Photography News: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Announced, Canon R5 Mark II Rumors

Do you sometimes feel anxious about how dynamic and full of change the world around us is? It may be reassuring to know that there are places on our planet where time moves at a different pace. Like some caves in southern Europe. Olms (Proteus anguinus) are cave-dwelling salamanders whose lifespan can be over a hundred years. But in that time, they may not experience very much. One specimen was found by scientists after more than seven years without moving. Probably got a bit dreamy. But let’s return from the timelessness of dark caves to the hectic world of photography news.
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The Wonderful World of Bat Photography

What comes to mind when you think of bats? Mysterious flying shadows or blood-sucking vampires? The truth is that most people know very little about bats, even if they live in their backyards. Most wildlife photographers don’t pay much attention to these misunderstood animals as they flit by. 
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Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Review

The Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is Nikon’s flagship mirrorless supertelephoto lens – a $ 15,500 piece of glass meant for demanding sports and wildlife photographers. It features professional-grade build quality, handling, and image quality. Few lenses command such a high price, but then again, few lenses are this impressive.
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Fuji X-T50 and XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 Announced

A few hours before the Spring 2024 Fujifilm X Summit commences, Fuji has announced a number of major new products! For X-series users, the biggest news is the X-T50. This lightweight, 40-megapixel camera succeeds the previous X-T30 II. Also announced is a new advanced kit lens: the Fuji XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 lens. The camera and lens will ship June 17th for $ 1400 and $ 700 respectively, or $ 1800 if purchased together.
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Fuji GFX 100S II and GF 500mm f/5.6 Announced

Continuing today’s series of announcements, Fujifilm has just announced a pair of exciting products for their medium format users. The new GFX 100S II camera offers a 100-megapixel sensor and a variety of new features for $ 5000. Then there’s Fuji’s longest medium format lens yet – the $ 3500 GF 500mm f/5.6, roughly equivalent to a 400mm lens on full-frame. Both of these products look very promising, and you’ll be hearing more from Libor shortly; he already had a chance to test them in the field for wildlife photography! For now, I’ll introduce them to you briefly.
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