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Wait, this US$450 Lomography lens is used in Hollywood movies? Meet the Petzval lens
By Mike Harris published
Feature The Lomography Petzval lens is certainly in Vogue with Hollywood filmmakers right now, and once you understand its unique characteristics, you’ll see it everywhere!

PolarPro McKinnon 135 Gold Mist filter review: Like magic pixie dust, but for a camera lens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW How much can a bit of gold glitter impact a photo? If the PolarPro McKinnon 135 Gold Mist is anything to go by, a lot actually

Sony is teasing a new lens… with an image of a Canon DSLR
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Sony Center Cyprus released a video teaser, promising that “something big is coming” – but it has left us more confused than informed

The best filter holders in 2025: my pick of the best square slot-in filter systems
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The best filter holder systems are easy-to-use, secure, and compatible with a wide variety of neutral density, ND grad, polarizer filters, and more…

Best lenses for bokeh in 2025: fast primes for brilliant background blur
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy blurred backdrop

This new silver 35mm lens is making me want a Fujifilm X-Pro1 or Nikon Zfc –because the combination is just so darn cool!
By Mike Harris published
News The new silver edition TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II is just begging to be paired with a retro APS-C camera like a Fujifilm X-Pro or the Nikon Zfc

Blazar has made the first practical anamorphic lenses for photographers – and they’re unlike any lens I’ve ever seen before
By Mike Harris published
News The Blazar Beetle 1.33x Anamorphic Lens series rotates to provide horizontal and vertical anamorphic imagery, with most major camera mounts supported

Razor-thin Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens is coming for Nikon Z mount
By Mike Harris published
News Viltrox flips yet another AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens, this time for Nikon Z mount

K&F Concept Square Filter Holder System (X-Pro series) review: a comprehensive starting point with an interesting design
By James Abbott published
Review The K&F Concept Square Filter Holder System X-Pro series ND kit is a comprehensive professional starter kit.

What is an anamorphic lens – and do you need one for shooting video?
By Mike Harris published
What is You've probably heard of them, but what is an anamorphic lens? They provide filmmakers with the ability to capture beautiful widescreen footage with gorgeous ovular bokeh and striking lens flares
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