There's long been a 35mm f/1.8-shaped hole in Sony's FE lens line up. But now finally, after plenty of speculation that it was about to do so, Sony has confirmed the optic's existence. The FE 35mm F/1.8 is designed for Sony's full-frame Alpha models, which include the A7 III and A7R III . And with a weight of 280g, it's also said to be the lightest lens of its kind. Sony Alpha A7S III: everything we know so far Best mirrorless camera 2019: 10 top models What else is coming? Camera rumors 2019 Built around 11 elements spread across 9 groups, the lens includes a single aspherical element to help combat spherical aberration and distortion. It arrives with a dust- and moisture-resistant build together with a useful close focusing distance of 22cm, as well as a nine-bladed diaphragm for smooth bokeh. Image 1 of 2 Image credit: Sony Image 2 of 2 Image credit: Sony Sony claims the optic delivers outstanding corner-to-corner image quality, as well … [Read more...] about Finally, the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 lens is official
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Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM Art: Prime lens quality in a top-value zoom lens
I could not believe my eyes when I read the specifications of the Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM Art lens. Consider this: One Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM prime lens will set you back by $1,199. With this lens - the world's first zoom lens with a constant f/2.0 maximum aperture - you are essentially getting a trio of 24mm, 28mm and 35mm f/2.0 prime lens for only $1,488. That's not to mention the other focal lengths you get within its zoom range. This lens is good for photographers who work in dim lighting conditions, as it allows more light to enter the image sensor while keeping the shutter speed fast enough to keep the image sharp. Such a large aperture also lets photographers achieve excellent bokeh effect - the deliberately blurred out-of-focus areas in an image. The lens can be used with both full-frame and APS-C DSLRs, as well as with film SLRs. The lens is available in Singapore for Canon, Nikon and Sigma DSLRs. In this review, I used the Canon version, with a Canon EOS … [Read more...] about Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM Art: Prime lens quality in a top-value zoom lens
M. Night Shyamalan unveils Super Bowl spot for his movie Old about a beach that rapidly ages tourists
Two-time Oscar nominee M. Night Shyamalan unveiled the first teaser for his mystery thriller Old during the Super Bowl LV telecast on Sunday. In the movie - shot in the Dominican Republic - a couple (Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps) bring their two children to a secluded beach, which causes rapid aging. Hours after their son (Nolan River) complains that his 'swimsuit is hurting' - the character is magically transformed into a young adult (Alex Wolff). 'It's only a matter of time': Two-time Oscar nominee M. Night Shyamalan unveiled the first teaser for his mystery thriller Old during the Super Bowl LV telecast on Sunday Shot in the Dominican Republic: In the movie, a couple (Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps) bring their two children to a secluded beach, which causes rapid aging 'Mom, I'm right here,' he reassures his shocked mother in the 30-second spot. She replies: 'You were six years old this morning...There's something wrong with this beach.' … [Read more...] about M. Night Shyamalan unveils Super Bowl spot for his movie Old about a beach that rapidly ages tourists
Sound Designer Ren Klyce Breaks Down The Elaborate, Multistep Process Of Crafting Monaural Palette For David Fincher’s ‘Mank’
On David Fincher’s Mank, sound designer Ren Klyce was tasked with crafting a monaural soundtrack, similar to those heard in films of the ’30s and ’40s, engaging in a laborious, experimental process, in order to round out the world of one of the year’s most distinctive films. Scripted by Fincher’s late father Jack, the director’s longtime passion project follows Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman)—a washed up, alcoholic screenwriter from Hollywood’s Golden Age—as he endeavors to finish the screenplay for the iconic Citizen Kane. The goal with Mank was to immerse viewers in its period world through the creation of visual and sonic ‘patinas,’ each working in concert with the other. While cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt shot the black-and-white film digitally, at extremely high resolution—allowing Fincher to degrade the image in post—Klyce would tinker with sonic degradation, tapping into all of the … [Read more...] about Sound Designer Ren Klyce Breaks Down The Elaborate, Multistep Process Of Crafting Monaural Palette For David Fincher’s ‘Mank’
Best iPhone X cases: wrap and protect your all-screen iPhone
Our best iPhone X cases guide is here to help you keep Apple's still-speedy 2017 flagship iPhone looking pristine – not only do cases protect your expensive smartphone, they can also come with a range of extra features such as credit card holders or portable battery chargers.The iPhone X might have been superseded multiple times, most recently by the iPhone 12 range, but it’s still an expensive phone – and a fragile one, so it’s well worth sticking a case on it to keep it safe.With so many cases available though, you shouldn’t grab one just because it’s on sale – some are better than others, and different ones are suited to different users.That’s where this guide comes in. Below you’ll find a selection of the very best iPhone X cases money can buy, coming in at a range of budgets and with a variety of features, so you can quickly work out which the best options are for you.These are products that we haven't had in our test … [Read more...] about Best iPhone X cases: wrap and protect your all-screen iPhone