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Sigma announces the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for astrophotography

Abby Ferguson Sigma is perhaps one of the most well-known and well-respected third-party lens manufacturers. Its Art line of lenses, in particular, offers quality that rivals OEM lenses, and yet they come at more affordable prices. And now, the company has announced a new Art-series offering in the form of the first 14mm prime lens… Continue reading Sigma announces the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for astrophotography

Leica Q3: A full-frame, fixed-lens compact with more megapixels and a tilting screen

Leica We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Leica is well known for its impressive, attractive, and expensive cameras. Queen Elizabeth II was even a big fan of Leica cameras and was frequently spotted with her M3. And while the company makes various… Continue reading Leica Q3: A full-frame, fixed-lens compact with more megapixels and a tilting screen

The best wide-angle lens in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon mirrorless Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM SEE IT This is the mirrorless version of the legendary EF 15-35mm lens. Best for Nikon mirrorless Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 SEE… Continue reading The best wide-angle lens in 2023

The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a compact wide-angle for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

Abby Ferguson Earlier this year, Tamron announced it was working on a fast and compact wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Now, the wait is (nearly) over, and the new Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD is here and ready for pre-order. The newest Tamron lens offers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 16.5-30mm. This… Continue reading The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a compact wide-angle for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay

Aside from the coating and two extra thumb screws on the lens body, it’s basically identical to the production version. obscura0rex Most lenses handle visible light just fine. Start dabbling in infrared photography, however, and you’ll find that things get wacky and complicated right off the bat. Shooting infrared with a typical lens often creates… Continue reading A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay

The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

DigitalRev In-Focus We love when nerdy things collide here at Pop Photo, and that is precisely what happened with the creation of perhaps the most iconic movie prop of all time. As the video below from DigitalRev In-Focus explains, George Lucas wanted the props in the Star Wars films to look used in order to… Continue reading The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 zoom is a fast super-telephoto lens for pros

The newest telephoto zoom lens from Canon is designed and priced for pros. Canon Canon has just released a fast ultra-telephoto zoom for its RF-mount full-frame cameras. The company says that the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM lens exists in response to requests from photojournalists, sports photographers, and other top-level professionals for a 300mm f/2.8… Continue reading The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 zoom is a fast super-telephoto lens for pros

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM review: A well-rounded yet impressive prime lens

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is a great all-rounder to keep on your camera. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sony already makes a handful of 50mm lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, including the very impressive FE 50mm… Continue reading Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM review: A well-rounded yet impressive prime lens

Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?

What You’ll Be Creating Today, we will be taking a look at what a lens flare is, why it can be both good and bad, and how to add lens flare in Photoshop. Let’s find out how this hardware error turned into an artistic asset! What We’ll Learn You’re ready to begin learning about lens… Continue reading Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?