Prime lenses fall into two categories: the compact, affordable yet bright lenses and the pro-level, huge, near-technical-perfection monstrosities. The Sony 50mm F2.5 G falls in the first category. Weighing roughly six ounces, it’s a lens that almost feels like you forgot to mount a lens at all. In the bag, it barely takes up a lens slot.
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Sigma is preparing to release a 100-400mm f/5-6. 3 ‘DG DN OS’ lens designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless systems like the Sony E- and Panasonic L-Mounts in the very near future. petapixel.com »
2020-06-11 22:01
There was a time when buying affordable lenses meant that you gave something up. You either purchased an affordable lens that had excellent optics and questionable build quality, or you got a cheap lens that was built like a tank but suffered in the optics department. thephoblographer.com »
2020-05-23 07:00
Samyang has revealed their third autofocus lens. The so-called ‘tiny but mighty’ 35mm f/2. 8 FE was announced last night, and today it’s instilling at least a bit of fear into Zeiss with its ultra-portable size and ultra-affordable price tag. petapixel.com »
2017-06-05 17:55
Macro photography on the cheap usually involves reverse lensing or buying some affordable extension tubes for your kit. But what if there was an extreme macro lens out there that was also extremely affordable? Enter the ZY Optics 20mm f/2 4. petapixel.com »
2016-12-19 22:25
The Sony a1 is the company’s flagship camera that saw a significant firmware update last fall — but the last nine months have resulted in nothing but basic bug fixes. Yawn. Was the Fall 2022 update that enhanced the autofocus system the last prominent feature add before the launch of a Mark II? More than two years after its initial launch, the Sony a1 remains a major sports camera, yet it still lacks some basic features that could easily be added with firmware.
The Sony a7c isn’t just Sony’s most affordable full-frame body — it’s also the smallest. The rangefinder-style viewfinder also offers a shooting experience unlike any others in Sony’s a7 series. And yet, the a7c hasn’t seen a whole lot of love in the form of Sony a7c firmware.
There aren't many lenses out there that are more versatile than 35mm primes. These classic lenses are great for portraits, weddings, events, food photography, photojournalism, documentarians, landscape, and so much more.
Oh, man! March is off to a great start when it comes to discounts on Mirrorless cameras. Both Sony and Nikon have some stellar deals on the table. If you're looking for a capable APS-C Mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z50 could be for you.
Sony shooters. If you're looking for an affordable way to expand your lens collection, you need to see these deals! Rokinon has some huge discounts on some of their fast primes right now. You do not want to miss out.
Last week Sigma announced that they would be releasing a new 24-70mm f2. 8 DG DN Art lens. While the press release was chock full of details and specs about the lens, the price and any potential release date were mysteriously missing.