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The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN is a brand new moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras (and L Mount cameras too). Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4, excellent build quality and a raft of features, is this premium lens worth its very reasonable asking price? Read our in-depth Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN review to find out...
Venus Optics have just announced an automatic aperture version of the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT lens.
With the same optical structure as the standard version of 7.5mm f/2, this new version features a control chip which provides metadata in EXIF and allows aperture control over the camera.
The new Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT (auto aperture) is priced at $549 and is available now.
Venus Optics have just announced an automatic aperture version of the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT lens. With the same optical structure as the standard version of 7.5mm f/2, this new version features a control chip which provides metadata in EXIF and allows aperture control over the camera. The new Laowa…
Zhong Yi Optics has just launched the first ever 50mm f/0.95 prime lens for L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for L mount is available now priced at $799.
Zhong Yi Optics has just launched the first ever 50mm f/0.95 prime lens for L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for L mount is available now priced at $799.
The Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is an ultra-fast wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-series mirrorless cameras. Offering a focal range of 27mm in 35mm terms, has the long wait for the weather-proof Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 been worth it? Read our in-depth review, complete with full-size sample photos, to find out...
The OnePlus 9 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone for 2021 from OnePlus. Find out if this is the best smartphone for photographers and videographers by reading our in-depth OnePlus 9 Pro review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO is a new 16-50mm equivalent, constant F4 aperture lens for Micro Four Thirds System mirrorless cameras.
It features a retracting mechanism to ensure a compact size, Olympus’ acclaimed weather sealing, a maximum shooting magnification of 0.42x, and is highly portable at just 411g.
The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25 mm F4.0 PRO lens including the LH-76E lens hood will be available from the beginning of July priced at £899.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO is a new 16-50mm equivalent, constant F4 aperture lens for Micro Four Thirds System mirrorless cameras. It features a retracting mechanism to ensure a compact size, Olympus’ acclaimed weather sealing, a maximum shooting magnification of 0.42x, and is highly portable at just 411g…
The Olympus PEN E-P7 is a new mid-range Micro Four Thirds System camera that combines a classic design with powerful photographic features such as Colour Profile Control, a 20 megapixel Live MOS sensor and in-body 5-axis image stabilisation.
The Olympus E-P7 will be available from mid-June 2021 in two colour combinations, white & silver or black & silver, as body only priced at £749 or as a kit with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens for £849.
The Olympus PEN E-P7 is a new mid-range Micro Four Thirds System camera that combines a classic design with powerful photographic features such as Colour Profile Control, a 20 megapixel Live MOS sensor and in-body 5-axis image stabilisation. The Olympus E-P7 will be available from mid-June 2021 in two colour…
Nik Collection 4 by DxO now features Meta Presets, improved U Point technology, and more seamless interactions with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Nik Collection 4 (Windows and macOS) is now available for a special price of £86.99 instead of £125, and £49.99 instead of £69 for the upgrade until June 30, 2021.
Nik Collection 4 by DxO now features Meta Presets, improved U Point technology, and more seamless interactions with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Nik Collection 4 (Windows and macOS) is now available for a special price of £86.99 instead of £125, and £49.99 instead of £69 for the upgrade until June 30, 2021.
The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 are the first two macro lenses for Nikon's full-frame Z-series cameras.
Available from the 24th June 2021, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S will cost £999.00 and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is priced at £649.00 in the UK.
The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 are the first two macro lenses for Nikon's full-frame Z-series cameras. Available from the 24th June 2021, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S will cost £999.00 and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.…
Nikon are expanding its Z mount lens range with the development of the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2.
Both lenses are scheduled for release in 2021.
Nikon are expanding its Z mount lens range with the development of the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2. Both lenses are scheduled for release in 2021.
Panasonic has just announced a new lightweight 50mm F1.8 lens for its LUMIX S Series range of full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The new LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 will be available by the end of June 2021 priced at £429 in the UK.
Panasonic has just announced a new lightweight 50mm F1.8 lens for its LUMIX S Series range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 will be available by the end of June 2021 priced at £429 in the UK.
The Sigma fp L is a 61 megapixel, 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera that shoots 4K/30p video. It's aimed at both demanding film-makers and stills photographers alike, but can this 2021 update of the original fp model really satisfy the needs of both types of user? Find out out now by reading our in-depth Sigma fp L review, complete with full-size sample JPEG and Raw images and videos.
The new GH5M2 replaces the 4-year-old GH5 as Panasonic's flagship all-round Micro Four Thirds sensor mirrorless camera for 2021 - at least until the GH6 is launched later this year. So what exactly has changed in the 4 years since the launch of the GH5, and is the older model still worth considering? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Panasonic GH5M2 versus the GH5.
Panasonic have just unveiled the GH5M2, a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that builds on the success of the very popular GH5 model.
The GH5II offers internal recording up to 4K 60p and 4:2:2 10-bit 30p or 4K/6K Anamorphic modes,and V-Log L is pre-installed in the camera.
The GH5 Mark II's main new feature addition is wireless live streaming in 1080/60p using the Lumix Sync app or by connecting directly to a Wi-Fi router, and wired streaming via a PC using the Lumix Webcam software.
It also uses a new image sensor that features an AR (Anti-Reflective) coating, the latest high-speed and high-performance Venus Engine processor, and offers improved in-body stabilisation which provides up to 6.5 stops of compensation.
The Panasonic GH5M2 will be available from the end of June 2021 priced at £1,499 for body only, £1,699 for the GH5M2 M Kit (with the 12-60mm Lumix lens), and £1,999 for the GH5M2 L Kit (with the Leica 12-60mm lens).
Panasonic have just unveiled the GH5M2, a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that builds on the success of the very popular GH5 model. The GH5II offers internal recording up to 4K 60p and 4:2:2 10-bit 30p or 4K/6K Anamorphic modes,and V-Log L is pre-installed in the camera. The GH…
Panasonic is releasing free firmware updates for the LUMIX GH5S, G9 and G100 cameras to enhance the functions and usability.
Firmware 2.0 for the GH5S will enable it to capture Apple Pro Res RAW video recording over HDMI to the Atomos Ninja V and also record and play back vertical videos vertically.
Both the GH5S and G9 will inherit the improved autofocus technology and performance of the Lumix S5 full-frame camera.
All three updates will be available on 9th June 2021.
Panasonic is releasing free firmware updates for the LUMIX GH5S, G9 and G100 cameras to enhance the functions and usability. Firmware 2.0 for the GH5S will enable it to capture Apple Pro Res RAW video recording over HDMI to the Atomos Ninja V and also record and play back vertical…
Panasonic have just announced that the long-awaited GH6 mirrorless camera is currently in development and will be available by the end of 2021.
Panasonic are splitting the GH-series into two, with the flagship GH6 targeted at professional videographers and the new GH5M2 that was also announced today aimed more at vloggers.
The GH6 will have a new high-speed sensor and a new Venus engine image processor, and will offer unlimited 4:2:2 10-bit Cinema 4K/60p video recording.
In addition, the GH6 will record 5.7K 60p video and support 10-bit 4K 120p High Frame Rate (HFR) and Variable Frame Rate (VFR) recording.
As well as announcing the GH6, a new Leica DG 25-50mm F1.7 zoom lens is also under development, which will join the existing Leica DG 10-25mm F1.7 optic. No release date has yet been set for this.
Panasonic have just announced that the long-awaited GH6 mirrorless camera is currently in development and will be available by the end of 2021. Panasonic are splitting the GH-series into two, with the flagship GH6 targeted at professional videographers and the new GH5M2 that was also announced today aimed more at…
After 4 long years of patiently waiting, the Fujifilm X-E4 has finally arrived. Boasting all of Fuji's latest imaging tech wrapped up in a beautiful classic rangefinder design, could this small, lightweight and very affordable mirrorless camera be the right one for you? Find out now by reading our in-depth Fuji XE4 review, complete with full-size sample photos...
The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is a fast standard prime lens for X-series mirrorless cameras. Offering a focal range of 41mm in 35mm terms and now with added weather-resistance, an aperture ring and a hood, is this new lens a worthy successor to the original 2013 version? Read our in-depth review complete with full-size sample photos to find out...
The Fujifilm X-A20 is the cheapest Fujifilm compact system camera that you can currently buy, featuring an attractive retro design, APS-C sized 16.3-megapixel sensor, 1080p video recording and a 180-degree tilting screen with touchscreen functionality. Read our in-depth Fujifilm X-A20 review to find out if it's worth the modest asking price...
There are so many 50mm prime lenses for Sony e-mount mirrorless cameras that we've lost count, so what does the new Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G offer to stand out from the crowd? Find out now by reading our in-depth review...