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Canon announces $2,100 RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM telephoto lens

Canon has announced the release of the RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM, a telephoto prime lens with image stabilization. The telephoto prime is constructed of 17 elements in 12 groups, including three Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 70cm (27.6″), uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and has an 82mm front filter thread. The lens uses Canon’s Air Sphere…
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II initial review

The Canon EOS R6 II is a 24MP full-frame camera aimed at enthusiast photographers and video shooters. It may look identical to its predecessor on the outside, but it gains useful new features for stills and video while providing a refined shooting experience. Key…
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Nikon unveils $16K Nikkor Z 600mm F4 lens with built-in 1.4x teleconverter

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S, a super-telephoto Z-mount lens with an integrated, switch-in teleconverter. This lens is the longest Z-mount lens Nikon has released yet and offers an 840mm focal length when using the built-in 1.4x teleconverter. The lens is constructed of 19 elements (26 if you include the teleconverter), including three Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, two…
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Fujifilm X-T5 initial review

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a photography-focused 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera that continues the company’s line of cameras with traditional control dials. 40MP BSI CMOS sensor with X-Trans color filter array Up to 15fps continuous shooting In-body stabilization rated at up…
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Let there be light: Canon announces compact EL-5 flash for EOS R system

Canon has announced a new speedlite for its mirrorless EOS R system, the EL-5. The EL-5 flash includes some of the features of the flagship EL-1 speedlite in a more compact, affordable design. Let’s start with the price. The Canon EL-5 will cost $400 when it launches next March. The Canon EL-1 sells for $900 with an ongoing $200 instant savings. That’s a massive price difference. There…
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Report: Galaxy Z Fold 5 might finally bring an S Pen slot as Samsung prepares to compete with Apple

The Galaxy Note lineup lives on in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but its Galaxy Z Fold series that seems better poised to push its ideals further. But the Galaxy Z Fold 4, like prior models, still lacks an S Pen storage slot which hinders the experience a bit. According to a new report, the Fold 5 might finally solve that. Samsung has been rumored to have been working on an S Pen slot in its foldable…
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