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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The Canon EOS R3 that was launched today and the EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR look very similar, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon R3 versus the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III.

The brand new Canon EOS R3 that was announced today and the Nikon Z9 that was revealed earlier in 2021 have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon R3 versus the Nikon Z9.

Friday, September 10, 2021

Laowa have just announced the World’s Fastest 35mm lens for full frame cameras, the Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF.

Priced at $899 and available now, the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF offers extraordinary shallow depth of field and dreamy bokeh.

This auto-focus lens has an aperture ring click switch mechanism, internal focusing, low focus breathing, long focus throw and 15-aperture blades.

Laowa have just announced the World’s Fastest 35mm lens for full frame cameras, the Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF. Priced at $899 and available now, the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF offers extraordinary shallow depth of field and dreamy bokeh. This auto-focus lens has an aperture ring click switch mechanism, internal…

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is a very affordable super-telephoto zoom lens for Sony Alpha and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Sigma 150-600mm review now to find out if it's the best all-round ultra-telephoto lens for Sony shooters...

Thursday, September 9, 2021

The new Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is an affordable portrait prime lens for Sony and L-mount mirrorless cameras.

Offering superb optical performance, a bright F2.8 aperture, an all-metal build and a manual aperture ring, the Sigma 90mm F2.8 joins four existing I series lenses as well as the new 24mm F2.

The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary will be available from 24 September 2021, priced at £549.99 in the UK.

The new Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is an affordable portrait prime lens for Sony and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering superb optical performance, a bright F2.8 aperture, an all-metal build and a manual aperture ring, the Sigma 90mm F2.8 joins four existing I series lenses as well as the…

The new Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a wide-angle prime lens for the L-Mount and Sony E-mount camera systems.

Offering superb optical performance, a bright F2 aperture, an all-metal build and a manual aperture ring, the Sigma 24mm F2 joins four existing I series lenses as well as the new 90mm F2.8.

The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary will be available from 24 September 2021, priced at £549.99 in the UK.

The new Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a wide-angle prime lens for the L-Mount and Sony E-mount camera systems. Offering superb optical performance, a bright F2 aperture, an all-metal build and a manual aperture ring, the Sigma 24mm F2 joins four existing I series lenses as well as…

Canon are set to unveil a big new product - possibly the full details of the EOS R3 - at a live event on September 14th at 12.00 CEST / 11.00 BST.

Canon are set to unveil a big new product - possibly the full details of the EOS R3 - at a live event on September 14th at 12.00 CEST / 11.00 BST.

Olympus have just announced the development of two new Micro Four Thirds lenses, both from the M.Zuiko PRO series.

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO is a compact large-diameter single-focal-length lens. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is a compact telephoto zoom lens.

The launch date and pricing have yet to be announced.

Olympus have just announced the development of two new Micro Four Thirds lenses, both from the M.Zuiko PRO series. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO is a compact large-diameter single-focal-length lens. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is a compact telephoto zoom lens. The launch date and pricing…

The new Mitakon 135mm f/2.5 APO portrait lens is available in Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z and Sony FE mounts.

This manual-focus-only lens is an updated version of Mitakon's old 135mm f/2.8 lens, with an improved optical design, internal focus design and no focus breathing.

The new Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 lens is available now priced at $299.

The new Mitakon 135mm f/2.5 APO portrait lens is available in Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z and Sony FE mounts. This manual-focus-only lens is an updated version of Mitakon's old 135mm f/2.8 lens, with an improved optical design, internal focus design and no focus breathing. The new…

The new Ricoh GR IIIx large-sensor compact camera has a 40mm F2.8 equivalent lens and an updated GR Engine 6 image processor.

Other than those two changes, the GR IIIx is otherwise identical to the GR III, which has a wider-angle 28mm lens.

There are also a number of new accessories to go with the the GRIIIx, including a tele conversion lens and external optical viewfinder.

The new Ricoh GR IIIx large-sensor compact camera has a 40mm F2.8 equivalent lens and an updated GR Engine 6 image processor. Other than those two changes, the GR IIIx is otherwise identical to the GR III, which has a wider-angle 28mm lens. There are also a number of new…

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 is the third in a series of five new F1.8 lenses for the Panasonic, Sigma and Leica "L-mount" full-frame mirrorless camera system. Priced at £799.99 / $899.99, can this new wide-angle prime lens lens offer both quality and affordability at the same time? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 review, complete with full-size sample photos.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Wondering what the differences are between the new Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the 3-year-old GFX 50S medium format mirrorless cameras? Then check out our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm GFX50S Mark II versus the GFX50S.

The brand new Fujifilm X-T30 II and the original Fujifilm X-T30 look identical from the outside, so which APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the X-T30.

Fujifilm has updated its GFX Medium-Format System Lens Roadmap with the addition of three new lenses, the 55mm F1.7, 20-35mm and a Tilt-Shift lens.

Slated for release sometime in 2022, the GF 20-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom will offer an effective focal range of 16-28mm in 35mm terms.

Fujifilm has updated its GFX Medium-Format System Lens Roadmap with the addition of three new lenses, the 55mm F1.7, 20-35mm and a Tilt-Shift lens. Slated for release sometime in 2022, the GF 20-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom will offer an effective focal range of 16-28mm in 35mm terms.

Fujifilm has updated its X-System Lens Roadmap with the addition of two new lenses, the 150-600mm and 18-200mm.

Slated for release sometime in 2022, the 150-600mm super-telephoto zoom will offer an effective focal range of 229-914mm in 35mm terms. It will be a "red badge" zoom lens complete with a removable tripod collar/mount.

The new 18-200mm is aimed squarely at videographers who want an all-in-one zoom, offering an effective focal range of 27-183mm in 35mm terms.

Fujifilm has updated its X-System Lens Roadmap with the addition of two new lenses, the 150-600mm and 18-200mm. Slated for release sometime in 2022, the 150-600mm super-telephoto zoom will offer an effective focal range of 229-914mm in 35mm terms. It will be a "red badge" zoom lens complete with a…

The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a brand new standard prime lens for the Fuji-X APS-C camera system, offering an effective focal length of 50mm in 35mm terms.

Sporting an identical external design to the XF 18mm F1.4 lens, the new 33mm optic is weather-resistant and has a faster Linear auto-focusing motor than the current XF 35mm f1.4 R.

The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a brand new standard prime lens for the Fuji-X APS-C camera system, offering an effective focal length of 50mm in 35mm terms. Sporting an identical external design to the XF 18mm F1.4 lens, the new 33mm optic is weather-resistant and has…

The new Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR wide-angle prime lens for Fuji APS-C mirrorless cameras is a direct replacement for the original version which was released way back in September 2013.

This updated optic offers the principal improvements of weather-resistance and a faster Linear auto-focusing motor, as well as closer 19cm minimum focusing, smaller 58mm filter size, and an A position lock.

The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR will be released in November 2021 priced at £819 / €949 / $899.

The new Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR wide-angle prime lens for Fuji APS-C mirrorless cameras is a direct replacement for the original version which was released way back in September 2013. This updated optic offers the principal improvements of weather-resistance and a faster Linear auto-focusing motor, as well…

The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR is a brand new, affordable kit lens for the GFX medium-format camera system, making a perfect partner for the also-just-released GFX 50S II.

Offering an effective focal range of 28-55mm in 35mm terms, the 35-70mm zoom is fully weather-resistant despite having a retractable design that makes it physically shorter when in the "stored" position.

The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR is a brand new, affordable kit lens for the GFX medium-format camera system, making a perfect partner for the also-just-released GFX 50S II. Offering an effective focal range of 28-55mm in 35mm terms, the 35-70mm zoom is fully weather-resistant despite having a retractable design…

Fujifilm have quietly announced the new X-T30 II APS-C mirrorless camera, a rather modest upgrade of the 2.5-year old X-T30.

Externally the two cameras are identical, right down to the unchanged X-T30 name badge on the front. The only physical change is an upgrade to the rear LCD screen, which now has 1.62million dots of resolution.

Fujifilm have quietly announced the new X-T30 II APS-C mirrorless camera, a rather modest upgrade of the 2.5-year old X-T30. Externally the two cameras are identical, right down to the unchanged X-T30 name badge on the front. The only physical change is an upgrade to the rear LCD screen, which…

The new Fujifilm GFX 50S II is the most affordable GFX branded medium-format camera ever, offering a 51.4 megapixel sensor for just £3499 / €3999 / $3999, putting in on a par with the likes of the Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A1 full-frame mirrorless.

Paired with the equally new GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR kit zoom, the 50SII costs less than £4000 / €4500 / $4500 with a lens, making medium-format more accessible than ever before.

The new Fujifilm GFX 50S II is the most affordable GFX branded medium-format camera ever, offering a 51.4 megapixel sensor for just £3499 / €3999 / $3999, putting in on a par with the likes of the Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A1 full-frame mirrorless. Paired with the equally…