Tag Archives: f/2.8
Lens Review: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Gear A stellar debut wide-angle prime. A kickstarted lens promises to crush distortion. Popular Photography
Tamron Updates SP 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro VC USD (Model F017) Firmware to Address 5D Mark IV Issues
From Tamron: Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses. Thank you for using Tamron products. We wish to notify you that we will perform updating of the firmware for our SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO1:1 … Continue reading
Overview of the Samyang 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens
There is nothing quite like seeing the world through a fisheye lens. The way it bends straight lines and creates curves where there were none. You get to see more of the world through it than you can with your … Continue reading
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens for Canon – $249.99 (Compare at $339.00)
Amazon is featuring the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens for Canon as a Gold Box Deal of the Day with the lens available for $ 249.99. Compare at $ 339.00. Note: The Nikon version with AE chip is also … Continue reading
Sony Announces FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens For Full-Frame Cameras
Gear Close focus with a wider field of view. Sony’s new FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro prime lens is an everyday lens with a hidden talent. Popular Photography
Expectations: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 16-35mm f/2.8 L III, 24-105mm f/4L IS II
As we anxiously await the arrival of the awesome just-announced Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and L lenses, I am assembling my expectations for the new gear along with a lot of product information, images and comparisons. There remains much … Continue reading
Today Only: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Lens – $599.00 Shipped (Compare at $749.00)
Today Only: B&H has the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Lens (Canon/Nikon) available for $ 599.00 with free expedited shipping. Compare at $ 749.00 after $ 150.00 instant rebate. Product Highlights Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to 22 Three … Continue reading
Should I Get the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM or the EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens?
One relatively common question we get is, “Should I get the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM or EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens? Is the 100L worth the extra cost?” And those are certainly good questions. Of course … Continue reading
Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Ultrawide-Angle Lens Promises ‘Close-to-Zero’ Distortion
Gear The widest rectilinear f/2.8 lens in the land Using clever optical design, the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens offers 122-degrees of coverage with very little distortion. Popular Photography
Refurb. Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM for $99.99 (And Other Deals) at the Canon Store
The Canon Store has select refurbished DSLR cameras and lenses on sale. A few of the deals that stood out to me: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM – $ 99.99 Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM – $ 129.99 Canon EF-S … Continue reading
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro VC USD for Canon- $549.00 Shipped (Reg. $749.00)
B&H has the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro VC USD Lens for Canon available for $ 549.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 749.00. Product Highlights 90mm Macro Prime Lens Aperture Range: f/2.8-32 1:1 Maximum Reproduction Ratio Vibration Compensation Internal … Continue reading
Venus Optics Announces Laowa 12mm f/2.8 and Magic Shift Converter
From Venus Optics: Featuring an ultra-wide 122° Angle of View and weighing only 1.34 pounds, this is also the world’s *fastest 12mm lens for full frame cameras. It is now on Kickstarter. Anhui China, Jul 30, 2016 – Venus Optics, the camera … Continue reading