Tamron announces the launch of a close-focusing fixed focal lens on January 30, 2020.

January 15, 2020, Saitama, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka; Headquarters: Saitama City), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of a fixed focal lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050) on January 30, 2020.

Now, all three close-focusing fixed focal lenses including the 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051) and the 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F053) will be on the market. Enjoy the world of fixed focal with this convenient and mobile lens, featuring the same 67mm filter diameter as Tamron’s line-ups for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

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- Interchangeable lens for GFX Series of mirrorless digital cameras incorporating large format sensors
- Delivering superior image quality created by 100MP+ sensor
- Featuring a powerful image stabilization mechanism and a weather-resistant structure

Tokyo, January 23, 2020 ― FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce the launch of the standard zoom lens “FUJINON Lens GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR (hereinafter “GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR”)” in late February 2020. It will be a new addition to the lineup of interchangeable GF lenses for use with the GFX Series of mirrorless digital cameras, incorporating the large format sensor*, about 1.7 times bigger than a full-frame 35mm sensor.

The GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR has the maximum aperture of F4 and covers most frequently-used focal lengths from 45mm to 100mm (equivalent to 36-79mm in the 35mm film format). Equipped with a powerful image stabilization mechanism and a weather-resistant structure, the lens caters to severe shooting conditions. The GF45-100mmF4 R LM OI ... Read more »

- Unique color reproduction technology to capture precious memories in vivid colors
- A compact and lightweight camera body with 4K video capability and fast AF that can accurately focus on a moving subject, faces and eyes

Tokyo, January 23, 2020 — FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce the addition of the “FUJIFILM X-T200” (X-T200) to the lineup of the X Series of compact and lightweight mirrorless digital cameras that deliver outstanding image quality with Fujifilm's proprietary color reproduction technology. The X-T200 is scheduled to be released in late February 2020.

The X-T200 is a mirrorless digital camera that inherits the “central viewfinder style,” adopted by the popular X-T Series such as the FUJIFILM X-T3 that boasts advanced mobility and excellent operability. The compact and lightweight camera body, weighing just 370g*, is equipped with an APS-C sensor packing 24.24 million pixels and a high-performance image processing engine. The use of the unique color reproduction technology, n ... Read more »

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Tamron’s SP (Superior Performance) lens series. They elected to commemorate this special occasion by introducing what they have labeled “the ultimate Tamron lens” in the form of the new SP Tamron 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) prime lens in Canon EF and Nikon F mounts.

The advance promotion and performance claims for this new Tamron 35mm F/1.4 lens have been prodigious, so we requested a sample to test by our own standards. We explore the question: just exactly how good is Tamron’s best lens ever?

“Go make the best lens possible.” It seems that those were the instructions given to Tamron’s design team. According to their top brass, “Tamron’s opt ... Read more »

Introduction

The Canon EOS M50 (EOS Kiss M in Asia) is an entry-level mirrorless camera that features an electronic viewfinder, fully articulating touchscreen, single control dial and a 24MP APS-C sensor – the same used by its M-series siblings. It has Canon's latest DIGIC 8 processor and offers expanded Dual Pixel AF coverage, 4K/24p video capture (with a 1.7x crop) as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC.

In a lot of ways it's a beefier, viewfinder-sporting  ... Read more »

Introduction

The Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM is a new updated version of the classic f/4 L-series telephoto zoom lens for Canon's full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras. 

This weather-sealed lens features a constant aperture of f/4 throughout the range, built-in 5-stop image stabilisation system with three different modes, and minimum focus distance of 1m and maximum magnification of 0.27x.

There's also an ultrasonic focus motor for quiet and fast AF operation, Super Spectra coating to help minimize ghosting and flare, a fluorine coating on the front and rear lens elements, and a dust- and moisture-sealed construction. 

The optical formula is comprised of 20 elements in 15 groups with one fluorite element and two ultra-low dispersion glass elements, and it has an iris diaphragm with nine rounded aperture blades. It's also fully compatible with the optional Canon 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.

The Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM lens officially retails priced at £1299.99 / $1299.99 in the UK and U ... Read more »

The history of the 70-200mm is far shorter than many may suspect. With the original Canon 70-200mm f/.28L, from Canon at least, being released in 1995, many people are shocked to hear that we’ve had seven different iterations of this lens in just 23 years. And that’s only counting the Canon versions – Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina have great iterations as well. So when ... Read more »

"The α6600 is the APS-C camera I've been wishing for all these years. There's a cadre of professionals who prefer the APS-C format – and I'm one of them. This is the camera that I would say is probably the first professionally specked out APS-C camera that they've had." – Bob Krist

“I got to use Sony’s newest APS-C camera – the α6600 – along with two new lenses in the Cascade Range in Washington State. To test out the gear in a challenging, unforgiving environment, I took it on an alpine climb up one of the highest peaks in the state, ... Read more »

Sony has announced two new E-mount lenses for its APS-C mirrorless cameras: the 16-55mm f/2.8 Gand the 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS.

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G

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Sony just set a new milestone in their line of full-frame mirrorless cameras, with the introduction of the 61MP A7R IV that offers a unique combination of high-resolution and “medium format image quality” in a compact, lightweight package.

The Sony A7R IV is the successor to the 42.4MP A7R III that earned our Top Clicks award in late 2017. Boasting the world’s first back-illuminated 61MP full-frame sensor, the new camera promises 15 stops of dynamic range for superb gradation from highlights to shadows, and 567 AF points covering 74% of the image area (with 325 AF points in the 26.2MP APS-C crop mode).

UPDATE: You can see seven high-resolution images s ... Read more »

If you’ve been looking to go back to basics and take up film photography, you’re going to need a reliable film camera to work with. Luckily, great quality film cameras are still being made by the industry’s top manufacturers.

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Here are the full specifications for the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, this camera will be announced next week.

The EOS M6 Mark II is a stylish, compact and lightweight mirrorless camera that doesn’t compromise on speed or quality whether you’re shooting stills or movies. The EOS M6 Mark II features the option to add on an Electronic Viewfinder so you can shoot the way that feels most comfortable to you. Enjoy a high image quality with the camera’s 32.5 megapixel APS-C sensor. Ensure you never miss the shot with a maximum continuous shooting speed of approximately 14 fps and a maximum RAW burst mode of approximately 30fps.

Ahead of official announcement next week, Canon has already leaked EOS 90D and  ... Read more »

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Rumour has it Sony could be about to give us the A6200 and A6700

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If you’re looking for the best lens for food photography, you’ve come to the right place. As with a few other photography niches where it’s crucial to capture images as they look in real life (or better), an important factor to consider when shooting food is the focal length of the lens and your camera’s sensor size.

Before you purchase lenses (or any camera equipment at all, if you’re just starting out) for food photography, know that sensor size matters big time. Therefore, many professionals will tell you that investing in a full-frame camera will prove to be advantageous for virtually every photographic need.

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Choosing the right lens for any genre of photographer is a minefield and getting into food photography is no exception.

In this video I go through what I believe to be the best three options for a food photography lens. Although there really is no right or wrong answer to the question of a best lens in any genre, there are certainly some lenses that spring to mind when looking to perform a set task and perhaps some focal lengths that are supposed to be the correct text book focal length, but most photographers who really stand out tend to go against the grain on this (Platon springs to mind).

Personally, I am a big fan of primes, but if you were looking for a zoom lens, then something around the 24-70 or 24-105 range would be a great starting point. But for me, when shooting still life images using a prime is perfect. You don’t need the versatility as everything is hopefully staying put, but you can certainly benefit from the image quality improvements that primes give over zooms. There is also an improved aesthetic from almost all primes over equally pr ... Read more »

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Get the best out of your D850 with our new informative course. This highly anticipated and versatile camera is an exciting addition to the Nikon range. With the help of our Nikon experts during this day-long session you’ll have the skills to get the results you want with both stills and full 4K movies.

OVERVIEW OF COURSE CONTENTS:

This course will help you explore the camera's features and controls; it has been designed to cut through much of the jargon while providing hands on practical experience. You will go away with an increased understanding and confidence when using your camera, allowing you to take control of your picture taking and help you turn interesting photo opportunities into outstanding images.

Topics covered will include:

• Tips and tricks
• Shooting high resolution images
• Auto-focusing system
• Camera buttons and controls
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The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens has the Nikon Z mount and is designed for use with Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras. It sits alongside the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, which was introduced with the Z 7, and is designed to appeal to professional and dedicated enthusiast photographers who want to restrict depth of field more than is possible at f/4, or enjoy an extra stop of light.

Its 17-element, 15-group construction includes two ED (low-dispersion) elements and four aspherical elements. Along with it ... Read more »

The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is the world’s first 10x optical zoom telephoto lens with a tele end of 600mm. Incorporating 25 elements in 19 groups, excellent and consistent image quality can be achieved throughout the entire zoom range. This lens’ intelligent OS featuring the latest algorithm delivers an image stabilization effect of 4 stops. Its optical design ensures maximum correction of magnification chromatic aberration encountered in hyper-telephoto shooting. This offers both high resolution and consistent edge-to-edge performance throughout the entire zoom range. In addition, when shooting at the focal length of 200mm, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports can also be used for telephoto macro photography, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.3, thanks to its high rendering performance. Its multi-material build, which incorporates magnesium among other components, ensures durability and enhances portability, allowing for comfortable handling of the 10x zoom lens. The zooming mechanism has been engineered to make both smooth rotation an ... Read more »

The Canon EOS RP is a 26.2 megapixel^[2] full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera launched by Canon in February 2019. It is the second camera to use Canon's RF lens mount.

It is possible to use older EF and EF-S lenses with one of the three available Canon EOS R mount adapters. With EF-S lenses the camera can only shoot 720p or 4K ... Read more »

In late 2015, I stumbled upon a strobe called the Godox TT685: a fully-featured speedlight that has radio master and transmitter capabilities built right in. Being a Nikon user, I had never experienced that type of wireless connectivity, and I bought 3 despite being leery of the price.

Since then, Godox has made one impressive release after another, creating a robust lineup of flashes all working as a system. While their previous strobes are of familiar styles, their newest release shows they are not done innovating.

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- Which is the best action camera for you to choose?

GoPro make some of the best action cameras around - and, of course, they're probably the best known brand out there. It's still the best all-round experience for both professional video makers and the average consumer. This begs the question: which GoPro should you buy? 

What GoPro offers

GoPro's entire lineup has gone through something of a streamlining process and complete refresh over the past couple of years. Whereas prior years saw various models, including a budget, tiny Session, the company now only offers versions of the flagship Hero series and the 360-degree Fusion. 

It has moved around its product line quite a bit to do this - GoPro replaced a budget-orientated Hero with the full HD capable Hero 7 White, then replaced the Hero 5 with the Hero 7 Silv ... Read more »

It's now 50 years since we went to the moon with the first moon landing by the The United States' Apollo 11 happening on 20 July 1969. And with NASA recently announcing that it plans to land on the moon again by 2024, we thought what better way to celebrate than with a collection of some of the best photos of the moon in all its glory for you to enjoy. 

• Staggering images of Mars like you've never seen before

Enjoy the range of inspiring images of our moon in all shapes and sizes:

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byJim Fisher  May 02, 2019

  OUTSTANDING (5.0)

BOTTOM LINE

The Sony a7 III is an entry-level full-frame camera that goes well beyond the basics in features, with excellent image quality, 10fps subject tracking, and 4K video capture.

byJim Fisher  Apr 25, 2019

  EXCELLENT (4.5)

BOTTOM LINE

The Fujifilm X-T30's dial-based controls are appealing to enthusiasts and pros, and it backs them up with speedy, accurate focus, 4K video, and a strong lens library.

byJim Fisher  Feb 27, 2019

  EXCELLENT (4.5)

BOTTOM LINE

The Sony a6400 is a camera that straddles the line between consumer and enthusiast, delivering automatic operation for family snapshots with the image quality and speed aficionados love.

This is the Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM lens, a fast telephoto prime but for Sony A mount. The new FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS will set the bar for sports photos in the a7 and a9 lens line up

Today the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens has been announced. It fills a whole in the FE lens line up for the Sony a7 and a9 cameras.

It’s a hole that seemed to grow when the Sony a9 was announced – arguably the most capable camera for shooting the sort of action that such a fast telephoto lens like the 400mm f/2.8 is primarily designed for.

Currently the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 G OSS lens is the closest FE offering to the newly announced 400mm f/2.8 lens, but that has half the reach.

Existing a7 and a9 shooters currently need to use Sony A mount lenses via an adaptor to get the sort of speed and reach that the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 lens offers.

Sony A mount telephoto lenses include the 500mm f/4 G SSM which retails at around £11,000. You also have the 300mm f/2.8 G SSM II at £7,500 and the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II at £2,270.

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Photographer Andrew Hall experiments with how liquids and gases interact with each other, using other influences such as sound waves and magnetic fields to produce abstract photographs.

To create the effect he pours ferrofluid, which has nanoparticles of magnetic material suspended in it, into a container three millimetres deep. Then he applies a magnetic field underneath while adding drops of pigment, such as paint or ink, which mixes with the fluid. "If the magnet's close, the fluid tends to go into spikes, but as I move it away, it morphs into the beautiful organic pattern you see here," Hall says.

In another series, Shooting Music, he plays with the same idea but the liquid, usually water, morphs in response to sound waves played through a speaker. Sometimes the music will be melodic; other times Hall will play a single, humming tone, causing the liquid to vibrate. "It kind of dances with the music. It's staggering stuf ... Read more »

The Irish Professional Photographers & Videographers Association (IPPVA) is delighted to announce that Tanya Crosbie was announced as the Bank of Ireland IPPVA Irish Professional Photographer of the Year 2018 at an awards ceremony held in Thomas Prior Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on Sunday April 29th 2018.

Full list of winners and runners-up

Overall Awards

• Irish Professional Photographer of the Year 2018: Tanya Crosbie
• Second Place: Michael Hayes
• Third Place: Roger O'Sullivan

Architecture Category

• Architectural Photographer of the Year: Roger O'Sullivan
• Second Place: Enda Cavanagh
• Third Place: Donal Murphy

Commercial & PR Category

• Commercial & PR Photographer of the Year: Enda Cavanagh
• Second Place: Gerry O'Leary
• Third Place: Roger O'Sullivan

Fine Art Category

• Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Michael Hayes
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The OneStep 2 is a new polaroid camera that blends classic design with contemporary style. It’s inspired by Polaroid’s original OneStep, but updated to create a simple, easy-to-use instant camera that works straight out of the box – just pick up some i-Type instant film and you’re good to go. It's got a high quality lens and a powerful flash to give you great photos every time, and its long-lasting rechargeable battery means you'll always be ready to shoot, whe ... Read more »

Did you know 2016 marks 26 years since the miracle of Photoshop came into our lives. Even if you’ve never used the program, you can’t deny the impact that this photo-editing software has made on our lives. Afterall, the term Photoshop has become so integrated into our digital lives that we’ve even turned it into a verb to describe all altered photos… even if the outcome can be a little ridiculous at times.

Once regarded as a complicated secret weapon for graphic designers only, now nearly anyone with computer access can master this tool with nearly the same ease as creating a code-free website.

From a blemish removal to adding some impressive design elements, anyone can learn the basics of Photoshop. Here are some of our favorite simple tips and tricks for Photoshop beginner.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Nikon has listed all the Nikon 1 cameras as discontinued
• Nikon 1 lineup had 11 mirrorless cameras
• Nikon 1 has been listed as 'discontinued' on the company's India store

Nikon has officially discontinued its mirrorless cameras in the Nikon 1 lineup. The Japanese company had launched the Nikon 1 series a few years ago to take on the likes of Sony,  ... Read more »

HIGHLIGHTS

• Fujifilm X-T100 is now available in India
• The body-only model will be available for Rs. 47,999
• It comes with a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor

Fujifilm has launched X-T100 as the company's latest product in the X-series of mirrorless cameras in India. The key highlights of the X-T100 SLR-style mirrorless interchangeable lens camera are automatic scene recognition, a three-way tilting touchscreen, and Bluetooth connectivity. The new Fujifilm X-T100 camera fits between the other entry-level models - X-A5 and ... Read more »

Huawei is going with an all-out marketing campaign to promote their flagship P2o Pro.  The campaign is a photography competition to discover the next stars of Western Europe’s photography scene. The images will be rated by the HUAWEI P20 Pro’s AI and Alex Lambrechts, a top Leica photographer. The campaign is the latest activity to push boundaries on Huawei’s possible leadership in AI photography.

“We have trained the AI in our P20 Pro smartphone to understand what makes an amazing photo” explains Andrew Garrihy, CMO Huawei Western Europe. ‘This innovation is helping us to identify emerging creative talent across Europe and showcase their pho ... Read more »

Sony’s a7 III features a new 24-megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with up to 15 stops of dynamic range. It has a new front-end LSI and updated BIONZ X processor to improve and speed along image processing. Thanks to this computation punch, you’ll enjoy a native ISO range of 100-51,200 (expandable to 50-204,800).

As for autofocusing, 93 percent of the frame is covered by AF points, and there are a lot of them: 425 contrast AF points and 693 focal plane phase detect AF points. According to Sony, both low light focusing speed and tracking speed have been doubled compared to the prior model.

You’ll enjoy burst shooting speeds up to 10 fps with AF-C using either a mechanical or electronic shutter. You can store up to 177 JPEGs, 89 compressed RAW or up to 40 uncompressed RAW images during burst shooting. Sony says that while images are wr ... Read more »

Capture everything with these future-proof VR shooters

Are you in the real world yet? Forget the 3:2, 4:3 and 16:9 camera formats, and embrace the world as it is – a 360-degree landscape in which anything can happen, anywhere. That's the selling point for a new breed of 360-degree cameras that usually put two fisheye lenses back-to-back in a variety of designs to let you capture t ... Read more »

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