Lenses & Accessories
Sony continues to push the boundaries of its G Master zoom lenses with the release of the FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens, which follows up last fall’s release of the 28-70mm f/2 lens with yet another remarkably fast zoom with a unique focal range that stands out in portraiture, wedding, event, and indoor and close-range sports applications. Like its sibling, the lens is optimized for hybrid use, making it
Content creators looking to affordably expand their lens kits will be pleased with the latest glass selections from 7artisans. These new lenses include the Spectrum 120mm T2.9 2x Macro for full-frame shooters and the 35mm f/1.4 in APS-C format.
7artisans Photoelectric Spectrum 120mm T2.9 Full-Frame 2x Macro Lens
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NAB is just around the corner, but before we get swept up in the excitement, let’s break down the new product releases of this week. Nikon announced the Z5 II mirrorless camera. 7artisans and Viltrox gave us some new lenses. Aputure introduced a high-output moonlight. Sennheiser dropped a new adaptable stereo microphone.
Nikon Upgrades to the Z5 II
Nikon unveiled the Z5 II, the second version of its FX-format mirrorless camera. This iteration expands the full-frame sensor to a 24.5MP BSI-CMOS size and upgrades the processor to an EXPEED
This week is simply bursting with photo news to cover, so let’s jump right into it! Sigma announced its streamlined BF Mirrorless Camera and two new lenses. Panasonic released its newest hybrid flagship camera: the Lumix S1R II. Zeiss introduced two new lenses in their highly anticipated mirrorless lens series, the Otus ML. And finally, Sony gave us two FE lenses with vastly different focal lengths: a 400-800mm zoom and a 16mm prime.
Sigma Streamlines and Redesigns
On February 23rd, Sigma presented its new creative direction, complete
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Sony expands its G-series lineup with two new lenses catering to vastly different shooting needs: the FE 16mm f/1.8 G, a compact ultra-wide prime ideal for vloggers and video creators, and the FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS, Sony’s longest zoom lens designed for wildlife, sports, and birding enthusiasts. Both lenses reinforce Sony
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Legendary optics company ZEISS is announcing two new lenses, the Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and the Otus ML 85mm f/1.4, as part of a larger launch of a new high-end lens series for mirrorless cameras. Available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E mounts, the manual focus
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Over five years on from the release of their first full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera, Sigma is providing us an update with the “radically simple” BF. This camera features an aluminum unibody and a trimmed down control scheme that brings things down to the essentials. Alongside the camera, Sigma is going big with the release of the stunning
It’s been a quiet week, so we’re taking this opportunity to feature some older (but still notable) announcements, along with our weekly dose of new products. DJI brought us new stabilizers for both cameras and smartphones with the Osmo Mobile 7, Osmo Mobile 7P, and DJI RS 4 Mini. HARMAN technology released Red 125 Redscale 35mm film, Voiglander introduced the APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM Lens, Godox added to the IM series flashes with the IM20 Mini and gave us the RS60R RGB LED Monolight.
New DJI Gimbal Stabilizers for Smartphones and Cameras
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We have a smattering of new developments to cover this week. Nikon and RED brought NIKKOR Z mount lenses to RED cinema cameras. In other news, Hollyland extended the reach of their Cosmo transmission system, Wacom introduced the Intuos Pro, Beats by Dr Dre released the Powerbeats Pro 2, and Profoto provided accessories for the L1600D mono-LED.
Developments for Nikon and RED
Ever since Nikon bought RED we’ve been waiting to see what products will come out of this exciting partnership. Previously, there were some logical firmware updates to RED
There is undeniable appeal in vintage gear and Thypoch is proving this point with their Eureka 50mm f/2 lens—a vintage-styled lens that’s still quite modern in performance. Classic cameras, retro lenses, photo gear that evokes the past … it’s been a trend for the past several years in the photo world, with the approach being split between contemporary products shielded in a vintage exterior or
This week brings some new developments to the photo space that are sure to excite brand-loyal enthusiasts. Nikon gave us the COOLPIX P1100 Digital Camera and the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S Lens. Olympus rolled out new editions to their OM-System with the OM-3 Mirrorless Camera and upgraded M.Zuiko lenses. Leica brought professional-grade image control to the iPhone.
Nikon Releases New COOLPIX Digital Camera and NIKKOR Lens
Fans of the COOLPIX P1000 will be happy to know that their beloved point-and-shoot is back with a refreshed interface.
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OM SYSTEM is hearkening back to its heritage with its latest release, the OM-3 Mirrorless Camera, which delivers advanced performance and creative versatility while drawing design inspiration from the iconic Olympus OM-1 SLR film camera of the 1970s. The company is also releasing updated versions of three lenses—17mm f/1.8 and 25mm f/1.8 primes and a 100-400mm f/5.6-6.3 super-telephoto zoom—to complement the release of the new
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We all have our go-to lens, the one piece of glass we always reach for in a pinch. Sony Artisan of Imagery Chris Orwig joins us to talk about which lens he can’t live without and why.
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - The Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens
5:33 - About Chris
7:05 - If not the 24-70mm, what else?
13:57 - Image examples
15:19 - The quality of the 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens
18:26 - Why the 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is valuable
26:20 - Images don't lie—why this lens is so valuable
33:20 - Photograph with intention
37:08 - The lens for commercial work
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The bread and butter of sports and wildlife photography, super-telephoto lenses are a mainstay for shooters looking to both capture distant subjects and fill the frame with smaller subjects like birds. Super-telephoto lenses—lenses that typically start around 400mm—are also the type of lenses around which many shooters build their entire system; a good telephoto