Field Testing the New Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G in Namibia
When I heard about Sony’s new FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS, I was excited. As a wildlife photographer, the appeal of a lens with 800mm […]
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The Groundbreaking Leica I 35mm Camera Turns 100 Years Old
The Leica I was unveiled 100 years ago today, on March 1, 1925. The Leica I, the first mass-produced 35mm Leica camera, is widely celebrated […]
CERN to Offer Exclusive Laboratory Photowalks to 20 Photographers
The iconic CERN teams up with major science laboratories for an international photography competition: the Global Physics Photowalk. [Read More]
Photographer’s Scandalous 3D-Printed Pinhole Lens Is Extremely Phallic
friend of PetaPixel and photographer Tom Calton 3D-printed his own lens, and it is unlike anything photographers have seen before, probably with very good reason. […]
You Can Create an Affordable and Wacky Portrait Prime Using Vintage Projector Lenses
Many photographers over the years have toyed with adapting old cinema projector lenses to their modern cameras. Projector lenses encourage creative experimentation because they are […]
Tamron Opens Second Vietnamese Factory to Avoid Chinese Tariffs
Tamron Co., Ltd. announced it has begun manufacturing operations at its second factory in Vietnam, thereby strengthening its global “tripolar production system” approach and preparing […]
Viltrox Announces Affordable $176 AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens
As part of the deluge of gear announced at CP+ this year, Viltrox announced the release of its latest lens, the AF 25mm f/1.7 Air […]
7Artisans Unveils 120mm T2.9 2X Macro Cine, Four AF Primes, and Polarizing Filter
The public opening of CP+ in Yokohama, Japan, has brought with it a flurry of new third-party lenses. PetaPixel covered some from Viltrox yesterday, and […]
Signed Copy of Iconic Einstein ‘Tongue’ Portrait Sells for Record-Setting $338,630
One of the only nine signed prints of Albert Einstein’s iconic “Tongue” portraits recently sold at auction for $338,630. [Read More]
Angelbird’s New SSD Has a Recessed Port and Write-Protect Switch
Angelbird announced a pair of updated portable SSDs in 2TB and 4TB capacities. The compact, rugged drives are designed for professional creators and include a […]