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https://petapixel.com/2026/04/15/canons-cine-servo-40-1200mm-is-a-fresh-take-on-a-legendary-lens/
Canon's Cine-Servo 40-1200mm Is a Fresh Take on a Legendary Lens | PetaPixel
Apr 15, 2026 - Canon has announced the Cine-Servo 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8, a successor to the very popular Cine-Servo 50-1000mm lens.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/04/08/brightin-star-announces-updated-mf-11mm-f-2-8-ii-full-frame-fisheye-lens/
Brightin Star Announces Updated MF 11mm f/2.8 II Full Frame Fisheye Lens | PetaPixel
Brightin Star unveils the MF 11mm f/2.8 II with a 182° view, upgraded optics, close focus, and refined all-metal design.
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https://petapixel.com/2025/09/25/canon-rf-85mm-f-1-4l-vcm-review-truly-a-hybrid-lens/
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM Review: Truly a Hybrid Lens | PetaPixel
I love Tokyo and I love a good 85mm lens. Canon made sure I got to appreciate both with its latest L-series VCM lens.
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https://petapixel.com/tips-buying-used-film-camera-lens/
What to Check for When Buying a Used Film Camera and Lens | PetaPixel
Jan 9, 2023 - If you are buying a used film camera or lens, here are important things to check for to make sure you are getting good-condition gear.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/04/10/ttartisan-launches-new-150-af-17mm-f-1-8-air-lens/
TTArtisan Launches New $150 AF 17mm f/1.8 Air Lens | PetaPixel
TTArtisan launches the AF 17mm f/1.8 Air, a lightweight APS-C lens with fast aperture, STM autofocus, and a versatile 25mm equivalent view.
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https://petapixel.com/2024/09/26/leica-q3-43-review-its-all-about-the-new-lens/
Leica Q3 43 Review: It's All About The New Lens | PetaPixel
The Leica Q3 is one the most loved and lauded cameras ever. Does the addition of a new 43mm lens make a popular classic even better?
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https://petapixel.com/focus-breathing/
What is Focus Breathing in a Camera Lens? | PetaPixel
Nov 22, 2022 - An introduction to focus breathing (or lens breathing) in camera lenses, from what it is to how you can avoid it in your photos and videos.
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https://petapixel.com/how-to-clean-camera-lens/
How to Clean a Camera Lens | PetaPixel
Oct 19, 2022 - How to clean a camera lens in a safe way, from inspecting the front element for dust to using different products to wipe and brush it clean.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/02/21/you-probably-dont-need-an-f-1-2-lens-the-law-of-diminishing-returns/
You (Probably) Don't Need an f/1.2 Lens: The Law of Diminishing Returns | PetaPixel
There are some scenarios where an f/1.2 maximum aperture is desirable, but I think this is rarely the case.
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https://petapixel.com/what-camera-lens-to-buy/
What Camera Lens Should I Buy? A Guide for Beginner Photographers | PetaPixel
Aug 29, 2023 - Many photographers will say that your camera lens is as important (or even more important) than your camera body. All of the light that your camera body
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https://petapixel.com/2023/11/25/converting-a-103-year-old-zeiss-lens-to-autofocus-m-mount/
Converting a 103-Year-Old Zeiss Lens to Autofocus M-Mount | PetaPixel
Photographer Jim Headley shares how he found a 103-year-old Zeiss lens and turned it into an autofocusing M-mount lens.
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https://petapixel.com/camera-lens-filters-guide/
A Complete Guide to Camera Lens Filters | PetaPixel
Sep 28, 2023 - A beginner's guide to camera lens filters, from the different forms they come in to what all the different types of filters do.
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https://petapixel.com/2025/09/04/the-meike-35mm-f-1-8-pro-is-what-a-budget-lens-should-be/
The Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro Is What a Budget Lens Should Be | PetaPixel
In an effort to learn to love the 35mm full-frame focal length, I took the latest Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens out for a spin.
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https://petapixel.com/2024/10/08/an-18-40mm-lens-and-new-firmware-give-the-lumix-s9-a-second-wind/
An 18-40mm Lens and New Firmware Give the Lumix S9 a Second Wind | PetaPixel
Oct 8, 2024 - The Panasonic S9 gets a second chance to wow creators with a brand new 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 kit lens and a substantial firmware update.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/03/21/every-lens-maker-needs-to-do-what-tamron-is-doing/
Every Lens Maker Needs to Do What Tamron Is Doing | PetaPixel
Mar 23, 2026 - Focus by wire lenses at first felt like a compromise for modern design and mirrorless cameras. But there is now a very good reason for them.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/02/17/nikon-brings-z-series-photo-lens-tech-to-single-vision-eyeglasses/
Nikon Brings Z Series Photo Lens Tech to Single Vision Eyeglasses | PetaPixel
Nikon has brought its Z Series photographic lens technology to single-vision eyeglasses, promising improved contrast and sharpness.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/i-flew-to-atlanta-for-a-zeiss-lens-event-but-found-something-more/
I Flew to Atlanta for a Zeiss Lens Event but Found Something More | PetaPixel
A look inside the Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 debut in Atlanta, an artist-driven launch focused on storytelling and community.
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https://petapixel.com/2025/11/01/sigma-contemporary-20-200mm-f-3-5-6-3-dg-review-a-lens-with-broad-appeal/
Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Review: A Lens with Broad Appeal | PetaPixel
A superzoom lens that begins with a 20mm ultra-wide range is absolutely compelling, but capability meets compromise.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/tamrons-new-lens-price-hikes-are-only-for-japan/
Tamron's New Lens Price Hikes Are Only for Japan | PetaPixel
Tamron will significantly increase the prices of some of its lenses in Japan next week, but for now, it's a Japan-only price hike.
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https://petapixel.com/2025/11/09/my-visit-to-dachau-through-the-lens-and-the-gates/
My Visit to Dachau: Through the Lens and the Gates | PetaPixel
My visit to Dachau, an infamous Nazi concentration camp, filled me with extreme sadness and respect for those whose lives were taken.
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https://petapixel.com/nikons-lens-abbreviations/
A Guide to Nikon's Lens Abbreviations | PetaPixel
Oct 21, 2024 - A complete beginner's guide to Nikon lens abbreviations that have appeared on Nikkor products since the mid-1900s.
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https://petapixel.com/what-is-lens-flare/
Lens Flare in Photography: A Complete Guide | PetaPixel
Jun 11, 2023 - An introduction to lens flare in photography, from what it is to the different types you'll encounter to how you can prevent it in photos.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/03/23/how-canons-rf-mount-design-enables-innovative-new-lens-designs/
How Canon's RF Mount Design Enables Innovative New Lens Designs | PetaPixel
Mar 25, 2026 - The Canon RF mount's design has enabled Canon to create unique new lenses, including most recently the RF 7-14mm and 14mm lenses.
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https://petapixel.com/nd-filter/
ND Filter: A Beginner's Guide to Neutral-Density Lens Filters | PetaPixel
Aug 29, 2023 - A complete guide to ND filters, from what a neutral-density filter is to how you can use it to capture better long exposure landscape photos.
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https://petapixel.com/2011/06/07/nikon-lens-acronym-glossary/
Nikon Lens Acronym Glossary | PetaPixel
Feb 21, 2023 - Confused about what a certain acronym means when it comes to Nikon's line of Nikkor lenses? There's a helpful Lens Glossary over on the company's website
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https://petapixel.com/2026/02/04/canon-rf-14mm-f-1-4l-vcm-is-its-fastest-ultra-wide-lens-ever/
Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM Is its Fastest Ultra-Wide Lens Ever | PetaPixel
The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM is Canon's fastest ultra-wide lens ever and features Canon's most impressive optic tech.
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https://petapixel.com/2024/11/01/laowa-10mm-f-2-8-zero-d-review-a-fun-lens-that-has-some-tradeoffs/
Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D Review: A Fun Lens That Has Some Tradeoffs | PetaPixel
Nov 1, 2024 - Venus Optics made a unique lens which comes with some tradeoffs, but one thing is not debatable: it’s a very fun lens to use.
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https://petapixel.com/2025/06/12/the-ultimate-sigma-lens-buying-guide/
The Ultimate SIGMA Lens Buying Guide | PetaPixel
Every SIGMA lens reflects a meticulous design philosophy that prioritizes optical excellence, durability, and usability.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/03/16/updated-ultimate-lens-hoods-promise-better-photos-through-glass/
Updated Ultimate Lens Hoods Promise Better Photos Through Glass | PetaPixel
Ultimate Lens Hood launches ULHpro, ULHmobile, and ULHaction to block reflections when photographing through glass.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/04/20/brightin-stars-newest-af-lens-is-an-ultra-wide-12mm-f-2-8-for-full-frame-cameras/
Brightin Star's Newest AF Lens Is an Ultra-Wide 12mm f/2.8 for Full-Frame Cameras | PetaPixel
Brightin Star unveils AF 12mm f/2.8 ultra-wide lens for Sony E and Nikon Z, offering autofocus, low distortion, and a 122.5° field of view.
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https://petapixel.com/camera-lens-rattle/
Does Your Lens Rattle? Here's What You Need To Know | PetaPixel
Oct 19, 2022 - If you hear your camera lens rattling, do not despair. The reason could simply be the built-in image stabilization system.
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https://petapixel.com/2025/12/11/we-applaud-the-effort-but-the-7artisans-floral-bloom-lens-is-awful/
We Applaud the Effort but the 7Artisans Floral Bloom Lens Is Awful | PetaPixel
Dec 11, 2025 - We appreciate the effort and applaud the company for trying something new, but unfortunately, this lens is terrible.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/04/21/panasonic-introduces-ultra-compact-lumix-s-40mm-f-2-lens-for-l-mount/
Panasonic Introduces Ultra Compact Lumix S 40mm f/2 Lens for L-Mount | PetaPixel
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 40mm f/2, a compact and lightweight prime lens with a natural field of view.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/04/21/panasonic-lumix-s-40mm-f-2-review-the-lens-the-s9-needed/
Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 Review: The Lens the S9 Needed | PetaPixel
Panasonic released a quirky 40mm lens for the L-mount, and it could be the upgrade to the S9 you've been wanting.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/04/02/tokina-is-breaking-years-of-silence-to-build-a-lens-like-no-other/
Tokina Is Breaking Years of Silence to Build a 'Lens Like No Other' | PetaPixel
Tokina has been extremely quiet in the photographic space in recent years, but the company says it is hard at work on a unique next-gen lens.
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https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/mints-sharpa-lens-promises-to-dramatically-improve-polaroid-sx-70-photos/
Mint's Sharpa Lens Promises to Dramatically Improve Polaroid SX-70 Photos | PetaPixel
The Sharpa lens is a newly-designed replacement optic for the Polaroid SX-70 that is
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https://petapixel.com/camera-lens-hoods/
Lens Hoods: Why, When, and How to Use One in Photography | PetaPixel
Oct 19, 2022 - A beginner's guide to camera lens hoods, from what they are to how to best use them to shoot photos without glare and lens flare.
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