Rokinon and Samyang lenses on sale for Prime Day. Abby Ferguson When shopping for lenses, you may not first think of Rokinon or Samyang. Many write them off as being far below brands like Nikon, Canon, or even Sigma. And while there are, certainly, some low-level lenses from Rokinon and Samyang, there are also some… Continue reading Save on tons of Samyang and Rokinon lenses for Prime Day 2022
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These 10 Nikon lenses will soon cost more
Price increases won’t impact F-mount glass. Nikon Considering picking up a new Nikon lens? Better move fast! The brand says price increases on 10 popular Nikon Z-mount lenses will be hitting the US on August 1, 2022. The reason given? Global supply chain issues. Related: Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses Hints of rising… Continue reading These 10 Nikon lenses will soon cost more
The new Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 is a well-priced alternative to Fujifilm’s own f/2.8 standard zoom
A Tamron-provided sample image shot with the new 17-70mm f/2.8 lens for Fujifilm X-mount. Masaaki Aihara/Tamron Tamron has been hard at work expanding its line of Fujifilm X-mount lenses and the new Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, priced at $799, is a welcomed addition. Offering a versatile focal range, fast constant aperture, image… Continue reading The new Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 is a well-priced alternative to Fujifilm’s own f/2.8 standard zoom
Best vlogging cameras in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators Check Price Developed specifically for vlog content makers, this camera prioritizes face-focusing and quality audio. Best with flip screen Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Digital Camera Check Price Tiny but powerful, this body is also great for mobile video. Best budget Movo SmartCine Smartphone Video Kit… Continue reading Best vlogging cameras in 2022
New gear: Laowa 90mm f/2.8 brings you up close for less
The new all-manual Laowa 90mm f/2.8 macro from Venus Optics offers 2x macro capability. © Alberto Ghizzi Panizza As the brand nears the end of its first decade in business, Anhui, China-based Venus Optics has been busy launching new lenses at a record pace, with five Cine primes, two Zero-D Shift primes, a unique 24mm… Continue reading New gear: Laowa 90mm f/2.8 brings you up close for less
Best telephoto lenses for Canon in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS Check Price Best for wildlife Canon RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1L IS Check Price Best value Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS Check Price Telephoto lenses take up a huge market segment, with lenses ranging from 70mm up to and beyond 800mm. That’s a lot of variety to… Continue reading Best telephoto lenses for Canon in 2022
The best Memorial Day sales on cameras and photo gear
The best memorial day camera sales offer solid prices on stuff you want. Stan Horaczek Congrats! You finished all of your spring cleaning just in time for Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer. Now, it’s time to replace all that junk you got rid of with shiny new camera gear. Memorial Day sales often… Continue reading The best Memorial Day sales on cameras and photo gear
Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
Nikon It’s a great time to be a Nikonian. With a healthy selection of cameras, from the tiny, affordable Nikon Z50 to the impressive flagship Nikon Z9, and no less than 30 Z-mount lenses on offer, the company’s mirrorless line now has something for most everyone. For those who’re still clinging to their DSLRs and… Continue reading Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
The zoom lens’ focal range is intended to appeal to portrait shooters. Sony Electronics Sony has just unveiled the Xperia 1 IV, the world’s first production phone with an optical zoom lens as well as ultrawide, standard wide, and front-facing cameras. It’s a pretty serious smartphone photography package that, at $1,600, comes with a pretty… Continue reading Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone
Always on the lookout for obstacles, the Mini 3 Pro has three sets of binocular optical sensors that scan forward, behind and beneath the drone. Mason Marsh The sub-250 gram drone market is flooded with flying toys, but today’s launch of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is giving us a travel-friendly aerial marvel with 3-way… Continue reading DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone