Luke Rollins is a writer and photographer based in Brooklyn.
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Sigma announces the addition of four new Canon RF lenses to its Contemporary line in 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, 23mm f/1.4 DC DN, 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN focal lengths. Sigma's Contemporary lenses are designed to promote performance in compact and lightweight form factors, and these latest primes continue…
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Sirui just announced its new line portrait-friendly Aurora 85mm f/1.4 lens, available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and FUJIFILM X mount cameras. Lightweight at 1.2 pounds and compact at 4” long, the lens benefits photo and video applications when shot handheld or when mounted on a gimbal.…
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In a stunning reversal of fortune, point-and-shoot cameras—which have long been dismissed as defunct—are currently experiencing a major resurgence. In both new and used markets, sales of point and shoots are way, fueled in part by nostalgia and the…
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Macro photography demands precision. Mere millimeters can determine an image’s success. To help small-scale photographers, tripod and accessories manufacturer Oben has released a new pair of macro focusing rails in 4” FRM-4S and 7” FRM-4L options—available separately…
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Godox further expands its lineup of flexible continuous lighting solutions, introducing an RGB option of its KNOWLED Flexible LED Light Mats in five sizes along with an Air Softbox for each different unit. Adding to the five bi-color lights released in the summer of 2023, the slim and foldable lights add RGB color control and an…
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Sometimes the longest telephoto lens in your bag still doesn’t deliver the reach you need. Yes, you can crop to get in tight enough on your subject, or deploy the proverbial foot zoom. If none of these options are viable, however, there remains a class of accessory that will increase the reach of your lens: the…
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Viltrox continues to expand its repertoire in 2024, asserting itself in the high-end lens space with the AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE Lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. The LAB series’ debut lens is a competitor to Sony’s own 135mm f/1.8 G Master lens and features a medium telephoto…
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On the heels of its successful Indiegogo campaign, Viltrox is announcing that its ultrathin, ultralight AF 28mm f/4.5 FE Lens for Sony E mirrorless cameras is now available for purchase at B&H. Nicknamed “Chip,” the full-frame, fixed-aperture pancake prime will be of particular interest to…
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Although it's relatively new, the Oben CQL-13 Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod has already made quite a name for itself, garnering praise, popularity, and a growing list of five-star reviews. Available only at B&H, the CQL-13 features an equally exclusive stat sheet, especially…
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Canon announces its third lens of 2024 and the smallest and lightest zoom lens of the RF lineup, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM for full-frame and APS-C EOS R-series mirrorless cameras. Equally suited for stills and video, the lens’ innovative design benefits both the image…
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The belt changes hands again: Hasselblad is adding another, wider lens to its mirrorless X system, the XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E Lens, which bests May’s release of XCD 25mm f/2.5 V lens and introduces a wide-angle zoom into the lineup. While not as bright or…
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At long last, Nikon announces its newest Z-mount lens, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, finally bringing photography’s most timeless lens configuration into its mirrorless fold. The 50mm f/1.4 has been the standard bearer for speed, excellence, and affordability in prime lenses for…
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Sigma’s 2024 run of lens releases continues with its debut of the full-frame 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens, available for Sony E and Leica L mounts. The unique zoom range, which contains the popular 85mm portrait focal length, is sure to entice wedding and other event photographers or…
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Tamron continues to build its lineup of normal to super-tele zoom lenses, announcing a new version of its popular 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD zoom lens for Nikon’s Z-series mirrorless cameras. An all-in-one that favors the long end but gives you enough space on the short end for close subjects, the lens’s portable design, minimum focusing distance, image stabilization, and durable build…
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Kicking off the second generation of G Master prime lenses, Sony has upgraded one its most popular portrait prime lenses with the FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens. Replacing its eight-year-old predecessor, the sequel is lighter and more compact while delivering higher image quality, smoother bokeh,…
