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The $6,000 Android-powered Zeiss ZX-1 camera has been discontinued

Feb 16, 2023 John Aldred

Android cameras have had a bit of a funny history. Every so often, a new one randomly pops up, people get excited, and then it…



How to create a realistic vintage lens effect in Adobe Photoshop

Feb 9, 2023 Jake Hicks

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of post-pro effects on your photos. Cheesy filters and overlays NEVER age well, and…



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’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…



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…



Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens – Hands-On Review

Jan 29, 2023 David Williams

Astrophotography is the answer. The question is, “what does this lens excel at?” I’ve proven it by being able to use it to film the…



The Microcosmos of Winter: How I shot ice crystals in sub-zero temperatures with an extreme macro lens

Jan 26, 2023 Jens Heidler

In the “Microcosmos of Winter,” I wanted to show never-seen-before footage of a soap bubble that starts to freeze. I previously tried to film this two…



First photo leaks of Sigma’s upcoming 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art for mirrorless

Jan 24, 2023 John Aldred

The first image has leaked of Sigma’s upcoming 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for mirrorless cameras. Along with last week’s leaked specs, it looks…



Voigtlander announces the ultra-bright Nokton 50mm f/1.0 and Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 lenses for Nikon Z

Jan 18, 2023 John Aldred

Cosina has announced two new lenses for the Nikon Z mount mirrorless system. One is an extremely impressive-sounding Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical full-frame lens….



Sony announces the light and fast Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G lens for full-frame E mount

Jan 17, 2023 John Aldred

Sony has today announced their newest lens, the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. It offers a versatile focal range…