A picture should tell a story, but sometimes it is difficult to fit the whole story into the same frame. I am sure you have a lot of stories to share, and I would love to see and hear them! If you like, from today, you can send me a series of 3–10 photos, each with a caption, and a short story that combines them together. I will choose three submissions to publish. Who knows, it can lay the foundation of a new chain that will inspire you to take your camera more often.
For this first round, I will completely leave this subject on you. You can send your photos Here By the end of August, without boundaries, size on 2048px and under each 1 MB. I can’t wait to see which stories you have captured!
But now, let’s dive into a repetition about what has brought in the world of photography last week.
Recent announcements
- DJI Osmo 360: Classic action camera or 360-degree camera? Actually, both. Two f/1.9 lenses combine to offer the same area as 1 ″ -Type sensor when shooting at 360 degrees. The 360 ° video is possible at 8k 30p, while the single-lens mode allows up to 4K 120p in the field of viewing 170 °. You get 10-bit color depth and de-logs M mode support. DJI promises up to 100 minutes of recording on 8K30. The camera wirelessly can form a pair with two DJI microphones, as well as capture the ambient sound with its underlying mix. Price is $ 550 For camera with the same battery, while $ 700 Adventure combo combines two additional batteries, a battery case and a selfie stick with a quick release Mount.
- 75 mm f/1.4 75 mm f/1.4: An inexpensive manual-focus portrait lens designed for full-frame cameras with Sony E, Canon R, Nikon Z, and El Mount. The construction of this relatively compact lens (408 g; L77 mm, D62 mm) is all metal including lens hood. Inside, you will find 6 elements in 6 groups, which will have 3 high-transport elements. A front-positive aperture ring controls the 13-blade diaphragm. The filter diameter is 58 mm. The price is $ 189. (Voigtlander Nokton can be a budget option for 75 mm f/1.5 That we have just reviewed,
- 7artisans 14mm f/2.8: Another manual-focus lens from this Chinese manufacturer, this time with the aim of landscape and architecture photography. It is designed for full-frame cameras with E, R, Z, and El Mount. The aperture ring switch allows for both the clicked and D-click, which makes this video become a solid option for work. The 10-blade diaphragm produces 10-line starburst when stops down. A viosual lens hood allows the use of standard 77 mm filter. Weight over half a kilogram, this all-metal lens has an optical construction that contains 13 elements (five high-sufficients, three EDs and two asphyrichaicles) in nine groups. The price is $ 299.
- Wiltrox Air Force 15 mm F/1.7 air: “Air” stands for light – for both your camera (180G) and your wallet ($ 227). The air series is designed for APS-C cameras with E, X and Z Mount E, X and Z Mount, the most wide lens (including 25 mm, 35 mm and 56 mm versions). Autofocus is powered by an STM motor. The lens accepts 58 mm filter. Jason Paulak has already provided Review this lens for you here And usually came away with positive raids.
- Think Tank Darklight 14L And 20 l: Strategic camera backpax designed for urban and area use. Buddhist rail think tanks on the sides provide an attachment point for modular pouches and other gears. The 20L version front pocket fits an iPad Pro, while the back panel is adjusted to 16 “MacBook Pro. $ 170 For 14L version and $ 200 For 20L.
rumor mill
Sigma is ready to announce three new lens this month
We have already covered two of them: sigma 12 mm f/1.4 (for APS-C) and second generation full-frame Sigma 35 mm F/1.2 Art. The 12 mm is expected to be released in a wide range of mounts (E, L, Z, X, RF), while 35 mm (at least now) will be limited to E and L. Mount.
However, what is more complicated, the third lens is that has not yet been discussed – Sigma 200 mm F/2.0 Sport. This fast was present from Canon and Nikon in the short telephoto DSLR era (and from Fuji in APS-C), but it is from here to end its history. Or does it do it? Many pictures, events, sports and even wildlife photographers will definitely welcome its revival. Unfortunately, it seems that the mount options will also be limited here, only E and E are likely to be on Mount Table.
Through Soni addict
Leica is working on a new picture lens
In the latest marks of “The Camera from Vetezler, The Independent Magazine for Leeka users” (Issue XII, August-September 2025), Leika’s senior managing expert Peter Carbe on optics confirmed that Leika is developing a new 135 mm APO lens for her SL system. This will become the longest prime lens ever in Lika’s Mirror Ecosystem.
The loyal portrait photographers of the brand currently have 75 mm and 90 mm APO-SL lenses, both with a maximum F/2 aperture. Will Lika stick to this aperture even for the next 135 mm? We can find out in the near future.
Through Laika rumors
Will Nikon Sony RX1R III answer?
If yes, the company definitely has a rich design heritage – like – like – Nikon s The series, a line of rangefinder cameras from the 1950s. This Japanese “leka”, built under the name Nippon Kogaku, remained in production until the prestigious Nikon F SLR moved the brand’s trajectory towards a different future.
But the classic cameras are experienced by an Renaissance, and who knows, perhaps Nikon will also return traditional designs inspired by models that are now a century old three-fourths. How can the curious look such a revival? See it Mockup of a Nikon Z SP camera,
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Good deals and new sales
B&H photo is currently on their Back to school specialI know, the holiday season is in full swing, so why start thinking about school now? Well, here are some good reasons that can hold it right:
- Samsung 4TB T9 portable SSD For small capabilities, I would recommend its preceding, Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD, which is currently on sale: 2TB ($ 230, now $ 160) and 1TB ($ 135, now $ 110).
- Rider wireless go ii ($ 300, now $ 220): A classic 2-person compact digital wireless microphone system/recorder for use with camera, but also computers, tablets and smartphones. It is a straight system for capturing audio and suitable for quick setup.
- F-stop Guru 4 Air Pack for Male Torsos with medium ICU ($ 250, now $ 160): A camera backpack designed for both urban and external adventures. The insertion fits up to two camera bodies, with the attached lens 70–200 mm f/2.8 size. Available in a variety of colors.
- Nikon Z 100-400 mm F/4.5-5.6 VR S ($ 2,697, now $ 2,447): A highly versatile telephoto zoom lens with notable close-up capabilities.
- Nikon Z8 ($ 3,997, now $ 3,697): Flagship-level performance was packed in a relatively compact body at a reasonable price.
- Nikon MC-CF660G CFEXPRESS Type B Memory Card with Nikon Z9 ($ 5,497, now $ 5,197): Nicon’s current flagship camera bundled with an ultra-fast memory card (usually priced at $ 767 on its own).
- Lexar 256GB Professional CFEXPress Type B Card Diamond Series, 2-Pack ,
- Lenovo 16 ″ IdeaPad Pro 5i Multi-Tech ,
Can be found on many more deals Back on school sales pageSo if there is a special gear that you are planning to buy, it can be worth watching.
Other pages of interest
Bnce Máté is one of the most successful wildlife photographers of our time. He stood on the winning podium of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year (Wpoty) competition at the age of only 17. Their signature style was forged through innovative use of the skin equipped with one-way mirror glass, allowing him to capture intimate wide-angle shots of notorious shy animals. These setups provide a unique perspective, for which otherwise the photographer will need to drown in water or mud. In recent years, the specific approach of the Bens has developed and developed through its excellent use of light in the Noknal photography. If you are eager to see the footage behind and share your process to Bane, do not remember it Bnce máté presents animals at night,
Do you know that the world’s most powerful and longest river is born in Amazon, Bohemia? It sounds like nonsense – after all, bohemia, another name for Czechia, beyond the Atlantic Ocean, about 11,000 kilometers in the north -west, is away from the world. But Bohemia is also the name of a small lake in the Andes. Here, the river begins its long journey as a small stream. Finally, after traveling more than 7,000 kilometers, it adds 300,000 cubic meters of muddy water to the sea every second. The Amazon source was discovered by an expedition under the leadership of Bohumir Jansky about 25 years ago, refining the 300 -year -old measurement made by his fellow countrymen, Czech Missionary Samuel Fritz. You can learn more about this discovery and find out attractive story and photos through one Virtual exhibition Prague’s historic 14th century hosted Carolinum,
Finally, allow me to invite a trip into the internal functioning of a modern camera. A company, which specializes in converting standard cameras into infrared people, kept a close watch on the Phujifilm X-T5 in its latest article. It is curious to see what is inside this high-end camera? Don’t remember again Fujifilm X-T5 decisamli and tearingThis is an attractive anatomy lesson, but I will strongly advise you that you do not try it at home.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #114
Last week was the theme RainAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of abstractAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, August 9, 2025!
Week #113 Results
Let us see some shots received for the theme “rain”, which start with Danny’s photo:
It was taken while driving through rain. Although it is abstract, it gives a big feeling of rain!
Rjbfoto’s photo:
Although we cannot see rain here, inauspicious clouds definitely suggest it.
And finally, the photo of moaro70:
The option to give relatively shelter to two people gives extra emphasis on the person in heavy rains, and I like the other person in front of how the rain is seen!
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week abstract Subject.
