Likely Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Nikon, Fuji to Nikon Z Adapter – digitalcameras.ie

Just a few days in the past, I eliminated the final of the Sri Lankan leeches that had been having fun with the unique delicacy of my Czech blood. The water that had condensed inside my lens has lastly discovered its manner out. Now, there’s nothing left to do however to begin sorting the pictures from my journey!

For the primary time, I used my new Nikon 180-600mm within the area. It’s additionally the primary time that I photographed nature in Asia. I really like these “firsts,” don’t you? Every thing is new and thrilling, from the animals to the meals. I can’t wait to share my experiences with you.

Earlier than that occurs, be part of me for a recap of what the previous week has dropped at the world of pictures.

Latest Bulletins

• Boryoza FX-Z AF Adapter: Nikon APS-C cameras have one main weak point, and that’s the small vary of native, APS-C particular lenses. The brand new adapter permits Nikon APS-C our bodies to make use of the massive vary of Fujifilm lenses. Boryoza guarantees help for AF and automated aperture, picture stabilization, EXIF switch, and future firmware updates. The thickness of the adapter is only one.7mm. The worth on eBay is $239, or €304.02 on Amazon.de.
• Panasonic Lumix G9 II Firmware Replace: Panasonic introduced an upcoming firmware replace (Ver.2.0). For videographers, the brand new firmware will open up the potential for capturing in 12-bit RAW. This will probably be attainable by way of HDMI and a supported exterior Blackmagic or ATOMOS recorder. The brand new firmware will quickly be obtainable for obtain from the Panasonic help web site.
• Canon additionally launched firmware updates. And that’s for six of its cameras: the R6 Mark I and II, R8, R7, R10, and at last the R50. These updates don’t carry something essential, quite they handle numerous compatibility updates and bugs. Accessible for obtain on Canon’s web site.
• Tokina Cinema Vista-P Prime T1.5: These 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm cinematographic lenses differ from the unique designs. How so? Tokina has repositioned the optical components contained in the lens by including extra space between the glass surfaces. The result’s a picture with robust spherical distortion on the edges, leading to softer, swirled bokeh. The lenses preserve excessive decision within the middle, however have decrease total distinction and nook definition. If you have already got Vista lenses and wish to get the classic look, Tokina gives a “P” modification for $2,000. The brand new lenses are priced at $7,499 every (aside from the 18mm, which is $8,999).

The Rumor Mill

Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Professional XF to get Z-mount help

The third-party different for APS-C cameras is presently solely obtainable with the Fujifilm X-mount. Earlier than the tip of the yr, nevertheless, the vary of supported cameras will doubtless be expanded to incorporate the Nikon Z mount. For the attainable value of $545 (the present value of the X-mount model) you’d get a really quick, weather-sealed lens with a focal size equal to about 40mm in full body. Sadly, Nikon doesn’t presently provide something like this.

Through Nikon Rumors

First autofocus Laowa simply earlier than the announcement

Venus Optics, the maker of Laowa lenses, is anticipated to announce their first AF lens quickly. This lens would be the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 C&D Dreamer. Extremely wide-angle lenses often don’t make such calls for on the AF, because the depth of area is so giant. Nonetheless, this may be thought-about a breakthrough for Laowa, and hopefully we’ll see AF of their longer lenses quickly.

Through Photograph Rumors

Good Offers and New Gross sales

B&H Photograph remains to be working their vacation offers. Most of the fascinating reductions are short-lived, so I counsel checking their website now and again to see if there’s one thing you may want. Presently, you should buy for fascinating costs…

• Nikon Z8 (was $3,997, now $3,697)
• Nikon Z6 II (was $1,997, now $1,597)
• Canon EOS R6 Mark II (was $2,499, now $1,999)
• Sony a7 III (was $1,998, now $1,498)
• Panasonic Lumix S5 II (was $1,998, now $1,698)
• Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (was $2,697, now $2,397)
• Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L (was $2,299, now $1,899)
• Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L (was $2,799, now $2,299)
• Apple 16.2″ MacBook Professional with M1 Professional Chip (was $2,699, now $1,899)
• Godox XPro II TTL Wi-fi Flash Set off (was $89, now $69)

Different Pages of Curiosity

Science is thrilling – not solely by the act of discovery, however usually visually as properly. You’ll be able to see this for your self on the Royal Society web site. This yr, scientists submitted pictures within the classes of Astronomy, Conduct, Earth Science and Climatology, Ecology and Environmental Science, and Microimaging. You’ll be able to see the attractive finalists on that web page.

Within the polar areas, the sky can conjure up a really colourful palette. Should you’re tempted to {photograph} the Aurora Borealis, some tips about the best way to {photograph} the Northern Lights might be discovered on our web site. For inspiration, take a look at the most effective pictures from this yr’s Northern Lights Photographer of the Yr.

Taking photos in city areas doesn’t encourage probably the most romanticism, however the ensuing pictures might be very fascinating. Animals in cities are sometimes fairly used to human proximity, which permits using shorter focal lengths and cheaper lenses. Plus, you most likely don’t need to journey very far, and you may return to your chosen location many times. Don’t know what to shoot? For inspiration, take a look at the 7 Undertaking Concepts for City Wildlife Pictures article on NatureTTL.com. And from our personal archives, take a look at Photographing the Ubiquitous City Wildlife.

Photograph Theme Problem, Week #27

Final week’s theme was electrical, and you may see the outcomes on this thread. This week’s theme is blue hour, and you may submit your outcomes on this thread by Friday, December 8.

Week #26 Outcomes

There have been so many good pictures this week and it was onerous to slender them down! We’ll begin with an important picture by Ronald:

Are you able to inform what it’s? Verify the unique thread for the reply!

Subsequent up is a really electrical photograph by Tom Pazol:

A fantastically captured picture certainly, and an ideal match for the theme!

Right here’s one from Bhoward that made me look twice:

Would you imagine that’s a photograph of core reminiscence, sewn by hand? It’s the precursor of at the moment’s transistors.

Lastly, as charles-e says, it’s “a mixture of planetary and terrestrial electrical energy at work”:

Because of everybody who submitted their nice pictures this week! Remember to submit your blue hour pictures if you need to be featured subsequent week.