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• ZY Optics announces super bright Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds
  
  ZY Optics has expanded their f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens lineup with the new Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 lens, offering a similar field of view to that of a standard 35mm lens on full-frame. ...
  John Aldred.  DIY Photography.  Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:31:01 +0000.
• Do you really need a lens hood?
  
  To be quite honest, I almost never use a lens hood. On the other hand, I know photographers who never take it off their lenses. In this video from Adorama, David Bergman will tell you why you should use a lens hood on your lenses. ...
  Dunja Djudjic.  DIY Photography.  Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:40:13 +0000.
• Parrot admires its reflection in Australian traffic camera
  
  The curious corella bird started pecking on the camera lens on a gantry above the highway in Western Australia last week.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:50:39 +0100.
• Best lenses for Sony mirrorless buying guide updated
  
  We've given our lens buying guide for Sony mirrorless cameras a refresh, with new picks for a number of use cases.
  DP Review.  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 14:00:00 Z.
• 35 Days Of Mauritius Oil Spill Drama Seen Through The Lens Of 14 Local Photographers
  
  The paradise island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean has been engulfed in a major oil spill for over a month. ...
  By Nishan Degnarain, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:31:03 -0400.
• Fujifilm X-T200 review: All-round improvement
  
  A vast improvement over its predecessor, the X-T200 makes for a solid entry-level interchangeable lens camera thanks to improved autofocus and its big
  Mike Lowe.  Pocket Lint.  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0100.
• A mysterious firmware update turns the Viltrox 85mm F1.8 lens into an even faster F1.6 prime
  
  The $400 Viltrox 85mm F1.8 lens is a popular choice for Sony E and Fujifilm X users due to its compelling blend of performance and value. Owners have remarked that the lens delivers sharp image quality even when shot wide open. ...
  DP Review.  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 22:26:00 Z.
• Apple 'adding periscope telephoto lens to iPhones'
  
  Apple will be adding a periscope telephoto lens to iPhones in the near future, potentially dramatically increasing the camera's zoom capabilities, according to reports.
  Sky News.  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:17:00 +0100.
• Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens
  
  Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera.
  BBC News.  Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:51:46 GMT.
• First Google Pixel 4a photos suggest it will have a killer camera
  
  Photos reported to be from the forthcoming Google Pixel 4a suggest that it's going to have a great smartphone camera, despite being a single lens system.Rumours
  Chris Hall.  Pocket Lint.  Fri, 01 May 2020 10:48:28 +0100.

• Camera Filters (Information)
  
  A lens may be the most important part of a camera, because it forms and focuses photographic images. A filter, affixed in front of a camera lens, can help protect the lens from damage.
  https://www.camerashops.us/camera-filters.htm
  
• Camera Lenses (Information)
  
  A lens is an important and essential part of any camera. Learn about different types of camera lenses and find links to camera shops in each state.
  https://www.camerashops.us/camera-lenses.htm
  
• Camcorder Controls (Captioned Picture)
  
  The lens of a camera gathers light and focuses it on the imager, which converts the light into an electrical signal. Camcorder lenses can be adjusted in a variety of ways, including aperture, zoom, shutter speed, and gain.
  https://www.digitalcamcorders.us/camcorder-controls.htm
  

• Chosensites.com Lens Page (Directory Page)
  
  This lens category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  https://www.chosensites.com/contact-lens-consultants.htm
  
• Jumblex.org Lens Page (Directory Page)
  
  This lens category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  http://en.jumblex.org/lens/
  

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