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November 8, 2022
Fujifilm’s already impressive catalog of X-mount lenses got a little bigger the other day, with the introduction of the new 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro. In plain speak, that’s a splashproof lens with a linear motor for autofocus and an aperture ring to boot. Its minimum focusing distance is 0.1m (3.94 in) and it offers 1:1 magnification. For only $600, this seems like a promising addition…
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Xiaomi shows off unreleased concept smartphone with large dual 50MP sensors, Leica M mount

November 4, 2022
This past summer, Xiaomi introduced the 12S Ultra flagship smartphone. The phone offers many high-end features, including a 50.3MP Type 1 (13.1 x 8.9mm) Sony sensor and 23mm equivalent F1.9 main lens. The smartphone also includes Leica branding and Leica image and color-processing technology. When the 12S Ultra was announced, its distinct design was instantly noteworthy. The camera array, which…
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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 pre-production sample gallery

November 3, 2022
Canon’s new RF-mount 135mm F1.8 lens just begs to be shot wide open. So we used it to shoot portraits. And athletes. And portraits of athletes. Check out our pre-production sample gallery to see how it performs, and let us know what you think in the comments. View our…
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Fujifilm X-H2 added to studio comparison, gives insight into X-T5 IQ

November 3, 2022
We’ve just received a full production-spec Fujifilm X-H2, which has allowed us to shoot our studio test scene. As usual we shoot under controlled lighting to allow the comparison of image quality details such as capture resolution, camera processing and noise performance between cameras. All the original Raw and JPEG files are available for download. As well as showing us how…
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II pre-production sample gallery

November 3, 2022
There’s a new 24 megapixel full frame sensor in the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, so that means it’s time to do some pixel peeping! Check out our full resolution JPEGs captured in the lovely city of San Diego, and let us know what you think. View our Canon EOS R6 Mark II…
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Canon announces $2,100 RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM telephoto lens

November 3, 2022
Canon has announced the release of the RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM, a telephoto prime lens with image stabilization. The telephoto prime is constructed of 17 elements in 12 groups, including three Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 70cm (27.6″), uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and has an 82mm front filter thread. The lens uses Canon’s Air Sphere…
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