The cool thing about Leica M-mount is how versatile the entire lens lineup is. It’s easy to get lots of them used at great prices. But it’s also very possible to score M-mount lenses from other manufacturers for extremely affordable prices. Lucky for you, we’ve reviewed tons of M-mount lenses by Leica and lots of… Continue reading 3 Affordable M-Mount Lenses to Adapt to Your Camera
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First look: OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Micro Four Thirds
The Om System 20mm f/1.4 Pro is available for preorder now for $800. OM System Hot on the heels of an official rebranding, OM System—the brand formerly known as Olympus cameras—has just announced its first lens under the new banner: the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 Pro for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It… Continue reading First look: OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Micro Four Thirds
Superior Sharpness, Surprisingly Close: Nikon Z 105mm Macro Review
kon’s Z lenses tend to be much sharper than the older optics, an improvement that had me itching to try the system’s first macro lens. The Nikon Z 105mm Macro, formally called the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S, brings a true 1:1 ratio to the company’s full frame mirrorless system. The 105mm can… Continue reading Superior Sharpness, Surprisingly Close: Nikon Z 105mm Macro Review
The most rented cameras and lenses of the year
The Canon EOS R5 was the most popular piece of rental gear this year. Stan Horaczek Lens Rentals has just released its list of the most popular gear of the year, as well as a load of interesting statistics about the overall photography and videography rental market. The whole breakdown is worth reading, but here… Continue reading The most rented cameras and lenses of the year
This Is Why Your Pictures Suck (And How to Fix It)
Years ago, we published an article called This is Why Your Pictures Suck. To date, it’s one of our most popular articles on the site. And inside is some brutally honest advice from long-time photographer and podcast host Ibarionex Perello. He’s interviewed tons of photographers over the years, and it gives a brutally honest opinion… Continue reading This Is Why Your Pictures Suck (And How to Fix It)
It’s Stunning! Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux Review
g a Leica is often revered as having achieved a certain level of success amongst photographers. It’s what many, myself included, aspire to attain someday. Out of all of the 50mm lenses on the market today, Leica’s lineup of 50mm has easily been my favorite. The Leica 50mm f0.95 lens is the flagship within their… Continue reading It’s Stunning! Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux Review
Beautiful Optics. Bokeh for Days. Leica 75mm F1.25 Noctilux Review
Leica is synonymous with pristine image optics and a price tag to match. Most of their lenses are on the wish lists of photographers worldwide. Their Summicron lenses are at a price point that most have to save up for. The 75mm Summicron was a hit, so naturally, the Leica 75mm f1.25 Noctilux lens has… Continue reading Beautiful Optics. Bokeh for Days. Leica 75mm F1.25 Noctilux Review
Researchers Develop Cheaper and Faster Way to Manufacture Lenses
Researchers from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a method of manufacturing optical components faster and cheaper for a variety of purposes, which could include camera optics. The researchers originally published the news of their development in February, but this past month uploaded a video (spotted by DIY Photography) that shows how… Continue reading Researchers Develop Cheaper and Faster Way to Manufacture Lenses
This new technology makes f/1.4 lenses at almost zero cost
Researchers at Technion Israel Institute of Technology have developed a new way of making lenses with a curable liquid polymer that allows for faster prototyping of new and custom optics. It’s designed primarily for applications such as corrective lenses, augmented and virtual reality, medical imaging and astronomy, but could potentially become a new manufacturing method… Continue reading This new technology makes f/1.4 lenses at almost zero cost
5 Fascinating Stories of Photography Done by the CIA
The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) has a long, rich history with photography. From spying to investigating UFOs, the CIA has had many requirements for cameras and what they can do. Looking into the CIA’s relationship with photography is a long-term, ongoing series at The Phoblographer. We have a fascination with how one of the world’s… Continue reading 5 Fascinating Stories of Photography Done by the CIA