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Vazen Launches 50mm T2.1 Anamorphic Lens for Full-Frame EF and PL

Vazen has announced its latest anamorphic lens in the 50mm T2.1 1.8x, which adds what the company calls an “ultra-wide-angle option.” It is available in either Canon EF or PL mounts. Vazen is a Chinese-based lens manufacturer that exclusively makes anamorphic lenses for Canon EF, Canon RF, PL, and Micro Four Thirds. At the time of publication, the company had only eight lenses in its full…
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The Best iPhone Camera Apps of 2021

Just as there is hardly a one-size-fits-all best DSLR or best mirrorless camera for any given user, there is certainly not any single best application for everyone. Users’ needs and preferences vary wildly, especially considering the extensive capabilities of today’s…
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The Fujifilm X-E4 is the Last To Use X-Trans IV Sensor: Report

The Fujifilm X-E4, announced in January, is the last Fujifilm camera to use the company’s X-Trans IV sensor, according to a new report. The sensor was first introduced on the X-T3 and later found its way into several other cameras over the course of the last three years. According to FujiRumors, Fujifilm will no longer use the X-Trans IV sensor that is the heart of the Fujifilm X-T3, X-T30…
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Olympus E-M10 Mark IV sample gallery updated

The Olympus E-M10 IV is a well-designed Micro Four Thirds camera aimed at entry-level users and it has a solid JPEG engine for nice images right out of the camera. With the completion of our full review, we added a ton of photos to our gallery of sample images, and just for…
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This Lens Filter Survived a 100 Foot Drop onto Concrete Nearly Unscathed

Kolari Vision has announced a new UV Protection Lens Filter that is so tough, it can survive a fall from 135 feet (41m), which the company proves in the video above. As can be seen, the filter survives the drop with what looks like nothing more than a minor scuff on the surface of the glass. The company says the UV protection filter is built with premium ultra-thin, ultra-strong Corning Gorilla…
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Zeiss Lens Families Are Named After Birds

In the past decade, Zeiss has launched a number of new lens lines for DSLR and mirrorless cameras with unusual-sounding names such as Batis, Otus, and Milvus. Perhaps you own one of these lenses, but did you know that each of those lens lines is named after a bird? After…
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH sample gallery

The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH is a premium standard zoom lens for L-mount, offering a fast maximum aperture, great build quality and, Leica claims, ‘outstanding optical performance’. Designed for use by everyone from wedding photographers to landscape professionals, the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH should be an ideal companion for both the SL2 and the…
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