TTArtisan’s $300 250mm f/5.6 Reflex Lens Delivers Donut-Shaped Bokeh
TTArtisan announced a compact and affordable 250mm f/5.6 telephoto reflex lens for full-frame cameras.
Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6 LM WR OIS Review: Medium Format Wildlife? Yup.
"Medium Format cameras can’t shoot sports, action, and wildlife," they said. Well, maybe now they can.
Super-Tele Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 Lens Doubles the GFX System’s Reach
After adding a 500mm telephoto lens to its GFX lens roadmap last September, Fujifilm has finally fully revealed the longest Fujinon GF lens ever: The Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR.
Wildlife On a Maine Pond: Ethical Wildlife Photography
For me, the most enjoyable part of wildlife photography is not the photos themselves; it's being in nature. However, it is essential to do so safely, especially regarding the safety of wildlife.
See Portraits Shot With Leica’s $2 Million 1600mm f/5.6 Lens
Leica is no stranger to expensive cameras and lenses. For example, last October, a Leica 0-series camera from 1923 sold at auction for about $3.7 million. However, not all Leica equipment worth millions is anywhere near that old. Enter the Leica Apo-Telyt-R 1600mm f/5.6 super-telephoto (or super-super-telephoto) prime lens worth $2 million.
OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Review: Can’t Argue With a 1200mm Equivalent
An OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 has been sitting in the office for months and I haven't touched it since I tested the OM-1 Mark II. Finally, the cold weather had given way and I had no excuse to ignore it anymore. A trip to the Calgary Zoo would let me test out not only the wildlife capabilities of this lens but also the excellent macro versatility that the lens offers.
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sport Review: The Perfect Telephoto?
When I heard about the latest Sigma lens, the 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sport, I wanted to revisit the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. The new lens sounded ideal because it is unobtrusive, lightweight enough to handhold easily, and has the reach to capture these elusive Wolfdogs in their natural surroundings.
Sandmarc Launches 6x Telephoto Lens for iPhone
Photography accessory and equipment company Sandmarc has announced a new Telephoto 6x lens for iPhone.
OM System Adds New 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II and 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lenses
OM System may have only announced one lens last year, but it's starting 2024 much stronger with two new Micro Four Thirds offerings: a 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II and the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS.
Reviewing The Forbidden Lenses That Canon Doesn’t Want You to Have
Many camera manufacturers choose to support, or at least turn a blind eye to, third-party lens makers. Some even wholeheartedly embrace them. However, Canon has infamously taken a stance to deny third-party manufacturers access to its RF mount. The fascinating twist is that many companies were beginning to produce manual and autofocusing lenses before the crack-down, creating an exclusive market of very rare lenses that hit the streets before the curtain fell.
Worse Than a Lump of Coal: A Review of Terrible Gear
Jordan and I were naughty this year and Santa put something in our stocking that was less useful than a lump of coal. Naturally, we decided to review our gifts and see if there was any merit to mass-produced photo gear on the cheap.
Nikon Z 600mm f/4 S TC VR Review: Can a Lens Be Worth $15,500?
In the early summer of 2023, I had an opportunity to play with the soon-to-be-released Nikon Z8. We met up with the Nikon crew in Yellowstone National Park to photograph some wildlife and the good folks at Nikon also had another surprise for us out there.
Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS Review: You Never Forget Your First
The world of mirrorless camera lenses is strangely devoid of professional 300mm lenses. That is, until now. Sony has released a brand new full-frame 300mm f/2.8 G Master lens and I had a chance to test it out.
Sony’s New 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS is the World’s Lightest Large Aperture Telephoto Prime
Sony announced the 300mm f/2.8 G Master OSS, a new $5,999 telephoto prime that simultaneously promises new heights for image quality while also becoming the lightest lens in its class. In fact, it is the world's lightest large-aperture telephoto prime.
$1,900 Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 Lens Delivers Extreme Reach
Canon has announced three new RF-mount lenses, including the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM super-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras.
Sigma is Developing a 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Sports Lens for E and L-Mount
Alongside the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, Sigma has announced the development of a new full-frame f/2.8 zoom lens, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports.
Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S ‘Plena’ Lens Hands-On: Buckets of Beautiful Bokeh
Nikon does not give many of its lenses a moniker; the Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 "Noct" was the only Z-mount lens to have an official title. That is until now: introducing the new Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S "Plena".
TTArtisan’s New 500mm f/6.3 Full-Frame Mirrorless Lens is Just $329
TTArtisan has announced a 500mm f/6.3 telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, including E, L, RF, and Z-mount.
Upgraded Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 Lens Launches Next Month
Early last month, Tamron announced that it was developing a second-generation 70-180mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. Today, Tamron has revealed new details about the zoom lens, including its release date and price.
Nikon Z 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review: A Stunning Tele Macro Combo
The 105mm macro lens has been a long-standing staple lens for most professional photographers, and I have never met a wedding photographer who didn't have one in their kit.
Sony’s 70-200mm f/4 II is Lighter, Smaller, Faster, and Adds Macro
Sony has announced the 70-200 f/4 Macro G OSS II, a follow-up to the original that was brought to market nine years ago. This new version improves basically every major aspect: it's smaller, lighter, focuses faster, adds macro, and takes sharper photos than the original.
Canon’s New RF100-300mm f/2.8 Supply is So Low, It Probably Won’t Ship in 2023
Canon's newly announced RF100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens is going to be an exceedingly rare optic for a while: the company doesn't expect to be able to deliver lenses this year, even to those who already ordered.
Nikon Z8 Hands-On: This Apple Didn’t Fall Far From the Z9 Tree
As a parent, you hope that your children will emulate your best traits, but also blaze new trails and achieve greatness beyond their own. You hope that lessons will be learned from your own mistakes and that your weaknesses will not be theirs. Is the Nikon Z9 a proud parent?
Canon Adds the 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM to its RF Lens Lineup
Canon has announced a new RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens which it says is designed to support professional users with a specific emphasis on photojournalists.
Photographer’s Optical Illusion Photos Make the Moon Look Gigantic
Photographer Nina Wolfe shoots gorgeous photos using forced perspective to show the Moon illusion, the optical illusion that causes the Moon to look much larger when it's closer to the horizon than when it's higher in the sky.
The Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is Leica’s Longest SL System Lens
Leica has announced the new Vario Elmar SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens, which is now the longest lens in its SL-series lineup. It is also joined by a new 1.4x extender that extends its reach even further.
Sony Will Release a 300mm f/2.8 G Master Lens in Early 2024
Sony has revealed that it is developing a new 300mm f/2.8 G Master lens, but photographers won't be able to get their hands on it until early next year.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review: Telephoto For Travelers
Tamron has made a name for itself by releasing a series of unique and nontraditional zoom lenses like the 28-75mm, 17-28mm, 70-180mm, and the renewed classic (for mirrorless) 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. The new version of the lens for Nikon Z (or Sony E) brings a bit of comfort and nostalgia back to the hands of any telephoto shooter.
Irix’s Updated 150mm T3.0 Tele Cine Lens Has Wider Focus and Iris Range
Irix has announced a second version of its 150mm T3.0 cinema lens called the 150mm T3.0 Tele. It doesn't replace the previous version, but makes it more usable for a wider audience by improving the focus and aperture range and removing the macro designation.
Unique Techniques for Capturing Better Waterfall Photos
Timelapse and landscape photographer Michael Shainblum has shared a tip-filled guide showing how he uses long exposures to capture some of his more creative waterfall images in the Pacific Northwest.