Fujifilm Unveils the XF33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens
Fujifilm has launched the XF33mm f/1.4 R LM WR lens for its X Series mirrorless digital cameras. The company bills the lens as a "next-generation" large-aperture prime lens.
Fujifilm to Release Two X-H2 Models in 2022: Report
Fujifilm has been rumored to be working on an X-H series camera for almost three years, but according to a new report, that wait may soon be over. Additionally, the successor to the X-H1 won't be alone and will feature two different models.
A Review of the 7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Mark II Macro Lens
Macro photography in the field is not always easy or comfortable, often requiring long hours outdoors in the heat. So now more than ever, I’m seeing the benefits of lightweight lenses and bodies.
Choosing Your Next Camera: Full Frame, M43, APS-C, or Medium Format?
It’s a wonderful time to be considering a new camera. There are so many options for camera type, features, prices, and sensor sizes that the choices can seem overwhelming. For this conversation, we’re going to focus (pardon the pun) on the sensor sizes you might consider for your next camera.
Pentax K-3 Mark III Review: An Excellent, Expensive DSLR
Pentax put a lot of time and effort into making the K-3 Mark III, and it shows: it's a huge leap in tech for a DSLR. But it's still a DSLR in a mirrorless world, and that perception combined with a premium price might hold back Pentax's latest $2,000 APS-C camera.
Canon is Debating if Bringing APS-C to the RF Mount is Worth it: Report
According to a new report, Canon is in the midst of an internal debate on whether or not it should bring an APS-C camera to its RF line. Since moving to mirrorless, Canon has thus far separated its APS-C line (the EOS M series) from its full-frame offerings (R series).
Pergear Launches 60mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro for Fuji, Sony, Nikon, and M43
Pergear has announced a new 2x magnification lens, the 60mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro for a range of APS-C mounts -- Fujifilm X-mount, Sony E-mount, and Nikon Z-mount -- and Micro Four Thirds.
Ricoh Unveils the HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 K-Mount Star Series Lens
Ricoh has announced a new wide-angle zoom lens that is classified under its "Star" series optics: the HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW lens. Ricoh says it promises the highest imaging performance available and is designed for use on K-mount DSLRs.
Tokina to Release a 500mm f/8 and Six APS-C Lenses This Year
Kenko Tokina has published an updated lens roadmap that extends through 2022 and includes several lenses for a variety of camera mounts. Notably, the company plans to launch a 500mm f/8 reflex lens as well as six APS-C primes for a mix of Fujifilm X- and Sony E-mount.
Nikon Launches the Retro-Inspired Z fc 20.9MP Crop-Sensor Camera
Nikon has announced the Z fc, a DX-format (crop sensor) camera that combines the latest mirrorless technology with a vintage design and "manual" functionality. The new camera is compact and lightweight that Nikon argues makes it a fantastic "everyday" system.
Venus Optics Launches Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 for APS-C Cameras
Venus Optics has officially launched its latest lens: the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO prime lens for Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, and Nikon mirrorless APS-C cameras.
A High ISO Shootout: Pentax K-3 III vs. Sony a7 III
You don’t see many new SLRs announced these days when it seems that most camera enthusiasts talk about mirrorless as the future of photography, but to the surprise of those online voices that proclaim the optical viewfinder dead, Ricoh Imaging has released just that in the Pentax K-3 Mark III.
Samyang Unveils 12mm f/2 Ultra-Wide Lens for Sony E-Mount APS-C
Samyang, which is distributed in the United States under the name Rokinon, has announced a new autofocus ultra-wide prime for Sony E-Mount APS-C cameras. The 12mm f/2 AF is a compact, lightweight, and "rugged" lens that promises fast and accurate autofocus thanks to a stepping motor.
Tamron Unveils World’s First 11-20mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony APS-C E-Mount
Tamron has announced the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD variable wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-Mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Tamron says that it is the world's first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens in its class to feature a consistent f/2.8 aperture.
Kandao’s Obsidian Pro 12K 360 Camera is Loaded with 8 APS-C Sensors
Kandao is going all-in on high-quality, VR-ready, 360-degree video with its newly-announced Obsidian Pro. The company is calling it the "world's-first cinematic 360-degree camera with 8 APS-C sensors" to offer 24 million pixels of high-resolution 12K capture.
Ricoh Launches the Pentax K-3 Mark III, Its Flagship APS-C DSLR
After months of hype and an unexpected delay, Ricoh has finally announced the Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR. The flagship camera features an optical viewfinder, a ruggedized body, an AI-assisted subject recognition technology, and a 25.73-megapixel BSI sensor with ISO sensitivity up to 1,600,000.
Ken Rockwell Patents ‘Smart Cropping’ Camera Software for Zooms
Ken Rockwell has announced that he has patented a software addition that would leverage the ability for full-frame cameras to shoot in crop modes and automatically apply that feature when a lens is zoomed for extra optical throw in situations like bird photography.
The Pentax K3 Mark III Has Been Delayed Indefinitely
Pentax has announced that due to a parts shortage, the K3 Mark III DSLR that was scheduled to be announced at Japan's CP+ show on February 25 has been delayed indefinitely.
KamLan Unveils 32mm f/1.1 Manual-Focus Lens for Crop-Sensor Cameras
KamLan, a Chinese lens manufacturer, has announced the release of the KL 32mm f/1.1 lens. The optic will be available for multiple APS-C mounts and Micro Four Thirds on February 12. It will retail for about $300.
Pergear Unveils 10mm f/8 Pancake Lens for Multiple Mirrorless Mounts
Pergear has announced a 10mm f/8 APS-C manual focus, wide-angle pancake lens for micro four-thirds, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fuji X mounts that features an extremely compact "body cap" design.
Camera Gear ‘Overkill’: Why Bigger and Faster Is Not Always Better
Full frame and medium format systems can produce images of greater quality than APS-C. But that greater quality is rarely perceived, even in very large prints. I call it "overkill" because we cannot perceive the advantage of this more expensive and heavier equipment.
FCC Filing Reveals ‘Naked’ Pentax K-3 Mark III Without its Outer Shell
It's a bit rare to get any concrete information out of FCC filings for any product far ahead of its release, so finding photos of the upcoming Pentax K-3 Mark III without its magnesium alloy shell is definitely unusual.
Viltrox 33mm and 56mm f/1.4 APS-C E-Mount Lenses Now Available
Viltrox has added the 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 APS-C prime lenses for Sony E-Mount to its online store. The 56mm f/1.4 looks very similar to the Fujifilm X-Mount version that became available in September.
My 10 Year Search for the Perfect Camera Brought Me Back to APS-C
In 2015, I fully committed to switching from my Nikon DSLR system to a Sony mirrorless system starting with the Sony a7 II. Up until that point, I had always held on to my Nikon D700 and D800 as my workhorse cameras for weddings and commercial shoots but experimented with Olympus, Sony, and Panasonic for my travel photography.
Fujifilm Executive: ‘APS-C is the Best-Balanced System’
In an interview with Amatuer Photographer, Fujifilm's new European President and Managing Director Toshi Iida says that "APS-C is the best-balanced system" and explains why he believes the company has been doing "significantly better" than the competition.
Canon Will Definitely Release an APS-C Sensor EOS R Camera in 2021: Report
For many months, the Canon rumor mill has been split on whether or not a crop-sensor EOS R camera would ever be announced. Some said yes, others scoffed, but finally a reliable source has "confirmed" that this camera is indeed coming, and it will arrive next year.
Pentax’s New APS-C DSLR Can Hit ISO 1.6 Million, Will Cost Around $2,500
Ricoh has released a new video all about the upcoming Pentax flagship APS-C DSLR that has been slowly revealed over the past year. The camera will be called the Pentax K-3 Mark III (imagine that), and we are finally getting some information about specs and price point beyond just the fact that it has a nice optical viewfinder.
Fujifilm Announces the X-S10: Affordable, Small, Capable
Fujifilm has announced the X-S10, a compact and lightweight mirrorless camera featuring a 26.1-megapixel X-Trans sensor and a newly-designed in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system. The X-S10 also sees a new command dial and overall design that differs from Fujifilm's other cameras.
Canon EOS M50 Mark II Coming Soon, Key Specs Leaked: Report
Over the past few days, rumors that Canon is preparing to release an EOS M50 Mark II have been all-but-confirmed by dealer product listings. The camera is almost certainly going to be unveiled very soon, and now, we have a pretty good idea about the key specs as well.
Sensor Comparison Revisited: Does Sensor Size REALLY Matter?
A few months back, the guys at The Slanted Lens posted a video comparing the performance of various sensor sizes and it... didn't go well. The comments were filled with complaints (valid and otherwise) about how they'd handled the test, and so they decided to address some of those concerns and run a whole new test.
Canon Will ‘Likely’ Add IBIS to EOS M Lineup; M50 Mark II Coming in 2020
With all of the focus on the RF-mount and the debut of the EOS R5 and EOS R6, it's easy to assume that Canon has given up on the EOS M lineup. But according to the most recent reports, that's not true. Canon's in it "for the long haul," with new features and at least one new camera planned for late 2020.
Pentax Shares More Details About Its Upcoming APS-C Flagship DSLR
When Ricoh announced the new "Brand Vision" for Pentax, they promised to share more details about upcoming products very soon. Earlier today, they delivered in a follow-up video showing off the upcoming Pentax APS-C flagship DSLR.
Nikon Just Added Animal Detection AF to the Crop-Sensor Nikon Z50
In addition to the Nikon Z5, a new lens, and two Z-mount teleconverters, Nikon also released a few firmware updates today. The Nikon Z6 and Z7 got some minor improvements, while the Nikon Z50 got a significant new feature: Animal Detection AF.
Tokina Unveils New 11-20mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens for Crop Sensor DSLRs
As promised back in March, Tokina has just the ATX-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF: an ultra-wide angle zoom lens for crop-sensor DSLRs from Nikon and Canon. With a fixed f/2.8 aperture and affordable price tag, it should prove to be a very popular option for APS-C users.
Nikon to Release ‘Z5’ and ‘Z30’ Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras in 2020: Report
Things have been pretty quiet on the Nikon front lately, but that's all about to change. According to a fresh report from Nikon Rumors, the company is planning to release not one, but two entry-level Z-mount mirrorless cameras in 2020, with a "pro" level camera probably coming in early 2021.
This Crop Factor Calculator Simulates Your Results, Including Speed Boosters
Filmmaker Daniel Scott Murphy has created an incredibly useful new crop factor calculator that goes beyond anything we've seen online thus far. Not only does it tell you the crop, it actually simulates the results, and can even handle setups that include speed boosters.
Sensor Size Comparison: MF vs Full Frame vs APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
JP Morgan and Kenneth Merrill over at The Slanted Lens have put together an in-depth sensor size comparison that will definitely spark some conversation. They've compared medium format, full-frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds, in a side-by-side shootout—taking identical photos and making large prints to see how the image quality and dynamic range compares across formats.
Yongnuo Unveils ‘Nifty Fifty’ Lens for Sony APS-C Cameras
Yongnuo has unveiled a new 50mm f/1.8 lens, expanding its "nifty fifty" lineup to include the YN50mm f/1.8S DA DSM for Sony's E-Mount APS-C cameras. We don't have a price yet, but we expect this to be the cheapest 50mm lens you can buy for Sony's a6000 series once it hits stores.
Panasonic Wants to Make a Cheaper L-Mount Camera, But No Plans for APS-C
In a recent interview with Photorend, the Director of Imaging at Panasonic, Yosuke Yamane, revealed some of the company's plans moving forward. Highlights include a teaser for a more affordable L-mount camera, reiterating the brand's commitment to Micro 4/3, and much more.
Canon to Release Two EOS M Cameras and More Lenses in 2020: Report
If you were worried that Canon was going to do away with the EOS M lineup of APS-C mirrorless cameras, it seems you have nothing to fear. Recent reports indicate that Canon has two new EOS M cameras in the works, as well as a few new lenses.