Congratulations to Ted ellis for winning WA 1251, based on the theme: Critters.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1252 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1253 just started with theme: "Drawers"
Deadline: October 21st noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Calaska --- the last hurrah by GroovyGeek

• Nature & Wildlife:
Bears, Bears, Bears and More Bears with some Birds thrown in by kdacharya

• People Photography:
Jilli by Detroitable

Congratulations to PinholeR5 for winning WA 1250, based on the theme: Clouds.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1251 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1252 just started with theme: "Demonic"
Deadline: October 14th noon - Participate!

The Voigtlander 90mm f/4 APO-Lanthar Close-Focus is now in stock.

Cameraquest: Black | Silver

B&H Photo: Black | Silver


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Review Quick Links:

1. About the lens
   
2. Resolution and Contrast on Leica M10-R (41MP)
   
3. Resolution and Contrast on Leica M11-D (60MP)
   
4. Resolution and Contrast compared to Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Macro APO
   
5. Resolution and Contrast compared to Voigtlander 90mm f/2 APO-Ultron
   
6. Infinity Resolution and Contrast adapted to Sony A7R II (42MP)
   
7. Field Curvature
   
8. Distortion
   
9. Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7m, 0.5m, and with a Close-up Lens
   
10. Sunstar rendering, Flare resistance and Vignetting
    
11. Rendering compared to Voigtlander 90mm f/2 APO-Ultron @f/4
    
12. Chromatic aberration control: Purple Fringing, Axial and Lateral CA
    
    
13. Final Thoughts
    
14. Samples 1: A few portraits
    
15. Samples 2: Cars and Coffee
    
16. Samples 3: Cars and Coffee 2
    
17. Samples 4: Cars and Coffee 3
    
18. Samples 5: Harsh lighting

Order the Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens:

Thypoch Store (Use promo code: FREDMIRANDA for a 5% discount at checkout)

B&H Photo: Black | Silver

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Review Quick Links:

1. Initial Impressions
   
2. Resolution and Contrast at Infinity distance: Simera 21mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 Nokton
   
3. Sunstar Rendering
   
4. Field Curvature
   
5. Distortion
   
6. Minimal Focus Distance performance
   
7. Rendering compared to Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 Nokton
   
8. Chromatic Aberration (CA)
   
   
9. Final Thoughts
   
10. Samples 1: Cars and Coffee
    
11. Samples 2: Harsh Lighting
    

Purchase the Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH. lens:

Thypoch Store (Use promo code: FREDMIRANDA for a 5% discount at checkout) | B&H Photo

Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron Aspherical at CameraQuest | B&H Photo

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Review Quick Links:

1. About the lens
   
   
2. Infinity Resolution and Contrast compared to Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron
   
3. Infinity Resolution and Contrast adapted to Sony A7R II (42MP)
   
4. Sunstar rendering, Flare resistance and Vignetting
   
5. Field Curvature
   
6. Distortion
   
7. Minimal Focus Distance: Resolution and Contrast
   
8. Rendering compared to Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron
   
9. Flare Resistance
   
10. Chromatic aberration control
    
    
11. Final Thoughts
    
12. Samples 1: A Few Portraits
    
13. Samples 2: Daylight Shots Across Various Angles and Distances
    
14. Samples 3: Cars and Coffee
    
15. Samples 4: Cars and Coffee II
    

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Arizona in B&W by Creative Edge

• Nature & Wildlife:
Great Crested Flycatcher by johnohio

• People Photography:
Melissa by GiovanniAprea

Congratulations to adventure_photo for winning MA 268, based on the theme: Rows of Things.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the MA 269 winners.
Cast your vote!

Monthly Assignment 270 just started with theme: "Curves"
Deadline: November 1st noon - Participate!

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1249, based on the theme: Close-up.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1250 winners.
Cast your vote!

Weekly Assignment 1251 just started with theme: "Critters"
Deadline: October 7th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Grand Canyon views from the South Rim by jm10_former

• Nature & Wildlife:
Great crested grebes rising their chicks - a photo heavy story by michal.narozny

• People Photography:
"Platoon" by Danpbphoto

Congratulations to ZdevilH1 for winning WA 1248, based on the theme: Car Details.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1249 winners.
Cast your vote!

Weekly Assignment 1250 just started with theme: "Clouds"
Deadline: September 30th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Mount Baker Wilderness by olalafoto

• Nature & Wildlife:
Osprey Aerial Battles.. by louie champan

• People Photography:
Nina Fall by Denverdutchman

Congratulations to James Markus for winning WA 1247, based on the theme: Bottles.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1248 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1249 just started with theme: "Close-up"
Deadline: September 23rd noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Utah Autumn by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
~~July Rubies~~ by Ted ellis

• People Photography:
Jamie by Dneufarth

Congratulations to adventure_photo for winning WA 1246, based on the theme: Bad Weather.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1247 winners.
Cast your vote!

Weekly Assignment 1248 just started with theme: "Car Details"
Deadline: September 16th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Indonesia - fog, dawn and dusk, waterfalls by jaggedhorizon

• Nature & Wildlife:
Northern Pygmy Owl by Pius Sullivan

• People Photography:
Mumbai Street Photography by thedutt

Congratulations to ZdevilH1 for winning WA 1245, based on the theme: Angry.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1246 winners.
Cast your vote!

Weekly Assignment 1247 just started with theme: "Bottles"
Deadline: September 9th noon - Participate!

Congratulations to guywithgas for winning MA 267, based on the theme: Choice.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the MA 268 winners.
Cast your vote!

Monthly Assignment 269 just started with theme: "Bicycles Parts"
Deadline: October 1st noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
The San Juan River by Jeffrey

• Nature & Wildlife:
South Luangwa- Zambia continues to deliver time & time again! by marc2307

• People Photography:
Too cute for words by tjbel05

Congratulations to ZdevilH1 for winning WA 1244, based on the theme: Vegetables.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1245 winners.
Cast your vote!

Weekly Assignment 1246 just started with theme: "Bad Weather"
Deadline: September 2nd noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Calaska by GroovyGeek

• Nature & Wildlife:
Barred Owls and chicks by johnohio

• People Photography:
Flowers for The Brave by DanielScott

Congratulations to DanielScott for winning WA 1243, based on the theme: Tattoos.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1244 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1245 just started with theme: "Angry"
Deadline: August 26th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Early Fall Colors by DistantPlaces

• Nature & Wildlife:
~~19th Year of My RTHB~~ by Ted ellis

• People Photography:
Man and Beast by DanielScott

Congratulations to CDalessandro for winning WA 1242, based on the theme: Raindrops.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1243 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1244 just started with theme: "Vegetables"
Deadline: August 19th noon - Participate!

Pre-orders are now live for the Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 "Apochromatic"!

Use the link below and enter promo code FREDMIRANDA at checkout for 5% off -- saving you $120 on the Titanium model!

https://lightlenslab.com/products/light-lens-lab-35mm-f-2-apochromatic


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Titanium Limited Edition will only be available for preorder from August 10th through September 10th, 2026.

1. New Apochromatic Series: Incorporating four aspherical elements and multiple elements made from ultra-low-dispersion and anomalous partial-dispersion elements.
   
2. Refined Optical Performance: New high-transmission multilayer coating suppresses chromatic aberration and purple fringing. Designed for excellent sharpness, distortion control, edge-to-edge performance, smooth out-of-focus rendering, and natural transitions.
   
3. Close-Focusing Capability: The floating optical system maintains consistent performance throughout the focusing range, including at the minimum focusing distance of 0.3 metres.
   
4. Precision Construction: High-precision optical and mechanical components are developed in-house. Miniature bearings within the focusing mechanism provide smooth, accurate operation, designed for everyday use.
   
5. Two Barrel Configurations: Choose a smooth barrel without knurling or a close-focus-knurled barrel for improved grip. Both configurations use the same optical design. The smooth barrel is a limited-time option available to order through December 2026; production will then transition to the close-focus-knurled configuration.
   

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Kyrgyzstan Glaciers and Rivers by Jeffrey

• Nature & Wildlife:
Mountain Goats by G.E. Smith

• People Photography:
dog day by LarryBeemer

Congratulations to RS Photo for winning WA 1241, based on the theme: Light.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the WA 1242 winners.
Cast your vote!

Weekly Assignment 1243 just started with theme: "Tattoos"
Deadline: August 12th noon - Participate!

Congratulations to GeofFX for winning MA 266, based on the theme: Rustic.

The top five photos displayed below, will also be showcased on our Winners Gallery.

Voting is now open for the MA 267 winners.
Cast your vote!

Monthly Assignment 268 just started with theme: "Rows of Things"
Deadline: September 1st noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Nordic summernights dream by M_J_Helin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Yellow-Bellied Marmot Pups by G.E. Smith

• People Photography:
A girl and her horse by GeofFX

If you use your favorite search engine and look this topic up, you'll see what I am referring to and get more details. Was it forced upon them, due to infastructure/facility damages, or a voluntary decision, this I don't see. The news does say their facility (facilities?) was damaged in the quake. Bottom line is, we may see some shortages in the digital camera body world coming soon.