In September Venus Optics will open the 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE lens preorders. And today they shared some image samples you can download here: sendspace.com/file/a8n2ra

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Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
This lens is currently the widest zoom lens available for Sony full frame E-mount cameras. Designed primarily for travel photography, Venus optics have managed to compress the size to smallest in its class, less than 10 inch (<10cm) and only 1.1 pounds (<500g). The 102° (18mm) to 130° (10mm) angle of view provides flexibility for photographers to compose landscape or architecture photos with ease. The lens houses with 14 elements in 10 groups with 2 aspherical elements & 1 extra-low dispersion element to deliver exceptional performance. It can focus as close as 15cm for some mini-macro shooting. A rear filter slot is included to fit with 37mm filter. Click/clickless aperture can be toggled by the switch on the lens barrel.

Admiringlight tested what has become my favorite lens since I bought it back in January, the Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 FE:

I simply have to say: I love this lens. From the moment I looked at the first batch of photos from this lens, I was hooked. There’s something about the rendering that just speaks to me, and I found it to be nearly the perfect focal length for everyday use. The lens is sharp right from f/1.2, and is extremely sharp stopped down. Bokeh is generally very good, and color and contrast are excellent Portraits taken with the 40mm f/1.2 just pop, and it makes for a great landscape lens as well.

The $1,099 price might seem a bit steep for an all-manual lens, but the versatility and optical quality make it very much worth that price of entry. This is an outstanding effort from Voigtländer. Where’s my wallet?

Voigtlander really nailed it with all their FE lens range. Every lens has his unique and distinctive function you cannot get with other Sony or Zeiss lenses.

Links to all Vogitlander FE lenses:
Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Voigtlander 65mm f/2.0 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Voigtlander 110mm f/2.5 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

This is the image of my Voigtlander 40mm FE lens:

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My #sonya7riii and #voigtlander 40mm FE relaxing under the French Sun

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People is really getting creative trying to picture the exact size and design of the new Nikon FF mirrorless. Based on the leaked teaser image @buildyourcamera made this Nikon Full Frame mirrorless paper model. I added the #SonyA9 to make a size comparison based on the rumored mount size specs.

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Based on the leaked teaser image @buildyourcamera created this Nikon Full Frame mirrorless paper model. I added the #SonyA9 to make a size comparison based on the rumored mount sixze specs. – #nikon #nikonistas #nikonmirrorless #nikonphoto #nikongear #nikonz #nikonfz #productphotography #sonyimages #sonyalphasclub #sonyalpha #sonyphotography #sonyphotogallery #sonyalpharumors #sonyalphagear #SonyPhotoGallery #SonyAlphasClub #SonyMirrorless #sonyalphaphotos #sony  #sonyalphauniverse #sonyalphaclub #photogear #photography #photographer #bokeh #inspirational #mirrorless

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Based on the leaked teaser image @buildyourcamera created this Nikon Full Frame mirrorless paper model – #nikon #nikonistas #nikonmirrorless #nikonphoto #nikongear #nikonz #nikonfz

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Should you jump on the big 2017 Macbook savings or get the newer 2018 models?

Matt Granger, Max Yuryev and Hugh Brownstone tested the new 2018 Macbooks and might help you to get the answer you are looking for:

In this new video from tech guru (and certainly no Sony fanboy) Ted Forbes he explains why Sony is currently killing it. He explains that Sony’s advantage is more than just about sensor:

For example Nikon and Canon will have to launch a complete new series of lenses with new linear motors to really take advantage of the autofocus speed from the mirrorless system. not something that can happen in a very short time.

Moreover Sony is leading the sensor tech and Canon and Nikon certainly cannot beat them in any way right now.

Check out his video!

Ted Forbes shows in this few minutes long guide how you can re-create some classic Kodak Portra, Ektar, Fuji Veliva, FC160 looks on your photos. He uses Capture One in this video but you can use any tool you like.

If you plan to buy Capture One use our coupon code “AMBSAR” to get a 10% discount!

This is a guest post from Stephen M. Blythe. The original article was posted on allmyfriendsarejpegs.com. All images used with permission and under copyright from Stephen M. Blythe.

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Canon 50mm f0.75 XI Lens Review

Aye, you read that correctly, f0.75. The Canon 50mm f0.75 XI is a rare, super-fast lens that was designed for use with X-Ray machines. There’s very little information available about the lens online other than that, and even fewer example images. I spotted one up for sale on eBay a while ago, and decided to take the chance to see if I could do anything with it. It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shoot with one of the fastest lenses ever made, after all.

Here it is, in all of it’s glory. It has a pretty beautiful purple sheen to it in the light, which I presume is from a coating.