Tamron has just released the launch date and pricing information of the previously announced 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens for Fujifilm X-Mount and Sony E-mount cameras. Offering a 16.6x zoom ratio that translates to a rough equivalent of 27-450mm in full-frame terms, this all-in-one zoom will be an intriguing option for travel photographers and those looking to keep lens-swapping to a…
Tamron has announced a 35-150mm F2-2.8 fast, flexible zoom for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies, alongside a second-gen version of its 28-75mm F2.8 standard zoom lens for the same system.
Tamron describes its 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD as a ‘travel zoom’…
Free App Lists 40 Film Simulation Recipes for the Ricoh GR Cameras
September 30, 2021
The same developer who created a free app that lists over 150 film simulations for Fujifilm is back at it and has published over 40 such simulations for Ricoh GR cameras.
The Ricoh Recipes App is now available to download for both iPhones and Android devices and was…
Rokinon / Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE sample gallery
September 24, 2021
The Rokinon (Samyang in most regions) AF 35mm F1.8 FE is a full-frame standard prime for full-frame Sony mirrorless bodies. It’s impressively sharp given its street price of $350, even in the corners, chromatc aberrations are a rare sight and focus speeds are snappy. It’s not the most solid-feeling lens, but then again, it’s an inexpensive lens.
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No One Can Seem to Identify This Canon 400mm f/2 Lens
September 23, 2021
Filmmaker Joel Honeywell has a fascination with rare and unusual lenses, and after seeing a one-of-a-kind 400mm f/2 Canon lens for sale on eBay, he realized he had to have it.
Based in London, Honeywell is a cinematographer who has historically focused on a lot of…
Viltrox has announced the details of its new 35mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount camera systems.
The lens is constructed of 10 elements in eight groups, including two extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements and two high-refraction index elements. It…
How Smartphone Cameras Have Impacted Documentary Photographers
September 22, 2021
Acclaimed Magnum photographer and judge on VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021, Martin Parr has shared his thoughts on how modern smartphone technology has shaped the documentary genre and opened up new opportunities for photographers of all levels of experience.
Earlier this year, vivo launched the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021 in partnership with National Geographic. The competition featured six…
Iranian COVID-19 Patient Photo Wins Nikon Photo Contest 2021
September 22, 2021
Nikon has announced the winners of its Photo Contest 2020-2021, a competition that has been active for over 50 years. This year’s winning image depicts a senior citizen in Iran who was admitted to receive treatment for COVID-19.
Nikon says that the winners of its Grand…
Microsoft Unveils the Creator-Focused Surface Studio Laptop
September 22, 2021
Microsoft has announced the new Surface Studio Laptop that has a new hinge design that transforms it from a standard laptop into a creator’s canvas that invites the use of a pen for drawing and photo editing.
The Microsoft Surface Studio Laptop is powered by the NVIDIA…
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has Better Cameras and Improved Dual Display
September 22, 2021
Microsoft has announced the Surface Duo 2, its second-generation foldable smartphone which makes significant improvements over the original including a new camera array and multiple usability enhancements.
The new Surface Duo 2 integrates the Snapdragon 888 processor, 5G connectivity, and a new triple-lens camera system. It also has two brighter, larger, and thinner PixelSense Fusion displays.
