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News: Canon adds three new-generation USM lenses.Weatherized 24-70mm zoom, Stabilized 24mm and 28mm primes

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.

Article: Normal Zoom vs. Normal Prime Lens, Part I.Are kit zooms ready for prime time?

50mm prime lenses rock…but how do they compare to those inexpensive normal “kit” zoom lenses? Here’s a case study.

Article: Lenses: Product Reviews.Adorama Photography TV

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.

Article: Introduction to Interchangeable Lenses.Just stepped up to a DSLR or MILC? Lenses can expand your creative options. Here are the basics about interchangeable lenses.

Your digital SLR or mirrorless interchangealbe lens compact camera probably came with a lens--a zoom lens, no doubt. But one of the most attractive things about a digital SLR is the ability to change lenses.

Blog: Rediscovering the fast normal zoom.I've got a newfound appreciation for the fast, constant aperture zoom these days.

Spending some time with the normal zoom lens has rekindled my excitement about this entire class of fast normal zoom lenses.

Article: Shooting Pro Football, Gene Lower — Adorama Photography TV.How'd They Do That?

Mark Wallace talks to Gene Lower, the official photographer of the Arizona Cardinals. Gene shares some of his tips for shooting sports.

Article: Product Review: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 lens.For this long zoom lens, the Optical Image Stabilization is the star

In 2005, Sigma introduced a monster 10x zoom lens, the 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM, which offered flare-reducing lens coating, a HyperSonic motor and SLD glass.

News: Nikon upgrades 200-400mm pro tele zoom lens.200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon today announced a new version of its pro superzoom telephoto lens, the AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, featuring Vibration Reduction II, rugged construction, Nano Crystal coating, and compa

News: Tamron celebrates 60th with upgraded 70-300mm zoom.SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI VC USD is made from top-grade material

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.

News: Pentax unveils X90 Megazoom digital camera.Features a 26x zoom lens

Pentax today annunced the 12MP X90, featuring a 26-676mm (35mm equivalent) lens with macro focusing to 1 inch.

News: Olympus adds two new Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses.Ultrawide, tele zooms coming in June

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.

News: Fuji unveils boatload of cameras for 2010.30x optical zoom bridge camera leads the way

Fujifilm today previewed cameras it will roll out PMA, including a touch-screen model, a bridge camera with 30x otpical zoom, a pocket camera with a 10x zoom, a ruggedized compact, and others.

News: Canon announces second generation pro 70-200mm f/2.8L zoom.CES: Meet the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens

Claimed improvements include advanced lens elements and enhanced durability for high-speed autofocus and high-performance optical image stabilization.

Article: Product Review: Sigma 150-500mm f/5.6-6.3 lens.Does this super tele-zoom have what it takes to win on the gridiron?

A professional sports photographer takes this $1,000 lens on assignment to a football game to see if can capture the action.

News: Nikon updates two popular zoom lenses.70-200mm f/2.8, 18-200mm see improvements

Two of Nikon's best-selling lenses, designed for full-frame and APS-sensor digital SLR cameras, get subtle refinements, improved optics.

Article: REVIEW: Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 DiII VC lens.Ultimate Long-range Zoom for DSLRs?

Tamron updates its superzoom.

Article: Lensfest2010: Tele zooms go all the way.Welcome to Lensfest 2010, where we look at the best of this year’s new optical marvels.

.Welcome to Lensfest 2010, where we look at the best of this year’s new optical marvels.

Article: Get to know a new lens.An optimal optical opportunity

Looking for photographic opportunities, consider trying out a new lens—or familiarizing yourself with a lens you don’t use often.

Article: How to photograph joggers and runners.Keep close and keep track

Today, let's take a run at photographing fleet-footed subjects, and see how it jogs your creativity.

Article: Serving winning tennis shots.Shoot sports like a pro

Whether you’re covering the U.S. Open or snapping a friendly match at the local court, Tennis is a sport that offers plenty of opportunities to capture exciting action while fine-tuning your picture-taking timing. It’s all about knowing the game—and keeping your eyes on the ball.

Article: Cluttered Shots? Simplify!.Pay attention to the background

Here's one thing that separates snapshots from great shots: Clutter. It could be a distracting background, a tree seeming to grow out of Aunt Doris's head, or irrelevant elements distracting the viewer from what you want to emphasize.

Article: Zoom in Adobe Photoshop.It's never too late to add the zoom during exposure look

How to emulate a classic shooting technique after the fact.

Article: Lens Defect Detective.Is your lens a a sharp shooter or a fuzzy dog? Test it and find out

Anyone who has followed photography discussions on the web over the last 10 years or so will have noticed an increasing number of complaints about defective lenses. It's gotten to the point where I've actually seen some people complain that they are afraid tobuy a lens in case they get a bad one!