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NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens is here

Nikon has introduced the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a mid-telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon's Z mount system.

Panasonic DMW-TC20A 2x teleconverter revealed

Panasonic Japan has quietly introduced its latest innovation, the DMW-TC20A 2x teleconverter. This unassuming accessory is designed to enhance the capabilities of compatible Panasonic lenses, offering a 2x magnification factor.

Nikon Z 9 firmware gets an upgrade

Nikon India has introduced a significant firmware update, version 4.10, for its flagship Nikon Z 9 full-frame mirrorless camera. This update focuses on enhancing subject detection capabilities.

Thypoch debuts Simera Lenses

Thypoch, a fresh entrant in the world of manual lens manufacturing, made its debut at Photopia 2023 in Hamburg, Germany, with the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4 prime lenses designed for Leica M-mount cameras.

Nikon Z f: Inspired by heritage

Nikon has unveiled the Z f, a full-frame mirrorless camera with a heritage design inspired by an iconic Nikon film camera.

TTartisan 500mm f/6.3 telephoto lens unveiled

TTartisan has introduced a new 500mm f/6.3 telephoto lens tailored for Nikon Z mount, offering photography enthusiasts and professionals an array of exciting features.

Attractive Zoom!

Tamron has been very innovative when it comes to the focal range of its zoom lenses.

Compact powerhouse

Prime lenses are making a comeback. The reason is twofold. For one, they are small and light in weight.

Water Droplet Photography

My experiments with water droplet photography started after I came across one such image while casually surfing the net.

Close-up and Macro Photography (Part I)

Photographing miniature subjects is an urge every photographer feels soon after taking up photography.

Panasonic launches LUMIX G9II with PDAF technology

Mid-September, Panasonic announced the debut of the LUMIX G9II digital mirrorless camera, introducing a new sensor and Phase Detection AutoFocus (PDAF) technology.

Panasonic delays 8K video plans

Panasonic has put its 8K video ambitions on hold, citing insufficient demand in the consumer market.

Nikon introduces robotic control system

Nikon’s specialised robotics division has introduced a new motorised head tailored for professional mirrorless cameras and DSLRs.

Fujifilm's X100V successor

Over three years have passed since Fujifilm introduced the immensely popular X100V, which remains elusive to this day.

OM System floats new TOUGH TG-7 adventure camera

OM System, known for its legacy of creating reliable cameras for outdoor enthusiasts and extreme environments, has taken a leap forward with the launch of the new OM System TOUGH TG-7 adventure camera.

Elevating Colour Precision for Photographers

The BenQ SW272U monitor is a 27-inch 4K screen designed with photographers and creative professionals in mind. With a host of impressive features, this monitor promises to be a game-changer for those who demand a high degree of colour accuracy and convenience in their workflow.

A super-telephoto zoom lens at a competitive price!

This is the last of the super telephoto lenses on the current Nikon lens roadmap.

Sony debuts world's tiniest, lightest wideangle zoom lens

Sony has introduced the ultra-compact FE 16-35mm GM II, the world’s smallest and lightest wide-angle zoom lens, designed for 35mm full-frame α (Alpha™) E-mount cameras.

Nikon Zfmirrorless camera

Nikon introduced the new full-frame Nikon Z f mirrorless camera, marrying heritage design inspired by iconic Nikon film cameras with cutting-edge performance.

TAMRON introduces 17-50mm wide-angle zoom lens

TAMRON, renowned for optical innovation, unveiled the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068), setting a new benchmark for wide-angle zoom lenses designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Canon unveils 200-800mm full-frame zoom lens

Canon has made a bold move by patenting three innovative zoom lens designs, with two designed for full-frame cameras.

Ricoh's GR III faces stock shortage

Ricoh’s GR III, an ultra-compact point-and-shoot camera released in 2019, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity that has left retailers struggling to keep it in stock.

Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II

The Biotar 75mm f/1.5 lens is now back on the market! Originally conceived by the legendary German lens designer Willi Merté in the 1930s, this short telephoto lens was renowned for its remarkable speed and distinctive swirly bokeh.

Nikon launches NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

Nikon India Private Ltd. has unveiled the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens, the latest addition to the renowned NIKKOR Z S-Line series.

EISA Awards 2023-2024

The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has announced the results of the 2023-2024 awards for the products that stood out in various categories. As the representative magazine of EISA in India, Smart Photography is proud to bring the results of this contest of excellence. Congratulations to all the winners.

A compact, for Nikon DX cameras! fast prime

Nikon quickly expanded the range of Z mount lenses available for full frame cameras but has been a bit slow in its corresponding DX (cropped format) offerings.

A Loveable Lens

The Nikkor Z 70-180 mm F/2.8 was introduced in India on 21st June 2023. Nikon already has a Z mount 70-200 mm f/2.8 S lens.

Generative Fill - A Game Changer!

Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer, he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has published more than a 100 articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known international magazine Popular Photography. An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is the only Indian photographer to be featured on the Nikon Centenary website. He is presently working as a Management and Engineering consutant. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com.

EISA PHOTOGRAPHY MAESTRO 2023-24

EISA's Maestro's international photography contest results are out for 2023-24. These awards recognise photography talents from across the globe. This year's theme was 'The Animal Kingdom', and it saw enthusiastic participation from India. Magnus Berggren from Sweden won the first prize of € 1500. Congratulations to all the winners.

AN ARTIST AT HEART

Prema Kakade - Meet Prema Kakade. She is an artist at heart who has dabbled professionally in various forms of art such as Batik, Tanjore and Mysore paintings. She started her photographic journey in 2015. Being an avid traveller, her interest in photography includes various genres like pictorial, nature, wildlife, macro and travel. Says Prema “Photography to me is not only an extension of my art form, but goes much deeper as a meditative media”.