The Wetzlar Camera Auction has concluded, and some remarkable cameras were sold. Among the 256 lots, the majority were Leica cameras. However, among the highest hammer prices was a rare Nikon Nikkor-O Auto 58mm F1 lens.
The Nikon Nikkor-O Auto 58mm F1 lens sold for €150,000, which is about $145,580. It’s believed to be the first lens of its kind, and its serial number is 580101, where…
GDU releases heavily-armored versions of Canon's RF 16mm F2.8 and RF 50mm F1.8 lenses
October 10, 2022
If you work in extremely harsh conditions, you might worry that your lenses aren’t tough enough. While manufacturers make lenses that hold up extremely well to most typical usage, if you need something more robust, Global Dynamics United has you covered with its new…
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The Sigma 24–70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a bright, premium zoom lens for photographers on either the Sony E-mount or the L-mount shared by Leica, Panasonic and Sigma camera bodies. Although for this comparison…
Rare Canon FD 24mm F1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical lens poised to fetch more than $15,000 at auction
October 6, 2022
On October 8, a very rare Canon lens will be available at the Wetzlar Camera Auctions. The Canon FD 24mm F1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical prime lens is estimated to sell for €12,000-15,000, which works out to around $11,770-14,715.
The fast prime lens was manufactured in 1975, and the sample up for auction, serial number 10,337, is listed as being in ‘almost new’ condition with completely…
DxO announces PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4: More powerful raw editing, new tools and improved performance
October 5, 2022
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DxO has announced the latest version of its all-in-one raw photo editor, DxO PhotoLab 6. The French company has also announced a new version of its geometric correction software and plug-in, DxO ViewPoint 4.
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An FPV drone video, produced by Minneapolis-based Sky Candy Studios, gives viewers behind-the-scenes access through Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field. FPV pilot Michael Welsh flew a rig from Rotor Riot, with a GoPro camera attached, to show Chicago Cubs fans what their…
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September 29, 2022
Tamron has announced the launch of a new 20–40mm F2.8 Di II VXD zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras.
This constant F2.8 zoom lens offers a unique focal length range and is constructed of 12 elements in 11 groups, including four LD (low dispersion) elements, two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) elements and one Hybrid Aspherical element. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 17cm…
Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 launched with improved performance, more AI features
September 29, 2022
Adobe has unveiled its next annual release of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. The new software promises faster and easier photo and video editing.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 incorporates even more Adobe Sensei AI-powered features, including more streamlined…
PSA: Users are experiencing corrupted photos on Google Photos, but Google says the original files are safe
September 27, 2022
Google Photos users are reporting that photos stored in Google Photos are appearing corrupted.
Twitter user Artem Russakovskii says, ‘Google Photos corrupting old photos would be my nightmare. As it happens, it’s exactly what’s happening to some people…
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September 26, 2022
The Art series of lenses from Sigma have always been incredibly sharp and surprisingly affordable. We’ve taken their 24mm F1.4 full frame lens out a few times now, and have just added a bunch of new photos to the sample gallery. All 85 sample images were taken with the Panasonic S1R.
View our updated Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art sample gallery
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