This is probably the oldest Lego Camera in the world. This is my latest attempt to revive a 90 years old camera using Lego bricks together with instant films. Not too many people would have experience to use a camera with 90 years old.
Today was a big day in the Apple world, but here in photography land, Sony had some big announcements of their own to make – including their brand new RX10 IV. In case you are not up to speed, Sony’s RX10 line has long been an advanced ‘bridge camera’ with professional quality and features, but with a fixed zoom lens.
There's a brand new entry into the weather sealed camera world today in the form of the Sony RX0--the company is finally listening to the public and putting a large sensor into a weather sealed body.
Oprema Optik announced earlier on that they're planning on bringing back the legendary 75mm f1. 8 Jena Biotar lens; and so they've got a Kickstarter doing just that. But in addition to that, they're also announcing pre-production 58mm f2 Biotar lenses that will also be in production.
The Zeiss Biotar 75mm f/1.5 is a legendary lens that’s currently one of the most expensive vintage lenses, available at over $1,000 for a usable one. The original was made in Jena, Germany. The lens is known for its beautiful swirling patterns that it introduces into the background at wide apertures, but it’s also highly sought-after […]
Every now and again I'll dive back into my archives late at night, look at them, cull, and edit. I partially do this for fun but also because I'm trying to find a way to test the editing skills that I've learned since that shoot has been over.
A 45% ownership stake of Leica is reportedly up for sale, and one of the companies said to be interested is the legendary German optics company Zeiss. Reuters reports that the US-based private equity company Blackstone Group is in talks with potential buyers to sell off its 45% stake. Leica had originally sold 44% of […]
Before I get very deeply into this piece, this post isn't a personal attack on DXOMark, DPReview, Imaging Resource, or any of those sites that do some sort of Lab testing. They do a legitimate business that in some ways puts camera and lens testing into a way that is mathematically easier for lots of people to determine for themselves.
These days it’s not so much of a stretch to say that while you are our traveling or just going about your daily life the camera you have with you is likely the one built into your phone. Additionally, the image quality from these tiny devices is just getting better and better in almost every respect.
Nokia and Zeiss are teaming up in a new long-term exclusive relationship to bring new imaging standards to Nokia smartphones. The news was announced today by HMD Global, the company now behind Nokia phones.
While the 35mm focal length isn't always considered to be prime (pun not intended) for portraiture, it's still fairly popular and a very versatile focal length. In fact, because it's got a field of view that is the way that so many photographers see, it's bound to be a favorite focal length.
Pentax has has a number of great cameras over the years, but if you're going to get something cheap and reliable, one of the best options has to be the Pentax Spotmatic. The little camera is one of the first options to offer a TTL (through the lens) light meter though otherwise is completely mechanical.
The tenth lens in the ZEISS Milvus series for DSLR cameras already shows its many benefits at full aperture OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 2017-06-21 – ZEISS has launched a new lens for full-frame DSLR cameras from Canon1 and Nikon2 on the market: the ZEISS Milvus 1.
It appears that Zeiss will be announcing a Milvus 35mm f/1.4 very soon. The new lens will come in both the Canon EF mount and Nikon F mount.
Though many of the more traditional photographers don't really take the iPhone seriously, it's very fair to say that lens options like the Bitplay 18mm HD Wide Angle lens for the Apple iPhone are options that can really change the way you shoot.
If you're a fan of the Sigma 85mm f1. 4 Art lens, then you're bound to fall head over heels for the Sigma 135mm f1. 8 DG HSM Art lens. When it comes to portrait lenses, photographers are typically tied to the 85mm and 135mm focal lengths: and so that makes this latest decision even harder.
Travel photography is an interesting segment of the photography world, it is a project that requires versatility from a photographers kit while at the same time requiring the footprint of that kit to remain as minimal as possible to reduce added fees and weight.
We've known for years that Zeiss lenses are pretty pricey, but a rare Carl Zeiss Jena BIOTAR 75mm F1. 5 Red T lens is taking the cake in so many different ways--going for $15,200 on eBay. The lens is an offering from Zeiss that of course is hard to get your hands on and for many reasons is really coveted.
Today, we've got a really quick portrait tip for everyone and it involves creating the look of the Golden Hour when the sun isn't setting. Granted, sometimes the best time to do this is during the blue hour or at a time when you've got everything nearly perfectly lined up in the frame.
Recently, we teamed up with photographer Jonathan Higbee for a free, one hour Facebook Live Street Photography Tutorial on how he works a scene when it comes to street photography. During the session, we answered questions live and Jon also talked about the way he shoots specifically vs what many other photographers do most of the time.
If you were to ask me about what my favorite lenses are for the Sony full frame E mount camera system, the Sony 85mm f1. 8 FE would surely be up there in the top 5. It's compact, sharp, can focus quickly (emphasis on can), touts moisture and dust resistance, and overall delivers some of the most pleasing images I've gotten in a while.
We’re told that Zeiss will be updating some or all of their CP. 2 compact cinema lenses over the coming months. The current CP. 2 lineup consists of 11 prime lenses and have fallen behind other series’ of lenses in their lineup.
One of the cooler things about owning a camera with a legacy lens system is that you can use their lenses with old school film cameras loaded with fresh film. That typically goes for lots of new lens options on the market.
It happens often: you go to buy a lens and you're offered the option of also purchasing a UV filter. But do you really need one? Photographers are often confused as to whether or not to get one.
Sigma has been on an absolute tear with their lenses the past several years, this is not news, we all know this. They have been making childs play of OEM brand lenses from Canon and Nikon, but one brand that still always managed to best them (granted at a considerable premium in price) was Zeiss.
The answer to the question that you're wondering is yes, the Sigma 85mm f1. 4 Art lens is indeed much better than the previous version of the lens. At higher megapixels, you start to see the flaws of the older version, but the newer one exudes an image quality that is truly unbelievable.
Now that it is the winter and Wedding photographers are in their off-season across much of the northern hemisphere, many are taking stock of their current kits. This is the time to look at what else is on the market, look into buying new gear, and trying out the latest technological achievements.
I've mentioned this in the past, but I have always felt that a big reason as to why Sony has had the success it has had with its mirrorless system, namely the A7 series cameras, is thanks in part to the vast array of third-party AF lens adapters.
The Nikon 105mm f1.4 E ED is perhaps one of the best portrait lenses out there on the market right now. There is so much going for it.
The lens family with manual focusing for DSLR cameras is now also available with focal lengths of 15, 18 and 135m OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 08/09/2016 – Two super-wide angle lenses, the ZEISS Milvus 2. 8/15 and ZEISS Milvus 2.