Canon has announced the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM: a telephoto zoom that offers greater reach than a 70-200mm and becomes a more flexible alternative to lenses such as the existing EF 300mm F2.8s.
In addition to the added flexibility, the RF100-300mm F2.8 L can be used with the company’s 1.4x and 2.0x teleconveters: something that isn’t true of the RF70-200mm F2.8 L.
Autofocus is…
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR, a vlogging-friendly, ultra-wide power zoom lens for APS-C cameras.
The 12-28mm provides an 18-42mm equivalent field of view on Nikon’s APS-C Z-mount bodies. The stabilized power zoom is designed to be small…
The Governor of New Nuevo León, Mexico, announced a new (potential billion-dollar) investment from Kia to expand its plant in the region and produce two EVs together with Hyundai. The move comes as the two automakers look to ensure EV models qualify for the IRA tax…
Elon Musk has shared a Tesla Cybertruck production estimate, and it is much lower than many anticipated.
Despite the design of the electric pickup truck being polarizing, everything pointed to the Cybertruck having robust demand.
A tally showed that the Cybertruck had received over 1.5 million reservations. To be fair, those reservations only required a $100 refundable deposit, so it is not the…
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Sample Gallery
May 17, 2023
Looking for a small, well-built normal lens? The Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary might just fit the bill. Take a look at some of Chris’ full resolution samples captured around Calgary, and Shaminder’s around Seattle. This street-savvy lens is a poignant way to…
ADS-TEC Energy and JOLT Energy are rolling out battery-buffered, ultra-fast EV chargers in city centers in the US and Europe over the next 18 months.
ADS-TEC Energy‘s ultra-fast EV chargers are battery-storage-based, so they’re able to provide charging power of up to…
This electric boat with a hydrofoil hull utilizes BMW EV batteries and has its own sound design
May 17, 2023
This year’s Cannes Film Festival saw a unique debut quite a ways away from the silver screen and out on the docks of Southern France. During the event, BMW Group Designworks and boat builder Tyde unveiled a new all-electric boat concept called The Icon. This electric hydrofoil is powered by BMW battery packs and represents a collaboration for the future of sustainability in the marine segment.
On Wednesday, Toyota, Suzuki, and Daihatsu Motor revealed a new jointly developed battery electric vehicle (BEV) system. The co-developed platform will power a new generation of mini-commercial electric vans.
Although Toyota has been a clear laggard in the rapidly expanding…
Gear in this story
May 17, 2023
The Leica M11 Monochrom is a black-and-white only variant of the company’s 60MP full-frame rangefinder camera.
We had a chance to shoot with the M11 Mono, to see how it performs. Here is a gallery we produced with the camera. The samples were created using the…
Volvo is set to release its smallest SUV ever with the electric EX30. Despite its compact size, the Volvo EX30 is packed with safety features to protect “both you and others in hectic urban environments.”
In January, Jim Rowan, Volvo’s CEO, confirmed that the brand would release its smallest and cheapest electric SUV this summer.
For the first time, Rowan says, Volvo is aiming the EX30 at…
