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Sirui launches $750 24mm f/2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens

Jan 5, 2021 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Sirui has just added another member to its family of affordable anamorphic lenses. The Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x is now out, and unlike many other…



Anamorfake: achieve the anamorphic look with a $35 vintage lens

Dec 31, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

The anamorphic look comes with a price, even if you buy an anamorphic lens that’s considered affordable. So if you’re on a tight budget, you…



Another fast fifty? – The TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 review

Dec 28, 2020 Jonas Dyhr Rask

2020 finally seems to be coming to an end! And let’s be honest here – This hasn’t exactly been the coolest year in recent history….



The challenges of shooting photos and video with a Canon f/0.75 lens

Dec 24, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Mathieu Stern always surprises us with some unusual and rare lenses. And once again, he used a super-interesting lens in his video. Canon 65mm f/0.75 rare…



7Artisans new 35mm f/5.6 a $200 pancake lens for Leica M

Dec 24, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans has announced a 35mm f/5.6 tiny pancake lens for Leica M. Even though it’s fancy-looking thanks to the golden finish, it’s…



Half an Art. First images from the Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art DN GN

Dec 18, 2020 Paul Monaghan

When Sigma started the global vision range the Art series, in particular, became a household name for high-quality lenses. My personal favorite is the lovely…



Pros and cons of teleconverters for macro photography

Dec 18, 2020 Maximilian Simson

What are teleconverters and how do they work? Tele-converters are handy lens add-ons that multiply the focal length of the lens they are attached to….



One of three Leica prototype lenses sells for $290,300 at an auction

Dec 10, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

I guess we’re all used to Leica gear being expensive. But when it’s rare as this Vario-Elmar-M 3.5-5.6/28-75mm ASPH. prototype lens, it gets even pricier….



How to make your own 35mm daguerreotype safely and cheaply

Dec 4, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Did you know that you can make your own 35mm daguerreotypes without using dangerous substances (such as mercury)? Also, you can do it without expensive…



This is why anamorphic lenses have oval bokeh… It’s nothing to do with the aperture

Dec 2, 2020 John Aldred

After something of an at-home hiatus, John Hess at Filmmaker IQ is back and he’s dropped a doozy with his new video. Have you ever…