The new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount is now in stock at Adorama (B&H and Amazon should have it in stock in the next few days).
The lens is also now shipping in Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamp).
Additional information on the new Sigma 105mm lens:
→ New Loupedeck+ announced (with support for Aurora HDR and Capture One, Skylum Luminar support is coming next).
→ Nissin announced a new MG10 2.4GHz wireless TTL strobe.
→ New: LitraPro rugged professional bi-color LED camera light on Kickstarter (got some crazy funding).
→ Nikon flashback: AI Nikkor ED 400mm f/3.5S (IF) lens (check eBay prices).
→ Buying tax-free photo gear in the US could be over after Supreme Court decision
“Unconditional Love” by Louis Amore (website, Instagram):
In October 2017 I visited a good friend in Seattle, Washington who runs an international animal rescue organisation. Animals can have a positive impact on people’s lives. Unfortunately, I also saw and learned how much animals suffer abuse around the world. During my visit I saw that many homeless people kept animals with them and it gave me an idea to document their connection and dependence on each other. I approached and sought permission to photograph in Tent City 3 – a non-sanctioned temporary homeless encampment – and also other homeless people throughout the area. Animals accept us as we are. They love unconditionally and without reserve. They bring joy, love and reassurance during our best and worst times. I felt compelled to use this connection; the unwavering bond between human and animal as the basis for this series – “Unconditional Love”
Sonny & Houdini
The gigapixel photoshoot of the London skyline with the Nikon D850 and Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 lens now turned into the first 24 hours gigapixel time-lapse panorama:
The current Nikon Coolpix A900 ($218)
A quick update on the upcoming Nikon A1000 camera that is going to replace the current Coolpix A900 model: the A1000 is rumored to have an electronic viewfinder (EVF). This is an interesting development because I already reported rumors about a new high-end compact Nikon camera – maybe the A1000 will be that model? I just hope they get rid of the Coolpix name and of course add RAW support (the current A900 doesn’t have RAW support).
There are several new photo editing software updates:
Adobe Camera Raw 10.4 (more info)
Adobe Lightroom CC v1.4 (more info)
Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 (more info)
ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5 (more info)
Topaz Labs AI Clear software (more info)
CreativeLive is now offering 50% off on all Adobe software classes with coupon code ADOBE.
LensRental posted a detailed comparison of the best ultra-wide zoom lenses from Nikon, Sigma, Canon and Sony:
Their conclusion:
