Optics and accessory manufacturer Viltrox has announced a new 13mm F1.4 autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The lens, which offers a roughly 20mm full-frame equivalent focal length, is expected to ship in February.
The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 AF is constructed of 14 elements in 11 groups. It has a minimum focusing distance of 22cm (8.7”), uses a stepping motor (STM) to drive the…
Can You Spot the Snow Leopards in These Photos?
December 31, 2021
Snow leopards are a threatened species that live in extreme environments and are notoriously difficult to see and photograph. Photographer Ismail Shariff captured a series of photos showing just how difficult it is to spot a snow leopard in the wild.
Shariff, a…
Darktable 3.8.0 adds support for Canon's CR3 Raw files, adds external controller support and more
December 31, 2021
Darktable 3.8.0 is now available. The latest version of the open-source photography workflow application and RAW developer adds new features, UI improvements, editing tools, improved file support and more. The list of additions and changes is lengthy, so we’ll only be…
Lightning is a widespread atmospheric event. Per the Met Office in the UK, there are three million flashes of lightning every day on Earth, or about 44 strikes per second. Despite this, scientists haven’t been able to conclude how exactly lightning forms inside a thundercloud. That could be changing though, with the help of new video recorded by a team of researchers.
In 2018, a very…
Comet Leonard Captured in Stunning Photos by Backyard Photographer
December 30, 2021
As Comet Leonard whizzed by Earth during Christmas festivities on its journey through the Solar System, photographer Andrew McCarthy went out into his backyard and captured incredible photos of the colorful “Christmas Comet.”
A Close-Up Photo of Comet Leonard Through a…
Xiaomi 12 Flagship Phones Unveiled: 50MP Cameras and AI Photo Tech
December 30, 2021
Xiaomi today has officially revealed the Xiaomi 12 lineup of flagship phones featuring a bevy of improved features like a reduced size and weight, an improved display, a bigger battery and faster charging, and a revamped camera system.
The Xiaomi 12 Line Comes in Three…
Viltrox’s New EF-to-E Lens Adapter Has a Helpful OLED Display
December 30, 2021
The Chinese camera equipment company Viltrox has launched a new Mark V Canon EF/EF-S to Sony E lens mount adapter with a unique design and a host of handy features.
The new adapter is the 5th model of Viltrox Canon to Sony adapters in a series that goes back to the original adapter that made Canon EF lenses usable on Sony NEX cameras. Viltrox says its latest version is the result of 9…
TTArtisan Launches 90mm f/1.25 Lens for E, Z, RF, L, GFX, and X1D
December 30, 2021
The Chinese lens manufacturer TTArtisan has launched its 90mm f/1.25 lens for six different mirrorless camera mounts. This same lens design was previously launched for the Leica M mount back in May 2021.
Available in Six Mirrorless Mounts
TTArtisan is bringing the…
Hands-on with Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
December 30, 2021
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Hands-on with Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
The Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S is a premium telezoom lens for Nikon’s full-frame Z mount. Designed with wildlife and sports…
Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests
December 29, 2021
Canadian conservation photographer TJ Watt has been using his camera to protect endangered old-growth trees from logging. His powerful before-and-after photos aim to show the devastation of ancient forests that is left in the wake of clearcut logging.
Watt, who is based in Victoria, British Columbia, works as a photographer and campaigner for the Ancient Forest Alliance, a non-profit…
