Sigma has announced the 20mm f/2 DG DN lens, its seventh and widest optic in the all-metal I Series of compact primes. The lens will be available for both Sony E-Mount and Leica L-Mount.
The 20mm joins the 24mm, 35mm, and 64mm lenses in the I series that share a wide-open f/2 aperture. The company says that despite the wide aperture and wider field of view, the 20mm f/2 is almost the same size…
Leica's new L1 and L2 timepieces will cost you more than the company's new $9K M11 rangefinder
February 9, 2022
If you think Leica’s cameras are expensive, wait until you see the price of the company’s new timepieces, originally announced back in 2018. Leica has launched its much-teased watches, the Leica L1 and Leica L2, which cost $10,000 and $14,000, respectively.
The…
How to Update Your Camera’s Firmware
January 31, 2022
If you are a digital photographer, it is a good idea to make sure your camera’s firmware is up to date to ensure you have a reliable device with the latest features and fixes. In this article, we will guide you step-by-step through updating your camera firmware.
Table of…
Samyang Unveils the AF 135mm f/1.8 For Sony E-Mount
January 27, 2022
Samyang has announced that it has reimagined its manual focus 135mm f/2 telephoto lens that it launched in 2015 as a new and improved autofocus version, the AF 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount.
Design and Construction
Samyang says the optical construction of the lens is newly designed, despite the background of the optic coming from a lens it originally released in 2015.
The AF 135mm f/1.8 FE…
Capture One Discontinues Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon Versions
January 18, 2022
Capture One has announced that it will stop offering versions of its software that are limited to supporting only one camera brand. Capture One for Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon will be eliminated starting on the afternoon of January 18.
Capture One says the decision was…
The Nikon Z9 is So Fast It Can Capture a Speeding Bullet
January 18, 2022
Nikon touts its new Z9 mirrorless camera as being able to capture motion faster than the human eye can see. One photographer just discovered that the camera is so fast that its burst mode can be used to capture speeding bullets.
Swedish photographer Göran Strand was…
Why the 1-Inch Camera Sensor is a Myth
January 18, 2022
It is very common to hear the term “1-inch sensor” and based on the name, it would be natural to assume that at least part of it is 1-inch in size. Except that’s not the case.
When it comes to smaller digital imaging formats, it’s common to hear terms like 1-inch (such as in the Sony RX100, RX10 series, or even the new Xperia Pro-I smartphone), 1/1.7-inch (such as in the Pentax Q7 and…
Rockstar 10mm f/8 and 27mm f/2.8 APS-C Lenses are Less Than $80
January 15, 2022
Chinese manufacturer Rockstar has released a set of incredibly affordable prime lenses that are both under $80. The manual focus 10mm f/8 Fisheye and 27mm f/2.8 pancake lenses are available for Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Canon APS-C cameras as well as Micro Four…
United Kingdom-based photographer Brendan Barry used four empty apartments and turned them into a multi-lens camera obscura in order to create massive panoramic prints.
Barry is an expert in turning everyday things and locations into working cameras and has transformed…
Film Friday: Is the 'new' Fujifilm 200 film just rebranded Kodak Gold 200? Is sure looks like it
January 14, 2022
Last month, Fujifilm announced the release of Fujicolor 200, a ‘new’ film stock that so far has only shown up on the company’s North America website. While both its name and branding bears a striking resemblance to the company’s Fujicolor C200 film stock — which is still listed on its websites outside of North America and has been available since 2020 — the datasheet for the ‘new’…
