Nikon has done a great job providing a robust full-frame lens lineup for the Z-mount. There are so many choices that we thought it necessary to help narrow the field for you to this list of our favorite options across different focal lengths.
When Nikon announced a new Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR in March, I didn’t get very excited. After all, lenses that attempt to cover an extreme range of focal lengths (“all-in-one”) tend to suffer from distortion at their widest and longest and lose sharpness at the long end.
We switched to shooting mirrorless as wedding photographers as soon as we were able to accomplish everything we wanted to accomplish without compromising our photos. For us, this meant waiting until we had a lighting set-up that worked for us, and as soon as we solved that we pulled the trigger. Now, having shot mirrorless for a handful of wedding seasons I can’t imagine going back.
I love short telephoto lenses because of how versatile they can be for anything from portraits to landscapes.
Since using my first pen tablet over a decade ago, I found that working with display tablets provided an extra level of precision to my work since I could see exactly where my pen strokes were connecting on the screen. This let me be more precise and creative with my edits, but most of these tablets were either incredibly expensive or overly large. The $1,099 Huion Kamvas Pro 19 solves both these problems.
British tripod and photo accessory company 3 Legged Thing has introduced Wrapz, which is, as the stylized name suggests, a protective wrap for camera equipment.
Video gear company Edelkrone has introduced the Tripod X, a motorized video tripod that the company says represents "A new era in videography."
RigWheels announced the Kraken Camera Mount, a new device designed to rig professional-grade, heavy cameras onto cars.
Think Tank has launched new and improved versions of its popular Cable Management pouches.
Photographer Peter McKinnon and bag maker Nomatic have teamed up again for a new collection of McKinnon-branded bags.
Aurora Aperture Inc. has announced an impressive, adaptable, and versatile tripod that aims to be the one tripod to rule them all.
It was once common for professional and advanced hobbyist photographers to have small but capable darkrooms in their homes. Often tucked away discreetly in what would otherwise be unused spaces in basements and attics. Serious shooters would process their own film, craft their own prints, and store all the chemistry and idiosyncratic accouterment that one needs to control their own analog adventure.
When making PetaPixel’s documentary about Blair Bunting’s U2 photo shoot at the edge of space (which you should really watch now if you haven’t), one thing we decided not to focus on was the camera gear. But we love talking about cameras and lenses, so Chris sat down with Blair the evening before his epic shoot to discuss the equipment he was bringing up in a U2 spy plane.
An IndieGoGo project aims to fund a new fully electric utility wagon that comes complete with a power bank, potentially lessening the burden of lugging around gear.
Today I’m sharing my favorite accessories for outdoor and adventure photography. The things that make the list are the things I don’t leave behind when I know I have to keep up on a big adventure while also producing high-quality images. Too much gear will weigh me down but the right gear will make my life and photos better.
Whether it be for sentimental reasons, because it's so practical, or because it has become a valuable collector's item, most photographers have at least one piece of gear they'll never get rid of.
Benro's new CyanBird Carbon Fiber Tripod aims to compete against the Peak Design Travel Tripod at a fraction of the price.
In my daily routine as a photographer and filmmaker, I work with two Canon EOS R5 cameras. Along with the standard f/2.8 zoom lenses, I also carry a few prime lenses in my camera bag, such as the RF 50mm f/1.2 or the RF 85mm f/1.2.
Tenba has expanded its best-selling collection of Axis V2 bags with new sizes and styles, including new sling bags and backpacks.
3Pod has unveiled the Everest Series, a new line of carbon fiber tripods and accessories designed for photographers and videographers. The Everest Series comprises two four-section compact carbon fiber tripods and a pair of accompanying Arca-Type ball heads.
TTArtisan has announced the Light Meter II, a second-generation attempt at its shoe-mount meter that improves on the original that was released in 2021.
Google has entered the foldable smartphone fray with its $1799 Pixel Fold, a smartphone design that very well could be the future. Blurring the line between smartphone and tablet, the Google Pixel Fold not only provides a much larger screen area for multitasking, but a unique change to how a modern smartphone is used.
COOPH, maker of photography-oriented merchandise, accessories, and the COOPH Magazine, has launched a new backpack on Kickstarter.
Zipble is a new modular backpack design available to back on Kickstarter. Designed by a photographer, Nekey, and adventurer, Dylan, the expandable Zipble bag promises "maximum efficiency" thanks to its swappable modules that change the design, shape, and capacity of the bag.
Peak Design has launched its 11th Kickstarter campaign, offering photographers the Micro Clutch, a new minimalist hand strap designed for mirrorless cameras.
Hey, photographers: don’t be discouraged if you can’t afford the latest and greatest gear out there. You may be surprised by what you can do with modest gear.
Photography accessory and equipment company Moment has announced The Tuner by Module 8. The Tuner products deliver the world's first variable-look cinematic lens system to "bring a classic film aesthetic to your mirrorless digital camera."
Razer has launched the new $149 Stream Controller X, a new entry-level control deck that is designed to give streamers and content creators a single hub where they can access and control everything they need for their live streams and workflows.
Wedio is a Europe-based platform that lets photographers and filmmakers rent equipment from other creators, effectively creating the "Airbnb of photo equipment."
Chinese lens manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Creator 28mm f/5.6 lens, a $299 recreation of the Leica Summaron M 28mm f/5.6 which the company says has a "faithful adherence to the original lens characteristics while maintaining an affordable price for photographers".