OPTIC 2017: Steve Simon - Master The Street & Raise Your Game
Documentary photography is an exercise in the art of observation: paying attention to the spontaneous theater of the streets and capturing moments that tell stories. In this presentation from B&H’s...
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Zeiss Expands Milvus Line with 35mm f/1.4
Zeiss is hitting double digits with its release of the Milvus 35mm f/1.4, which is the tenth in the company’s DSLR lens family. An updated classic, the wide-angle focal length and fast aperture...
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Pre-Orders Now Open for Sigma 14mm and 24-70mm Lenses
Make sure you are among the first to receive a copy of Sigma’s brand new 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art and 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lenses by completing a pre-order today! These two lenses were recently...
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Benro Slim Carbon Fiber and Aluminum Tripod Kits
Designed as a portable support option for mirrorless cameras and compact DSLRs, Benro’s line of Slim Tripod Kits feature a seamless, stripped-down design that is ideal for travel. Available in a...
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Podcast: Photographing and Viewing the 2017 Solar Eclipse
On August 21, 2017 there will be a total solar eclipse passing across the United States from the northwest to the southeast. While the path of totality will be in the center of the country, at least...
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Tamron Unveils Impressive All-in-One 18-400mm Zoom Lens
Tamron has done something impressive today with the release of the 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens, a world’s-first 22.2x zoom for DSLRs. Designed for APS-C Canon EF and DX Nikon F-mount cameras,...
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Smooth and Steady with the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens
Building on the success of the Velvet 56mm f/1.6, Lensbaby is announcing the second lens in the series: the Velvet 85mm f/1.8. Like its 56mm predecessor, this new 85mm f/1.8 takes its aesthetic cues...
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Canon Lifts the Curtains on the 6D Mark II
Canon announced two DSLRs today, but perhaps nothing in the lineup was more highly anticipated than the EOS 6D Mark II. After looking through the spec sheet, photographers will definitely be pleased...
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Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Released with Upgraded CMOS Sensor and 60p Video
While the 6D Mark II might be stealing the show, the EOS Rebel SL2 is likely to find its way into many shooters’ bags, thanks to its exceptionally light weight and compact size when compared to other...
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Unveiled: Tamron Releases an Updated 24-70mm Zoom Lens
Tamron has announced its SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens, a versatile, large-aperture zoom for Nikon F and Canon EF-mount cameras. Compatible with full-frame and APS-C (36-105mm 35mm equivalent...
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A Studio Visit with Stephen Salmieri
The photographs of Stephen Salmieri embody the power retained by analogue photography in the digital era. Salmieri has been shooting black-and-white film since the 1960s when he began documenting the...
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Ultra Wide and Fast, the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Lens
Ultra wide and ultra fast, the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Lens from Venus Optics will transform your ability to capture vast landscapes and night skies. The widest rectilinear option for Micro Four Thirds...
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Podcast: Can A Photograph(er) Make a Difference?
Many photographers begin their careers wanting to “make a difference” with their photography, to bring some good to the world, or at least to the people they photograph. It’s one of the greatest...
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Nikon and Italdesign: A Japanese Camera's Italian Design Heritage
I am a sucker for design and, years ago, when in the market for my first SLR camera, it wasn’t really a feature set that sold me on a brand, it was the way the Nikon SLR looked to my eye and felt to my...
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Save Storage Space with Camera Wraps and Inserts
Photographers packing for an upcoming trip can save valuable storage space by forgoing camera bags, packs, and cases in favor of less bulky wraps and inserts. For example, a traveler could pack some...
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How a Point-and-Shoot Became My New Best Friend
Rumors of the point-and-shoot’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. If anything, the point-and-shoot has become an even more capable tool for photographers since it has decided to go a bit upmarket...
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Podcast: Road-trippin’ for Fun and Profit and Episode 3 of “Dispatch”
We return to OPTIC 2017 this week for two wonderful conversations with photographers who ply their trade on the road. First, we speak with Jonathan Irish, who, along with his partner, Stefanie Payne,...
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Gitzo Centennial Observed with Two Extremely Limited Edition Tripods
One hundred years ago, in 1917, a small French company founded by Arsène Gitzhoven began producing photographic accessories. To celebrate the centennial of the founding of the company, Gitzo is issuing...
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A Studio Visit with John Cyr
John Cyr is an archivist of change. First recognized for his series of photographs of the developer trays used by influential, analog photographers, his work meditates upon the spaces between old and...
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The Attractive New Leica TL2 Arrives
Leica Camera has expanded the popular TL-System with the Leica TL2. Featuring a new 24MP sensor, it offers 20 fps (electronic shutter) shooting and 4K video at 30 fps (Full HD at 60fps). The original...
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