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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New gear: Meike 85mm f/1.8 sets a new benchmark for affordability
The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 lens for Sony Full-frame E-mount is priced at $199.99. Meike If you’re a full-frame, Sony E-mount shooter on a budget, Hong Kong-based lensmaker Meike has just the thing for you. The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 prime lens includes autofocus support and blows its sole direct rival out of the water… Continue reading New gear: Meike 85mm f/1.8 sets a new benchmark for affordability
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 Nikon in 2022
Nikon Best overall Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Check Price Best for wildlife Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Check Price Best value Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Check Price Nothing beats using a telephoto lens when it comes to getting closer to the action. The unrivaled range… Continue reading Best telephoto lenses for Nikon in 2022
Best cameras under $1000 in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best mirrorless Sony a6400 Check Price Best full-frame Canon EOS RP Check Price Best DSLR Nikon D7500 Check Price While flagship cameras that cost as much as a used car are fun to dream about, there are plenty of cameras under $1000 that can help you create great photography. Maybe you’re ready to… Continue reading Best cameras under $1000 in 2022
Leica & Panasonic to keep collaborating on cameras
Matthias Harsch (CEO Leica Camera AG) and Yosuke Yamane (Executive Vice President Director, Imaging Business Unit) met at the Leica headquarters in Leitz-Park to announce the partnership. Leica In a recent press release, Panasonic and Leica have announced a “new comprehensive business alliance” to “increasingly bundle their core competencies and to develop new technologies and… Continue reading Leica & Panasonic to keep collaborating on cameras
Sigma Announces 16–28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
New lens features internal focus and zoom, making it potentially well suited to underwater use
Sigma brings wide-angle zoom to Sony E- and L-mount
This is a full-frame lens, but it’s shown here on an APS-C body (the a6500). Stan Horaczek Standard zooms like Sigma’s E- and L-mount 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN end up in many professional photographers’ bags because of their versatility. But sometimes you need to go wider. Now, Sigma offers a new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN… Continue reading Sigma brings wide-angle zoom to Sony E- and L-mount
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