Canon has announced a pair of ‘budget friendly’ lenses – one telephoto and one wide – for its RF mount. The RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in spirit to the RF 600mm F11 and RF 800mm F11 in that it’s very affordable and quite portable given its focal length range, with a slow maximum aperture being the main tradeoff. The 100-400 measures just 165 x 80mm (6.5 x 3.1 in.)…
Want to know more about the Canon EOS R3? Ask us anything on Reddit
September 14, 2021
We’ve done our best to provide all the detail we can about the EOS R3, but if there’s anything else you want to ask, we’ll be answering questions over on Reddit.
We’ll be starting an AMA thread on Reddit’s /r/Photography forum at 4PM UTC / 12PM…
Surf and turf: Canon EOS R3 pre-production sample gallery
September 14, 2021
Canon’s EOS R3 is a truly impressive piece of kit. From its all-new 24MP stacked-CMOS sensor to Eye Control AF, there’s a lot for us to unpack here when we get full-production cameras for a full review. But in the meantime, we’ve been shooting with some…
Canon Launches RF 16mm f/2.8 and 100-400mm f/5.6-8 Lenses
September 14, 2021
Canon has announced two new budget-friendly optics for the RF mount: the 16mm f/2.8 STM and the 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. Both are aimed at enticing those who are considering a move to Canon’s full-frame mirrorless camera system.
As part of the announcement, Canon describes the RF system as one that is “lens first,” and that they “open the door to a wide-range of imaging creators…
Canon Unveils the EOS R3: 24MP, 6K RAW, 30FPS Blackout-Free EVF
September 14, 2021
Canon has finally revealed the full details of its latest professional camera, the $5,999 EOS R3. It features a backside-illuminated stacked 24.1-megapixel sensor, up to 30 frames per second blackout-free shooting, 6K RAW video capture, and much more.
While Canon has…
Shooting with the Canon EOS R3 for a Full Week
September 14, 2021
As a Canon Ambassador, I had the opportunity to work extensively with a pre-production version of the new Canon EOS R3. This article isn’t a test report, but rather, a report on my experiences with the camera, and an account of how it compares to my current EOS R5.
This…
Nikon Reveals The Affordable Z-Mount 40mm f/2 Compact Prime Lens
September 14, 2021
Nikon has announced the $300 Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Ultra-Compact prime lens. The company claims the new optic will provide extraordinary bokeh and fantastic image quality for both video and still photos, all in a very tiny package.
Nikon says that many creators have told it that they want extremely small lenses with fast apertures to compliment the lightweight Z series mirrorless cameras, and the new…
Nikon officially announces the Nikkor Z 40mm F2 compact prime
September 14, 2021
After confirming in June that it would be available in 2021, Nikon has officially announced the Nikkor 40mm F2, a compact, affordable prime lens for the mirrorless Z-mount. Weighing only 170 g (~6 oz) the Z 40mm F2 promises to be an ideal walkaround lens for full-frame and…
Life in the Blink of an Eye, or: Shooting 50MP Olympics Photos at 30fps
September 13, 2021
“The Sony Alpha 1 is like driving a Formula 1 racecar,” says photographer Nick Didlick. “Give the race car too much gas going into a corner and you’re going to spin out of control. With the Alpha 1, shoot too early and you will have endless amounts of data at 30fps…
The Best Photos from GuruShots’ ‘Life in Macro’ Challenge
September 13, 2021
GuruShots, the “World’s Greatest Photo Game,” has announced the winners of its “Life in Macro” challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 75.7 million votes. The “Top Photographer” winner of the contest is MichaMettier of Switzerland (whose photo is seen above).
The “Top Photo” winner is Еlena Smilkova of Bulgaria:
The “Guru’s Top Pick” winner is David…
