Sony Appears To Be Slowly Discontinuing the a9 II
In the wake of the a9 III's launch at the end of last year, Sony appears to have discontinued its predecessor, the a9 II.
Sirui Expands ‘Sniper’ APS-C Series With 16mm and 75mm f/1.2 Lenses
Sirui has announced the expansion of two new autofocus lenses for its budget-friendly f/1.2 Sniper series. The addition of the $399 16mm wide-angle and 75mm telephoto lenses for the APS-C system complements existing 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm lenses, offering creatives a much more comprehensive set of tools to capture whatever life throws at them.
The Nikon Z6 III Does What the Sony a7 IV and Canon R6 II Can’t: Be More Than a Compromise
Arguably, the Sony a7 IV has been the top dog in the mid-range camera space since it released in late 2021. And it's an excellent camera, as is 2023's Canon EOS R6 II. However, the Nikon Z6 III does something those cameras haven't: be more than a compromise.
Nikon Z6 III Initial Review: A Middleweight Fighter With Heavyweight Dreams
Nikon's Z6 III brings a lot of technologies to the table and packages them into a camera that seems purpose-built to win the $2,500, mid-range, full-frame camera fight. It may be priced to compete with the middle of the camera pack, but it's swinging punches like a flagship.
Cosina Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.2 is Super Small and Light
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.2 lens for full-frame VM mount cameras.
Cosina is Bringing Its Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 to Sony E-Mount
Cosina announced that a new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical -- of which versions are already available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica VM-mount -- will be released for Sony E-mount in July.
Canon’s Video-Only Aperture Ring Limitation Won’t Apply to Future Cameras
Canon is aware of the complaints about the RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM's dedicated iris ring not working for still photography, and a fix is on the way. Sort of.
The New Fujifilm X-T50 is More Than a (Very) Pretty Face
The Fujifilm X-T50 combines the classic camera styling of the wildly popular X100VI with the flexibility of an interchangeable lens X Series camera. It is designed for burgeoning photographers who prioritize style over top-of-the-line performance. However, make no mistake: the X-T50 is much more than a baby X-T5.
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.
Adorama Leaks Detailed Canon EOS R1 Specs
Adorama seems to know more about the EOS R1 than Canon revealed last night as it has published more detailed specifications on the upcoming flagship including sensor resolution, continuous shooting capability, AI exposure enhancement, and more.
Canon Announces Development of the EOS R1: The R System’s First Flagship
Canon published an official development announcement for the EOS R1 and while not a lot has been revealed, it is the company's first public acknowledgment of what will be its top-end camera.
The Benefits of Shooting Mirrorless as a Wedding Photographer
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.
Cosina is Bringing the Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 to Nikon Z-Mount
Cosina announced that it plans to release its Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount, and it will arrive on May 15.
Should We Just Use ‘DSLR’ to Describe Big Cameras, Mirror or Not?
This week, director Steven Soderbergh took part in an interview where he discussed the making of Presence, in which he revealed it was filmed on a Sony a9 III... which he gleefully referred to as a DSLR.
Updated: 7Artisans Launches Affordable 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift Lens
7Artisans has announced an exciting new prime lens, a tilt-shift 50mm f/1.4 for mirrorless cameras, including those with E, X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. On a full-frame camera, it has a 50mm focal length, while it is equivalent to 75mm and 100mm on Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds cameras, respectively.
2024 State of Photography: Increased Use of AI and Mirrorless Cameras
Photography website and commerce platform Zenfolio has published its "2024 State of the Photography Industry" report, exploring the changing trends among photographers and their thoughts on significant topics like business and artificial intelligence.
Tamron Brings Its Affordable, Excellent 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 Lens to Nikon Z
Tamron has announced that its popular 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) fast-aperture standard zoom lens is coming to Nikon Z system mirrorless cameras.
The ‘Micro Mirrorless’ Is the World’s Smallest Interchangeable Lens Camera
Yashica and I'm Back have teamed up to create the Micro Mirrorless camera, the smallest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera ever.
Nikon’s New Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Aims To Be the Ultimate Travel Lens
For Nikon Z photographers, Nikon's new Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is the company's most versatile lens yet. The high-power zoom lens is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and offers an impressive 14.2 times zoom range.
Nikon Is All-In on Wildlife Photography, and I Love It
Nikon has long been a popular choice for amateur and professional wildlife photographers. Since the days of its film and digital SLR cameras, it has committed to engineering robust cameras with swift autofocus and making top-tier telephoto lenses. That same focus persists in the mirrorless age, perhaps even more.
The $230 Full-Frame 50mm f/1.8 is 7Artisans’ First Autofocus Lens
7Artisans announced the 50mm f/1.8 lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It is the company's first-ever autofocus-equipped lens.
Leica Will Deliver a Mirrorless Medium Format Hybrid Camera ‘Within 2 Years’
Leica's medium format S-system has not seen an update since the S3 debuted in 2018 -- six years is an eternity as far as camera technology is concerned.
Canon is Actively Working to Bring Third-Party Lenses to RF Mount
Canon is well aware of the requests to see third-party lenses that are equipped with autofocus, like those made by Sigma or Tamron, on its mirrorless RF mount, and while nothing is set in stone yet, the company is in active discussions to make it a reality.
Cosina Details the RF, Z, E, and VM Lenses It Is Bringing to CP+ This Week
The CP+2024 show is slated to start later this week in Yokohama, Japan, and Cosina has announced the Voigtlander lenses it will showcase at the event.
Sony Disputes Canon’s ‘Number One Mirrorless Brand in 2023’ Claim
Last week, Canon claimed victory as the number one mirrorless camera brand by unit sales in the United States. While impressive, Sony says it has data from the same agency Canon used that contests the position.
Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C Review: Vintage Soul, Modern Image Quality
The Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C is a fantastic, stylish, and -- perhaps most importantly -- charming camera kit. The camera and digital back combo honor Hasselblad's illustrious analog past while incorporating the company's most modern digital imaging technology.
Canon Claims Victory as #1 Mirrorless Brand in the U.S. for 3rd Straight Year
Canon has claimed victory again and says it was the number one mirrorless camera brand in the United States in 2023, its third straight year holding the position.
Sony a9 III Review: A Costly Revolution in Camera Technology
No camera is as exciting or interesting as the Sony a9 III. Since Sony announced it in early November, the a9 III has occupied considerable space in my mind. Many questions have swirled since, and the answers to each have proved mercurial.
Look How Small Panasonic’s New 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Is
On Monday, Panasonic announced its 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens for full-frame L-mount cameras with the tagline of "smallest full-frame macro lens." While that came with a stipulation of "with a focal length greater than 90mm," don't let that distract from how compact it is.
Panasonic’s 100mm f/2.8 is the World’s Smallest Full-Frame Macro Lens
Panasonic announced the Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro, the world's smallest and lightest full-frame macro lens with a focal length greater than 90mm.