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NASA Photo Shows Russian Cosmonaut Floating on the ISS with a Motherload of Nikon Gear
Dan Havlik  |  Nov 16, 2015  | 

NASA posts some pretty cool photos from space on its Flickr feed for the International Space Station but gear junkies should go ga-ga over the above shot shot.

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Canon’s CarePAK Plus Program Covers You If You Accidentally Drop or Soak Your Camera Gear
Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 06, 2015  | 

Camera gear is expensive and no matter how careful we are, accidents sometimes happen. 

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens Review
Stan Trzoniec  |  Nov 05, 2015  | 

Chances are if you take a poll of what photographers picked for their first telephoto lens, it would be the 300mm. For one thing, it’s a good choice for those starting out in wildlife or sports photography and, given the nature of millimeters, it’s relatively inexpensive as compared to the big guns like the 400, 500 or 600mm lenses. 

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What It’s Like to Shoot with a 105-Year-Old Lens on a Sony Mirrorless Camera (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Nov 02, 2015  | 

Ever wonder what it might be like to use an ancient lens on a brand new digital camera? Photographer Mathieu Stern did so he created a cool new video series where he does just that.

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Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 26, 2015  | 

Sometimes an old fashioned recipe and the latest modern technology don’t mix: zap-blasting your grandmother’s vegetable soup ingredients in a 10,000-watt microwave instead of slowly simmering them for six hours, for example. But other times strange bedfellows bring out the best in each other. Such is the case with Lensbaby optics on modern digital cameras.

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Choosing And Using Lenses: Create A Unique Point Of View
George Schaub  |  Oct 26, 2015  | 

One of the main tools we have for creating visual effects are lenses, the photographer’s eye on the world. Every choice of lens has implications about what you can and cannot include in the frame, how subjects within the frame relate to one another and how we use aperture settings and focal length to create a special point of view. In this chapter we’ll explore lens choice as well as lens controls that are essential to creative photography, including depth of field and focusing options.

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First Look at Fujifilm’s New Fujinon XF 35mm F/2 WR Lens at PhotoPlus Expo (Short Take Video)
The Editors  |  Oct 24, 2015  | 

At the PhotoPlus Expo 2015 show in New York City this week, we met up with Billy Luong from Fujifilm who showed us all the key features of the brand new Fujinon XF 35mm F/2 WR lens in this short take video.

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Phase One Intros Major Update to XF Medium Format Camera System; Adds Three New Lenses
Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 21, 2015  | 

Phase One just rolled out a major update to its XF Medium Format Camera System, which was only introduced last June. The Copenhagen, Demnark-based company also announced three new Schneider Kreuznach leaf shutter lenses to add to the arsenal.

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Fujifilm Announces Fujinon XF 35mm F/2 WR Lens and XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter
Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 21, 2015  | 

Fujifilm just announced the Fujinon XF 35mm F/2 WR lens and XF 1.4x TC WR teleconverter. Both new optics will be on display at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City this week where visitors will be able to “kick the tires” on the new glass with a free loan program during the show

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Sigma Intros World’s First 20mm F/1.4 Lens for Full-Frame DSLRs
Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 16, 2015  | 

Yes, the rumors were true. The Sigma Corporation of America introduced what it’s calling the “world’s first” 20mm f/1.4 lens for full frame digital SLRs. The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens, which will be on display at next week’s PhotoPlus Expo show in New York City, will go on sale in late november for $899.

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Zeiss Intros Otus 1.4/28 Lens: New Focal Length and Fast Aperture in the Wide-Angle Range
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 14, 2015  | 

The new Zeiss Otus 1.4/28 lens offers users of shorter focal lengths the quality of the ZEISS Otus family for landscapes and architectural photography—or any other images they take with a wide-angle lens. The ZEISS Otus 1.4/28 with ZE (or ZF.2 mount for DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon) was created for pro photographers and features inner focusing, a dial window and the well-known yellow labeling of the dials for easy legibility. 

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The Goods: Our Favorite New Premium Photo Gear
The Editors  |  Oct 02, 2015  | 

The Goods is a new feature in Shutterbug that spotlights the hottest premium photo gear out there. If you have a product you’d like considered for The Goods, e-mail images and info to editorial@shutterbug.com.

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens Review
Stan Trzoniec  |  Oct 01, 2015  | 

It took a while, but I finally saw some light at the end of the tunnel. For years, I’ve wanted to upgrade from my AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR that I’ve been sharing with my wife. I use the lightweight and portable Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G on my trusty Nikon D2X DSLR and she uses it with her Nikon D90 during longer photo trips when bringing minimal gear is essential. For shorter forays, the super sharp Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 is my go-to lens, especially when shooting landscapes.

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Ricoh Intros Versatile Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Lens
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 01, 2015  | 

Ricoh recently announced a 24-70mm high-performance K-mount lens for PENTAX DSLR cameras. The HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens offers a versatile focal length range and weather-resistant design that makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications—from wedding, portraiture and sports, to nature, landscape and travel. 

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Rokinon Intros Compact and Fast 21mm F/1.4 and 50mm F/1.2 Lenses
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 21, 2015  | 

Rokinon unveiled two new high-speed lenses today: the 21mm F1.4 wide angle and 50mm F1.2 portrait lens. Designed for mirrorless compact system cameras, these lenses are available in mounts for Sony E Micro 4/3, Fuji X and Canon M cameras in black or silver models.

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