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Nikon’s 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Is Out: It Gets Leaner And Meaner
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, a lighter and more refined version of its pro workhorse telephoto zoom. The original…
Viltrox Wide and Telephoto Conversion Lenses Add Range to Your X100VI
The Fujifilm X100VI is one of the more polarizing cameras available today. For some, the fixed-lens APS-C camera is the perfect, high-performance point-and-shoot. For others, the crop sensor and fixed lens are far too limiting – even with the ability to digitally crop in. I tend to be more in the latter camp, preferring to use one of FujiFilm’s interchangeable lens cameras to maximize functionality. Recently, I got the opportunity to try the X100VI again, this time with Viltrox’s Wide and Telephoto Conversion Lenses. Did it change my mind about the camera?
How to Choose Between Fisheye and Rectilinear Lenses for Wide-Angle Photos
It’s a situation many photographers can relate to. For a perfect wide-angle shot, there are two lenses on the shelf, both labeled “14mm.” You might…
This New Lens Equates Specs with Glamorous Writing
Viltrox has officially announced the grand unveiling of the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro Z-mount for Nikon. This lens is a masterpiece that sounds like…
Is a $2,000 Lens Worth It, or Are You Paying for Marketing?
Shopping for gear is always amusing. I spend a lot of time browsing forums, examining sharpness charts, and figuring out why I should spend two…
ZWO FF65 APO Refractor: A Compact Full-Frame Astrograph
Deep-sky astrophotography looks for tight star profiles, controlled chromatic aberration, and a flat focal plane across increasingly large sensors. As full-frame astronomy cameras become common,…
A Simple Trick to Turn This $5 Lens into a $100 Lens
Sometimes, a used equipment seller’s inexperience can reward the savvy, seasoned photographer with a genuine gem. Case in point, a used M42 lens, a Vivitar…
A New 75mm Lens is Here to Make Your Photos Look Like Hollywood Dreams (Without the Hollywood Budget)
Hold onto your vintage camera straps, folks, because Light Lens Lab just dropped what might be the coolest thing since sliced film: their brand-new 75mm…
Canon Goes Seriously Wide with New RF 7–14mm Fisheye and RF 14mm f/1.4 Lenses
Canon is clearly in a wide-angle mood. Two brand new lenses have been added to its RF offering, doubling down on extreme perspectives and fast…
Upcoming Lomography Lens Series Makes Your Photos Swirl Like a Witch’s Brew!
Welcome to the world of Lomography optical wizardry, where science meets sorcery and lenses don’t just capture images they make your photos look possessed, but…






































