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Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM lens launched in India

Canon recently announced the launch of the RF14-35mm f/4L IS USM ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, which completes the f/4L trinity of RF lenses, together with the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lenses. With its 14-35mm focal range and 0.38x magnification at 35mm, Canon’s latest lens for its full-frame mirrorless camera systems is equally adept at capturing stunning ultra-wide-angle landscape and architectural shots – providing photography enthusiasts with a versatile, professional-grade mount zoom lens at an accessible price point.

Zenit Releases Full-frame Manual Lenses

Zenit has released four new full-frame manual prime lenses, two of which are for Sony E-mount cameras, while the other two are for Canon EF- and Nikon F-mount cameras. The Zenitar 35 mm f/2 lens is constructed of 7 elements in 5 groups. It has an aperture range of f/2 through f/22, uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and has a 50 cm minimum focussing distance. The lens measures 6.1 cm in length, 4.7 cm in diameter and weighs 300 g.

Ultra Telephoto Zoom

TAMRON 150-500 MM F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD ₹1,20,900

Tokina Releases Super Tele Lens

Tokina has announced the sales release of the SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF camera mounts.

TTartisan Releases Manual Prime Lens for Leica M-mount

TTartisan has announced the release of the 90 mm f/1.25 manual prime lens for Leica M-mount cameras.

Tamron Announces New Zoom Lens

Tamron has announced the launch of the 11-20 mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060), a fast-aperture ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras.

Olympus Unveils PEN E-P7 MFT System Camera

Olympus has announced the PEN E-P7 Micro Four Thirds System camera. The E-P7 body weighs 337 g, and when combined with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ standard zoom lens, it weighs 430 g.

SUPER DUPER

Sony 90 mm F/2.8 Macro G OSS ₹65,990

Panasonic Expands Lumix S Series

Panasonic has introduced a new large-aperture standard fixed focal length lens, the Lumix S 50 mm f/1.8 (S-S50), as the second addition to the series of four f/1.8 large-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount system standard.

Monster on a Leash

Samsung Galaxy M42 ₹24,999

Exceeding Expectations

Realme 8 5G ₹16,999 (8GB/128GB)

On Middle Ground

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G ₹35,990

Keeping Consumer at the Centre of Innovations

The Covid-19 pandemic has pinned the imaging industry down for more than a year, eroding revenues, and affecting livelihoods. With firm foundations in imaging and healthcare, Fujifilm has tactfully weathered many crises in the past. Here is Haruto Iwata, Managing Director, Fujifilm India, sharing the company’s strategies with the readers of Smart Photography.

Continuing the Tradition

Epson had recently launched the EcoTank L8180 photo printer and we could not be more curious about how it adds value to the company’s lineage. Here we have Siva Kumar, Senior General Manager of Inkjet Printers, Epson India, in conversation with Smart Photography.

Old is Gold

Untitled Film Still 21, Cindy Sherman | 1978

Extraordinary Everyday Photography: Awaken Your Vision to Create Stunning Images Wherever You Are

Book Review

Proof (1991)

Movie Review

टूल्स ऑफ लाइटरुम- 6

हेलो दोस्तों। उम्मीद है आप सब अच्छे होंगे।

EOS R सिस्टम की शानदार दुनिया में कदम रखिए

पेश है EOS का अगला शानदार विकसित रूप, एक संपूर्ण सिस्टम बेहतरीन RF लेंस माउंट के साथ जिनसे मिलती है ऑप्टिकल उत्कृष्टता। फुल फ्रेम सेंसर, विकसित फीचर्स, उत्कृष्ट श्रमता व कम्पैक्ट डिजाइन। आज के इमेज आर्टिस्ट को कल में प्रवेश के लिए ही डिजाइन किया गया है नया EOS R सिस्टम।

SHOOTING DESERTSCAPES

The sun is beating down on your back, the searing heat penetrates your skin setting it ablaze and you trudge through the sifting sand dragging your heavy, hiking boots-laden feet. As exhausting as it may sound, you know that at the end of this, you are going to walk away with a memory card full of exceptional desert landscapes pictures that would make the unbearable heat and all the ensuing madness worth the while. Pictures of the vast desert in all its glory – whether it’s the changing lines in the sand, the stormy monsoon clouds hanging over the horizon, a herd of camels warily making their way through the unforgivable heat or even the mesmerising star trails that frame the perfect desert skyline. Makes you want to grab your camera and run towards the desert, doesn’t it? The desert forms an integral part of the environment. Preserving its ecosystem is as essential as preserving any other ecosystem of the planet. And desert photography – one of the most underrated forms of photography – is one of the best media to raise awareness about this often overlooked ecosystem. So, for this month, why don’t we dive into Desert Photography and take a look into how we can do our part in desert conservation?

“Stories are Everywhere” - Arati Kumar Rao

Arati Kumar-Rao has taken a path less trodden; one that takes her across the South Asian continent, meandering her way through the fringes of society documenting the slow violence of ecological degradation. An independent environmental photographer, a writer, and an artist, Arati uses her passion for art as a medium to bring to attention and chronicle the various environmental issues that plague the changing landscapes and climate of the continent while adversely impacting mankind and biodiversity. Arati has not only won awards for her compelling environmental photojournalism but also has contributed to plethora of noteworthy organizations as an environmental activist. We talked to her about her journey into photography and art and how she has been using her voice to advocate for the rights of the planet. Excerpts:

OnePlus 9

OnePlus has recently launched OnePlus 9 series and we have already reviewed the OnePlus 9 Pro. And after fighting over the early bugs and issues and four to five updates later, we are here with our OnePlus 9 review. Other than the normal review about the specs and user performance of primary features of the smartphone, we will also try and answer questions like ‘Is Hasselblad truly worth it or is it just a marketing strategy?’, ‘Is it worth spending, or no?’ and many more. If you are questioning what’s different in this new phone as compared to the its previous version or any other smartphone, you can read this before you go ahead.

CAPTURING THE BOLT FROM HEAVEN

Capturing these streaks of lightning is a challenge in itself; but it is a challenge that is deeply rewarding.

Nikon Unveils The New NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S And NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

Nikon India has announced the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, the latest additions to the NIKKOR Z lens lineup. The new NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 will be available at MRP of Rs 58,995 while the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S comes at an MRP of Rs 89, 995. The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 will be available for purchase from Nikon Authorised Stores starting last week of June 2021.

BEGINNERS KIT FOR CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER

Conservation photographers, in other words, are wildlife and nature photojournalists that direct their duty towards making a difference for society. Photographers in this field have a very important goal: to tell the story and support nature. Eventually, they aim to represent positive change with the messages their photographs represent. Does this sound like something you are planning to pursue? Here’s how you start to become a nature conservation photographer.

Stop! That's Not The Way To Shoot!

Ethics of Wildlife Photography

The Ultimate Wilde Life Photography Guide For 2021

Wildlife photography can be very challenging, this photograph looks so easy, but they are not, for a great shot you need to have lot’s patience, and always have to be ready and actively observing to photograph wild creature in their environment. This category of photography is the most rewarding genre, specially if you’re an animal lover.

What Are The 7 Elements Of Photography

Elements of Photography: Seven basic elements of photography, that mention to the way you set up your shot. To represent any of these elements in your photography, composition helps you to choose the way you want to represent the photographs.

Wildlife Photography Helping Nature Conservation

Every photographer in their life has been inspired by many photographs, either on social media platforms or other platforms, of beautiful birds, snakes, frogs, bears, tigers, leopards, and other wildlife animals.

Versatile Zoom

Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8L IS USM ₹2,00,995