Despite a nearly two-year global supply chain shortage, Nikon has been making good on the company’s promise to deliver a plethora of new lenses for the mirrorless Z system. Filling in most of the missing gaps from the F-mount lineup with greatly improved lenses, this time with a unique and affordable “in-between” focal length lens… Continue reading Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Review: Affordable and Surprisingly Useful
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Nikon Has Published Detailed Video Guides on the Z9’s Features
Nikon has published three videos that cover the various parts and features of the company’s new flagship camera. Shared through its Digitutor YouTube Channel, the videos are some of the closest and most detailed looks yet at many features. While official reviews of final production hardware are still scarce due to limited availability, Nikon has… Continue reading Nikon Has Published Detailed Video Guides on the Z9’s Features
Canon Again Dominates List of Most Rented Camera Equipment in 2021
While the Sony Alpha 1 was the most rented piece of new equipment in 2021, Lensrentals has published its most popular gear rented overall, and Canon cameras and lenses dominate the list. As one of the largest rental houses in the world, Lensrentals has a unique perspective into the popularity of equipment by actual photographers… Continue reading Canon Again Dominates List of Most Rented Camera Equipment in 2021
Techart Releases First-Ever Contax G to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter
Techart has announced what it says is the first-ever Contax G-mount to Nikon Z-mount autofocus lens adapter with full support for continuous autofocus modes, eye-detection, and in-body image stabilization. Contax G series lenses were launched in 1994 to support the company’s G1 and G2 rangefinder cameras. According to Techart, each of the lenses are light… Continue reading Techart Releases First-Ever Contax G to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter
Tokina Unveils 400mm f/8 N II S Mirror Lens in 8 Mount Options
Tokina has announced an updated 400mm f/8 N II S mirror lens that changes the optical design and integrates a T-mount system that the company says improves performance. It will be available in eight camera mount configurations. The original version of the lens was announced in July of 2020 and received the Canon RF and… Continue reading Tokina Unveils 400mm f/8 N II S Mirror Lens in 8 Mount Options
Nikon Unveils 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3
Nikon has announced the 28-75mm f/2.8 for full-frame Z-mount cameras, what it claims is a lightweight and versatile optic for all types of photographers. The company also announced it is developing an 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto prime lens. Nikon positions the 28-75mm f/2.8 as a value-rich optic for a host of possible photography applications… Continue reading Nikon Unveils 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3
The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented Camera of 2021
Lensrentals has published its end-of-the-year data that reveals the most popular equipment that has been rented in 2021. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Sony Alpha 1 was the most popular stills camera, with Nikon’s Z7 II in second place. Lensrentals says that it believes its data is a great tool to measure industry metrics to determine where… Continue reading The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented Camera of 2021
Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
A high-efficiency RAW recording codec developed by intoPIX has been successfully integrated into the Nikon Z9. The company says that its TicoRAW technology allows for low processing and fast transfer speeds of up to 8K at 60 frames per second in RAW. Nikon formed a strategic partnership with intoPIX in order to leverage the company’s… Continue reading Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens
Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 manual focus portrait lens for full-frame Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE, and Nikon Z mounts. The company says its new portrait prime provides a medium telephoto angle of view, great control of depth of field, and the ability to render distortion-free portraits with well-controlled… Continue reading Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens
Venus Optics Unveils Smallest 2x Macro for Full Frame: 85mm f/5.6 APO
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, a lens it claims is the smallest 2x macro for any full-frame camera. It is available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts. Venus Optics says that the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is specially designed for… Continue reading Venus Optics Unveils Smallest 2x Macro for Full Frame: 85mm f/5.6 APO