Tamron is planning to offer another option for Sony E-mount shooters: the new 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) zoom lens. Announced as ‘in development,’ this full-frame zoom lens offers a versatile zoom range from ultra-wide 17mm up to a standard 50mm, making it an ideal choice for landscapes, travel, portraiture and everything in between, all in a compact package. The constant F4…
After announcing the development of the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) for Nikon Z-mount back in July, Tamron has fully announced the new zoom lens, setting the MSRP at $1,999 and availability starting on September 21, 2023. This zoom lens is familiar, as the…
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August 25, 2023
We’ve added the Leica M11 Monochrom images to our studio scene comparison tool. The images show the added detail level that can be achieved if you don’t have to demosaic the images, as well as the improved noise performance that comes once you remove the color…
Why Nikon's APS-C Z-mount is worth another look in 2023
August 25, 2023
The Nikon Z50 and the entire DX Z-mount family has aged like a fine Chianti.
I’ve long been on the hunt for the perfect take-anywhere digital camera, something I can use for a mix of street, live music and casual portrait photography. To match my lifestyle, this camera is ideally lightweight yet tough-built and excels at shooting in all lighting conditions, both in terms of image quality and…
Canon reiterates RF-mount is open to third parties, but don't get your hopes up just yet
August 19, 2023
Journalists in China recently had an opportunity to interview a group of Japanese Canon executives, and posed questions about the current state of third-party lenses for RF-mount mirrorless cameras. First spotted by Canon Rumors on the Weibo account Camera Beta, Canon…
Venus Optics debuts 2nd-gen Laowa 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be lens with three different designs
August 17, 2023
Chinese lens manufacturer, Venus Optics, is back with a second-generation version of its highly unique and clever ‘probe lens’, the Laowa 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be. Like its predecessor, the new Pro2be lens offers a wide-angle field of view and impressive macro…
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS sample gallery
August 16, 2023
Earlier in the year, Sigma unveiled its impressive 60-600mm superzoom lens for full frame mirrorless systems. This is such an versatile lens that we took it out again for another round of samples, this time in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Although it has 10x zoom, you’ll need to be comfortable toting a 5.5 lb lens in exchange for that kind of reach.
Please note that although we have our…
Fujifilm X Summit in Sweden: Updates for Camera Enthusiasts
August 15, 2023
Pack your bags and book your flights because the next Fujifilm X Summit will be held in Sweden. In a YouTube video published on August 14th, Yuji Igarashi, General Manager of Fujifilm’s Electronic Imaging Division, announced the next X Summit will be held in Stockholm…
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August 10, 2023
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is loaded with features. Here are five settings you might want to change or customize to get a better experience.
Photo: John Greengo
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a modern mirrorless ‘jack of all trades, master of none.’ While it may not be…
Neurapix review: Swift and capable Lightroom Classic image editing without lifting a finger
July 31, 2023
For a professional photographer, every press of your shutter button can prove to be something of a double-edged sword. Sure, each extra shot you take is a new opportunity to turn your vision into reality or to sell another of your creations. But each time that shutter fires, you’re also increasing your editing workload, and with it the time you’ll need to spend in front of a monitor…
