Posts by Author: John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
Sigma’s 50mm f/1.4 DG DN is the first Art series lens to contain their new HLA focus motor
Feb 7, 2023
John Aldred
After much rumour and leaking, Sigma has now officially announced the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art series lens for mirrorless cameras. Coming specifically…
Nikon announces its new “Extraordinary” Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S portrait lens for Z mount mirrorless
Feb 7, 2023
John Aldred
As well as the Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 Pancake lens, Nikon has also today announced the release of the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens…
Nikon’s 26mm f/2.8 pancake lens is the company’s slimmest and lightest full-frame AF lens ever
Feb 7, 2023
John Aldred
Nikon has announced its new Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 lens, which it describes as “a premium pancake for everyday carry”. Despite being such a small…
Godox officially announces the XPro II Trigger for Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji and Olympus/Panasonic
Feb 6, 2023
John Aldred
This one sure took some time to happen. Initially announced back in June 2022 as a new trigger for Leica only, the Godox XPro II…
Nikon is limiting third party manufacturers from competing on Z Mount lenses, a report
Feb 6, 2023
John Aldred
This is a bit of an interesting one and it potentially explains why we’ve seen a handful of autofocus Z mount lenses over the last…
Leaked photos and a DJI teaser dated Feb 9th hint at upcoming DJI Mini 2 SE drone
Feb 6, 2023
John Aldred
This week sure seems to be one for potential announcements. We’ve got Canon expected to announce the EOS R8 and EOS R50 in the next…
Canon teases product announcement for February 8th – EOS R8 and EOS R50 imminent?
Feb 6, 2023
John Aldred
Canon China has posted a teaser to the Chinese social media website Weibo for a product announcement event on February 8th. The event is set…
Specs leak for OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO ahead of announcement
Feb 3, 2023
John Aldred
Development of the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f3.5 Macro ISO Pro (wow, what a mouthful!) was announced back in September 2022 in a…
7Artisans’ new 18mm f/6.3 II UFO is a $59 APS-C pancake lens for unobtrusive street photography
Feb 3, 2023
John Aldred
7Artisans has announced their new 18mm pancake lens, the 7artisans 18mm F6.3 II UFO. As the name suggests, it has a wide 18mm focal length…
Canon EOS R8 will not have IBIS says specs leaked ahead of next week’s announcement
Feb 3, 2023
John Aldred
Well, yesterday’s rumours of an upcoming Canon EOS R8 and EOS R50 announcement seem a little more real today. And there’s good news and bad…