Sony Will Release a 300mm f/2.8 G Master Lens in Early 2024
Sony has revealed that it is developing a new 300mm f/2.8 G Master lens, but photographers won't be able to get their hands on it until early next year.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review: Telephoto For Travelers
Tamron has made a name for itself by releasing a series of unique and nontraditional zoom lenses like the 28-75mm, 17-28mm, 70-180mm, and the renewed classic (for mirrorless) 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. The new version of the lens for Nikon Z (or Sony E) brings a bit of comfort and nostalgia back to the hands of any telephoto shooter.
Irix’s Updated 150mm T3.0 Tele Cine Lens Has Wider Focus and Iris Range
Irix has announced a second version of its 150mm T3.0 cinema lens called the 150mm T3.0 Tele. It doesn't replace the previous version, but makes it more usable for a wider audience by improving the focus and aperture range and removing the macro designation.
Unique Techniques for Capturing Better Waterfall Photos
Timelapse and landscape photographer Michael Shainblum has shared a tip-filled guide showing how he uses long exposures to capture some of his more creative waterfall images in the Pacific Northwest.
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III Review: Not Your Average All-In-One
At first glance, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD seems like Frankenstein’s monster of lenses. Super-telephoto lenses that provide a relatively wide focal length are uncommon and generally awful. Making a lens with such a wide range of focal lengths is complicated, yet Tamron made one that performs well across the zoom range.
Tamron’s 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 is Coming September 22 for $1,299
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras that was announced in July will be available in September for $1,299.
Tamron Unveils 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens: ‘A New Category of Telephoto’
Tamron has announced a new 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras which is expected to be available from this fall.
The New Nikon 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the Lightest Lens in its Class
Nikon has announced the compact Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S super-telephoto prime lens for its mirrorless Z-mount cameras and it says that this new optic is the lightest in its class.
Photographing Wind-Swept Sand Dunes in Death Valley
At times, Death Valley can bring serene scenes of soft and picturesque sand waves, other times, as landscape photographer Michael Shainblum found out, it can also bring chaos, wind, and challenging shooting conditions.
Sony’s Xperia 1 IV is the World’s First Smartphone with True Optical Zoom
Sony has announced the Xperia 1 Mark IV, a smartphone packed with features that put the needs of video shooters first but doesn't hold much back for everyone else. It's also the first smartphone with a true optical zoom lens that can shoot between 85mm and 125mm.
Hands-On Impressions of the Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 for Wildlife
Wildlife photographer Steve Perry took the newly-announced Nikon PF 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens for a test drive and has shared his opinions on what to expect from the super-telephoto prime.
Nikon Unveils Smaller and Lighter 800mm f/6.3 VR S Z-Mount Lens
Nikon has announced the Nikkor 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras. While still a hefty lens, it is 48% lighter and 16% shorter than its F-mount counterpart thanks in part to the use of a Phase Fresnel (PF) front element.
How to Shoot Landscape Panoramas with a Telephoto Lens
One of my favorite techniques in photography is shooting panoramas with a telephoto lens. I got asked a lot about this technique, so I decided to create a full video and article in which I’ll go through the entire process.
Peaceful and Serene Photo Series of Death Valley’s Sand Dunes
Blessed with clear skies and soft sunlight, photographer Michael Shainblum visited Death Valley National Park where he captured the captivating sand dunes from early sunrise into the evening.
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review: Stellar Optics and Speed
Currently, the longest-reaching telephoto zoom lens in the Nikon Z-mount system, the Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S faces a lot of eager potential customers who are going to balance its longer focal length with overall size and cost. I can’t say it will disappoint.
Photographer Captures Unique Angles of Kauai’s Diverse Landscape
During his trip to Kauai, one of the many islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, photographer Michael Shainblum captured his journey using a mix of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, making the most of the diverse natural beauty of the area.
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Review: It’s Better Than You Think
In photography, the “cutting edge” doesn’t always happen with the most expensive gear; the ability to produce a quality lens at a price lower than ever is just as innovative. Canon’s RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM is my case in point.
Samyang Unveils the AF 135mm f/1.8 For Sony E-Mount
Samyang has announced that it has reimagined its manual focus 135mm f/2 telephoto lens that it launched in 2015 as a new and improved autofocus version, the AF 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount.
Tokina Launches a 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens for Six Camera Mounts
Kenko Tokina has announced that the 500mm f/8 mirror lens that it teased last year is finally available and will be available for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, T-mount, and Micro Four Thirds.
The Best Lenses for APS-C Cameras in 2023
While full-frame has received the most attention from camera manufacturers in recent years, there are plenty of great reasons to purchase smaller format sensors like APS-C. These systems can be cheaper, smaller, lighter, and offer greater reach over their full-frame counterparts.