Photographers shouldn't mind adding this massive fisheye lens to their studio setups even though it's described as soft, and is made of wood. It's actually a stool designed to look like a Canon lens, but with enough changes to skirt any lawsuits or legal repercussions. Read More >>

Sigma has just announced its new 18-35mm f/1.8 lens—the world's first ever lens to offer a fixed f/1.8 aperture throughout its zoom range. This thing will stalk light like you would not believe. Read More >>

When you're starting out in photography with your shiny new DSLR, the world of lenses can be a complex and scary place: prime this, wide angle that, and what the hell is focal length anyway? Don't worry! This video should have you covered. Read More >>

It's a work of art. The magnificently choreographed dance of manufacturing lenses seems like an ancient tradition as old as making swords or soap or something (which I guess isn't surprising because it is glass that they're making). We've seen Nikon produce the glass inside its lenses but this video shows the entire lens making process — you see sand basically become a Nikkor lens. Incredible. [Nikon Imaging via PetaPixel] Read More >>

Nikon has been teasing development of the new absurdly long, fixed AF-S Nikkor 800mm, f/5.6 aperture lens since last year. Now it's here, and you'll be happy to know that this lens' crazy and inflexible magnification potential is coupled with the absolutely ludicrous price of £15,600. But don't worry, cheapskates, because there's an actually affordable new lens coming out, too. Read More >>

Hello Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Leitz GmbH. Thank you for meeting with me. The reason I asked you to stop by today was because I have some concerns with your son Leica and his ability to follow simple directions. Read More >>

Even if you've spent well north of ten grand on your DSLR kit, with a massive telephoto lens, it still won't be able to compete with the gear used for professional television broadcasts. Particularly when it comes to sports. In December, Fujifilm will be releasing a new wide angle lens that boasts an impressive 99x zoom capability. Read More >>

Using an ultrathin wafer of silicon and gold to focus lightwaves, researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have created a revolutionary new kind of camera lens that completely eliminates the image distortion created by traditional glass lenses. It could not only pave the way for lighter cameras that are still as capable as today's swappable lens models, but even cameraphones that snap images as impressive as a DSLR. Read More >>

Solar panels are a great way to generate sustainable electricity. They're not as great at looking pretty. This spherical-lens solar energy generator designed by André Broessel, on the other hand, is strikingly sleek. Read More >>

Point and shoot cameras typically feature built-in lens caps that automatically snap shut when the camera is powered down. But larger cameras don't, which is what inspired the creation of the X-Cap. It attaches to a camera lens like a removable cap, but features an opening that automatically opens and closes when the lens is extended or retracted. Read More >>

If you're not blown away by the selection of lenses available for your Sony NEX or other Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, Kipon has just announced its own adapter that lets photographers use older Canon EF mount lenses, complete with electronic aperture control. Read More >>

You're not going to walk away with an in-depth knowledge of how to build your own digital camera from watching this video. But Canon's behind-the-scenes peek at what goes into building and designing its digital cameras and lenses is still pretty fascinating if you're into photography. Read More >>

The fisheye lens is a staple of anyone photographing skateboarding and BMX. Rokinon's latest lens — the 8mm T3.8 Cine Lens — should please DSLR videographers looking to get in on the action footage. Read More >>

Nikon's new 18-300mm super zoom DX lens is the perfect piece of kit for photographers trying to lighten their load by only bringing along a single lens for their DSLRs. It's great for artsy shots of flowers in bloom, or stalking your favorite celeb from afar. Read More >>

According to Canon Rumours, Friday could bring the announcement of Canon's first ever pancake lens, a 40mm f/2.8 piece of glass. And considering that flattened beauties are all the rage right now, we hope that's the case. Read More >>