Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens for Sony A-Mount Unveiled

Tamron has announced the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro lens for the Sony A-Mount. It offers a max 1:1 magnification, Tamron’s USD AF motor and full-time manual focus. We knew the lens would be coming when Tamron announced the Canon and Nikon versions earlier this year. The new Sony version differs from the Canon and […]

Nikon D3400 Unveiled with SnapBridge for “Always On” Bluetooth

Nikon has updated its entry-level line of DSLRs with the new D3400 DSLR, which features a familiar 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and adds SnapBridge for easier connectivity to mobile devices. Nikon D3400 Key Features 24.2MP DX CMOS Sensor EXPEED 4 Image Processor SnapBridge Connectivity ISO 100-25,600 11-point AF 5fps still Frame Rate 1080p HD Video […]

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens Unveiled

Nikon has announced the new AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED lens for $2199. The lens is FX mount with internal focusing with manual override and a rounded 9-blade diaphragm. As you would expect from a lens of this caliber, it has three extra-low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat to minimize […]

Canon patents 40-800mm F4.5-5.6 lens, it would be great if it’s made, but I am skeptical

Canon just patented a 40-800mm lens. Isn’t this just incredible. In old point and shoot terms the box would have been marked X20. You have to admit it’s impressive. I mean, the only thing that comes close to that is my old 14-400 modem. Oh, it is full frame too. It’s not that there were not huge zooms ranges […]

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Nikon Lens Instant Rebates End Soon

Several Nikon lenses have instant rebates up to $200 off through July 2. Applicable lenses include the AF-S 70-200mm v/2.8G ED VR II, the 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR and the 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses, among others. You can find them all here at B&H Photo. Copyright/DMCA Notice: The RSS entry was originally published on Photography […]

This rare Nikon 1200mm f/11 lens is over 3 feet long and can be yours for under $6000

One of only 359 ever made, this particular Nikon Nikkor-P 1200mm f/11 lens is probably one of the most pristine examples still around, and now it can be yours if you have a spare $6,000 burning a hole in your pocket. Up for sale on eBay by user nikon_and_wine, the lens is being describe as “nearly […]

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Kerlee jump into the lens market with the super fast 35mm f/1.2 for full frame cameras

It seems to be a thing these days for unknown brands to suddenly be jumping into the lens market with things we actually sometimes want and need in our photographic lives. Now, it’s Kerlee’s turn. The new Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 lens is being pushed as the “World’s First” such lens for full frame cameras, with versions […]

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II Lens Patent

A recently published lens patent corroborates past rumors of a new Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens. The new lens is likely to appear later this year alongside the oft-rumored Canon 5D Mark IV. The existing Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens has been a work horse over the past decade. The retail price […]

Panasonic unveil the super fast wide angle Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 lens

Panasonic have announced a new ultra fast, wide lens built for professional daily use.  The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras seems built to meet the needs of demanding photographers and filmmakers who need maximum resolution and low light performance. Giving the equivalent field of view as that of […]

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Canon EF 1000mm f/5.6L IS DO Lens Patent Surfaces

If the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens isn’t long enough for you, a recent patent application shows that Canon is working on an even longer lens – an EF 1000mm f/5.6L IS DO model. We’ve seen how compact Canon can make a 600mm f/4L IS DO lens, so it will be interesting to see […]