Tag: Maximum aperture
Nikon Rolls Out Three Nikkor Lenses for Pro and Enthusiast Photographers
Melville, NY—Nikon Inc. announced three Nikkor lenses for professional and enthusiast photographers: the AF-S Nikkor 24–70mm f/2.8E ED VR is the evolution of one...
Zhongyi Optics Unveils Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens
Shenyang, China—ZY Optics unveiled the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2, an ultrafast portrait lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2 for shooting without flash...
Sony Enhances α E-Mount Camera System with Bevy of Lenses &...
San Diego, CA—Sony Electronics added several α E-mount lenses and converters to their mirrorless camera system. The introductions are highlighted by four FE...
photokina 2014 Highlights: High-End Gear, 4K Video & Connectivity Dominate at...
Anyone who wondered whether photokina, the biennial imaging exposition held in Cologne, Germany, is still the world’s greatest event of its kind, the outsize...
Lomography to Reinvent Petzval’s Legendary 19th Century Lens for Nikon &...
New York, NY—Lomography’s latest Kickstarter project is the reinvention of the Petzval lens that made an impact in 19th century photography with its distinct...
Nikon Adds Fast 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 CSC Lens
Melville, NY—Nikon’s newest Nikon 1 system lens, the 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2, is a fast medium-telephoto lens with a fixed focal length of 32mm...
Sigma Intros First f/1.8 Constant Aperture Zoom: 18–35mm f/1.8 DC HSM...
Ronkonkoma, NY—Sigma Corporation of America announced the Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, touted as the “first zoom lens to achieve a maximum...
Compact System Camera Lenses – The Upsized Market for Downsized Optics
Compact System Cameras (CSCs), also known as mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, continue to generate buzz (and sales) these days because they appeal to two major...
Selective Focus: The Filmless Generation Comes of Age
One of the first questions I ask in a class I teach on using a digital SLR is: “How many here have ever shot...
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G: Wide Angle, Fast Aperture, Durable Construction
Melville, NY—Nikon’s wide-angle AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is a fixed focal length lens with a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 and Nikon’s Nano Crystal...
