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Yongnuo releases $350 85mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras, but it's limited to China for now

March 14, 2022
Chinese optics manufacturer Yongnuo has announced its latest autofocus lens, the 85mm F1.8 for Nikon Z-mount cameras. Unfortunately, the lens’ release appears to be limited to China, for now. The lens is constructed of nine elements in eight groups, including one low-dispersion element and one high-refractive element. It uses a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F1.8…
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Repeat Photos Show Change in Southern African Landscapes

March 12, 2022
Every place in the world has a history. To understand it in the present you need some knowledge of its past. The history of the earth can be read from its rocks; the history of life, from the evolutionary histories and relationships of its species. But what of the…
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Google Photos Will Soon Support Portrait Blur on Animals, Food, and More

March 11, 2022
Google has announced that the Google Photos app is getting expanded functionality for Portrait Blur, which will allow it to be used on many more subjects. As part of a large number of announcements for Android, Google announced that Portrait Blur is growing in functionality. Previously only available for use only on photos of people, Google is expanding the feature to cover a lot more…
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Yongnuo Launches 85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z Mount in China

March 11, 2022
Yongnuo has announced a new autofocus-quipped YN85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z-mount cameras in China that is very inexpensive given the performance the company promises photographers can expect. Yongnuo announced the new lens on its Weibo account and the information below was…
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Ricoh Launches the GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Camera

March 10, 2022
Ricoh has announced that it is releasing its GR IIIx in a new limited edition model called the GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Camera. It features a different metallic gray finish and navy-blue ring around the lens barrel as well as exclusive accessories. The camera body features a metallic gray finish that Ricoh says is designed to be reminiscent of the gritty tones of the urban…
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Irix announces 21mm F1.4 lens for Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mount cameras

March 10, 2022
Optics manufacturer Irix has announced the release of a stills version of its 21mm prime lens, the 21mm F1.4. As with the other lenses in Irix’s cine and stills lineups, this lens remains optically unchanged from its cine counterpart, with the only difference being the external design and more traditional focus ring. Illustration of the optical construction of the 21mm F1.4 lens. This…
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