by Richard Cox | Jan 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
A new budget-friendly macro lens has been released by Brightin Star: the 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C Manual Focus Prime Lens. It is a completely manual prime lens that is optimized for APS-C mirrorless cameras and offers a 2:1 magnification ratio, so objects appear...
by Richard Cox | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
In this patent application (2026-013481), Canon has several interesting embodiments that we will explore here. These embodiments look very much like something I’d expect to see in a production halo RF 35mm f/1.2 prime. Lots of elements and dual focus groups to...
by Richard Cox | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
It seems the last little while all I have been talking about is megapixels. Over the last few days, rumors have surfaced from both the Fujifilm camp and now the Sony camp about Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group (SSSG) making a new 180MP medium-format sensor. These...
by Richard Cox | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is a confusing mess of a firmware update from Canon for the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM. Times like this make me wonder what is really happening over there. Nonetheless, this is a worthy update to the Canon RF 24-105L as it adds some features to the lens that simply...
by Richard Cox | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is a confusing mess of a firmware update from Canon for the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM. Times like this make me wonder what is really happening over there. Nonetheless, this is a worthy update to the Canon RF 24-105L as it adds some features to the lens that simply...
