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I’ve never seen bokeh like this before! This photographer DIYed a filter for a crazy spinning bokeh effect
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DIY This popular YouTuber 3D-printed an unusual filter that creates spinning, shaped bokeh

These three new lenses are oddballs, but they’re outselling traditional optics in Japan as a 25-200mm zoom, 1.4x macro, and an unusually affordable f/1.2 lens top sales charts
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The list of best-selling lenses in Japan is topped by three new lenses that have unusual features

Nikon Z shooters get a new lens from the Viltrox ‘Lab’: here’s the science bit…
By Matthew Richards published
The fab and fast Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab is now available in Nikon Z mount

7Artisans reveals new super-wide fisheye lens for APS-C cameras
By Ben Andrews published
A lens so wide it can see behind itself!

The new 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 is an affordable nifty fifty for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras with a metal build, bright aperture, and attractive price point
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LENS The 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 doesn't have autofocus, but it's a bright prime with a metal build and a US$99 list price

These are the first-ever full-frame anamorphic lenses with autofocus. The new Sirui Astra lenses deliver a bright T/1.8 aperture and autofocus in a surprisingly light package
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CINEMA The new Sirui Astra series brings a classic cinema look to full-frame cameras with autofocus and a lightweight design

These are the trendiest lenses of 2025. From newly-launched primes to versatile zooms, these are the top-selling lenses at one US retailer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS According to US retailer B&H, these are the top lenses of 2025 across all mounts

TTArtisan redefines bokeh with its new cine lenses
By Ben Andrews published
News New 50mm and 85mm T2.1 lenses go large on creativity

The f/2.8 used to be the gold standard for zoom lenses. Modern zooms are going even brighter – and it may just be my favorite photography trend yet
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A growing number of zoom lenses go brighter than f/2.8 – and it may just be one of my favorite photography tech trends right now
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