Lenses & Optics

Primes vs zooms, focal lengths, mounts, and optical stabilization basics.

  • 17 Tracked terms
  • Last 30 days Feed window

What this topic collects on

An article joins this feed when it matches these terms. Each one is also a search of its own.

Latest in Lenses & Optics


fujirumors.com > thypoch-af-23mm-f-1-4-sculptor-unveiled-with-notched-aperture-ring

Thypoch AF 23mm f/1.4 Sculptor Unveiled with Notched Aperture Ring

19+ hour, 2+ min ago   (169+ words) Fuji Rumors Now, there are many native and third party 23mmF1.4 lenses for Fujifilm X mount – full list of third party AF X mount lenses on Amazon -, but the new Thypoch AF 23mm f/1.4 definitely stands out from the rest thanks to its…...


basic-tutorials.com

Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS Contemporary: APS-C Telephoto Zoom Lens Introduced Starting at 799 Euros

8+ hour, 6+ min ago   (249+ words) The lens’s standout feature is its constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 across the entire zoom range of 50 to 120 mm. Sigma has spared no expense with the optics: 18 lens elements in 13 groups, including one FLD element, three SLD elements, and four aspherical…...


fstoppers.com > gear > sigmas-799-50-120mm-f28-gives-aps-c-shooters-75-180mm-equivalent-telephoto-zoom-904973

Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 APS-C Telephoto Zoom

16+ hour, 38+ min ago   (307+ words) Sigma's OS2 stabilization algorithm is rated for 6.5 stops of correction at 50mm and 4.5 stops at 120mm, based on CIPA guidelines and measured on an APS-C mirrorless camera. Sigma pitches it for handholding at slower shutter speeds in low light and for steadier handheld…...


thephoblographer.com > 10/08/2026 > is-the-canon-24-105mm-f4l-worth-your-time-in-2026

Is The Canon 24-105mm F4L Worth Your Time In 2026?

16+ hour, 49+ min ago   (324+ words) The Phoblographer The Phoblographer may receive affiliate compensation for products purchased using links in this article. For more information, please visit our Disclaimers page. Is The Canon 24-105mm F4L Worth Your Time In 2026? Canon’s L-series lenses have been quite fantastic in varied…...


freeyork.org > photography > tamron-20-40mm-z-mount-tamrons-unique

Tamron’s Unique 20-40mm f/2.8 Lens Expands Versatility for Nikon Z-Mount Users

18+ hour, 14+ min ago   (164+ words) Tamron is set to broaden its reach by introducing the compact and fast 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Originally launched for Sony E-mount cameras in late 2022, this lens quickly gained acclaim for its portability and…...


freeyork.org > photography > sigma-50-120mm-f-2-8-lens-sigma-unveils-lightweigh

Sigma Unveils Lightweight 50-120mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens for APS-C Cameras with Advanced Features

19+ hour, 9+ min ago   (326+ words) Sigma has officially introduced the sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 lens, completing their streamlined “holy trinity” of zoom lenses tailored for APS-C cameras. This lens joins Sigma’s earlier offerings—the 10-18mm f/2.8 and 18-50mm f/2.8 Contemporary lenses—rounding out a trio known for its lightweight…...


nofilmschool.com > tamron-20-40mm-f-2-8-di-iii-vxd-lens-2678057524

Nikon Shooters Are Getting Another Versatile Lens Option as Tamron Expands This Popular Zoom

19+ hour, 50+ min ago   (335+ words) Tamron has announced the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Already a popular option for budget-conscious Sony shooters, Tamron has announced a Z-mount version of its 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III…...


nofilmschool.com > sigma-50-120mm-f-2-8-dc-os-contemporary-lens-2678057279

Sigma Completes Its f/2.8 Contemporary Zoom Series With an Extremely Portable New Lens

18+ hour, 50+ min ago   (235+ words) A look at the Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary Lens, the latest in the company’s constant f/2.8 series, designed to deliver extreme portability with competent versatility. Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary Lens Capable of covering approximately a 75- 180 mm range in 35mm equivalent terms,…...


camerajabber.com > photography-news > sigma-50-120mm-f2-8-dc-os-contemporary-price-specifications-and-availability-announced

Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary price, specifications and availability announced

16+ hour, 19+ min ago   (385+ words) What stands out for us is the size. The Sony E and Fujifilm X versions measure 99mm long and weigh just 390g, while the Canon RF version is 97mm long and 410g. That’s remarkably small for a fast telezoom, and it takes compact 55mm filters....


redsharknews.com > sigma-50-120mm-f2-8-dc-os-contemporary-aps-c-zoom

Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS: price and release date

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (145+ words) Switches such as the focus mode switch and the OS switch have been removed. This helps explain its compact lightweight form, while also allowing Sigma to describe it as having a minimal interface that remains intuitive to operate. The lens…...