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A €120,000 Zeiss Ikon rifle and €1.2M Leica MP headlined the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction

November 30, 2021
Over the weekend, Mirrorless Rumors (somewhat cryptically) posted about the ‘sexy and expensive’ Sonnar 180mm F2.8 lens that you could purchase if you had a lot of extra money, €120,000 of extra money. But what is the expensive lens and why is it so expensive? Contax Rifle 543/75 outfit / Credit: Leitz Photographica Auction For avid readers, the lens might look familiar. The…
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Astronaut Thomas Pesquet Shot a Quarter Million Photos from Space

November 29, 2021
European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet has returned to Earth after a 200-day stint on the International Space Station (ISS) and has begun sharing some of the nearly quarter of a million photos he captured while in orbit. Pesquet has been a boon for those who enjoy photography and space travel, as he has provided a huge number of stunning photos of Earth that were captured…
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How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes

November 29, 2021
Macro photography works well with conventional lenses and inexpensive extension tubes. The combination achieves 0.3x to 0.5x magnification. Depth of field is much greater with these moderate magnifications than at the 1x magnification possible with macro lenses. I have superb 90mm and 105mm macro lenses which I use to photograph bees.  But often I want a longer focal length to capture…
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The best electric bicycles under $1,000 that we’ve tested in 2021

November 29, 2021
There are hundreds of models of electric bikes to choose from in the North American market across a vast price range. That can make it confusing to find the right one for you. While fancier, higher-priced e-bikes offer more features and longer-lasting parts, many riders prefer to get started with a more budget-friendly option. After testing countless e-bikes on both the higher and lower-priced end…
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