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Sigma’s 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens; The Whole Nine Yards
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George Schaub • Dec 01, 2009 • 0 comments

There is an underlying desire in every travel or street photographer to be able to carry one lens to cover all contingencies.
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Nikon’s AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Lens; Wide Angle When You Want It
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George Schaub • Dec 01, 2009 • 0 comments

We have seen new options from independent and camera maker manufacturers alike, each bringing the fun and creative options of these unique angles of view to ever more affordable price ranges.
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Leica’s Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH & Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH; Super Fast For Low Light And More
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Joe Farace • Dec 01, 2009 • 0 comments

In my heart I know that few readers can afford these kinds of expensive lenses, but there are always those who can and for the rest of us, it’s something to dream about.
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Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 And Planar T* 50mm f/1.4; Lenses For Low-Light Photography And More…
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Joe Farace • Aug 01, 2009 • 0 comments

There is no doubt that Carl Zeiss is one of the magical names in the world of optics and so the introduction of the Zeiss ZE lenses for analog and digital cameras is big news.
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TIPA Awards 2009
Accessories, Amateur Digital SLRs, Compact Digital Cameras, Film & Darkroom Gear, Lenses, Medium & Large Format Systems, Paper & Ink, Pro-Quality Digital SLRs, Scanners & Printers, Software & Computers
The Editors • Aug 01, 2009 • 2 comments

The best imaging products of 2009 were voted on at the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) General Assembly held from April 2-4, 2009 in Budapest.
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The Leica Lens Saga; An Interview With Peter Karbe
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Jason Schneider • Aug 01, 2009 • 1 comments

Editor’s Note: Our intent in bringing you this interview is to give you a look inside the technical development of new products and laud the achievements of engineers, scientists, and designers who contribute to advances in photography and imaging. We look forward to publishing a series of these interviews from many different aspects of the photographic world in the future.

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Buying Smart; Lenses; Camera Brand Vs. After-Market
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Jon Sienkiewicz • Aug 01, 2009 • 1 comments

“Some OEM lens makers sell exactly the same item in the same configuration to more than one camera manufacturer.”...
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Why I Need Pro Lenses; (And Why You May Or May Not Need Them Yourself)
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Steve Bedell • Aug 01, 2009 • 0 comments

“Most pro lenses have much sturdier construction than their consumer counterparts.”

I’m a pro photographer and have been for about 30 years. I mostly shoot portraits and a few weddings. I’m not one of those guys who will be first in line for the latest 15-800mm f/1.2 lens. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty much an equipment minimalist. But when I need a lens, I...
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Lenses: The Prime Accessory; Fast, Wide, And Wondrous
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Jack Neubart • Jul 01, 2009 • 0 comments

There’s an old saying that putting a new lens on your camera is like putting on a fresh pair of eyes. The latest lenses increasingly offer the ability to shoot in lower light without having to raise the ISO beyond quality limits, thanks to wider maximum apertures; shoot wider angles of view with APS-Csensor-size cameras; and allow for perspective control right in the camera.

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Fast Fixed Focal Length Lenses; Sigma’s 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM And 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
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Peter K. Burian • Jun 01, 2009 • 0 comments

Although zoom lenses are certainly versatile and convenient, they do have some drawbacks, including relatively small maximum apertures.
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Canon’s EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM; Super Telephoto Power
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Stan Trzoniec • May 01, 2009 • 0 comments

The arrival of the new Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens was a case of perfect timing as within a few days I’d be on the road for a couple of weeks photographing the abundance of wildlife at the Blackwater Refuge.
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Covering The Photo Beat; Digital Cameras, Photo Frames, And A Luggage Scale
Accessories, Compact Digital Cameras, Lenses
C.A. Boylan • May 01, 2009 • 0 comments

Nikon’s COOLPIX Cameras
Nikon has introduced eight new models to their COOLPIX line of digital cameras. The S220 (10 megapixels) is a slim body camera with a 2.5” LCD screen, 3x optical zoom, Smart Portrait System, and four-way VR Image Stabilization. The S230 (10 megapixels) features a 3” high-resolution LCD screen, 3x optical zoom, and one-touch focus...
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Tamron SP AF10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DiII LD Aspherical (IF) Super Wide, Lightweight Zoom
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George Schaub • Apr 06, 2009 • 4 comments

There was time when those seeking super-wide lenses for APS-C size sensor cameras didn’t have much choice, but new light gathering systems that distribute light evenly from lens to sensor, as well as new optical formulas from camera makers and independent lens manufacturers, have changed that point of view. The latest in this welcome new class of glass is from Tamron, with their 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 offering. Priced at around $500 (street) and weighing in at about 14 oz., the Tamron 10-24mm is useable for cameras that require “motor in the lens” operation, such as the Nikon D40X, on which this lens was tested.  The DiII designation tells you that this lens is for digital SLRs with APS-C sensors.

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Tamron’s AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO; A Lens For All Seasons And Reasons
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Peter K. Burian • Apr 01, 2009 • 0 comments

Designed specifically for Nikon and Canon D-SLRs with APS-C-size sensors, Tamron’s latest all-purpose lens is even more desirable than the previous 18-250mm Di II model.
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Shutterbug’s Exclusive photokina Coverage; New Lenses For D-SLR And Micro Four Thirds Cameras: More Sensor Sizes (And Models) Complicate The Optics Issue
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Peter K. Burian • Jan 01, 2009 • 0 comments

With the growing popularity of D-SLR cameras with sensors of various sizes, most of the manufacturers are working to expand their line of lenses. As expected, many of the latest products are “digital only”: designed for the majority of D-SLRs with the APS-C or Four Thirds size sensor. But (as specified in the text), some are multi-platform products suitable for all 35mm and digital...
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