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New Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm VR – Compact Macro Lens
Along with the new D3S digital SLR announced on Tuesday, Nikon also introduced a new DX-format macro lens. The Nikon AF-S DX 85mm f/3.5 Micro Nikkor VR II lens is designed to be used with APS-C sensor Nikon digital SLRs like the D5000, D60, D300s and D3000. The 85mm focal length is effectively converted to […]
Read More »Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 ZE Wide-Angle Lens
Carl Zeiss announced the launch of the fifth lens in the ZE series for EOS cameras. The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is a moderate wide angle lens designed for full-frame (D)SLR cameras, delivering a 74-degree field of view. Like the other Zeiss ZE lenses, it incorporates a CPU and data contacts for communication with […]
Read More »Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro Lens for Sony
Tamron announced the SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro for Sony mount, a new macro lens for APS-C size format. This new lens joins the Canon and Nikon versions already available. It features 1:1 macro magnification and a built-in AF motor. The SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro lens […]
Read More »Schneider Kreuznach, Phase One and Mamiya Medium Format Digital Lenses
Schneider Kreuznach, Phase One, and Mamiya Digital Imaging just announced that they are collaborating on design, development, delivery of superior quality and the manufacturing of new medium format camera digital lenses. The first lenses are the 55mm, 80mm and 110mm, all f/2.8 leaf shutter lenses designed for the Phase One 645DF and Mamiya 645DF cameras.
Read More »Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZE Ultra-Wide Angle Lens
Carl Zeiss launched the fourth lens in the ZE series for EOS cameras. The Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZE is an ultra-wide angle lens designed for full-frame (D)SLR cameras, delivering a 90-degree field of view. Like the other Zeiss ZE lenses, it incorporates a CPU and data contacts for communication with the camera body. The […]
Read More »Pentax K-x Digital SLR Announced
Pentax has announced a new digital SLR based on the K2000 / K-m they introduced in late 2008. The new Pentax K-x looks pretty much exactly like the K2000 but has an upgraded 11-point auto focus system, 12.4-megapixel resolution, 720p HD video capture, ISO 12,800 sensitivity and “True High Dynamic Range” in-camera HDR. Pentax […]
Read More »Novoflex adapters for Micro Four Thirds
Novoflex has announced more lens mount adapters for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras.
The ability to now use Leica M and Leica R mount lenses on Four Thirds bodies increases dramatically the availability of the best quality glass to users of these systems.
Lensbaby Composer – Featured User Review
The Lensbaby Composer is a unique and interesting lens and I wanted to give it some more attention. I think mjs1973′s review is a fair and detailed account of the pros and the cons of the Lensbaby Composer. Just because the lens wasn’t for him doesn’t mean you won’t love it. It’s a very subjective […]
Read More »Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 3.5/18 ZE Wide-Angle Lens
Carl Zeiss announced the launch of the third lens in the ZE series for EF mount cameras. The Zeiss Distagon T* 3.5/18 ZE is an ultra-wide angle lens designed for full-frame (D)SLR cameras, delivering a 99-degree field of view. Like the Planar T* 1.4/50 and 1.4/85 ZE lenses, the new 18mm incorporates a CPU and […]
Read More »Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Zoom Lens
Sigma announced the new 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS telephoto zoom lens. It features Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer function which allows for shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, SLD glass element for correction of all types of aberrations, and Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting. The lens has a minimum […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Announced
Panasonic has announced their third Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-GF1. Obviously an answer to the well-received Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera, the Panasonic Lumix GF1 is about the same size as its Olympus cousin, but adds a built-in pop-up flash and optional electronic viewfinder (EVF). Like previous Micro Four Thirds cameras, […]
Read More »Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS, EF-S 15-85mm IS & EF-S 18-135mm IS Lenses
Along with the new EOS 7D announced last night, Canon is introducing three new lenses, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM with Hybrid IS Technology, EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. The two zooms are nice additions to Canon’s EF-S lens line, designed for APS-C sensor digital SLRs […]
Read More »Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens: Featured User Review
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 was the first lens designed to give crop-sensor digital SLR users the look and performance of a classic 50mm lens. The 30mm focal length is effectively converted to approximately 50mm (depending on the camera) on an APS-C sensor DSLR (Nikon D60 or D90; Canon XSi/450D, T1i/500D, EOS 50D, etc.). The large […]
Read More »Featured User Review: Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Zoom Lens
Reviews by community members are the foundation of PhotographyREVIEW.com. Share your experience with other photographers by writing reviews for your cameras and other photo gear. You don’t have to be an expert – everyone’s opinion counts. Write A Review >> Featured Review: Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Zoom Lens by ores808 (Casual) Price Paid: […]
Read More »Nikon Introduce New 18-200mm VR II and 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II Zoom Lenses
Along with the new D300s and D3000 digital SLRs, Nikon is introducing updated versions of two of their most popular lenses, the 18-200mm VR and 70-200mm VR. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR II and AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II zoom lenses both feature Nikon’s most recent Vibration Reduction II optical […]
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