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Venus Optics has announced that seven of its existing lenses will be available in new lens mounts, providing new choices for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EOS-M and L-mount users.
Starting with three wide-angle lenses, the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D and Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO. The first two will...
Last month, Tamron announced the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens, its first lens for Fujifilm X-mount. The 16.6x all-in-one APS-C lens was also announced for Sony E-mount. At the time of the announcement, we didn't have availability or pricing information. Tamron has revealed that the Sony version, Model B0161S,...
Megadap has announced the first autofocus-enabled adapter to use Sony E-mount lenses on APS-C and full-frame Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. The ETZ11 is compatible with all Sony E-mount lenses, including both first- and third-party offerings, and works on all Nikon mirrorless Z cameras.
The ETZ11 supports autofocus (AF-S...
Just over a year after finalizing a massive deal with The Associated Press, Sony has scored another big win for its camera business by partnering with PA (formerly known as the Press Association) in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
As part of the new arrangement, PA's photojournalists, including video content creators,...
Earlier this year, Sony further expanded its impressive G Master series with a new fast prime lens, the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM. It's Sony's fourth 35mm lens for E-mount, joining FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA, FE 35mm f/1.8 and FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA lenses. While there's already a...
There are few photographic experiences that I find more enjoyable – and productive – than an early morning out in the water in my kayak. While kayaking – or canoeing – can be an enjoyable and worthwhile experience without a camera, packing my photo gear in a waterproof bag and placing it in the kayak has resulted in many...
After years of tepid growth and even shrinkage in the camera market, it appears that economic conditions are back on the rise. Late last month, DPReview wrote about Canon's second quarter financial results, which showed a 101% net increase in sales year over year. It's great news for Canon following a significant loss of...
Last year, as the pandemic was in its early stages, Sony released the ZV1. The fixed lens camera includes a 1"-type image sensor and is aimed at vloggers and video content creators. In the year since then, the pandemic has driven demand for tools to create video, live stream,...
Tamron has announced the development of its first lens for Fujifilm X-mount. Tamron is co-developing 'the world's first 16.6x all-in-one zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras' for Fujifilm X mount and Sony E mount. Specifically, the lens in development is the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061).
As is...
For DSLR shooters looking for a telephoto zoom lens, Tamron's 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has long been a great choice given its blend of performance and value. For photographers using Sony mirrorless cameras, you could adapt this lens. Or, you could use...
Sony today announced pricing and availability for its all-new flagship consumer-focused smartphone, the Xperia 1 III. Initially unveiled back in April, the Sony Xperia 1 III includes several new features and high-end specs, such as a faster processor and updated 6.5" screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, as...
Last week, Sony announced the launch of 'Create Action,' a new $1M+ grant program designed to 'support underserved, underrepresented community by amplifying the efforts of local, non-profit organizations embedded within these communities.' Funding to support Create Action comes from Sony's Global Social Justice Fund, a...
Sony announced its first drone, the Airpeak, at CES 2021. Since then, details have been sparse. While we still don't know everything, Sony has today announced additional information about its drone, including some key specifications, features and price. Further, Sony has given the Airpeak its official name, the Sony...
Sony's E-mount lens lineup is very developed at this point. Sony makes 64 E-mount lenses. Of these 64 lenses, 14 are G Master lenses. The latest member of the G Master family is the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM. It is Sony's fastest wide-angle lens, and after going...
Sony has recently published an interview with the lead designers of its recent FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens. The interview includes Product Leader and Optical Design Lead, Atsuo Kikuchi; Mechanical Design Lead, Yuichiro Takata; and Actuator Control Lead, Yuki Mizuno.
While, of course, the interview is in part a form of...
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be made available in Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF lens mounts. The ultra-fast prime lens incorporates an APO design, hence its model name, and promises sharp images with well-controlled chromatic...
Over at DPReview, Aaron Gold is back with another edition of his 'Absolute beginner's guide to film photography' series. This time, the focus is on choosing the right camera type. If you want the easiest start to your film photography journey, a 35mm...
Sigma continues to expand its lineup of mirrorless-platform lenses with its next Art-series prime, the 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art. If that model sounds familiar, it is because Sigma already has a 35mm f/1.4 Art lens, but that 35mm DG HSM lens from 2012 was designed for full-frame DSLR cameras -- though Sigma did later release a...
Nearing just a month since their last announcement, Sony is unveiling yet another addition to their growing E-mount lens lineup with the new FE 14mm f/1.8 G Master -- Sony's widest-angle and widest-aperture full-frame lens. The new Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens marks the 64th E-mount lens in Sony's lineup and the 14th...
In somewhat odd fashion, Sony announced updated versions of its Sony A7R III and Sony A7R IV mirrorless cameras. Earlier this week, Sony published a video, seen below, showing the A7R III camera. At first glance, there's nothing unusual about the...