Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, August 20, 2020

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, August 20, 2020 [DPReview: Digital Photography Review]( [DPReview on Facebook]( [DPReview on Twitter]( [DPReview on Google Plus]( The Digital Photography Review Newsletter The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 400,000 subscribers Thursday, August 20, 2020 Welcome to the 824th DPReview Newsletter This week we've been shooting with three of this year's best lenses - the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR, and two premium portrait primes - the Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art. We also finished our full review of Sony's flagship sports and action camera, the a9 Mark II. You'll find links to everything below. Thanks for reading! Barney --------------------------------------------------------------- Sony a9 II review The Sony a9 II didn't make a huge splash in the industry when it launched, but it's certainly left an impression on us. Read our full review to see why it's got the best autofocus system we've ever seen. [Read our in-depth review of the a9 II]( DPReview TV: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art review Sigma has been cranking out some fantastic lenses lately, and the new 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art joins the club. Find out why we like this fast, compact lens. (Includes updated sample gallery.) [Watch the new episode of DPRTV]( AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR sample gallery The Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8 has all the trappings of a pro-grade lens: it's unapologetically heavy, offers weather sealing and sports an alphabet soup of special lens elements and coatings in its name. Take a look at our samples. [Check out our samples from the Nikon 120-300mm F2.8]( FA* 85mm F1.4 sample gallery The Pentax 85mm F1.4 is Ricoh's latest premium prime lens for Pentax full-frame and crop-sensor DSLRs. We've been shooting with a final copy to see how it looks for everything from portraits to street photography and landscapes. [View samples from the Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4]( News updates [Vazen announces an $8,000 85mm T2.8 1.8x anamorphic lens for PL, EF mount cameras]( Published Wednesday, August 19, 2020 7:22:00 PM GMT The lens is the first of three in Vazen's new 'LF' (large format) lineup, which will be rounded out later this year by 55mm and 105mm cine lenses. [Oppo shows off its next-generation optical zoom camera module with 85-135mm equivalent focal length]( Published Wednesday, August 19, 2020 5:04:00 PM GMT The camera module, which has an 85mm through 135mm full-frame-equivalent focal length range, also features an updated version of Oppo's 'Hybrid Zoom' technology that results in clearer images. [Panasonic will announce, via livestream, its new Lumix S5 full-frame camera on September 2]( Published Wednesday, August 19, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Panasonic's new Lumix S5 full-frame camera system will be revealed via a livestreamed event on September 2, 2020. [Sony a9 II review]( Published Wednesday, August 19, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Sony a9 II didn't make a huge splash in the industry when it launched, but it's certainly left an impression on us. Read our full review to see why it's got the best autofocus system we've ever seen. [ZTE to launch the first smartphone with under-display front camera on September 1st]( Published Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:29:00 PM GMT After we've seen prototype designs from Xiaomi and Oppo, rival ZTE is now the first manufacturer to launch a device featuring the new technology. [Report: Air Force One nearly collided with a drone, investigation launched]( Published Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:37:00 PM GMT On Sunday night, witnesses on board Air Force One spotted a drone. The White House has launched an investigation into the near collision. [The Laowa 50mm F2.8 is the first 2x macro lens for MFT systems]( Published Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:14:00 PM GMT The new lens from Venus Optics is the world's first 2x macro lens for Micro Four Thirds camera systems. [Google Images will soon show more detailed licensing information on individual images]( Published Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:41:00 PM GMT Google plans to make it easier for those using Google Images to access licencing information - and for photographers to get paid for their work - with a new display feature this summer [Spot the differences: Comparing a $430 35mm F1.4 7Artisans lens to Leica's $5,895 Summilux-M]( Published Tuesday, August 18, 2020 1:43:00 PM GMT How much does image quality differ between 7Artisans' $430 35mm F1.4 lens and Leica's $5,895 Summilux-M 35mm F1.4? Leica Rumors decided to put the two lenses to a test in a blind comparison. [Tamron 24mm F2.8 M1:2 sample gallery]( Published Tuesday, August 18, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Introduced alongside 20mm and 35mm siblings, the Tamron 24mm F2.8 is a lightweight and low-cost option for full-frame Sony shooters. It offers moisture-resistant construction and 1:2 macro reproduction – all for less than $400. [New York City map makes it easy to find historical images of NYC from 1939 to 1941]( Published Monday, August 17, 2020 7:38:00 PM GMT The map uses the NYC Municipal Archive's digitized collection of historical photos captured by the NYC Tax Department. [Case dismissed against George Steinmetz, whose drone was confiscated for documenting mass burials]( Published Monday, August 17, 2020 6:26:00 PM GMT Back in April, award-winning photographer George Steinmetz had his drone confiscated for documenting mass burials on Hart Island. Charges have since been dropped and his drone has been returned. [Video: How to thoroughly clean and disinfect your camera]( Published Monday, August 17, 2020 4:11:00 PM GMT Olympus Europe has partnered with photographer Fernando Marmolejo to create a video guide on how to keep your cameras and lenses clean and disinfected. [Adobe opens up free registration for its all-digital Adobe MAX 2020 conference]( Published Monday, August 17, 2020 2:27:00 PM GMT More than 250 speakers will take part in the event, including Annie Leibovitz, Tyler the Creator, Ava DuVernay, Keanu Reeves and others. The conference is scheduled for October 19-21. [Exploring the Alvord Desert with Andy Maser and the DJI Mavic Air 2]( Published Monday, August 17, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Join filmmaker Andy Maser and drone pilot Alex Emberlin as they use the new DJI Mavic Air 2 to explore the beautiful Alvord Desert in Oregon. [Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR sample gallery]( Published Monday, August 17, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8 has all the trappings of a pro-grade lens: it's unapologetically heavy, offers weather sealing and sports an alphabet soup of special lens elements and coatings in its name. Take a look at our samples. [Slideshow: The ‘Best Images Entered So Far’ for the 2020 Comedy Pet Photo Awards]( Published Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:07:00 PM GMT The organizers of the 2020 Comedy Pet Photo Awards have released the ‘Best Images Entered So Far,’ showing off laughing horses, goofy dogs and sluggish cats. There's still time to enter before the finalists are selected though if you have a funny photo of your pet(s)! [Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 sample gallery]( Published Sunday, August 16, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Pentax 85mm F1.4 is Ricoh's latest premium prime lens for Pentax full-frame and crop-sensor DSLRs. We've been shooting with a final copy to see how it looks for everything from portraits to street photography and landscapes. [DPReview TV: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art review]( Published Saturday, August 15, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT Sigma has been cranking out some fantastic lenses lately, and the new 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art joins the club. Find out why we like this fast, compact lens. (Includes updated sample gallery.) [Hasselblad adds iPhone connectivity to its Phocus Mobile 2 application]( Published Friday, August 14, 2020 8:37:00 PM GMT Phocus Mobile 2 has allowed Hasselblad mirrorless photographers to remotely control, process and share their images on iPad for over a year. With the latest update to Phocus Mobile 2, photographers can now perform many of these same functions on an iPhone. [Photographer turned his front door into a large format camera to capture portraits during the pandemic]( Published Friday, August 14, 2020 5:02:00 PM GMT Kyle Roper decided to turn the front door of his West Hollywood bungalow into a large-format analog camera and create a photo series, Door Frames. Inspired by photographers like Dorothea Lange and Francesca Woodman, Roper wanted a safe way to capture portraits reflective of the challenging times we are living in. [Meike’s 25mm F1.8 manual lens for Nikon Z-mount costs only $75]( Published Friday, August 14, 2020 2:27:00 PM GMT Meike's been on a roll with its budget-friendly lenses and its new 25mm F1.8 manual lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras is yet another prime that won't break the bank. [Film Friday: Photographing music legends of the 1970's and 80's]( Published Friday, August 14, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Take a trip back in time to an era of rock and roll when venues didn't restrict cameras, tickets cost no more than $6, ISO 200 film was considered 'fast' and standing ten feet away from David Bowie's thrusting hips was an ordinary Saturday night affair. [DJI's new Mavic Air 2 firmware update allows for 4x zoom, 4K hyperlapse, and more]( Published Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:15:00 PM GMT Earlier this week, DJI updated the firmware for its Mavic Air 2. The new features include 4x Zoom, the ability to record 4K Hyperlapse, and more. [Fotodiox's new adapter gives Leica M-mount lenses autofocus on Fujifilm X series cameras]( Published Thursday, August 13, 2020 5:40:00 PM GMT The new Pro Pronto AF adapter from Fotodiox brings AF-S and AF-C autofocus capabilities to Leica M-mount lenses used with Fujifilm X series cameras. [Russell Kirsch, inventor of the pixel, dies in his Portland home at age 91]( Published Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:07:00 PM GMT Kirsch is credited with being the inventor of the pixel, after capturing the first digital image in 1957. He passed away in his Portland, Oregon home August 11, 2020. [Opinion: Businesses, especially corporations, should pay to use your photos]( Published Thursday, August 13, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Have you ever been approached through social media, or even your own website, by a business or corporation asking for permission to use one of your photos... for free? Here's why that's wrong and how to figure out what to charge. You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) weekly newsletter. To unsubscribe, [click here](. 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