Photography

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. View our Rokinon/Samyang AF 35mm…

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…

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.

What is an aspherical lens and what does it do? Canon has shared a video that explains the problems engineers face in lens design and how the company solved them using aspherical lenses. Canon recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its aspherical lens technology through a new exhibit in its virtual Canon Camera Museum. The aspherical lens exhibition has multiple articles and videos on…