Lens Extraordinaire Words: Rohinton Mehta The newly designed wide-angle prime lens from the house of Nikon is a S-Line (Performance) full frame lens with a superfast f/1.2 aperture. The lens is touted to offer dreamy bokeh and precise autofocus for photos and videos. The lens is basically designed for environmental portraits and pro video production but can be used for … [Read more...]
Nikon ZR – Review
A Stepping Stone for Serious Cinematography Words: Ashok Kandimala The ZR is the culmination of Nikon’s much-publicised partnership with RED Digital Cinema, two giantsin their respective fields. With that heritage, it is no surprise that the Nikon ZR has been received positively in the markets, with many experts declaring it as a new benchmark setter. Some detractors have … [Read more...]
Fujifilm GFX 100 RF- Photographer’s Delight
Words: Rohinton Mehta The Fujifilm GFX 100RF was introduced in India on 19th May 2025. Fujifilm describes the camera as ‘medium format’. I prefer to call it ‘cropped medium format’. ‘Medium format’ is generally 60x60mm or 60x45mm. The imaging sensor size of the GFX 100RF is 43.8x32.9mm. The camera is aimed primarily at photographers who want great detail in their landscapes, … [Read more...]
BenQ Introduces 5K Flagship MA270S
BenQ, today announced the launch of its flagship MA270S 5K monitor—a defining addition to the MA Series that establishes a new benchmark for Mac-centric visual experiences. As the creator economy accelerates and Mac adoption continues to grow across design, video, and development communities, the demand for displays that can truly match the Mac experience has never been more … [Read more...]
Smart Photography Awards 2026
Yet another year has passed and it is now time to highlight the best products launched in the past year. No new DSLR was launched in India during that period. Again, no new DSLR lenses saw the light of day. Medium format cameras became more affordable with the launch of the Fujifilm’s GFX 100RF. An array of lenses were launched by Chinese firms like Viltrox, 7 Artisans, Laowa, … [Read more...]
