In addition to the Limited Lens series announced yesterday, Pentax has also updated its lens roadmap to include four more optics as well as launched a set of K-1 Mark II recolors for Japan.
Pentax published two lens roadmaps, one for all K-Mount lenses and one for specifically lenses that are compatible with 35mm Full-Frame format cameras. The full K-Mount lens lineup introduces four total…
Harman Technologies Announces Point-and-Shoot EZ-35 Film Camera
February 25, 2021
Harman Technologies, the company that manufactures Ilford-brand film, has announced the EZ-35 camera in what appears to be a nod to the days of film point-and-shoots.
The Harman EZ-35 looks similar to the classic disposable film camera but has a few features that make it…
Doom-and-gloom stories of the state of the camera market have been pretty common over the past year due to COVID-19. But what if the data used to determine the health of the industry was flawed?
Before we can get into why this might be the case, we have to first look at the…
Pentax Unveils Three ‘Limited Lenses’ for K-Mount SLR Cameras
February 25, 2021
While some information leaked earlier this week, Pentax has today officially announced the availability of three lenses for K-mount cameras: the HD Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited, 43mm f/1.9 Limited, and 77mm f/1.8 Limited. All three lenses are available in black or silver.
Pentax describes the 31mm f/1.8 Limited as a lightweight, versatile wide-angle lens offering sharp imaging performance with…
Photographer Paints Pastels with Her Camera
February 24, 2021
Teresa Freitas is a photographer, although her photographs look more like airy pastel paintings. Her imagery is not just art for art’s sake, but she makes a living as a professional photographer working with brands like Adobe, American Express, Chloé, Club Med, DKNY…
Who Should Own Photos of Slaves?
February 24, 2021
In 1976 while rummaging through an attic of Harvard’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in search of old museum publications, editorial assistant Lorna Condon opened a drawer in a wooden cabinet. Inside, she found a number of flat leather cases which contained a…
Sigma Launches 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens
February 24, 2021
Sigma has announced the 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN zoom lens for Sony E-Mount and L-Mount. In contrast to what is commonly associated with Sigma lenses, the company says this new lens is the smallest and lightest full-frame f/2.8 standard zoom for mirrorless systems currently available.
Sigma says that this new lens, though categorized under the Contemporary line, is based on the company’s famed Art…
These Photos of Fireflies in Japan are Magical
February 24, 2021
In the summer, around June and July, firefly season kicks into full swing in Japan and watching (and photographing) the natural light show is a popular pastime. Photographer Daniel Kordan shot a beautiful set of photos that captures the magic of hotaru season.
In the summer…
Sigma announces 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary for L and E mounts
February 24, 2021
Sigma has announced its new 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for L and E mounts. The company says that its design is based on that of the 24-70mm F2.8 Art, and makes the bold claim that image quality will be comparable.
As of now, the 28-70 is the smallest and lightest…
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN sample gallery
February 24, 2021
The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN is a compact standard zoom for full-frame L- and E-mount bodies, designed from he beginning for mirrorless digital imaging.
Potentially a highly attractive ‘step-up’ lens for mirrorless shooters, Sigma promises that image quality from this compact zoom will be comparable to the Art-series 24-70mm F2.8. We’ve had the new lens for a few days, and…
