Well, the rumors were true: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR has just been officially announced. It’s the fastest Fujifilm’s lens, and it’s been rumored and announced for quite a while now. So, let’s dive in and finally see in more detail what it has to offer.
Photos of Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR leak days ahead of the announcement
It looks like the announcement of Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is just around the corner. After the initial announcements and reports, we can now see what Fuji’s fast 50mm looks thanks to leaked images. And according to latest reports, the lens will be announced as soon as tomorrow.
Report: Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR lens is coming soon
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. According to Nokishita, the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR will be announced soon.
Meike 50mm f/1.2 is a $359 prime for Canon RF
Meike has just announced a new 50mm f/1.2 lens a fast, yet affordable prime for Canon mirrorless cameras. It retails at only $359, which is around 1/7 of the price of Canon RF 50mm f/1.2. So, let’s dive in and see what you get.
Voigtländer announces three fast primes for Sony FE: 35mm f/1.2, 40mm f/1.2, and 50mm f/1.2
German lens manufacturer Voigtländer has just announced three new fast primes for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras: 35mm f/1.2 SE, 40mm f/1.2 SE, and 50mm f/1.2 SE. The “SE” stands for “Still Edition,” meaning that they’re aimed particularly at still shooters. The reason for this is clickable aperture, but it also makes them more affordable than the Sony counterparts.
Venus Optics soon to announce super-fast Laowa f/0,95 Argus lenses
During a presentation in China, Venus Optics announced a new series of lenses. It will be named “Argus” and it will be a super-fast line of lenses with the maximum aperture of f/0,95.
What it’s like to shoot portraits with Canon 50mm f/0.95 dream lens from 1960’s
Remember the beautiful weird lens paradise that Mathieu Stern recently visited? During this visit to Camera Rescue in Tampere, Finland, he got to test out some pretty rare, weird and unique lenses. And one of them is Canon 50mm f/0.95 from the 1960s. Mathieu tested out how it works for portraits, and although fun, shooting with this lens looks a bit challenging, too.
Can you tell the difference between f/1.4 and f/1.8?
Both f/1.4 and f/1.8 lenses are pretty fast and they can both come in handy in low-light situations. Also, they both give you soft, creamy bokeh when wide open. Although the difference between these two apertures is not huge, f/1.4 lenses cost two or three times more than their f/1.8 counterparts. Is it worth paying extra cash for a slightly faster lens? In this video, Pierre T. Lambert uses them side by side and puts you on the test: can you tell the difference between f/1.4 and f/1.8?
The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III is back, now in Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts
The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens was discontinued, but now it’s back. The full-frame lens is designed for mirrorless cameras and will be available in Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Sony E mount. The new and improved version is officially announced, promising improved performance and image quality compared to the old version.
Bokeh or Nokeh – What Is Your Preference (and Does It Really Matter)?
So I’m down at the dock at the cottage and I decided that I wanted to snap a photo of my coffee to post a fairly typical, quick and easy Instagram banger.
Since the purpose of this photo was straight to social, I arranged the composition and then pulled out my phone to snap the picture (because why would a manufacturer build a camera with Android to be able to do this on an actual camera…).
After snapping the photo, I decided that it actually looked pretty decent – nice enough that I had to run back up to the cottage to grab my DSLR with an 85mm f/1.4…because, well, you know…bokeh.
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