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Lomography announces Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Mark II lens for full-frame mirrorless

Lomography has announced a new Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

According to Lomography, the lens ‘is created with discerning photographers and filmmakers in mind’ and ‘designed to allow full creative flexibility, with its 7 levels of Bokeh Control and Dual Aperture system.’ Like other Lomography lenses, the Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII comes with various plates to shape the bokeh in images. Continue reading “Lomography announces Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Mark II lens for full-frame mirrorless”

ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 Coming in Mid-May

New ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is coming in mid-May is a free update to all owners of Photo RAW 2019.You can also get a 30-day trial version).

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 is a game changer. If you are looking for a Lightroom alternative with powerful Photoshop features you’ve found the right place. ON1 Photo RAW 2019 will give you the features photographers use the most from the Lightroom and Photoshop worlds in a single application. Free Lightroom Presets from ON1, Inc. Continue reading “ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 Coming in Mid-May”

ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens

ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III lens. It has been designed for Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z cameras.

This full frame optic has a natural 50mm focal length and ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture making it ideal for low light situations.

The aperture control enables you full creative control over the amount of background blur and with such a large maximum aperture you should get a good Bokeh effect.

Compared to the previous version this new lens is slightly more compact and offers better flare resistance than the previous generation.

The US price is $799, you can check the availability at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens”

Glossary of Photography Terms

Here is a little summary from the glossary of photography terms. In your  photography journey, these key terms will help you master the art easily.

You can pin or save this list as a reference for later or when you have a question. It is always good to have a reference to come back to when you are stuck.

Full list of glossary of photography terms please refer to GuidetoCamera website. Continue reading “Glossary of Photography Terms”

Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards

Best photo gear of 2019 presented by the Technical Imaging Press Association. TIPA has announced the winners of its 2019 awards honoring the best products in the photography industry in 2019.

TIPA WORLD AWARDS both recognize and honour industry companies and their products and serve as an important benchmark and guide for consumers in making their purchasing decisions. Here are some of the best photo gears of 2019 selected by TIPA members. Continue reading “Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards”

Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens Officially Announced for Sony FE-mount

 officially announced for Sony E-mount cameras with full frame image sensor. The fast prime lens will start shipping from March 20th and the USD price stands around $770.

This is the first lens of the line, equipped with an E attachment for mirrorless cameras, as well as a unique bokeh pattern. Ultra-high aperture speed of F / 0.95 provides low-light shooting. Distinctive design detail has become a perfectly round diaphragm, provided with fourteen petals.

The lens is constructed of nine elements in eight groups and constructed entirely of glass and metal. Considering the metal construction and massive optical elements, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the lens weighs quite a bit for its focal length, 1.1kg / 2.43lbs. Continue reading “Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens Officially Announced for Sony FE-mount”

Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Full Frame E-mount Coming on March 15

According to recent rumors, Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony full frame E-mount cameras coming on March 15.

Even the Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 lens will be designed for Sony E-mount system, other mounts will probably unveil later on. So there is a possibility that we might see this fast prime optic on Canon EOS R and Nikon Z models.

The lens will be a manual focus and full-frame. It will be announced on March 15th, 2019. Here is what we know so far about the Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony FE-mount: Continue reading “Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Full Frame E-mount Coming on March 15”

Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Lens for Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z Cameras

Shoten has announced the Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens for Nikon Z, Canon RF and Sony E mount full frame mirrorless cameras. The third version of this large-aperture manual focus lens improves image quality by reviewing the optical performance.

The Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens is dues to be released in April will be on show at this week’s CP+ show in Japan. Continue reading “Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Lens for Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z Cameras”

New Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1, 28mm f/1.4 and 7.5mm f/3.2 mirrorless lenses

Kamlan has three new mirrorless lenses – FS 50mm f/1.1, 28mm f/1.4 and 7.5mm f/3.2. Lenses should be available soon on Amazon US. The 50mm lens is a new updated version of an existing lens. Continue reading “New Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1, 28mm f/1.4 and 7.5mm f/3.2 mirrorless lenses”