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First Looks at Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Image Quality

Image quality test results have been added to the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens page.   The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens class is one of the most popular available and Sigma has now released their first Global Vision … Continue reading

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LensRentals Teardown: Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens

LensRentals has posted a teardown of the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens.   From the LensRentals Blog: So what did we learn today? Really, not a lot. The Sony 400mm f/2.8 G is exactly what we expected; a … Continue reading

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Should I Get the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS or Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens?

A 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens is often a pro photographer’s most-used lens aside from a general purpose zoom. Engagements, weddings, parties, events, theater, stage performances, high school senior, fashion, documentary, lifestyle, zoo, sports, product and landscape photography are all great … Continue reading

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Sigma announces the official release of its 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport lens

At Photokina 2018 in September, Sigma revealed five new lenses to the world, including a large aperture telephoto zoom lens. At the time it was, perhaps, the most anticipated Sigma lens reveal, and we were told to expect it on … Continue reading

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Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens – $1,099.00 Shipped (Reg. $1,199.00)

B&H has the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Canon/Nikon (review) available for $ 1,099.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 1,199.00.   Product Highlights   Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 Two XR Elements, … Continue reading

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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Lens – Astrophotography On A Budget

When it comes to choosing lenses, there are two main schools of thought. The first is to use a minimum number of zoom lenses with a large range of focal lengths. The second is to use more lenses with a … Continue reading

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Tamron Announces SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens

From Tamron:   August 31, 2018, Commack, New York – Tamron announces the launch of a new high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, the SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041), for full-frame DSLR cameras. The new model will be … Continue reading

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Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 confirmed

Four years after the release of its popular SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD optic, Tamron has given wide-angle aficionados a new object of desire with a Mark II update. The SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) … Continue reading

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Rokinon’s ultra-wide AF 14mm F/2.8 lens for Nikon cameras is coming this fall

Gear It’s the very first AF lens Rokinon has introduced for Nikon’s F mount. A weather-sealed full frame prime with a seven blade aperture and a low price tag. Popular Photography

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Field test: Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS

Sony's Alpha A9 is a brilliant camera for shooting action, thanks to its incredibly quick AF system and 20fps burst shooting. However, it's been hampered a little by the limited selection of Sony telephoto lenses, with the FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 … Continue reading

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Tamron Releases 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Firmware v.2

From Tamron:   Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.   Thank you for using Tamron products.   We are pleased to inform you that the firmware update for the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036) for … Continue reading

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Sony Introduces the Long-Awaited 400mm f/2.8 G Master Prime Lens

From Sony:   New Large Aperture Super-Telephoto Prime Lens is World’s lightest in its class, with outstanding AF performance, innovative optical design and exceptional image quality   SAN DIEGO, Jun. 27, 2018 – Sony – a worldwide leader in digital … Continue reading

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