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Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Coming to Nikon Z-Mount
cc: Cosina
Cosina has announced that the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 is coming to Nikon Z-mount, following its December debut for Sony E-mount. The E-mount version launches this month, while the Z-mount ships in February 2025.
The lens features 10 elements in 8 groups, including aspherical and partial dispersion glass, for sharp, distortion-free images. Its f/1.5 aperture with a 12-bladed diaphragm produces smooth, circular bokeh. The lens is manual-focus only but includes electronic contacts for EXIF data, focus peaking, and stabilization support.
With a close focus of 28 cm and high-quality metal construction, it combines precision and performance. Pricing is likely around $750, similar to the E-mount version.
Another New Photographer Phone?
cc: Honor
The Honor Magic 7 Pro has officially launched in Europe, bringing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a standout 200-megapixel 3x periscopic telephoto camera. First released in China late last year, it’s now available in the UK and Europe, though a U.S. release remains unlikely.
The phone’s camera setup is impressive, featuring a 50-megapixel main camera with a variable f/1.4-2 aperture, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and the headline-grabbing 200-megapixel telephoto camera with a 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom supported by AI enhancements. AI also powers features like portrait enhancements and a new Deepfake Detection tool for spotting fake video calls.
The Phone is priced at £1,100 in the UK and €1,300 in Europe.
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Photographer Spotlight
Discover amazing photographers
This time in the Spotlight: Paddy
You can find him on Instagram as: @paddys.pics_
A few photos of his:
The 2025 SPC Photo Awards
At this exciting mix between photography exhibition & competition all submitted photos are printed and exhibited at central galleries around Germany, Switzerland and Austria where visitors’ votes decide which photos win the competition!
Weekly Photo Technique Exploration
Welcome to a new section of the magazine where every week we will explore a new photography technique from across various photography genres.
This week’s technique: Panning for Motion Blur in Action Photography
What’s Panning?
Panning involves following a moving subject with your camera during the exposure. The result? Your subject stays sharp, while the background becomes a smooth blur that conveys motion.
How to Do It
Pick the Right Gear:
Any camera will do, but a lens with a bit of zoom (like a 70-200mm) makes it easier to track your subject.
Use a monopod for extra stability if you’re shooting for a while.
Set Your Camera Settings:
Shutter Speed: Start with 1/30 to 1/60 of a second. Adjust depending on the speed of your subject—faster subjects need a quicker shutter (like 1/100), slower ones can go longer (1/15).
Aperture: Use a mid-range aperture (like f/8) for a balanced depth of field.
ISO: Keep it low, around 100-400, since you’re not aiming for night shots here.
Position Yourself:
Stand where your subject will pass directly in front of you. This makes it easier to track them in a straight line.
Leave enough room to follow through with your motion after the subject passes.
Track Your Subject:
Focus on your subject as they approach. Use continuous autofocus (AI Servo or AF-C mode) to keep them sharp.
Start moving your camera along with them before pressing the shutter. The key is smooth, steady motion that matches their speed.
Shoot in Burst Mode:
Fire off several shots in a row as you pan. This increases your chances of nailing the perfect motion blur.
Why It’s Cool
Adds Energy: Your photos feel dynamic and alive, capturing the intensity of the moment.
Creative Blur: Instead of freezing motion, you create an artistic, dreamy effect.
Works Anywhere: From sports fields to busy streets, panning turns ordinary scenes into action-packed shots.
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