Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM Review: One of the Best Lenses Ever Made
I’m an outlier in the photo world, especially regarding glass. I dislike the 35mm focal length, and as much as I love a good 24mm lens, a 28mm lens is …
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The New Cooke Panchro 65/i Series Are Cinematic Heritage Reimagined
With the newly-announced Panchro 65/i series, Cooke Optics embraces the future of large-format cinematography while staying rooted in its storied past. These lenses, tailored for modern large-format sensors, build on …
Why PetaPixel Didn’t Review the Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Lab Lens
This morning, multiple blogs and YouTube channels published their reviews of the new Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Lab lens for Sony E-mount cameras. PetaPixel has a unit in hand but chose …
A Guide to Nikon’s Lens Abbreviations
Few lens makers can claim a lineup as huge and diverse as Nikon’s. Its legendary F-mount for film-based and digital SLRs has been in continuous production since 1959, along with …
Viltrox’s New Full-Frame 28mm f/4.5 Lens Costs $99 and Weighs 60 Grams
Viltrox announced its lightest and thinnest lens yet, the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5. The lens costs under $100 and is Viltrox’s first “Chip” series lens. Weighing a mere 60 grams …
Fujifilm’s XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II Shrinks and Modernizes Popular Pro Standard Zoom
Alongside the new Fujifilm X-M5 camera and XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR lens, Fujifilm announced the Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II, a significantly overhauled version …
Canon Will Announce Three New RF L-Series ‘Hybrid’ Lenses on October 30
In an unusual move, Canon says that it will announce three new “hybrid” L-series lenses for its RF mirrorless cameras on October 30. Based on the teaser image provided, the …
The Lumix 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 is the Perfect Companion for the S9 Camera
Panasonic announced its Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 for L-mount. It is the smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lens for mirrorless cameras on the market and finally gives the S9 that …
You Can Now Search Google Via Video Thanks to New Lens Feature
Google Lens will now let people search the internet via video as well as still images thanks to a set of new features just announced. Video search lets users point …
Artra Lab’s Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 Is a Nikkor Knockoff
The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget. A new lens from lesser-known brand …