Tamron is Working on Five f/1.4 Prime Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras

Tamron appears to be working on a series of fast f/1.4 prime lenses according to patents filed in Japan. These lenses would be the fastest the company has produced for mirrorless cameras and would expand the company's rather small line of prime lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-15 22:05

5 Affordable 50mm Prime Lenses That Will Improve Your Skills

Did you get a new camera over the holiday period? Are you confused about which lens you should buy first? If so, you're in the right place. While your new camera may have come with a couple of kit lenses, we highly recommend you grab a prime lens. thephoblographer.com »

2021-01-05 20:00

5 Cheap, Cheerful, and Utterly Great Prime Lenses You Shouldn’t Overlook

How much do you have to spend to get prime lenses that will do a top job for you? $1,000? $2,000? $3,000? More? Nope, think lower, as in the hundreds, not the thousands of dollars. Modern manufacturing processes and advances in technology have made it so that affordable prime lenses can do a spectacular job. thephoblographer.com »

2020-12-17 20:00

Why Prime Lenses Are Better Than Zooms: All the World in a Single Frame

When it comes to choosing the right lenses for our cameras, some photographers gravitate towards zooms while others prefer primes. Those that prefer zooms love them for their convenience factor. Despite this fact, many photographers are happy to trade convenience away and opt to shoot with prime lenses instead. thephoblographer.com »

2020-07-28 13:00

Under $600: 9 Sony E Mount Prime Lenses We’ve Reviewed and Liked

The other day I was watching a YouTube video where the 'star' proclaimed that they turned down a lens because it wasn't a G Master. "Who wants to use anything less" they scoffed. It's this type of arrogance and elitism that gives the photography community a bad rap. thephoblographer.com »

2020-03-04 20:00

8 Premium 50mm Prime Lenses for Photographers Who Demand More

When it comes to prime lenses, none are celebrated or talked about more than the trusty nifty fifty. 50mm prime lenses are loved by many photographers thanks to their exceptional ability to be able to comfortably shoot just about any genre you can think of. thephoblographer.com »

2019-09-13 01:00

The First Prime Lenses You Should Get for Your Canon EF Mount Camera

If there is one thing Canon users aren't short of it's quality prime lenses. The EF mount has been around for what seems to be forever, and with companies like Rokinon, Sigma, Tamron, and of course Canon themselves making affordable prime lenses, owners of Canon cameras with the EF mount are seriously spoiled for choice. thephoblographer.com »

2019-08-20 01:00

The First Prime Lenses You Should Buy for Your Camera (Sony Edition)

If you have never used prime lenses before, and you're wondering what the fuss is about, you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at what they can do. Prime lenses offer superior image quality than their zoom lens cousins. thephoblographer.com »

2019-08-18 07:00

Five Sensational Prime Lenses for Nikon Portrait Photographers on a Budget

Good quality prime lenses at affordable prices have not always been easy to come by, but now, you can get some truly fantastic prime lenses that really won't break the bank. Normally you associate cheaper things in life with lesser quality, but that's not the case here. thephoblographer.com »

2019-06-10 01:00

5 Wallet Friendly 50mm Prime Lenses That Will Help You Grow as a Photographer

There are so many lens choices available to photographers today it can honestly be quite hard to know where to turn when it comes to lenses. Do you stick with the telephoto and zoom style lenses like the ones that came with your camera, or do you enter the world of prime lenses? We can tell you right up front that if you're serious about your photography, and if you want to improve, prime lenses are the way to go, and the 50mm focal length is the perfect place to start your prime journey. thephoblographer.com »

2018-12-04 11:00

This is the Ultimate List of Affordable Fujifilm Prime Lenses at Every Focal Length

In this roundup we will be taking a look at the array of prime lenses that are currently available in the Fuji X-Series ecosystem, both brand and third-party options. So if you have been on the lookout for some help in deciding where to invest your dollars in Fujifilm compatible prime lenses then you have come to the right place. thephoblographer.com »

2018-04-20 07:00

This Is The Ultimate List of Affordable Fujifilm Prime Lenses at Every focal Length

In this roundup we will be taking a look at the array of prime lenses that are currently available in the Fuji X-Series ecosystem, both brand and third-party options. So if you have been on the lookout for some help in deciding where to invest your dollars in Fujifilm compatible prime lenses then you have come to the right place. thephoblographer.com »

2018-04-20 07:00

The Perfect Prime Lenses For Your Party and Event Photography

As we continue our look into party and event photography kits our next stop will be talking about lightweight prime lenses. Now, prime lenses are generally not as popular in a part/event atmosphere due to many photographers in this arena preferring the versatility of zoom lenses to be able to quickly react to the party environment. thephoblographer.com »

2017-07-05 10:00

These 12 Prime Lenses Are Great For Shooting Concerts

Concert photography has a wide range of participants, from the casual fan in the crowd to the full time professional in the pit. But they also have a range of venues, from outdoor amphitheaters to downtown dive bars. thephoblographer.com »

2017-06-07 22:03

4 Manual Focus Prime Lenses For Landscapes Under $800

In today's world many photographers struggle with manual focusing, or at the very least greatly prefer to use autofocus. That said, one niche by and large still embraces the legacy of manually focusing in much larger numbers than other photography niches - Landscape Photographers. thephoblographer.com »

2017-05-28 07:00

Four Manual Focus Prime Lenses For Landscapes Under $800

In today's world many photographers struggle with manual focusing, or at the very least greatly prefer to use autofocus. That said, one niche by and large still embraces the legacy of manually focusing in much larger numbers than other photography niches - Landscape Photographers. thephoblographer.com »

2017-05-28 07:00

Need For Speed: Our Favorite Nikon F1.8 Prime Lenses

Prime lenses are the weapon of choice for a variety of photographers for a variety of reasons, be it size, speed, image quality etc. Nikon photographers have access to a wide variety of prime lenses, and a really solid lineup of fast F1.8 prime lenses that is the focus of our post here today. thephoblographer.com »

2017-05-25 01:00

Sigma announces 14mm T2 and 135mm T2 Cine Prime lenses

Sigma Cine FF High Speed 14mm T2 Just in time for NAB, Sigma has announced an expansion to its Cine Prime line of lenses, adding the Cine High Speed 14mm T2 and Cine FF High Speed 135mm T2. dpreview.com »

2017-04-20 23:20

A Prime Dilemma: 50mm vs 85mm Lenses And How to Choose

Popular lens upgrades for photographers who prefer primes to zooms, the 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths are among the most popular in use today, but which one should you go with if you had to choose just one for your next lens purchase? thephoblographer.com »

2017-03-30 16:02

CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M

CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Originally announced in late 2015, German-Chinese company HandeVision's collection of Leica-inspired, full-frame 'Iberit' prime lenses is on display at this year's CP+ tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan. dpreview.com »

2017-02-27 12:00

Deal: Canon Store Restocks Refurbished L Prime Lenses

The Canon Store has restocked some refurbished L primes and has taken another 15% off for this week. Canon EF 24mm f/1. 4L II $1053 (Reg $1549) Canon EF 35mm f/1. 4L $747 (Reg $899) Canon EF 50mm f/1. canonrumors.com »

2016-12-22 19:07

These are the best lenses for the A99II according to DxOmark

DxOmark tested a set of A-mount lenses on the new A99II. Those are the best lenses you can get for your camera: Best wide-angle prime: Sigma 35mm f/1. 4 A (here at ) Best standard prime: Sony 50mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »

2016-12-20 20:11

ExoLens Introduce PRO and PRIME Lenses for iPhone 7

ExoLens have announced the upcoming launch of their PRO and PRIME ranges of high-quality accessory lenses for the Apple iPhone 7.

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2016-10-06 15:12