TTArtisan’s New Full-Frame 100mm f/2.8 is Both a Tilt-Shift and 2x Macro
TTArtisan has announced a full-frame 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift 2x ultra macro lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts.
Meike’s New Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter is Wafer Thin
Meike has announced a new Sony E-mount to Nikon Z-mount autofocus adapter that allows photographers to use their Sony lenses on Nikon's new mirrorless camera bodies.
Nikon Zfc Review: Lots of Style But Lacking in Substance
The Nikon Zfc is a crop sensor mirrorless digital camera designed to replicate the classic Nikon FM2 Film camera, often considered one of the best 35mm film cameras of all time. While the system looks amazing and definitely brings a huge hit of nostalgia, does it live up to that legacy?
Sony Didn’t Have a Clever Mirrorless Plan to Fool Canon and Nikon
Long-time Sony executive Shigeki Ishizuka recently gave an interview in which he candidly spoke about early developments in the imaging division and how the flip to mirrorless was part of a longer-term plan to unsettle the camera market. Was this really a clever strategy or a re-writing of history to fit the narrative?
Coming Soon: Nikon Teases Exciting New Product
Nikon has launched a new teaser for an upcoming launch. While details are scarce, it's possible to look back at other times Nikon has teased a product announcement to get a sense of what photographers should expect.
Sony Tricked DSLR Makers into Thinking Mirrorless Was Not a Threat
A former Sony camera developer says that part of the company's strategy in the early days of mirrorless was to lull brands like Canon and Nikon into a false sense of security that the new technology wouldn't be as good as DSLRs -- until it was too late.
Nikon’s New DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR its Widest Lens for Z Mount
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens, an ultra-wide angle lens designed for content creators and vloggers. The lightweight lens is the widest Nikkor Z DX-format lens yet.
This is How Long Canon Will Continue to Repair Your Camera
Canon has updated its web page that lists how long it intends to officially repair certain cameras, which can help used equipment buyers make more informed decisions. The 5D Mark III, for example, will expire in 2024 while the EOS R will be supported until 2029.
Canon Has Been the Number One Interchangeable-Lens Camera Brand for 20 Straight Years
Canon is celebrating its dominance of the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) market, as it says it has been the top dog for 20 consecutive years.
The DJI Ronin 4D Flex Lets You Detach the Head from the Ronin 4D Camera
If there is one thing that can be said about DJI's cinema camera endeavors, it's that they are unique. The Ronin 4D was already a major shift from traditional systems, and now the Ronin 4D Flex is yet another play on the design.
Canon Has an Image Problem
Canon has an image problem and I'm not talking about photos. The company currently has a battle on three fronts when it comes to the perception of its brand: no third-party lens options, the actions of its printer division, and the company's stance on climate change.
The Average Digital Camera Price Has Doubled Over the Past Three Years
As the digital camera market contracts due to the popularity of smartphones, camera companies are finding that higher profits can still be reached by selling fewer cameras that cost, on average, twice as much as they used to.
Cosina is Making its First a Canon RF-Mount Lens: The Nokton 50mm f/1
Cosina is expanding to support Canon RF mount this year and will release a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 aspherical lens that, while manual focus, will communicate electronically with the camera.
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.
Pergear’s 14mm f/2.8 is a $270 Ultra-Wide for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Leica
Pergear has announced a 14mm f/2.8 manual focus ultra-wide rectilinear lens for full-frame Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Leica mirrorless cameras.
Yongnuo YN85mm f/1.8 Z DF DSM Review: High Performance on a Budget
The $379 Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 Z DF DSM lens is among the first third-party prime lenses available for the Nikon Z system that not only has an impressive autofocus system, but also boasts a customizable Lens Function button (L-Fn) and control ring.
Pergear’s New 35mm f/1.4 is a Manual Full-Frame Lens for Multiple Mounts
Pergear has announced a new $129 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.
Panasonic to ‘Shift’ Camera Business to Focus on Mirrorless Video
Facing business units that it does not believe are expected to grow, Panasonic's CEO says it will shift its business to focus on mirrorless video cameras.
The Sony a7R V is a Powerful Camera, But is It the Right Camera?
Sony's latest Alpha 7R V camera sports some seriously impressive capabilities that make it hard to ignore. But given the other cameras in Sony's line, even if this is the latest and greatest, is it the best for you?
The M Rangefinder is Holding Back Leica’s Innovation
Leica innovated the heck out of the camera with the Leica 1 back in 1925, breaking new ground with the Leica 2 and then the M3. However, not so much in recent years and I argue the "classic" M is now actually holding back Leica's innovation.
Fujifilm X-T5: 40.2MP, 6.2K Video, and Better Autofocus in a Smaller Body
Fujifilm has announced the X-T5 camera which utilizes the company’s fifth-generation 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS HR sensor in a body that the company says is smaller than each of the three previous X-T cameras.
Funleader’s 18mm f/8 Pro CapLens Adds Focus Distance Adjustment Dial
Funleader's new CapLens 18mm f/8 0.3m-∞ Pro iterates on the brand's original 18mm f/8 CapLens by adding a focusing adjustment dial that lets photographers shoot between 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, one, and two meters in addition to infinity.
Nikon’s Z9 Firmware 3.0 Update Adds Nearly 20 New Features
Nikon has announced a substantial firmware update for its flagship mirrorless Z9 camera that boosts its performance and adds nearly 20 new features to an already impressive professional full-frame system.
Canon EOS R7 Teardown: Inside the Prosumer APS-C Mirrorless Camera
Canon pushes for the APS-C market by with the new Canon EOS R7 and EOS R10. It’s no surprise that camera giant Canon is continuing with the massively popular mirrorless camera trend. This time around, they’ve decided to shake things up by introducing mirrorless to the smaller, more budget-friendly crop sensor market with these two new camera models.
Comparing the Pixel 7 Pro to Canon R5 Shows a Gap, But It’s Closing
Smartphone technology and sensor image quality have advanced so much in recent years that phone manufacturers are boasting photographs that can rival those taken by larger mirrorless and DSLR cameras. But is it true?
Mirrorless Continues Its Inexorable Rise At the Expense of the DSLR
The death of the DSLR was always in the cards - as soon as Nikon and Canon entered the mirrorless fray in 2018 it was not a case of if, but when. However, what was perhaps not expected was the rapidity with which the sales rug would be pulled from beneath DSLR consumers' feet. It's all or nothing when it comes to mirrorless.
How Tamron and Sigma Have Sounded the Death Knell of the DSLR
The death of the DSLR has long been vaunted, and even after the appearance of the RF and Z mirrorless systems, it still sees signs of life. But dedicated lens manufacturers might finally have killed it off.
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review: Impressive, Affordable, Versatile
Hot off of the heels of the 90mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO lens, Venus Optics has released another Laowa macro lens for mirrorless cameras in the 58mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO, which is arguably more versatile and therefore more appealing to general shooters.
Use Canon Lenses on Nikon Cameras with Meike’s EF to Z-Mount AF Adapter
Meike has announced a new Canon EF to Nikon Z autofocus mount adapter. The adapter promises full electronic control of Canon's DSLR lenses through a range of Nikon mirrorless cameras.
The New Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is Made for Mirrorless
Venus Optics has announced the new Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO, a lens designed specifically for mirrorless full-frame cameras and available for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.