Telephoto Lenses

Why Canon Still Grows Crystals for Camera Lenses (And What That Means for Your Photos)
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Why Canon Still Grows Crystals for Camera Lenses (And What That Means for Your Photos)

Why Canon Still Grows Crystals for Camera Lenses (And What That Means for Your Photos) When I first learned that Canon has been cultivating synthetic crystals in furnaces since 1967, I had to pause and think about what that really means for photographers like us. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes manufacturing stories that reveals just how seriously camera companies take optical perfection. The Problem That Ordinary Glass Cannot Solve Here’s the thing about telephoto lenses: they suffer from a specific type of color distortion that regular optical glass simply cannot correct.

Why Sigma's New 85mm f/1.2 Lens Is a Game-Changer for Portrait Photographers
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Why Sigma's New 85mm f/1.2 Lens Is a Game-Changer for Portrait Photographers

Why Sigma’s New 85mm f/1.2 Lens Is a Game-Changer for Portrait Photographers When I first heard that Sigma was releasing an 85mm f/1.2 lens, my immediate reaction was curiosity rather than surprise. After all, this focal length at this aperture has become somewhat of a holy grail for portrait photographers. What caught my attention, though, was where Sigma was making their move: Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount systems. Filling a Critical Gap For years, photographers using Sony mirrorless or Leica cameras had limited options for ultra-fast 85mm lenses.