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Viltroxâs New 28mm f/4.5 Lens For Nikon Z
credits: Viltrox
Viltrox has released the AF 28mm f/4.5 âChipâ lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras, and itâs the tiniest full-frame lens theyâve ever made. At just 16.8mm thick and weighing a featherlight 80g, itâs basically a body cap that shoots. Itâs designed for those who want a truly pocketable setup without sacrificing full-frame image quality. While the fixed f/4.5 aperture wonât win any low-light battles, itâs perfectly usable for daytime street, travel, and documentary work.
Surprisingly, itâs got autofocus. Viltrox says itâs quick and accurate and the internal design features six elements in six groups, including two ED and two aspherical elements to help keep things sharp and controlled. Thereâs even a built-in sliding cover instead of a lens cap, so you donât have to fumble with accessories.
At 28mm, it hits that sweet spot between wide and natural, so it should be great for shooting everyday scenes without too much distortion. It's also the kind of lens you can leave on your camera all day without even noticing itâs there. The Nikon Z version joins the Sony E-mount version released last year, and just like that one, itâs $99 and already available.
You can see full details and sample shots on Viltroxâs website here
The Brand New Sony FX2
credits: B&H Photo
Sony has just announced the FX2, a compact full-frame cinema camera designed for hybrid creators and photographers who want to get into filmmaking. It pairs the 33MP sensor from the a7 IV with a video-friendly body that includes a tilting EVF, full-size HDMI, a fan for cooling, and plenty of 1/4-inch mounts.
The FX2 offers pro-grade 4:2:2 10-bit recording and supports up to 15 stops of dynamic range using S-Log3. You get Dual Base ISO at 800 and 4000, plus handy photo features like a mechanical shutter and the ability to snap stills while filming. The EVF, which the FX3 lacks, tilts 90 degrees and has a sharp 3.68-million-dot resolutionâgreat for handheld or low-angle shots.
Thereâs also AI-powered autofocus with subject recognition and auto-framing, plus Sonyâs new Dynamic Active stabilization for smoother handheld video. 4K60 recording is possible, but it does crop to APS-C; full-sensor readout is limited to 4K30. RAW video can be output over HDMI, though not recorded internally. The FX2 is priced at $2,699.99 body-only or $3,099.99 with the XLR top handle included, and itâs set to launch in August.
You can see a full details on Sonyâs website here
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Photo Analysis
Welcome to a new addition to the magazine: the photo analysis, where I will analyse a photo and talk about the composition, lighting whatâs positive, whatâs negative etc. so that you can learn and better your own photography from it ;)
This weekâs photo by: Sean Foley
You can find him on Instagram as: @stfeyes
Letâs Analyse this Image:
Composition
What works well:
The shot is taken from above, which immediately gives it a fresh perspective. That overhead angle makes the person under the umbrella feel a bit isolated, like theyâve just dropped into the scene
The sign dominates the upper half in a really satisfying way, itâs loud and bold, but not overwhelming because the bottom half gives it space to breathe.
The vertical structure of the frame lets the sign stretch wide while still leaving room for that lovely trail of wet pavement and reflection to lead us in.
What could be better:
While the neon sign does have space to breath, some would say it does still dominate the frame too much. Cropping just a tad tighter from the top might balance things out more.
Lighting
What works well:
The neon glow is very nice, so saturated and clean. The way it spills down onto the wet street is classy and cinematic.
The umbrella catches just enough of that neon reflection to feel integrated into the color scheme, and the cool tone of the street light keeps the lower part of the image moody and rich.
Youâve got this subtle contrast between warm and cool tones: the orange/yellow glow up top in the signage and the cold blue shadows below. It works really nice, it splits the image into emotional zones.
What could be better:
The shadow area in the bottom left is maybe a little too heavy, it almost loses its details. Lifting the blacks just slightly could bring back a bit of texture without ruining the mood.
Some extra soft ambient glow on the person might help separate them a little more from the dark sidewalk and post.
For those people that feel like the signage is to0 dominant: slightly reducing saturation and brightness can be an option. (however in my opinion this bright and saturated colour just works so well and really gives it that Hong Kong vibe)
Framing & Perspective
What works well:
Shooting from above gives the viewer a sense of detachment, it feels observational and quiet, all in a good way. It is like you are watching a moment you are not supposed to interrupt.
The poles, the signage, the rain covers all act as a frame for our subject, even thought the bright signage is so visually strong, your eye immediately goes down to our subject because of that framing.
Everything leads down, and it works: like I just touched on, your eye goes from the bright sign at the top straight down to the person, then follows the reflection further along the sidewalk.
What could be better:
A tiny shift in perspective to eliminate one of the street signs might have simplified the scene just enough to feel a little cleaner. However thats up to your personal taste. Some prefer it clean, some prefer it messy. (As this shot was taken in Hong Kong, messy fits better in my opinion)
Storytelling
What works well:
Thereâs a subtle narrative here: late night, silent street, rainâ maybe this personâs heading home or just wandering after dinner. Itâs open-ended but emotionally clear.
The reflection adds depth not just visually, but also emotionally. It makes you feel like thereâs more to the scene than whatâs shown.
What could be better:
A bit of motion blur on the person could heighten the feeling of walking in rain, of ââfleetingnessââ.
Colour & Tone
What works well:
The colour palette is tight intentional: neon green, orange, a bit of deep blue. Very classic Hong Kong at night.
The glow from the neon sign reflects beautifully in the wet ground, pulling those colors down into the rest of the image.
The persons white shirt helps them stand out just enough. Without it, they mightâve gotten lost in the shadows.
What could be better:
As touched on before, slight desaturation might make it feel a bit less overpowering.
Some color grading to enhance the blue/orange contrast could push the cinematic quality even further, especially in the shadow areas.
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