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Shoten Tribute 01 50mm f/1.1: $730 M-Mount Homage
Shoten Koubou's debut lens — the Tribute 01 LTM 50mm f/1.1 — recreates the rendering of the original 1953 Zunow 50mm f/1.1, the world's first f/1.1 lens.
October 6, 2026·1 min read
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Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT Lens Launch: 3 Renders, $349
Brightin Star's MF 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT full-frame manual focus 50mm launches today across E/RF/Z/L-Mount at $349.99 intro, with three switchable renderings (SMOOTH/PRIME/FOAMS) and four rear inserts for shaped bokeh.
September 30, 2026·3 min read
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Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Announced: $1,599, Dual HLA, Sep 30
Sigma’s first-ever 85mm f/1.2 prime — the 85mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art — launches September 30, 2026 in L-Mount and Sony E for $1,599, undercutting Canon and Nikon’s f/1.2 primes by 40–48%.
September 10, 2026·4 min read
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Composite Portraits in Photoshop: From Shoot to Finish (The Workflow That Actually Holds Up)
A composite portrait only looks right when the lighting matches the plate - and most failures come from shooting, not Photoshop. Here is the full scout...
July 15, 2026·10 min read
Lens Reviews
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE Review: Real Character
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...
July 9, 2026·11 min read
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VISTILEN 85mm f/1.4 AF for Canon RF: Specs, Price, First
VISTILEN launched its AF 85mm f/1.4 for Canon RF mount today. 13 elements, 12-blade aperture, STM AF, and a likely $300–400 price tag. Here's why RF...
June 9, 2026·3 min read
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Blue Hour Portrait Photography: A Practical Guide for 2026
Master blue hour portrait photography with this practical guide. Learn camera settings, timing tips, and positioning techniques for stunning blue hour...
March 15, 2026·3 min read
Lens Reviews
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Review: The Portrait Lens of 2026?
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art review: Our deep dive covers specs, dual HLA autofocus, compact design, and real-world portrait performance. Is this the best...
March 5, 2026·13 min read