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Exclusive: IRIX bringing out a 45mm f/1.4 lens + first samples from the IRIX 11mm f/4
Sep 24, 2016
Udi Tirosh
Back in early 2016 we interviewed IRIX about their new line of wide angle primes. Now we are back with some exclusive news and first…
Fuji X-T2 vs Nikon D5; Real world portrait comparisons with Raw sample downloads
Sep 16, 2016
John Aldred
Ok, it might be a little unfair to put a $2,400 camera and lens against a $8,100 camera and lens. One would expect a camera…
Zeiss expands its Sony E-Mount Loxia range with a new 85mm f/2.4 lens
Sep 16, 2016
John Aldred
Zeiss have announced a new telephoto lens in their Loxia lineup for Sony full frame cameras. The new lens is the Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85. Adding…
Canon’s new EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II USM Lens has a built in LCD screen
Sep 15, 2016
John Aldred
It’s been rumoured for while now that Canon would start introducing LCDs into their lenses. Last week, we even saw some suggestions as to what they…
Laowa introduces two new “World’s Firsts” with the 15mm f/2 FF and 7.5mm f/2 MFT lenses
Sep 14, 2016
John Aldred
What is it with all these “world’s firsts” lately? It almost seems like companies are trying to outdo each other for an ego stroke, no…
How to get a 50mm f/1.2 lens for only $20
Sep 13, 2016
John Aldred
Super fast primes are a handy thing to have. But they’re not cheap. Their price puts them out of reach for many photographers. Even if…
Samyang kicks off its new Premium line of lenses with an 85mm f/1.2 and 14mm f/2.4
Sep 12, 2016
John Aldred
Samyang have today announced two new lenses to start their Premium range. An 85mm f/1.2 and 14mm f/2.4. These new lenses, Samyang say, offer “unprecedented…
Primoplan 58 f1.9 should be a razor sharp lens wrapped in fabulous bokeh
Sep 11, 2016
Udi Tirosh
You know the saying “they don’t make them like they used to”? Apparently, Meyer Optik wants to make them exactly like they used to. And by…
Laowa’s hydrophobic Frog Eye lens coating makes shooting in the rain a breeze
Sep 9, 2016
John Aldred
You may remember Laowa fully funded their new 12mm f/2.8 lens kickstarter within 30 seconds of going live last month. Thanks to the claims of high…
Zeiss unveils three new full frame Milvus lenses for Nikon and Canon
Sep 9, 2016
John Aldred
Long known throughout the world for quality, Zeiss are the first name many think of when it comes to luxury lenses. Today, Zeiss have announced…