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Sony closes a two-decade gap with the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 G Fisheye — the first first-party full-frame fisheye for E-mount. At 314g, it undercuts Canon's RF 7-14mm L by 34% on weight and ships October 2026 at $1,599.99.
Sony's new FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS (994g, $2,699-$2,899) and FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS (995g, ~$3,800) undercut Nikon's competing Z-mount primes on both weight and price — by 14-28% lighter, $500-$1,200 cheaper.
After five years of adapting 40-year-old glass to modern mirrorless cameras, here is what actually works, what is worth the money, and why I keep a wooden box of manual-focus lenses on my desk.
A manual-focus 40mm f/1.2 with real character, electronic contacts, and the smallest body in its class. After three months shooting it on the GH7 and...
Five years after launch, the original Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is still the budget 35mm prime most working photographers reach for. Here's why it still earns a spot in the bag in 2026 — and where the new DG II makes the case to spend more.
Two weeks with Canon's 1.4x macro on the streets, a flower market, and a wedding — does the RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM live up to the hype? A hands-on review from the field.
Twelve weeks in, the Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II has earned a permanent spot in my bag. Here's the honest long-term review — bokeh, AF, sharpness, and the real gripes.
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art ($1,059) isn't just an update—it's a complete reimagining of what a 35mm prime should be. After spending serious time...
Our comprehensive best new lenses CP 2026 guide covers the best new lenses announced including Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art. Learn which lenses are worth...
Read our Sigma 15mm f/1.4 review. This compact APS-C lens delivers stunning wide-angle performance at an affordable price.
CP+ 2026 lens roundup: Our deep dive covers Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art (20% lighter), 85mm f/1.2, 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, and whether they are...
Complete Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. review: 7-stop stabilization, portability analysis, image quality, and whether the Panasonic Lumix...