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World's widest hyper-fisheye lens takes in 270 degrees, sees behind itself

Loz Blain February 19, 2019

Here's an extraordinary photography project worth keeping an eye on: the Lensrentals team has been working on building the widest angle fisheye lens in existence, a C-4 Optics 4.9mm, f/3.5 hyper-fisheye monster with a 270-degree field of view - that's right, it can see behind itself.

C-4 Precision Optics is working on a bunch of extreme optics lenses, but this one's probably ...

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DSLR lenses can be mounted to this 4G-connected Android camera

Paul Ridden November 5, 2018

Why carry a dedicated camera around these days when your phone can take care of most moment capture needs? Chinese photographic equipment maker Yongnuo has revealed the YN450, a smartphone-like mirrorless camera that runs Android and is compatible with Canon camera lenses.

The YN450 has a large CMOS sensor and supports the mounting of Canon lenses

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Laowa's wild macro probe lens gives you a wide-angle bug's-eye view

Loz Blain August 2, 2018

This is one of the weirdest and most extraordinary new camera lenses we've come across. Laowa's 24mm f/14 probe lens looks bizarre, works like nothing else we've come across, and offers a truly immersive and endlessly fascinating way to experience and document the world at the microscopic level.

The weirdest lens we've seen in a very long time

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Canon's most challenging lens design ever: The 50-1000 Cine-Servo

Loz Blain April 13, 2018

Back in 2014, Canon stunned pro videographers with an absolute monster of a lens. The Cine-Servo put top-grade glass behind camcorder-like controls to offer unprecedented flexibility. And it only came to be after a wildlife videographer laid down a challenge.

Canon's Cine-Servo 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9PL is an exceptional achievement

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Kuvrd universal lens cap protects and waterproofs your entire lens collection

Loz Blain December 17, 2017

The idea of a universal lens cap to replace any that get misplaced is a good one. But the Kuvrd universal lens cap takes things a step further, protecting any lens in a bunch of ways your standard caps can't by making them waterproof, shockproof, dust-proof and scratch-proof.

The Kuvrd universal lens cap stretches to fit, protect and waterproof any lens

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Leica "pulls out all the stops" on fastest-ever 75mm aspherical lens

Loz Blain November 30, 2017

For the price of a year-long backpacking trip around the world, you can now own the fastest-ever 75mm aspherical lens. Leica's new Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 is a US$13,000 piece of glass with a monster aperture and a razor-thin depth of field to deliver dreamy out-of-focus bokeh.

The Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 lens is a high-end portrait lens

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Hasselblad caters for mirrorless pros on assignment with X1D Field Kit

Paul Ridden September 5, 2017

Hasselblad has gathered together tools and accessories photographers might need to get the best from its X1D camera, and put them all in a tough Pelican case. The X1D Field Kit comes with the $9,000 camera, three lenses, spare batteries, cleaning materials and straps. And yes, it's expensive.

The X1D Field Kit is designed to keep camera and accessories safe during transit

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Caltech ditches the optics for a slimmer camera future

Simon Crisp June 23, 2017

Researchers at Caltech have created a lensless camera which could lead to the development of thinner smartphones and other imaging devices. The new camera replaces the traditional lens with an ultra-thin optical phased array.

Caltech researchers have used an ultra-thin optical phased array chip (pictured on a penny for scale) ...

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Swivelling lens holder keeps your glass within grasp

Ben Coxworth May 12, 2017

If you're a professional photographer, then you likely switch between multiple lenses while shooting. The problem is, digging the right lens out of your kit bag at a moment's notice can be a hassle. It was with this in mind that Swedish photographer Jonas Lundin invented the quick-draw TriLens.

The TriLens in action – belt not included

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Canon’s latest compact puts a big zoom in your pocket

Simon Crisp April 6, 2017

The PowerShot SX730 HS is the latest compact camera from Canon, and one designed to appeal to everyday photographers who feel limited by the lack of zoom on their smartphones. The camera combines a 40x zoom lens with a tilting rear monitor and wireless connectivity for quick and easy sharing.

The Canon PowerShot SX730 HS is aimed at smartphone snappers who want more zoom