Gear
Leica’s “Made in Portugal” lenses are up to $500 cheaper than their German-made counterparts
Aug 27, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Leica has just relaunched nine M-mount lenses we’ve already been familiar with. But this time, they’re cheaper. The thing is that they were made in…
Seven things you must invest in before you jump into photography business
Aug 26, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Whichever business you decide to start, it will require an initial investment, and photography is no exception. Before you jump into the murky waters of…
Report: Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR lens is coming soon
Aug 26, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Fujifilm’s f/1.0 lenses have been rumored for a while now. But it looks like we’re finally about to see one of the rumored fast lenses….
Meyer Optik Görlitz finally launches Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens
Aug 25, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Last November, Meyer Optik Görlitz announced a trio of prime lenses that revive the company’s classics. The Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II was already released, and…
Tearing down Canon’s new 600mm f/11 telephoto lens
Aug 24, 2020
John Aldred
Canon’s RF 600mm f/11 IS STM lens is tiny. At least, it is when you compare it to the typical 600mm lenses that wildlife and…
This video is everything you need to know about using low-budget Canon FD lenses for video
Aug 21, 2020
John Aldred
There was a time when it was hard to even give Canon FD lenses away. I remember picking up a Canon A-1 and 50mm f/1.8…
Stop buying stuff! Having the latest gear won’t make you a better photographer
Aug 18, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We can argue forever if gear matters or not, and we won’t get anywhere. Sure, in some cases it does, but you don’t need the…
The new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 lens is the world’s first 2X macro lens designed for MFT
Aug 18, 2020
John Aldred
Venus Optics has now officially announced their new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens designed specifically for the Micro Four Thirds system. It’s…
Rumored Zenit 60mm f/2.8 macro and 58mm f/1.9 lenses are now announced, but not for Sony
Aug 18, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Three new Zenit lenses were recently rumored for Sony E-mount. Two of them have now been announced: the Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro and the Selena…
Vazen new cine lens is an 85mm T2.8 1.8x anamorphic for full-frame
Aug 17, 2020
John Aldred
Vazen is a relatively new Chinese lens manufacturer that only really seems to have come onto the scene last year. But they jumped straight in…