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Tamronâs Future Looks Bright
credits: Tamron
Tamron just shared some big plans for the near future, and it looks like photographers have a lot to look forward to. In its latest financial report, Tamron says it's aiming to launch six or seven new lenses this year, with as many as 10 new models starting in 2025. That sounds super ambitious, but itâs worth noting that Tamron counts bringing existing lenses to new mounts as ânew models,â so not all of these will be brand-new designs.
Last year, for example, Tamron introduced three entirely new lenses and then re-released four existing ones for different mounts, like bringing some of its popular zooms to Nikon Z and Canon RF. This year, theyâre doing the same with the 18-300mm APS-C zoom, which is coming to both Nikkor Z and Canon RFâtechnically two new models in their books, even though the design isnât new. Still, itâs exciting to see Tamron keep expanding its lineup for Nikon and Canon mirrorless shooters, especially with Canon only allowing autofocus APS-C lenses from third parties for now.
The real hope is that at least some of these upcoming lenses will be genuinely new designs. Tamron has hinted that itâs open to making more primes and whatever else photographers are asking for, so fingers crossed weâll see a few fresh surprises along the way.
You can see Tamronâs report here
Nikon Discontinues The D6
credits: Nikon
Itâs officially the end of an era: Nikon Japan has now listed the D6 flagship DSLR as discontinued, closing the book on 26 years of pro-level DSLR development. According to Nikon Rumors, while the D6 is done at Nikon HQ, there are still some units available through retailers like B&H and Nikon USAâs storeâbut once those are gone, thatâs it. After that, anyone wanting a new one will have to hit the used market.
The D6 was announced back in late 2019 and hit shelves in early 2020, bringing what Nikon called its most powerful autofocus system to date. It held that title until the Z9 mirrorless flagship arrived in 2021, which pretty much overshadowed the D6 entirely. In hindsight, a lot of people felt the D6 already looked a bit behind the curve when it launchedâcoming out just as Nikon was starting to shift hard into mirrorless.
That said, itâs kind of amazing the D6 lasted on shelves until now, especially given how fast the industry has moved on. Nikonâs DSLR legacy is nothing short of legendary, though. From the game-changing D1 in 1999 to the iconic D3 that brought full-frame to Nikon DSLRs, the series has left a huge mark on digital photography. And while the D6 might not be remembered as Nikonâs most exciting flagship, its DNA definitely helped shape the Z9 (and by extension the Z8), which has been a huge part of Nikonâs resurgence.
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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 weekâs technique: Zoom Blur Photography
What is zoom blur photography?
Basically, zoom blur is creating a sense of motion and speed by literally zooming your lens in or out while the shutter is open. Instead of keeping your frame still and sharp, youâre stretching the image from the centre outwards, which gives you cool, radiating streaks. It is a great way to add energy to a static scene.
What you need
A camera with a zoom lens (like a 24-70mm or something similar).
A tripod (optional but super helpful to keep the centre of the image sharp).
Something to shoot that has strong shapes or bright colours, things thatâll pop once the blur kicks in.
How to do it
Set up your shot
Frame your subject like you normally would. Using a tripod helps keep the center point of your shot nice and sharp while everything else gets that stretched, blurred look.Dial in your settings
Go for a slower shutter speed, somewhere between 1/10 and 1 second is a good starting point. Youâll want to experiment based on how much light youâve got and how fast youâre zooming. Set your aperture and ISO to balance out the exposure.Zoom while the shutter is open
This is the fun part. As soon as you hit the shutter, twist the zoom ring on your lens in or out smoothly. You can zoom quickly for a more dramatic blur or slowly for a subtler effect. Try a few different speeds to see what works best.
Tips for amazing results
Start zoomed in or out: You can begin fully zoomed in and pull out, or vice versa. Both give slightly different vibes.
Add a flash: If youâre shooting something like a person or an object and you want the centre to stay sharp but still get the blur, use a flash to freeze that part of the image.
High-contrast scenes work best: Things with lots of color or light (like neon signs at night) really pop with this technique.
Handheld is fun too: Donât feel like you have to use a tripod, handheld zoom blur can get messy in a good way, adding an extra layer of chaos to the shot. It adds character also.
Why try it?
Zoom blur is perfect when you want to turn something pretty ordinary into something dramatic and full of movement. Itâs awesome for creative portraits, nighttime city shots, light trails, or even nature photography when you want to give it a twist. Plus, once you get the hang of it, you can combine it with other tricks (like panning or multiple exposures) to create even crazier effects.
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