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Nikonâs 28-135mm f/4 Power Zoom Lens is Coming
credits: Nikon
Nikon has officially revealed all the details on its Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, a power zoom lens built for video pros and solo creators. Itâs Nikonâs first full-frame cinema lens, arriving in April 2025 for $2,599.95.
Designed for smooth, precise video work, it features power zoom with 11 speeds, minimal focus breathing, and an internal zoom mechanism that keeps it balanced. The autofocus is optimized for video, and Nikonâs Meso Amorphous Coating helps cut glare and ghosting. You can control zoom using the built-in rocker or remotely via NX Tether, SnapBridge, or NX Field.
It comes with a removable tripod foot and a rectangular lens hood with a filter adjustment window. Plus, itâll also be available in a bundle with the RED Komodo-X Z Mount.
Adobe Lightroom Updates
credits: Adobe
Adobe just rolled out some big updates for Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw, making editing faster and smarter across desktop and mobile.
The standout feature is Adaptive Profiles, now available everywhere. This AI-powered tool tweaks colors and tones with one click, giving photos a natural boost without changing your settings. It even works with HDR images, something older profiles couldnât do. Another big addition is Distraction Removal, which automatically erases unwanted objects like wires or people. Itâs still in early access, but it uses AI to analyze and clean up photos seamlessly.
Other updates include a new duplicate finder in Lightroomâs Clean Up tool, better autofocus controls in Lightroom Classic for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras, and improved performance when masking, cropping, or adjusting white balance. Regular Lightroom now even supports dual monitors.
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The 60 Seconds Review
Welcome to a new part of the Bite Size Magazine, the 60 seconds Review. Here I will review a piece of photography gear every week (so camera, lens, filter, tripod etc.) and write it together in a compact format which you will be able to read in 60 seconds or less.
This time in Review: The Leica D-Lux 8
credits: Leica
The Leica D-Lux 8 is a small but premium compact camera aimed at enthusiasts. Itâs an update to the D-Lux 7, keeping the same 17MP Four Thirds sensor and 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens, but with a refreshed design, a much-improved OLED viewfinder, and a simplified interface.
Whatâs New?
The biggest change is the viewfinderâitâs now OLED, which eliminates the rainbow-like fringing that some users saw in the previous model. The rear touchscreen is sharper, and Leica has redesigned the controls to feel more streamlined, ditching the old exposure comp dial in favor of a customizable command dial.
It also now supports DNG Raw files, making editing easier, and it has USB-C charging. The Bluetooth connection is updated to 5.0, but Wi-Fi is still limited to 2.4GHz, which isnât the fastest.
Image Quality & Performance
Image quality is solid, but the sensor is showing its age. Compared to larger APS-C cameras like the Fuji X100 VI or Ricoh GR III, the D-Lux 8 has more noise at high ISOs and less dynamic range.
The lens is sharp, but oddly, it doesnât perform quite as well in tests as the Panasonic LX100 II, which has the same optics.
Autofocus & Usability
Autofocus is basic but reliable, with face detection and tracking. The biggest downside? The zoom is slow, with a frustrating lag that makes quick adjustments difficult. Battery life is under 300 shots, so youâll want to keep a charger handy.
Final Verdict
The D-Lux 8 looks great and feels great, with classic Leica design and simple controls. But for $1,595, itâs a tough sell. The sensor is old, the zoom is sluggish, and performance isnât a huge step up from the D-Lux 7. If you love the Leica aesthetic and need a compact zoom, itâs worth considering. But for pure image quality and usability, you might find better value elsewhere.
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