have you ever wondered what everyday objects look like from up close? Every item has details that our eyes can't see. But no worries, technology is here to help us. boredpanda.com »
2020-03-30 15:29
Japanese premium camera accessories manufacturer Kenko Tokina has just announced the release of the new Tokina atx-i 100mm f2. 8 Macro FF lens, which promises unparalleled versatility for Full Frame Canon and Nikon DSLR users. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-15 17:00
Venus Optics has announced that the Laowa 100mm F2. 8 macro lens it first showed at Photokina last year will cost $449 and will begin shipping at the end of this month. The 100mm Ultra-Macro APO lens can achieve 2:1 magnification and joins the company’s 60mm F2. dpreview.com »
2019-05-10 01:08
The European lens brand Irix has unveiled the new 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 telephoto macro lens for full-frame cameras. Developed for the Nikon F, Canon EF, and Pentax K mount, the new lens allows photographers to shoot tiny subjects and objects from further away than when using macro lenses with a shorter focal length. This […] petapixel.com »
2018-09-24 18:19
There’s a genuine thrill to using a macro lens for the first time, and once you’ve given it a go, you’ll find the enjoyment doesn’t fade. Thanks to the way a macro lens lets you magnify tiny objects, these specialist optics are all about discovery, and they’re indispensable for many subjects, such as still-life, floral and wildlife photography. digitalrev.com »
2018-05-09 03:00
Heads up, macro photographers! Venus Optics has recently introduced the Laowa 25mm f/2. 8 2. 5-5x Ultra-Macro Lens, a new member to their roster of unique macro lenses alongside the 60mm f/2. 8 2:1 Macro & 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro. thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-08 23:00
Shenyang China, Dec 19, 2016 – Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released a new compact Super Macro Lens for full frame cameras, the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2 4. 5x Super Macro Lens and it features a high reproduction ratio up to 4. canonrumors.com »
2016-12-19 17:42
Sony today announced its new Sony FE 50mm f/2. 8 Macro full frame lens. It’s a light and compact prime lens that provides versatility. For ordinary photography, the lens features a large f/2. petapixel.com »
2016-08-30 17:00
Yep folks! We can’t have enough of new 50mm FE lenses and that’s why today Sony announced the new 50mm f/2. 8 FE macro lens! :) Sarcasm aside this looks like a really great lens! The 50mm amcro will be available for preorder from September 1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-30 16:49
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2016-08-30 16:00
Tamron announced the new 90mm f/2. 8 SP Sony A-mount lens. You can preorder it for $649 at BHphoto (Click here). This is the full press text: Product Highlights Built upon the outstanding optical performance of the legendary Tamron 90mm Macro Inheriting the optical design of the previous 90mm Macro lens (Model F004), the new Model […] The post Tamron announces the launch of the SP 90mm F/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-20 18:08
As its name indicates, Insta360 is best known for its 360-degree cameras. The recent announcement of the Ace Pro is the company's expansion into the more traditional form factor pioneered by GoPro and integrates some of the industry's latest tech, including a high-end processor and large sensor.
Since using my first pen tablet over a decade ago, I found that working with display tablets provided an extra level of precision to my work since I could see exactly where my pen strokes were connecting on the screen.
The Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C is a fantastic, stylish, and -- perhaps most importantly -- charming camera kit. The camera and digital back combo honor Hasselblad's illustrious analog past while incorporating the company's most modern digital imaging technology. [Read More]
In its latest firmware update, the Leica SL2s gained a few new functionality buffs. These aren't necessarily the autofocus updates that many of us were hoping for, but they give us very nice gifts.
Several years ago, we stopped reporting on DSLRs. We know that a few really cool ones have come out, like the Pentax K1 II Monochome for example. But we also know that mirrorless cameras are so much more capable and have been for a while now.
My first digital ILC (interchangeable lens camera) was the Nikon D40, which I purchased during my senior year of high school in late 2007. That camera was followed by the Canon T2i (550D), which I bought in 2010, primarily because of Canon’s significantly more advanced video features; I have always been an active filmmaker as well as a photographer.
OpticalLimits formerly known by camera review elders as photozone. de has produced their review of the Canon RF 100-400mm F5. 6-8. 0 Without even really studying the review, it's difficult to find fault in a telephoto 100-400mm that sells for $599 USD.