Fujifilm GF 63mm f2.8 R WR Review

The Fujifilm GF 63mm f2.8 R WR is a standard prime lens for the new GFX 50S mirrorless medium format camera. The Fujifilm GF 63mm f2.8 R WR “nifty-fifty” features 10 elements in 8 groups and is dust- and weather-sealed physical construction. Find out i…

Canon announces EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and SX730 HS compact camera

After some guessing and speculations, Canon has now officially launched Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens. According to the test shots and videos, it makes really great images, and it’s quite versatile. Along with the macro, they have also released a new compact camera, Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. It’s the follow-up to the […]

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Canon breaks into the drone market with a new $40K search and rescue drone & camera combo

Well, this was unexpected. There weren’t even any rumours floating around, other than a mention of a patent two years ago. Then radio silence, nothing. But now, Canon have entered into the drone market. Although it’s not the consumer drone market. They’re going industrial. With the catchy name of PD6E2000-AW-CJ1, Canon’s new drone costs a […]

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

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

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 […]

Photographer of the Day: Ken Lee

Category: Outdoors Photographer: Ken Lee “The Mystical Stone” Photographer of the day, Ken Lee, proves that there’s still amazing landscapes to shoot long after the sun has gone down. A long exposure, a full moon, and a flashlight can come together to make a truly stunning image. The movement of the clouds contrasted against the stillness…

Portrait Tip: Eliciting Great Expressions With Kids (And Dads)

There’s nothing sillier than expecting people to give you a great expression because you say, “Smile!” Especially children. If you want people to smile in your photograph then you need to do something worth smiling about. Here’s a technique I learned from Drake Busath and refined to fit my own style. You can use this verbatim…

Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8, rivals the Sigma 135mm Art before it even starts shipping

These days it seems that 135mm lenses are everywhere. After Sigma’s release of 135mm F/1.8 DG HSM Art lens, now Zeiss has their Batis 135mm f/2.8 ready for preorders. I was surprised (to say the least) by the price of Sigma’s lens, no matter the gorgeous photos it takes. However, now it becomes clear where […]

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