Efficient light control: Meta-optics replace conventional lenses

https://phys.org/news/2025-03-efficient-meta-optics-conventional-lenses.html

#HackerNews #Efficient #light #control #Meta-optics #lenses #technology #innovation #optics

After Living With Adapted Lenses, Switching to Native Glass Changed Everything https://petapixel.com/2025/03/06/after-living-with-adapted-lenses-switching-to-native-glass-changed-everything/ #Comparisons #Inspiration #adaptedlens #comparison #nativelens #Equipment #sonyalpha #Opinion #adapter #upgrade #lenses #update #a7riv #Canon #a7rv #lens #Sony

Some Great APS-C Lenses That I Use on Full Frame Cameras https://petapixel.com/2025/03/05/some-great-aps-c-lenses-that-i-use-on-full-frame-cameras/ #Inspiration #Equipment #AlanAdler #fullframe #lenses #apsc #crop

Cool project to take on!

https://petapixel.com/2025/02/28/you-can-create-an-affordable-and-wacky-portrait-prime-using-vintage-projector-lenses/

Viltrox Announces Affordable $176 AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens https://petapixel.com/2025/02/28/viltrox-announces-affordable-176-af-25mm-f-1-7-air-aps-c-lens/ #Equipment #wideangle #fujifilm #viltrox #emount #lenses #xmount #zmount #nikon #prime #News #fuji #lens #Sony #air

Viltrox Unveils Four New Prime Lenses and a Clever Charging Case https://petapixel.com/2025/02/27/viltrox-unveils-four-new-prime-lenses-and-a-clever-charging-case/ #chargingcase #nikonzmount #sonyemount #Equipment #battery #charger #viltrox #cpplus #emount #lenses #zmount #News #lens #lab

Sirui Launches Three New Full-Frame Vision Prime 1 T1.4 Cine Lenses https://petapixel.com/2025/02/26/sirui-launches-three-new-full-frame-vision-prime-1-t1-4-cine-lenses/ #pressrelease #VisionPrime1 #kickstarter #Equipment #cinelens #lenses #sirui #News #cine #film

For Birders Who Handhold, the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 Sports Lens is the Ultimate Prime https://petapixel.com/2025/02/19/for-birders-who-handhold-the-sigma-500mm-f-5-6-sports-lens-is-the-ultimate-prime/ #fixedfocallength #thirdpartylenses #framespersecond #sigmasportslens #Equipment #autofocus #Opinion #Reviews #lenses #bigma #prime #sigma #lens #Sony #fps

CIPA’s Lens Data Reflects the Core Photo Industry’s Impressive Stability https://petapixel.com/2025/02/19/cipas-lens-data-reflects-the-core-photo-industrys-impressive-stability/ #interchangeablelenses #microfourthirds #mediumformat #fullframe #Industry #lenses #News #apsc #cipa

CIPA’s Lens Data Reflects the Core Photo Industry’s Impressive Stability https://petapixel.com/2025/02/19/cipas-lens-data-reflects-the-core-photo-industrys-impressive-stability/ #interchangeablelenses #microfourthirds #mediumformat #fullframe #Industry #lenses #News #apsc #cipa

RED Adds Z-Mount and New Camera Features Unique to Nikon Lenses https://petapixel.com/2025/02/12/red-adds-z-mount-and-new-camera-features-unique-to-nikon-lenses/ #nikonzmount #redkomodox #redvraptor #zmountlens #Equipment #komodox #vraptor #lenses #NIKKOR #nikon #News #red

So what does the #FujiFilm #photographers on Fediverse have to say about XF16-80/4 vs XF16-55/2.8 mark I?

I thought I had made a decision to get the 16-80, but with falling prices for 16-55 after the launch of mark II I tried it in my local shop yesterday. And it felt really well balanced on my X-H1.

Done! rendering carried out with #3D #optical #lenses. #b3d #Blender3D #Blender left AgX right Khronos Color profile. Which is better?

Suppose I want to get serious about #macro #photography, to identify insects and other tiny lifeforms where very fine details are necessary to figure out the species.

Some say that the Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x Macro Lens is by far the best lens for this purpose, but unfortunately it has been discontinued. https://myrmecos.wordpress.com/2009/01/18/the-canon-mp-e-65mm-1-5x-macro-lens/

Should I be trying to get my hands on it anyway, used? What's the best camera for it?

Is there another contender lens in this category?

I have made a simple video which highlights the differences between rendering with or without chromatic aberration. this method is better than #Blender composting that deform the images. and with #3D #lenses there are not diffraction changes. #b3d #Blender3d #optic

Chromatic aberration, without composting only with physical 3D #optic #lenses. #b3d #Blender3D #Blender

Meyer Optik Görlitz Lenses Are Now Available for Leica R Mount https://petapixel.com/2024/12/12/meyer-optik-gorlitz-lenses-are-now-available-for-leica-r-mount/ #meyeroptikgorlitz #leicarumors #Equipment #lenses #rmount #News

Tamron Lens Buyer’s Guide: Holiday Instant Savings https://petapixel.com/2024/12/03/tamron-lens-buyers-guide-holiday-instant-savings/ #Equipment #Sponsored #discounts #sponsored #holidays #lenses #tamron #Deals #deals

Deal Alert: Save on Popular SIGMA Lenses This Holiday Season https://petapixel.com/2024/11/25/deal-alert-save-on-popular-sigma-lenses-this-holiday-season/ #Equipment #Sponsored #sponsored #lenses #Deals #sigma #deal

Has anyone bought from #ZenniOptical recently? How’s the shipping time?

Las time I checked, they use PostNord (DirectLink) from Singapore.