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Here’s the latest:
Laowa Just Made Fisheye Photography More Versatile Than Ever Before
by Nilofer Khan
May 21, 2026
Venus Optics, parent company of Laowa, has created some fabulous lenses under the Laowa banner. They have introduced options for Fujifilm GFX users, which are not only good but also affordable. As part of their portfolio expansion, the company has now announced a new fisheye lens, which will be adored by APS-C and Micro Four Thirds users. Have a look.
Is the PocketWizard Plus VE Transceiver Worth Your Money?
by Chris Gampat
May 21, 2026
No one on staff that's been around and testing camera gear long enough would've suspected that PocketWizard would've made a new announcement in 2026. Yet, we've got the new PocketWizard Plus VE Transceiver. Before the days of flash and studio strobe systems having dedicated radio transmitters, everyone used to have the capabilities to control each other's lights to a certain extent. And universal triggers were pretty common. Things changed though. In a world where everything is silo'd, how does a new PocketWizard hold up?
5 Older Entry-level Full Frame Cameras Under $1000
by Nilofer Khan
May 21, 2026
Full frame cameras are the need of the hour. Many young photographers are looking for options that offer better details, a good lens system, and come at a reasonable price. With various cameras out there from the past decade or so, here are some wonderful options that can get the job done. Have a look.
Tamron Officially Confirms What Few Journalists Always Knew
by Chris Gampat
May 21, 2026
In the past few years, Phoblographer has published reviews where we've often felt like something could've just been a firmware update instead of a brand new product release. And often, we've wondered why there was even a new product in the first place. "In general, some minor performance improvements can be implemented via a firmware update," Stacie Errera, Vice President of Tamron America's Marketing division tells us in consult with Tamron Co., Ltd., the parent company of Tamron Americas. "However, the G1 versions have hardware limitations such as the AF motor and main circuit board." And sometimes, those hardware improvements really don't get discussed enough with the press.
Why I’m Teaching Meditation to Photographers (And Why You Need It More Than Another Lens)
by Chris Gampat
May 20, 2026
This has been a very long time in the making, and I'm very excited to finally make this happen. The Phoblographer is launching workshops for photographers who want to find ways to grow beyond just what all the social media content developers and YouTubers tell you you need. And we're doing this in a very special way that so many others don't do. More importantly, we're doing this at an extremely affordable price point at a secret location in New York City.
7Artisans 135mm f1.8 Review: A Gorgeous Lens
by Chris Gampat
May 20, 2026
There are very few 135mm lenses that I haven't liked. Nikon already has the very good 135mm f1.8 Plena and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8. And today, the brand is getting a third: the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 -- with autofocus. The incredible thing about this lens is just how closely it focuses: about 0.68m close, translating to just over two feet away. Plus, it boasts weather resistance and uses all of Nikon's scene detection. Now here's the big thing: it's even comfortable on the Nikon Zf without a grip.
Are Fisheye Lenses Reclaiming Their Place in Photography?
by Nilofer Khan
May 20, 2026
Photography has always been about the narrative, the gaze, the frames, and how it can impact the world. In more recent decades, the medium has had another pillar of importance: gear. With cameras and lenses becoming prominent, there is also a trend of some cameras and lenses doing better than others. And it appears that fisheye lenses are doing better than most.
Sigma’s New Affordable Telephoto Lenses May Interest Birders
by Nilofer Khan
May 20, 2026
Sigma has introduced some wonderful telephoto lenses for photographers documenting birds and wildlife. Models such as 100-400mm, 150-600mm, and 300-600mm, amongst others. It now appears that the company is working on a new patent that can make things better. Have a look at their latest patent.
9 Things New Documentary Photographers Need to Know
by Chris Gampat
May 20, 2026
While it may sound precocious to discuss what to do before starting a documentary photo project then jump into its final edit, bare with me. The point is that preparation before you pick up your camera is just as crucial to your photo story as your final presentation, and you should keep both in mind throughout the shooting and editing.
