Thypoch is today introducing a brand new lineup of lenses — and they’re calling them the Eureka. The first of the bunch is the 50mm f2 — and if you’re only obsessed with aperture numbers, then you’re missing out on just how incredible this lens is. It’s an ode to the older Leica 50mm f2 Summicron Collapsible. “When in use, it extends to 41.2mm, but can be collapsed to a compact 27mm, fitting easily into a pocket alongside compact cameras,” says the press release. But that’s only part of the fun with the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f2. It also comes in brass!
The lead image was shot by the Fujifilm 80mm f1.7 in our review. It’s been said to the public so many times that the future of Fujifilm’s cameras are with the GFX lineup. And that’s pretty evident, considering their lens lineup. If you’re a documentary-type photographer or need to work on locations a lot, their …
If you wanted a smaller, lightweight primary zoom lens for Nikon cameras, then the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 is a fantastic option for you. Last month, we updated our full review of that lens to see how it performs on Nikon cameras. And we’re elated to say that it’s just as incredible and great as it is on Sony cameras.
Send your kid to summer camp with this awesome snapper! The Camp Snap Photo Camera was designed for parents to buy for their kids. When we reviewed it, we noted that it has a bit of a vintage look. Now, we’re giving one away to a lucky reader. When the Phoblographer’s Membership program was created, …
These deals are almost over! May is a wonderful month to get in on the latest Tamron deals because rebates like this don’t exist again until the holidays. Something that Tamron does better than others is really striving to make something very unique. For example, their 28-75mm f2.8 lens gives you more reach in the …
For years, many photographers in the community have requested Micro Four Thirds cameras that were more rangefinder-style and could cater to street photography. In fact, I could find tons of channels that asked for this on YouTube. More importantly, we’ve been asking for it for years. Finally, today, Leica is announcing the development of something that street photographers and others will possibly want: the Leica D-LUX 8. From what it seems, it’s a variant of Panasonic’s LX100 Mk II. The Mk II was a slight variant of the original LX100 that we reviewed in 2014. So does that mean that Leica is releasing a slight variant of a 10-year-old camera?
There are very few things better than shooting a camera at a slow shutter speed, having motion in the photo, and also having many of the details crystal clear. Most experienced photographers would think that you need a flash for that, but you really don’t. Like a Michelin Star meal, it starts with good ingredients and leans on good technique to create a masterpiece. Best of all, you don’t need the latest and greatest cameras to get these looks — though what Sony and Nikon do are great. But what helps are well-built and lightweight lenses like those from Tamron.
It’s really hard to not like the Nikon z8. It does everything so incredibly well and just keeps getting better with all the firmware that they pack into the camera. On top of that, the number of lenses available for it continue to grow at an outstanding rate. Not too long ago, the z8 got a new firmware update. And so we’re announcing that we’ve updated our review accordingly.
It didn’t occur to me to use the Panasonic S9 with M-mount lenses until a colleague reminded me of it. But they’re perhaps the most perfect pairing for this camera, especially if they’re smaller lenses. The S9 is a range-finder style camera that in many ways, reminds me of the older Leica MDa cameras that didn’t have viewfinders. Instead, you zone focused or you used a visioflex. But in this case, you use the LCD screen or you shoot without it. With M-mount lenses, you’re then going to zone focus instead of manually focusing them each and every time. Essentially you’re going to have a lot of fun.
This lens is a love letter to street photography: and always remember that sharpness is a bourgeois concept. The Panasonic 27mm f8 is a manual focus lens that’s small and designed to go everywhere with you. Is it hard to use? At times, yes. Can be deliver sharp photos? Yes. But overall, it’s a conversation with how good you as a photographer.