Venus Optics Unveils 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro for Full Frame Mirrorless
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Leica L mount full-frame cameras.
Canon EOS R7 First Impressions: The Performance King of APS-C
APS-C cameras from other manufacturers have grown stagnant and unexciting, but the Canon EOS R7 aims to change that with more megapixels, faster continuous shooting, and better autofocus.
Canon EOS R10 First Impressions: A Lot of Camera for $1,000
Canon's first APS-C mirrorless cameras are here, three and a half years after its first full-frame RF-mount option. After a brief time with what is effectively the Rebel replacement, there is a lot of camera here for $1,000 when it comes to the new Canon EOS R10.
Benro is Crowdfunding its Aureole 3-in-1 Filter System
The Benro Aureole, originally announced in January, is officially launching on Kickstarter. The company says it is the first detachable, multi-function system that allows photographers to both adapt lenses and also use filters.
Venus Optics Unveils the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens that provides a plus or minus 11mm shift on full-frame cameras and gives architectural photographers the ability to have more control over perspective.
Canon Launches RF 800mm f/5.6L and 1200mm f/8L Super-Tele Lenses
Canon has announced two new super-telephoto lenses for the RF mount: the RF800mm f/5.6L IS USM and RF1200mm f/8L IS USM. Unlike what was the case with the 400mm f/2.8L and 600mm f/4L primes launched last year, these two new lenses are unique.
Venus Optics Releases Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro for L-Mount
Venus Optics has announced that the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO it launched last year for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts is being released for Leica L-Mount.
Canon RF and EF Lenses See Second Price Hike in Five Months
Canon has increased the base price of several of its RF and EF lenses for the second time in the last five months. The increase is modest in most cases and is likely due to the global shortage of parts.
Meyer Optik Görlitz Launches Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II for 11 Camera Mounts
Meyer Optik Görlitz has announced the third lens in its Trioplan series, and the sixth overall lens that can be ordered from the reformed brand. The Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II is available in 11 camera mounts, including Nikon Z and Canon RF.
Canon Unveils the EOS R5 C ‘True Hybrid’ Full Frame Camera
Canon has announced the EOS R5 C, what it calls a "true hybrid" full-frame mirrorless camera that bridges both its stills-focused EOS technology with Cinema EOS into one robust, actively-cooled, super-thick camera body.
Benro Unveils Aureole, the ‘First’ Detachable Multi-Filter Lens Adapter
Benro has announced the Aureole, what it calls the first detachable, multi-function filter adapter system that allows photographers to not only adapt lenses but also supports filters via a built-in quick loading system.
Canon Again Dominates List of Most Rented Camera Equipment in 2021
While the Sony Alpha 1 was the most rented piece of new equipment in 2021, Lensrentals has published its most popular gear rented overall, and Canon cameras and lenses dominate the list.
Revisiting the Canon 1D, 20 Years Later
It was my first year in college. I was going out every day to teach myself photography, Harry Potter had just come out in theaters, and Canon entered the digital photography world with its very first fully backed flagship, the Canon EOS 1D.
The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented New Camera of 2021
Lensrentals has published its end-of-the-year data that reveals the most popular new 2021 equipment that has been rented in the last year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Sony Alpha 1 was the most popular stills camera, with Nikon's Z7 II in second place.
Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens
Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 manual focus portrait lens for full-frame Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE, and Nikon Z mounts.
Venus Optics Unveils Smallest 2x Macro for Full Frame: 85mm f/5.6 APO
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, a lens it claims is the smallest 2x macro for any full-frame camera. It is available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts.
Meyer Optik Görlitz Opens New Lens Factory in Hamburg, Germany
Meyer Optik Görlitz has announced that it has opened a new manufacturing facility in Hamburg, Germany. This new lens factory welcomes visitors, will expand to include a showroom, and will be used to produce new lenses for global distribution.
Meike Launches Canon EF to RF Adapter with Drop-in Filters
Meike has announced the MK-EFTR-C Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter which allows for Canon EF and EF-S lenses to work with RF-mount cameras with aperture control and autofocus and image stabilization support along with the ability to use drop-in filters.
Viltrox Unveils 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens for Canon RF Mount
Viltrox has announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Canon RF mount, making it the first lens the company has produced for Canon's mirrorless cameras that features autofocus.
Amazon ‘Fixes’ Overpricing New Canon Lens by Increasing Price Further
Amazon is dealing with an apparent pricing error involving a Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 lens. While the MSRP is $2,800, Amazon had it listed for over $600 more. Once made aware, the company "fixed" it: it's now listed for $1,600 more than MSRP.