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Canon Intros Four RF Mount Lenses for New Canon R Full Frame Mirrorless Camera System
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 05, 2018  | 

Alongside its new EOS R full frame mirrorless camera system, Canon introduced four new RF lenses using Canon’s new RF mount for the R camera. The four new RF lenses feature a 54mm diameter mount and a shorter back focus distance than Canon’s current DSLR cameras.

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Canon Unveils New Canon R Full Frame Mirrorless Camera and Four New Lenses
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 05, 2018  | 

Canon jumped into the full frame mirrorless camera market in a big way tonight. Shutterbug is currently in Hawaii for a special Canon press event where the company announced the new Canon R full frame mirrorless camera.

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Canon to Announce Major Product News Tonight; Read Our Live Coverage from Hawaii
The Editors  |  Sep 04, 2018  |  First Published: Sep 05, 2018  | 

You’ve heard all the Canon rumors but in the next few hours you will hear the truth. Shutterbug is currently in Hawaii attending a special Canon-sponsored event for the press where the company will be announcing major product news.

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Tamron Announces 15-30mm F/2.8 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens in Nikon and Canon Mounts
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 31, 2018  | 

Tamron announced this morning it will introduce the new Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. The new wide-angle zoom lens will be available in a Nikon mount on September 21, 2018 and in Canon mount October 12, 2018 at a suggested retail price of $1299.

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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Fujifilm X Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 30, 2018  | 

Attention wideangle prime lens fanatics! The new 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens from Venus Optics Laowa for Fujifilm X, Sony E and Canon EOS-M cameras has arrived.

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How to Choose the Right Lens. Comparing Focal Lengths to Show How They Affect Photos (VIDEO)
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 30, 2018  | 

Are you in the market for a new lens? Well, then you should definitely check out the below video where photographer Pierre T. Lambert compares six different lenses/focal lengths to show how they affect your shots so you can pick the right one for you.

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Here Are 7 Full Resolution Test Shots We Captured with the New Nikon Z 7 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera
Dan Havlik  |  Aug 23, 2018  | 

Nikon introduced the new 45.7MP Z 7 full frame mirrorless camera and a trio of Z-mount lenses today and Shutterbug was one of a handful of U.S. press outlets invited to cover the launch event in Tokyo, Japan. After the press conference, we got our hands on a pre-production Nikon Z 7 and Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens and shot with it during a “touch and try” session offered to select journalists.

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Nikon Intros Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4, Z 35mm f/1.8, Z 50mm f/1.8 & Mount Adapter; 58mm f/0.95 Noct Lens in Development
Dan Havlik  |  Aug 22, 2018  | 

On the heels of the big announcement of its new Z cameras, Nikon introduced a trio of new lenses designed specifically for those full frame mirrorless models. The three new lenses use the new larger-diameter mount of the 45.7MP Z 7 and 24.5MP Z 6, which is designed to let more light in for improved edge-to-edge sharpness and better image quality compared to some competing mirrorless camera systems using smaller mounts.

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Nikon Unveils Z7 & Z6 Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras & Z-Mount Lenses (Hands-On Photos & Impressions)
Dan Havlik  |  Aug 22, 2018  | 

In one of the biggest digital imaging announcements in the history of the company, Nikon just unveiled the 45.7MP Z7 and 24.5MP Z6 full frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras along with three new Nikkor Z lenses, which feature a new, larger-diameter mounting system. Nikon also introduced the Mount Adapter FTZ, which allows photographers to use the new Z 7 and Z 6 cameras with 360 existing Nikkor F lenses.

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Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 16, 2018  | 

There is nothing more invigorating for a zealous photographer than putting a brand new lens on a familiar, reliable DSLR body. The world looks different through a new lens, and the tableau of photo opportunities hits the reset button, refreshing all of the possibilities. My experience with Tamron’s new Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD tele zoom brought this realization into focus, no pun intended.

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The Things We Carry: Our 7 Favorite Cameras & Lenses for Travel & Landscape Photography
Joe Farace  |  Aug 16, 2018  | 

We all have photography gear that we love to bring with us, whether we’re traveling around the world taking pictures, or going for a stroll in our backyard for a couple of local landscape shots. The following is the gear I find to be my essential “traveling companions” for trips both long and short.

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The 10 Best Vintage SLR Lenses to Use on DSLRs
Jason Schneider  |  Aug 15, 2018  | 

Using a vintage SLR lens on a DSLR can be a fun and, occasionally, frustrating experience. (Not all the inexpensive glass you dig up on eBay is going to suit your needs.) To help you find that perfect analog match for your high-tech digital SLR, we’ve picked our ten favorite classic SLR lenses that will get you shooting timeless images with your DSLR right away.

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How to Mount a Vintage SLR Lens on a DSLR: A Simple Guide
Jason Schneider  |  Aug 15, 2018  | 

If you’ve read our choices for the 10 Best Vintage SLR Lenses for Your DSLR, you’re also going to want to read our simple guide below with tips on how to mount those lovely, classic pieces of glass on your modern digital SLR.

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Tamron Intros “Smallest & Lightest” Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens: Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 06, 2018  | 

Tamron announced what it is calling "the smallest, lightest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens in its class”: the Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (model A037). The lens will be available for full-frame DSLRs in a Nikon mount in September at $599. The Canon DSLR mount will follow at a date to be announced.

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Here’s Why Every Photographer Needs to Own a Nifty Fifty (50mm) Lens: Two-Minute Tip
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 02, 2018  | 

Our video from last year on “7 Reasons Why a 50mm Lens Is All You Need for Great Photography,” proved to be an all-time favorite. That clip, which featured Shutterbug photographer Jordan Matter explaining what he loves about his “Nifty Fifty” lens, has racked up over one million views on YouTube and counting.

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