All articles tagged with #zoom lens
Fujifilm announced the smallest X Series zoom lens, the XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS, designed for versatile photography including travel and landscapes, featuring a compact size, fast autofocus, and effective image stabilization, available in early 2026.
Tamron is releasing its versatile 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens for Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, offering a 16.6x zoom range in a compact design, suitable for wide-angle to telephoto shots without lens swaps, with availability starting late August for Nikon and late September for Canon.
Venus Optics announced the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye lens, a unique full-frame lens offering both circular and rectangular fisheye effects without needing to switch lenses, suitable for photography and filmmaking, priced at $699 for the photo version and $1,399 for the cinema version.
Nikon has released the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, a high-magnification zoom lens compatible with the Nikon Z mount system, offering a broad range of focal lengths from 28mm to 400mm and a 14.2x zoom ratio. The lens features a lightweight and compact design, making it suitable for various shooting situations, including close-ups and tabletop photography. It also includes a vibration reduction function, fast autofocus drive, and support for linear manual focus operation, catering to both photography and video recording needs.
The new iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 5X zoom lens, but its usability is questionable. While it performs decently in excellent lighting conditions, it is largely unusable in other scenarios. The optical zoom, equivalent to around 120mm, is a nice addition but may not meet the expectations of professional photographers.
Phones with periscope cameras, such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, offer significant advantages in smartphone photography. Periscope lenses use a sequence of lenses and mirrors to bend light at a 90-degree angle, allowing for a longer lens to be fitted inside the phone without significantly increasing its thickness. These cameras provide optical zoom capabilities, enabling users to capture clear and detailed photos even at a distance. They are particularly beneficial for city dwellers, allowing them to appreciate architectural details and capture moments that might otherwise be missed. Periscope cameras also enhance regular photography by enabling better cropping and producing high-quality portrait mode shots.