Tokina’s 300mm, 600mm, and 900mm Reflex Lenses are Coming in February
Tokina will make its SZ 300mm PRO Reflex f/7.1, SZ 600mm PRO Reflex f/8, and SZ 900mm PRO Reflex f/11 reflex lenses available on February 3, 2023.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for Nikon Z is Coming September 29 for $699
Tamron has announced that it is developing its first Z-mount system lens in the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, which it bills as the smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Tamron Unveils the ‘World’s Smallest’ Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount
After announcing its plan to create this exact lens almost two months ago, Tamron has officially launched the 70-300 f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD: the "world's smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras."
Photographer 3D Printed a 300mm Extension Tube for 5X Macro Photos
Photographer Nicholas Sherlock—whose impressive 3D-printed DIY creations have appeared on PetaPixel before—is at it again. This time, he's created a fully-functional 300mm extension tube, complete with contacts for aperture control and autofocus, so that he can go out and shoot insane 5x macro photos.
Check Out This ‘Rocket Launcher’ Camera Made with an Olympus Air and 300mm Lens
Here's one crazy way to use the new Olympus Air wireless modular camera: "rocket launcher" style. The photographer above attached the Olympus Air to a 300mm lens, flipped the lens upside down, and used the tripod mount ring to attach a smartphone live view and a magnifying loupe.
Modifying an Old Nikon AI-S 300mm f/2.8 Lens to Give it Faux Autofocus
If you'd like to use legacy Nikkor lenses on your modern Nikon camera, one thing you can do to improve functionality is add a CPU to them. While there are services out there that can convert your lenses for a fee, you can also buy the programmable component for $30 on eBay and do it yourself.
That's what photographer Kalafok Vlakostnitsj recently did with his Nikon AI-S 300mm f/2.8 lens.
A Closer Look at Nikon’s New Phase Fresnel (PF) Lens Technology
Weighing just 1.66 pounds, Nikon's newly announced 300mm f/4 is the world's lightest 300mm full frame prime autofocus lens. It's also the first Nikon DSLR lens to feature the company's new Phase Fresnel (PF) technology, which is the main reason the lens can be so small and lightweight.
Rumor: Nikon Will Soon Unveil a New 300mm f/4 VR Lightweight Telephoto Lens
Planning to purchase a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D lens? You might want to hold off for now: Nikon is rumored to have a replacement to that lens ready for a near-future launch.
Samsung Debuts 4K-Capable Flagship NX1 Alongside Impressive 50-150mm f/2.8 Lens
Earlier today, Samsung officially released its recently-rumored/leaked flagship camera, the NX1. Alongside it, the South Korean electronics company showed off an impressive 50–150mm f/2.8 lens (70–200mm equivalent) and teased a new 300mm f/2.8 lens that’s still in development.
Custom Cup Made from Real Canon 300mm L Lens
Forget those fake plastic (but wildly popular) mugs that look like Canon lenses, there's a one of a kind custom lens cup made from a real $1,300 Canon 300mm f/4 L lens being auctioned on eBay. Kai over at DigitalRev had an accident while shooting a video about the lens and, instead of tossing it out, they decided to convert it into a cup and auction it off for charity (all proceeds will go to help victims of the recent Australian flooding).
Canon Unleashes Four New L Lenses and Two Extenders
In addition to the new 60D, Canon also made its lens lineup longer today with the announcement …