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Sigma Black Friday Promotion Details

Sigma US have outlined their Black Friday promotion, with up to $250 off their High-Performance Sigma Art Prime Lenses. It is, however, limited to just three models and the MC-11…

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Leica updates Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH with close focus feature

Leica has continued to add the close-focus feature to the venerable Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH, first seen with on the rather incredible (and hard to find) Summicron-M 35mm F2.0 APO.…

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Billingham 307 camera bag review

This was one of the most popular reviews from the old site, and so I’ve decided to re-publish it here with up-to-date links for those trying to buy – thank…

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    Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM lens review

    October 14, 2025 /

    What is it? Bearing the prestigious L-series designation, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM is a versatile 4x zoom with both a decent wide and telephoto coverage and a 0.45m minimum focus distance. It’s also the first in the RF mount to feature a new, compact “thin” Nano USM actuator providing quiet yet fast AF. According to Canon, it is also “particularly well-suited to stop-and-start operation that’s quite common in video shooting. It also helps ensure much smoother AF during video acquisition.” As such, it’s the kind of zoom lens that appeals to photographers and those who also need some video capabilities, for example, when recording interviews. This would…

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    This review, or an edited version of it, first appeared in the British Journal of Photography* magazine well over a decade ago. With their range of movements, tilt and shift lenses offered in various focal lengths for 35mm full-frame DSLRs have become indispensable for architecture, interiors, still-life, food and product photography. Before Canon redesigned their film-era 24mm version with an improved optical design and, uniquely, adding a user-selectable option of aligning the tilt function with the shift movement, these lenses were quite reasonably priced. A little over four years ago, Canon offered three focal lengths (24, 45 and 90mm). At just £899 inc VAT, the low price suggested that these…

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    An edited version of this review originally featured over a decade ago in HotShoe International magazine.   With the closure of Franke and Heidecke*, the medium format market has been dominated by just two players: Hasselblad and Phase One. Hasselblad has since chosen a closed system on their H4D series, preventing third-party backs from being fitted, while digital back-maker Phase One hastily became the majority shareholder of Mamiya. Phase One also deftly acquired the assets of back-maker Leaf from Kodak recently, giving the company a second line. Leaf’s higher-end backs are still marketed using their brand-name, but the three so-called “entry-level” 22/28/33-megapixel Aptus II models are being re-branded as the…

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    An edited version of this review was published over a decade ago in F2 Freelance magazine.   The last couple of decades have been turbulent for medium-format camera manufacturers, but now, after several well-known names have withdrawn, the market looks reasonably healthy. Two new unexpected entrants, Leica and Pentax, have added to the dynamic at opposing ends of the pricing scale, forcing the two established system players to compete fiercely in their traditional, rarefied role as well as in the “entry-level.” Partnering with both Leaf and Mamiya, Phase One has developed a trio of “entry-level” Mamiya DM models starting at under $14k/ £9k while continuing to offer a wide range…

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    Technical Data Manufacturer Leica Model Leica M11 Web www.leica-camera.com Lens Mount Leica M Sensor 60 MP full-frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor ISO sensitivity ISO 64 to 50,000 Shutter Mech. shutter: 60 min to 1⁄4000 s Electronic shutter function: 60 s to 1⁄16000 s Flash Sync: up to 1⁄180 s AF/MF MF only, rangefinder coupled, from 0.7m Continuous shooting Up to 4.5 frames per second (fps) Video N/A Viewfinder Optical, 0.73x mag all lenses Display 2.95-inch touchscreen LCD with 2.33 million dots, articulating Connectivity Wi-Fi dual-band and Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR/LE for remote control and image transfer via free app. USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Battery BP-SCL7, 700 shots per charge…

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    Technical Data Manufacturer Fujifilm Model Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S Web www.fujifilm-X.com Elements/construction 16 elements in 11 groups (1x Super ED, 3x ED) Angle of view 84.7° (diagonal) 24mm equivalent Tilt/Shift +/- 8.5° Tilt, +/- 15 mm Shift Max aperture F5.6 (9-blades, rounded) Min aperture F32 Min focus distance 0.3 m (11.9 in) Mount GF mount Filter size 105mm (with adapter ring), 72mm front cap* Length 135.8mm (5.5 in.) Diameter 87.1mm (3.4 in.) Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) Price £3,899 inc VAT ($3,999) The Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S will be sold with an RRP of £3899 inc VAT. User manual at: www.fujifilm-x.com Additional coverage/press release. Pre-order: WEX UK | Amazon | Park…

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    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM  Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 17 elements in 12 groups (3x UD, ASC, SSC) IS ≤ 5.5 stops Angle of view (h,v,d) 15°, 10°, 18° Max aperture F1.8 (9x blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.7 m (2.3 ft) AF/M Nano USM  Mount RF mount Filter size 82 mm  Length 130.3 mm (5.1 in.) Diameter 89.2 mm (3.5 in.) Weight 935 g (2.1 lb) Price £2,399 inc VAT ($2,299)   Check prices of the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L USM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) |…

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      Technical Data Manufacturer Sigma Model Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art Web www.sigmauk.com Elements/construction 17 elements in 13 groups (4x FLD, 2x Asph) Angle of view 18.2° (diagonal) Max aperture F1.4 (13 rounded blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 1.1 m (3.61 ft) Mount SL & FE mount only Filter size 105 mm Length 135.5 mm (5.3 in.) Diameter 111.7 mm (4.4 in.) Weight 1,430 g (50.4 oz) Price £1649 inc VAT ($1,699) The Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art will be on sale from the 25th of September. Pre-order: WEX UK | Amazon | Park Cameras UK | Sigma UK B&H Photo US | Adorama | Amazon (US)  …

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    Here are five key takeaways you need to know about the Canon EOS C50 cinema camera: Compact and Lightweight Design: The EOS C50 is Canon’s smallest and lightest cinema camera, weighing approximately 680 g (1.5 lbs), making it ideal for handheld and verité shooting in various settings. Advanced Imaging Capabilities: It features a new 7K full-frame CMOS sensor, dual base ISO 800 / 6400, open gate 3:2 mode for anamorphic and multi-format capture, capable of 7K 60P internal RAW recording and oversampled 4K up to 120p. It also has 32-megapixel still photo capture, positioning it as a true hybrid camera suitable for both video and photography. Versatile Recording Options: The…

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    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 85mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 14 elements in 10 groups (1x UD, 1x GMo Asph, ASC, SSC) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.4 (11 blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.75 m (2.46 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm  Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 636 g (1.4 lb) Price £1,679 inc VAT ($1,649)   Check prices of the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM and pre-order at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) |   Articles may…

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