Category: lens

Panasonic introduces new wide zoom lens: Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0

Dunja Djudjic

A new lens for the micro four-thirds system is coming from Panasonic. They have officially announced Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0, a wide zoom lens developed in collaboration with Leica. The lens has a series of low dispersion and aspherical elements for sharp and clear photos. It also provides controlled fringing and aberrations. In addition, […]

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Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens Unveiled

Eric Reagan

Canon adds a new macro lens to its APS-C DSLR line with the new EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens. The new macro lens features built-in Macro Lites around the front element. The lights can be configured to illuminate only the left or right side, or both sides for a typical ring light illumination. The […]

Up to $300 Instant Rebates on Panasonic Lenses

Eric Reagan

A pair of Panasonic lenses are available now with instant rebates and a free gift card. The Panasonic Lumix G 12-35mm f/2.8 Power OIS lens is $697.99 (reg. $997.99) and comes with a free $50 gift card. Check it out here at B&H Photo. Also, the Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 Power OIS lens is […]

New Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens Available for Pre-Order

Eric Reagan

The recently announced Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens is now available for pre-order for $799, which (as predicted) is substantially less than the comparable Canon models. It is available for Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts and is expect to ship in late May. Check it out here at B&H Photo. Copyright/DMCA Notice: The […]

This website helps you compare lenses based on sample photos from Flickr

Dunja Djudjic

After the website that helps you chose the best lens for you, here’s another interesting lens-related tool. It’s named Lens vs. Lens and it helps you when you can’t decide between two (or more) lenses. It compares the photos taken with different lenses, at various focal lengths and apertures. So, if you’re indecisive, it can […]

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The first full Irix 11mm f/4 review is out and it looks very impressive

John Aldred

The Irix 11mm f/4 isn’t quite available yet, but the reviews have started coming in already. First mentioned at The Photography Show last year, it’s a much anticipated lens by landscape, architecture and astrophotographers looking to get ultrawide with full frame bodies.  Depending on the brand of camera you’re using, this is the widest non-fisheye […]

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Sigma Unveils Four New Gorgeous Lenses

Eric Reagan

Sigma announced four new lenses last week that have us drooling a bit. The new quartet of lenses include: Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DO OS HSM Art Lens Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Sigma continues its roll with these new […]

Hands On With the New Tamron 70-200mm G2

Spencer Lookabaugh

If you’ve read any photography website or stopped into our store recently, you probably know that the creative options available to photographers are as numerous as ever. One aspect of photographic gear that has seen the most rapid expansion in quality options as of late, is lens selection. With brands like Tamron leading the way in […]

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Here’s why you should try out even the worst lens before you decide to ditch it

Tom Leonard

My collection of lenses grows each month. I’ve recently accepted the fact that I didn’t buy a big enough cabinet to store them all. In an attempt to free up some room I decided to conduct a culling. In the process of getting exceptional lenses, sometimes I have to buy a batch in order to […]

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Here’s why you should try out even the worst lens before you decide to ditch it

Tom Leonard

My collection of lenses grows each month. I’ve recently accepted the fact that I didn’t buy a big enough cabinet to store them all. In an attempt to free up some room I decided to conduct a culling. In the process of getting exceptional lenses, sometimes I have to buy a batch in order to […]

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