Photography

Nikon’s compact, fast-aperture 40mm F2 lens for its Z-mount cameras has just hit store shelves in the Pacific Northwest, and ties the Z 28mm F2.8 as one of Nikon’s least-expensive options in the lineup. We’re impressed not only with just how lightweight this lens is, but also the fact that it feels well-built and balances nicely on full-frame cameras. We’ve gotten straight…

Photographers and YouTubers Willem Verbeeck and Allison Simon have partnered with Moment to launch a set of travel bags called “Long Weekend.” While the bags aren’t “camera bags” in the traditional sense, they are bags that support cameras and photographers. Verbeek’s and Simon’s YouTube channel is focused on analog photography and showcases a mixture of photo walk-style videos as…

Cosina has announced (translated) its latest lens, the Voigtlander Color-Skopar Vintage Line 21mm F3.5 Aspherical Type II, a manual prime lens for Leica M mount camera systems. As its name suggests, the lens features a vintage design and is made entirely of metal, including the aperture and focus ring, both of which forgo the usual knurled design for a lever-style grip. The lens is constructed of…

Sony has announced the Venice 2, the successor to the company’s first full-frame cinema camera. It features 8.6K capture, 16-stops of dynamic range, and the ability to interchange sensors between models for added versatility. The Venice 2 builds on what is found in the original Venice — such as the color science, Dual Base ISO, and 8-stops of built-in neutral density (ND) filters — and…