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Macfilos

MacfilosReviewsThe M Files (32): Thypoch Simera 28/1.4 review — the universal rangefinder wide-angle? Episode 32 of the M Files puts the Thypoch Simera 28/1.4 from a young Chinese manufacturer to the test: a fast, compact and affordable M-Mount wide-angle with impressive optics and a few handling…

11.06

Digital Camera WorldReviewsSirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 review: a moderately wide-angle lens with a smorgasbord of features and high-quality construction I’ve been largely impressed with Sirui products over the years, and it’s been quite a few years at that. The company launched in 2001, becoming a well-known brand for tripods within five years.

11.06

Optyczne.plPolandVenus Optics Laowa 24 mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift Oferta marki Venus Optics powiększyła się o oferujący imponującą jasność jak na instrument tego typu obiektyw tilt-shift o parametrach 24 mm f/2.0.

11.06

Optyczne.plPoland7Artisans Lite - nowe warianty Zaprezentowane w lutym i przeznaczone do współpracy z niepełnoklatkowymi bezlusterkowcami obiektywy 7Artisans Lite 25 mm f/1.8, 35 mm f/1.8 i 50 mm f/1.8 są od teraz dostępne także w wersji srebrnej…

11.06

Fun With Cameras (Bill Smith)ReviewsInto Ossington Village and Dundas West. I'm loving the second roll of OptiColour 200 almost more than the first roll. Ok, I shot the film at 125 ISO, I tend to overexpose my film a bit above 100 ISO.

11.06
Mirrorless Rumors

Mirrorless RumorsRumoursLaowa announces the 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift for six mirrorless mounts Laowa announced the new 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift you can preorder at BHphoto, VenusStore, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK.

11.06

L-RumorsRumoursTilt-shift goes brighter: Laowa unveils its new $1,249 24mm f/2 L-mount lens Laowa announced the new 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift you can preorder at BHphoto , VenusStore , Amazon , Adorama , Fotokoch , FotoErhardt , Calumet , Clifton , WexUK .

11.06
Sony Alpha Rumors

Sony Alpha RumorsRumoursJust announced: new Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift Laowa announced the new 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift you can preorder at BHphoto, VenusStore, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK.

11.06

NewsshooterCinemaLaowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D TILT-SHIFT Laowa has unveiled its new 24mm f/2 Zero-D TILT-SHIFT, which at least to me knowledge, is the fastest tilt-shift lens ever made for any format.

11.06

Laowa JapanJapan「LAOWA 180mm F4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO」 新マウント(Fuji X, Nikon F) を追加発売 HOME 新着・お知らせ 「LAOWA 180mm F4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO」 新マウント(Fuji X, Nikon F) を追加発売

11.06

AsobinetRumoursBrightin Star 50mm F2 TRI-SIGHT レンズレビューVol.1 外観・操作編 「Brightin Star 50mm F2 TRI-SIGHT」のレビュー第一回 外観・操作編を公開しました。 製品提供について このレビューは焦点工房より無償提供された製品を使用しています。 金銭の授受やレビュー内容の指示は一切ないことを最初に明言しておきます。購入した製品ではないことに対する無意識のバイアスは否定できませんが、できるだけ客観的な評価を心がけています。

11.06

Fuji AddictRumoursSigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Now Listed On Amazon Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS can now be ordered from Amazon. The lens is expected to be available later this month, around 11/25/26.

11.05

AsobinetRumoursSIRUI Swift 20mm F2.4 正式発表 SIRUIが新しいフルサイズミラーレス対応AFレンズ「Swift 20mm F2.4」を正式発表しました。 概要 商品ページ 発売日:2026.11.5 Amazon :26,400円 SIRUIオンラインストア :26,400円 参考リンク DPReview 速報 PetaPixel 速報 The Phoblographer 主な仕様 レンズマウント E / L 対応センサー フルサイズ…

11.05

FotosidanNordicsLaowa 24 mm f/2 ZeroD – Ljusstark vidvinkel med tilt/shift för mellanformat och småbild Laowa 24 mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift är ett nytt vidvinkelobjektiv som ger möjlighet att korrigera perspektivet och styra skärpeplanet.

11.05

SLR LoungeReviewsThe Best Lens Rental Services As a passionate photographer, you know that capturing those perfect shots often requires the right equipment.

11.05

PetaPixelReviewsIt’s Interesting That Neither Sony Nor Tamron Have Said Anything Regarding Acquisition In late July, news broke that Sony was trying to acquire Tamron, a fact Tamron itself confirmed shortly after. However, since then, it's been crickets. [

11.05

CamerastuffreviewNetherlandsFull Review Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS – lichte en compacte supertelezoom Op het eerste gezicht is de Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS de minst spectaculaire supertelezoom van Sony.

11.05

DPReviewReviewsThis travel photographer’s most essential accessory isn’t a lens – it’s a headlamp From ornate churches in Lyon to coastal treks before sunrise, CamerEyes shares what’s in his bag. What’s the one accessory you won’t leave home without?

11.05

Fuji RumorsRumoursFujifilm X-T6 Delayed – What Happens with XF50-140mmF2.8 II? I shared the rumor that the Fujifilm X-T6 announcement, which was planed for November 19, has now been delayed.

11.05

Sports Video GroupVideoCanon Announces Cinema EOS Lens Kits and EOS C50 Videographer Kit Canon U.S.A. has announced new Cinema EOS Lens Kits and an EOS C50 Videographer Kit. Sales are scheduled to begin in mid-November 2026. The lens kits pair the EOS C50 or EOS C80 with RF zoom lenses.

11.05

The PhoblographerReviewsSirui 40mm f2.2 Review: The Perfect Lens for Walking The Sirui 40mm f2.2 is a pretty great lens overall that I kept using and wondering why Zeiss or Sony couldn't make something like this earlier while keeping it super affordable.

11.05

DPReviewReviewsLaowa says its new 24mm F2 is the fastest tilt-shift lens yet The $1249 lens offers up to ±10° of tilt and ±12mm of shift, with versions for several full-frame mirrorless systems as well as Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X.

11.05

L-RumorsRumoursLet’s hope these two Lumix lenses will be announced in November As you know many Lumix influencers are in Osaka right now for a major Panasonic event. Hopefully also the two teased lenses that are on Lumix’s roadmap will be announced.

11.05

Nikon PassionFranceSigma 16-300 mm pour Nikon Z DX : ce que change ce zoom tout-en-un Sigma a annoncé le 8 octobre 2026 le Sigma 16-300 mm Nikon Z, un zoom polyvalent F3,5-6,7 DC OS | Contemporary dédié aux hybrides Nikon ...

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