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.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN Sports Lens Review: Worthy of Attention
The long-awaited Sigma 150-600mm for mirrorless cameras has finally arrived. Available for Sony E-mount or Leica L-mount, does this redesigned super-telephoto zoom meet the expectations of real-world wildlife photographers?
$20,000 vs $2,000: Can You Shoot Professional Bird Photos on a Budget?
Bird photography—or any wildlife photography, really—is one of the most expensive genres you can get into. A professional birding setup can easily cost you $20,000+. But can you can similar results for 10x less? Bird photographer Jan Wegener decided to find out.
This 600mm ‘Bazooka’ Lens from 1955 is Rather Impressive
Now here's a lens you probably don't want to be seen with in populated areas these days: it's a Novoflex 600mm lens with a pistol grip, introduced in 1955 and manufactured in West Germany.
Nikon Launches 3 New Lenses: A 16-80mm, 500mm, and 600mm
Nikon today announced three new lenses: a 16-80mm f/2.8-4 for DX cameras, a 500mm f/4 for FX, and a 600mm f/4 for FX. The 16-80mm brings Nano Crystal Coating and Electromagnetic Diaphragm to DX lenses, while the 500mm and 600mm use fluorite elements for significant weight savings.
Single Edition Leica 600mm f/5 Prototype Lens Shows Up on eBay for $230,000
The Leica R 600mm f/5 Apo-Telyt prototype lens has appeared on eBay with a hefty price tag of $230,000. We say "the" instead of "a" because only a single copy of this lens was ever made for the company's Apo-Telyt line -- lenses don't get rarer than this.
Two New 600mm Lens Patents from Canon Reveal Interesting Possibilities
Although it is a niche market to say the least, the world of super telephoto lenses is a rather demanding one, with both sports and wildlife photographers depending on this massive and expensive glass to capture crisp images from far away.
Canon users seem to get a bit better treatment in this department than most, with prime glass ranging from their $11,000 400mm f/2.8L IS II to their $13,200 800mm f/5.6L IS. However, today's point of interest is going to be the glass that falls smack dab between those two, the 600mm range.
For Sale: A Canon 1D Mark III and 600mm f/4 That Took a Saltwater Bath
If you want to know what the market is like for high-end camera gear that has been destroyed by water damage, check out this eBay auction by a Hastings, Victoria-based Australian photographer who goes by the handle tallguy069. The poor guy accidentally dropped his Canon 1D Mark III DSLR and Canon 600mm f/4L lens ($10,000+ in gear) off a boat into saltwater, completely destroying the functionality of both pieces.
Nikon Expected to Announce New 800mm Lens, the Longest in Lineup
Based on some patents filed by Nikon, the company is expected to announce an updated 800mm lens, which will be the largest lens in the current lineup, according to Nikon Rumors. As of now, the 600mm f/4G ED VR is the longest lens Nikon is offering, though Sigma and Canon both have 800mm f/5.6 lenses in their lineups.
Footage Shot at 3400mm+ on a RED Epic
Photographer Vincent Laforet recently attached a Canon 600mm f/4 lens with a 2X …