Better Photography - October 2021

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In the October 2021 issue, you can look forward to the following stories:
- Reviews of the Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G, the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G, the Sennheiser MKE 2021 Compact Shotgun Microphone (2021), and the OnePlus XPan mode.
- A peek into Sigma’s factory in Aizu, Japan.
- A showcase of the awe-inspiring winning photographs from the Bird Photographer of the Year 2021.
- A glimpse into Arthur Rothstein's life, a photographer who created an indelible visual record of life in the United States.
- A look at the winners of the themes Nature in Greyscale and Places of Worship of the Better Photography Weekly Challenge.
- Plus much more....

Canon Unveils its Flagship Mirrorless Camera and New Lenses

Canon has unveiled its highly-anticipated mirrorless camera, the EOS R3, along with two RF lenses, the RF 100–400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM and the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM.

3 mins

Fujifilm Reveals a New Camera and Three Lenses

Fujifilm launched the successor to the GFX 50S, the GFX50S II. They have also announced two XF and one GF lens—the XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR, the XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR, and the GF 35–70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR.

1 min

Nikon Adds its Latest Lens in its Z-mount Lineup

Nikon has announced a prime lens for its mirrorless cameras—the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2. It is constructed for day-to-day scenes and subjects, from products to portraits.

1 min

Leica Q2 Reveals a New Limited Edition Camera

Leica has introduced a limited-edition camera, the Leica Q2 007 Edition. The camera is introduced to celebrate the release of the 25th Bond film, No Time to Die, and only 250 units will be made to coincide with its release.

1 min

Panasonic Launches its Latest Prime Lens

Panasonic has announced its new prime lens for L-mount camera systems— the Lumix S 24mm f/1.8. It employs 12 elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical, one UEDUltra ExtraLow Dispersion, and three Extra-Low Dispersions elements.

1 min

Venus Optics Announces its Latest Prime Lens

Venus Optics has introduced a new lens in their lineup—the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF. According to the company, it is the world’s first full-frame 35mm lens with an aperture of f/0.95. It will be available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon R mounts.

1 min

The One that Can Do it All The

Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G is a smart, quick general-purpose lens in the G series lineup. Nilofer Khan puts it through its paces to see how it fares.

5 mins

The Anatomy of Consistency

Nilofer Khan reviews the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G, a new introduction in the company’s G series lineup. The wide angle prime lens can be used for a variety of genres.

5 mins

New & Significantly Improved

Redesigned and redeveloped, and available since June 2021, the second generation Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone not only does an excellent job, but is also hugely functional, as K Madhavan Pillai discovers.

5 mins

60 Exceptional Years of Sigma Lenses & Cameras

Incorporated in 1961, Sigma completes 60 years of production this year on September 9. There is a big reason why some of the highest rated lenses tested by Better Photography is by Sigma, and why the company is so proud of their ‘Made in Aizu’ heritage. On a visit to the company’s factory in Aizu, Japan, K Madhavan Pillai discovers the answers.

4 mins

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Better Photography Magazine Description:

Better Photography is one of South Asia’s most respected photography guides and is India’s No.1 photography magazine. It is the first Indian magazine to be completely devoted to the art and science of photography. Catering primarily to amateurs, hobbyists, and serious enthusiasts, the magazine has a keen following amongst professionals as well. It delves into product tests, provides expert advice, tutorials and techniques, and conducts some of India’s most prominent photography contests.