Jon Sienkiewicz

The specifications are impressive, but can a super-wideangle zoom with a super-fast f/2.8 aperture deliver the results pros and ardent amateurs demand?

Sigma offers a series of seven compact prime lenses in their Contemporary lineup ranging from 20mm f2 to 90mm f2.8 that they designate as the I Series. Compatible with Sony E and Leica L mount systems, the lenses feature predominately metal construction, superb build quality and a high class look of a higher priced optic. They feel good in the hand and deliver outstanding results.

Skylum, makers of popular AI-powered Luminar Neo, has announced the release of Aperty, an all-new professional portrait editing solution that promises faster natural-looking results and abundant advanced features.

Fujifilm just announced the GFX100RF, a super-compact, large-sensor, fixed-lens camera that appears to have been conceived from a Vulcan Mind Meld between the Fujifilm GFX100S II and Fujifilm X100VI. In other words, it’s compact and nimble like the X100VI and at the same time delivers most of the benefits of the high resolution GFX100S II. Fujifilm clearly spent an extraordinary amount of time and resources in development and design, distilling all of the expertise they’ve collected producing both worldclass retro-style APS-C cameras and category-leading large-format system machines. Here’s the rundown on key features, pricing and availability.