http://www.adorama.com/alc/taginfo/lens Canon today announced three new versions of its most popular lenses, including a refresh of its popular high-end 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and stabilized versions of its 24mm and 28mm primes. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13550 Sigma today announced three new lenses—three designed for use on mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cameras, and the world's first 1:1 180mm f/2.8 macro lens for DSLRs. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13495 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Sigma Lenses for Nikon and Canon DSLRs. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13453 Tamron has just announced its first Sony E-mount compatible lens, an 18-200mm zoom. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13440 Olympus today announced the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact camera system. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13434 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Everyone likes a bargain, so price is always a factor in choosing a lens. However, there can be very significant differences in prices between lenses which on first glance may appear to be very similar.&nbsp; </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13412 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Tamron Lenses: 70-300mm f/4-5.6, 18-270mm f/3.5-f/6.3, and 60mm f/2. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13409 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You're inspired to go out there and capture the world in miniature...now all you need's the right stuff. Here are the essentials--lenses, lighting, and accessories--that will help you produce that macro magic. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8084 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Just is there&rsquo;s no best camera for photojournalists, there is also no best lens. But there is a range of lens types that will give you a better chance at getting the shot.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12411 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Bryan Peterson shows how to use the Pro-Optic 14mm super-wide-angle lens to transform a scene by adding a reflection from a small shiny surface and making it look like a shiny lake.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13258 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt Shift Lens. This week Mark provides a hands-on review of Canon's tilt-shift lens in its most popular focal length. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13253 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. In this week's episode Mark answers a viewer's question regarding the the use of a tilt shift lens- what it does and how to use one to make a variety of photos.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13226 Fuji's smart compact, Polaroid's lenses, UK rioters hit photogs, Sony's Sun-friendly LCD, 'Droid tablet breakthrough, Delkin'sugged CF cards, more. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13207 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Ahhh, the modern age of digital photography. Blazing fast autofocus lenses and digital processors that make ISO 6400 shots look like they were shot on Kodachrome 25 back in the old days of film. However, there is one frustrating aspect with modern cameras&mdash;a thing that should make our lives easier&mdash;autofocus. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13185 A couple of lenses for mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cameras are actually user-friendly. Here's how I separate the lenses made by and for engineers from the ones made for photographers. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13188 Taking advantage of the fact that the Leica M mount is no longer under patent, Ricoh has announced a street photography-friendly GXR lens module with 12MP APS sensor and a Leica M mount. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13193 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Canon Lenses Plus for the iPad and iPad 2. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13192 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Olympus is targeting street photographers with the simultaneous release of the fast-working E-P3 Micro Four Thirds compact camera and a posh prime lens, the Zuiko 12mm f/2.0. Did they get the lens right? Here's what one street shooting thinks after taking it for a walk around NYC.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13138 <p><span style="font-size: small;">One of the greatest experiences I regularly have as a photographer is glimpsing the tiny miracles of nature that come to light through close-up photography. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13062 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Do you need a 180mm macro lens or will a 60mm do? What's the difference when both can deliver 1:1 magnification? </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13038 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Leica M-Mount rangefinder users want speed, but the price is steep. Can Cosina's latest 75mm lens compete with Leica and Zeiss for a third the price?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13007 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV presents Digital Photography One on One. In this episode Mark Wallace answers the question, "which lens should I buy?" </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13016 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Pro Optic 14mm f/2.8 lens offers a low-cost entry to wide-angle photography. But can it deliver the quality to compete with the more expensive versions?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13004 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Tamron lowers size and weight and ups the ante on what may be the ideal travel photography lens.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12993 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Are you ready to become a more creative photographer by making the step up from simple snapshot cameras to serious photographic tools? If you are, then the answer to the question, What are Interchangeable Lenses, is an important start.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12974 <p>AdoramaTV Presents: Digital Photography One on One with Mark Wallace.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13001 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama TV presents: An introduction to the 50mm lens, and why it's so popular.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12960 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents: How to calculate hyperfocal distance for maximum depth of field. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12944 A few days ago, I asked: If you were shipwrecked on a desert island with a DSLR and one lens (assuming you had a way to recharge the camera and your gear didn’t get ruined when your boat ran ashore), http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12929 With all the recent comparison tests pitting 50mm lenses against zooms and each other, it was only a matter of time before I’d reach for my own 50 and take it out for a spin. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12913 If you could bring only one lens with you, which would it be? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12922 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This review was very hard to be objective about. You see, I've been waiting impatiently for Nikon to release a new 35mm f/1.4 lens for more than five years. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12891 <p><span style="font-size: small;">50mm prime lenses rock&hellip;but how do they compare to those inexpensive normal &ldquo;kit&rdquo; zoom lenses? Here&rsquo;s a case study.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12853 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Experienced photographers know that the humble, inexpensive 50 is a little powerhouse. But should you get the faster f/1.4 or the less expensive f/1.8? Lab test results reveal interesting surprises and practical advice.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12817 New 2016 pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering, 1080p HD Video with full-time AF, 39-point AF system, 50-millisecond shutter response and native ISO range of 100-6400 among key features. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12723 Nikon has just announced four lenses that are destined to be very popular additions to Nikon DSLR owners’ lens arsenals. Which lens might be your next one? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12719 <p>AdoramaTV presents Lenses. This week Mark was asked if he could buy only one lens what would it be. So Mark explains why the Canon 24-70mm Lens is his favorite as well as some other options if you don't have a Canon.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12691 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Choosing a lens for your DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera can be a difficult task, not because there are so few choices, but because there are often so many. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8282 We here at the the Adorama Learning Center have long been big fans of DxOMark's RAW camera sensor tests and are very excited to now see lens ratings added to the mix. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12598 <p><span style="font-size: small;">First, lets&rsquo; disqualify compact cameras. Get 'em off the field. The lag time on any compact camera can delay the actual picture-taking moment rules them out when you need split-second timing. (I&rsquo;m penalizing EVF &ldquo;bridge&rdquo; cameras, too&mdash;they may look like DSLRs, but most react slower.)</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8443 Spending some time with the normal zoom lens has rekindled my excitement about this entire class of fast normal zoom lenses. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12592 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode, Mark recommends some great lenses for shooting portraits in low light. These lenses will also give you shallow depth of field.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12563 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Mark Wallace talks to <a href=" http://www.getmyshot.com/" target="_blank">Gene Lower,</a> the official photographer of the Arizona Cardinals. Gene shares some of his tips for shooting sports.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12560 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode, Mark explains why f/2.8 is a large aperture opening and f/22 is a small aperture opening. Mark also discusses the meanings of the numbers on many lenses.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12559 In my career as a photographer and photography editor thus far, I've been lucky enough to own, borrow, and/or evaluate tons of different lenses. Here's a short list of some of my favorites. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12532 Photographers can now create a custom profile for any lens, allowing them to easily make automatic corrections for geometric, chromatic and vignetting characteristics and aberrations. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12525 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you&rsquo;re getting serious about portrait photography, consider investing in a moderate telephoto lens. Here&rsquo;s a round-up of the best.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11812 Carl Zeiss has announced Compact Prime CP.2 lenses designed for use on Pentax, Canon and Nikon HD Video DSLRs designd specifically for cinematography. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12464 Redrock introduced MicroRemote, a remote lens control unit that lets you control a lens's iris, zoom and focus even if the lens is on a jib/crane or on a Steadicam. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12461 Carl Zeiss has introduced the Lightweight Zoom LWZ.2, featuring radically shaped spherical glass, claimed high optical performance and reduced spherical aberrations for distortion-free shooting. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12458 Nikon has just annouonced an instant rebate program for over two dozen DSLR/lens and DSLR/Lens/Flash combinations, with savings of $100-800. A complete list of rebate items is listed below. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12447 DxO Optics Pro 6 now supports Canon T1i, 7D, 5D Mark II, Nikon D5000, D3000, D90, Pentax K-7, more. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12435 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you&rsquo;re a hobbyist looking to upgrade from that cheap kit lens or an aspiring photojournalist seeking a versatile lens within a tight budget, the Sigma 17-70 is worth your attention.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12399 Pentax today announced the Pentax-D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW, the first lens designed for use with the just-announced Pentax 645d medium-format DSLR. No plans to sell it in the U.S., though. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12383 Tamron is turning 60, and to celebrate they've introduced a 70-300mm zoom lens that they say offers best-in-class resolution, and is fast and quiet. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12377 Canon users who have been waiting for a good deal on a lens, or want to save big bucks on a 5D Mark II, have an opportunity now as Canon's spring rebates kick in. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12374 New lens incorporates optical image stabilization, supports high-speed AF, focus to 0.32x. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12371 THK's Tokina brand of lenses resumes making Sony-mount lenses with the ultrawide, fast-aperture 11-16mm f/2.8 AF lens. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12358 Both lenses are compatible with Nikon FX-format DSLRs with full-frame sensors, and are expected to be popular models. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12284 Olympus today announced the 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ($699.99) and 14-150mm f/4-5.6 lenses for its growing line of Micro Four Thirds compact interchangeable-lens cameras. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12270 In its first liquid lens optic to potentially make its way into a consumer product, Varioptic has announced the development of a liquid lens with optical image stabilization. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12250 Claimed improvements include advanced lens elements and enhanced durability for high-speed autofocus and high-performance optical image stabilization. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12173 Short flangeback, mirrorless design, and high-resolution electronic viewfinder, interchangeable lenses are built around an APS sensor. Micro Four Thirds system gets its first long-awaited competitor. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12157 Photographer/Inventor Don Zeck's unique caps attach via "O" rings, pull off via a handle. Nikon lens caps join exisiting line of caps for Canon lenses. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12152 <p>You don&rsquo;t have to spend two grand or (much) more for a bona-fide Leica lens. Does Leica&rsquo;s new lineup of f/2.5 Summarit-M lenses deliver true Leica performance?</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12136 When it came to participating in an outdoor photography Workshop@Adorama with Moose Peterson, attendees weren’t deterred by a little thing like a hurricane. And neither was Moose. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12127 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Can affordable alternatives to those pricey Leica M lenses produce outstanding images? Our resident Leica expert puts three &ldquo;Normal&rdquo; Voigtlanders through their paces.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12123 The New AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens and TC-20E III 2x teleconverter focus on super telephoto. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12118 Surface protected against rain, diaphragm completely rounded for good bokeh, focuses to five inches, can be used with Pentax 35mm film or APS sensor DSLR. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12116 Sigma today announced a new, fast mid-range zoom lens. Features include built-in stabilization, 1:2.7 magnification and focus as close as 1.9 inches. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12106 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Leica&rsquo;s 24mm f/1.4 Summilux is one of only two such lenses in production&mdash;the other one is the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II. How does this fast wide angle lens fare?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12045 <p><span style="font-size: small;">As Leica proudly proclaims, the 21mm f/1.4 Summilux is indeed the fastest 21mm lens ever produced. Let's take a closer look.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12044 Zeiss reworks and optimizes six Nikon F-mount lenses that transmit EXIF data to camera, support manual exposure settings. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12057 <p><span style="font-size: small;">For well over half a century, one of the chief attractions of the venerable Leica M rangefinder system has been its acclaimed line of interchangeable Leica lenses.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> This week, we look at three of the latest.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12043 Pentax is offering a $100 prepaid gift card when you purchase any one of its 21 current production lenses if you are buying a K-7 DSLR at the same time. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12053 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Zeiss has recently introduced a series of spare-no-expenses, top-quality manual-focus lenses optimized for today&rsquo;s digital SLR cameras. Let&rsquo;s put one of them through its paces.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12032 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Made exclusively for Sony DSLRs with APS sensors, the Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 has the Minolta DNA. Does it deliver what digital shooters need?</em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <!--EndFragment--> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12017 Zeiss has just introduced a versatile, high-speed, easy to use lens that they claim produces razor-sharp images. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12013 <p>Lots of photographers would like to own a really wide angle, fish-eye lens, but there has always been one major roadblock standing in the way: the price tag. These optical devices are complicated to design and build, and that complexity is ultimately reflected in the cost.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11968 <p>A professional sports photographer takes this $1,000 lens on assignment to a football game to see if can capture the action.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11928 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Will photographers pony up more than a grand for this jewel of a lens? We put it through its paces.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11922 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you&rsquo;re buying your first Micro Four Thirds camera, this may be the first lens you&rsquo;ll use. Can it deliver quality images throughout its full 10x range?</span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11921 New lens is designed to be used with full-frame and APS-C sensor digital SLR cameras, promises four stop improvement with stabilization. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11871 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">A superwide zoom lens joins a very small club with its constant f/3.5 aperture. Can it deliver the kind of sharp images that justify the cost and extra weight?<br /></span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11755 Two of Nikon's best-selling lenses, designed for full-frame and APS-sensor digital SLR cameras, get subtle refinements, improved optics. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11788 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Quaint imperfection? Fuzzy focus? Funky blur? It's in there! Learn how to enhance your creativity and increase the fun factor in your photography with these innovative, unique lenses.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11733 Mail-in rebates, promoting lenses for Leica M rangefinder cameras, give you between 7-20% discount, depending on list price. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11765 Longer working distance for macro; wide aperture of f/2, ideal for portraits, is faster than typical macro lens. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11690 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It won't reduce reflections, but you can deepen blue skies--just like a polarizer does--in your favorite image editing program.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11636 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Panasonic gives the kit lens a makeover and puts it on a diet. Now it&rsquo;s looking small and&nbsp; sharp.</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11637 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Optical advances make now a great time to get a long-range zoom lens.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11586 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The advertised purpose of a Skylight or UV filter is to cut atmospheric haze by absorbing ultraviolet light. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11566 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There is a raging debate about the above question in the photography community. The two sides are Cap Keepers, and Cap Tossers. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11565 <p><span style="font-size: small;">They&rsquo;re not especially glamorous, but lens hoods can make the difference between a successful photo and a flare-filled, blown-out mess.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11563 <p><span style="font-size: small;">I had an older 500mm lens and began to wish for something better. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11520 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">We continue our look at tele-extenders an how they can add versatility to your lenses in general, and macro photography capabilities in particular.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11517 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Tele-converters, aka tele-extenders, are relatively small optical devices that fit between your camera body and lens, producing greater magnification and increasing the lens&rsquo; focal length. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11516 <p><span style="font-size: small;">.Welcome to Lensfest 2010, where we look at the best of this year&rsquo;s new optical marvels.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8635 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If one way to overcome problems associated with low light is to shoot at a wide aperture, then you need a wide-aperture ("fast") lens. Most kit zoom lenses only open to around f/3.5 or f/4, and fast zooms that maintain a maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range cost a mint. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8439 <p><span style="font-size: small;">While sharpness is an essential part of most photographs, the creative use of backround blur can be a very useful compositional element.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8042