http://www.adorama.com/alc/taginfo/lenses 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 Over five million people visited the Adorama Learning Center in 2011, an all-time high. Let's count down the Top 20 most popular articles and AdoramaTV videos of the year! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13454 <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;">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;">AdoramaTV reports from the floor of PDN PhotoPlus 2011. David Paul Larson talks with Christian Erhardt of Leica about its updated full-frame rangefinder, the M9-P.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13372 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Ben Clay uses a classic approach and simple lighting kit to add depth and interest to the wine cellar of a historic hotel. His technique of working with the ambient light of the room, and adding contrast where needed, can be used by realtors, architects, builders and architecture photographers.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13312 <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 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;">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;">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;">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><span style="font-size: small;">We asked our Facebook and Twitter friends which lenses were their favorites for portrait photography. Here's what we learned.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12905 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome to the first of an ongoing series where we dig deep to answer your questions about photo gear and taking pictures. Today, we'll look at whether it makes more sense to buy two shorter zooms or a single long zoom lens that covers the entire focal range.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12879 <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 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 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 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 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 <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 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 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;">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 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;">I had an older 500mm lens and began to wish for something better. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11520 <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