The High Republic // JANUARY 22, 2021 Because, as Chancellor Lina Soh says, “We are all the Republic.” StarWars.com Team The new multimedia initiative Star Wars: The High Republic has launched fans into an all-new era of Star Wars storytelling this month with the arrival of the first books and comics in the new series. Set […]
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Skywalker: A Family at War, a New Star Wars Biography, Revealed
Books + Comics // JANUARY 21, 2021 Delve into the history of the first family of Star Wars with a new biography out this May the 4th. To be a Skywalker is to be embroiled in conflict. For three generations, members of the Skywalker family — whether born into the name or chosen to carry […]
UPDATED: Get Your First Look at All the Star Wars Funko Fair Reveals
Collecting // JANUARY 19, 2021 Keychains, enamel pins, and exclusive sets are coming to a galaxy near you! Funko Fair kicked off its first ever two-week virtual event today with a variety of new Star Wars-themed collectibles. Items include the first keychain collaboration between Lucasfilm and Funko, the first in a series of Amazon exclusives rolling out […]
Battle of the Premium 35mm Mirrorless Lenses: Sony Versus Sigma
A wide-aperture 35mm lens is a versatile tool, useful for a wide range of genres ranging from portraiture to events coverage and more. For Sony shooters, two of the most premium options are the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art, and this excellent video review takes a look at how the two perform for portraiture and which edges out the other.
A Review of the Irix 45mm f/1.4 Lens
A wide-aperture 50mm lens is often one of the most versatile options in a photographer’s bag, suitable for a lot of work ranging from portraiture to low-light events. A lesser-known option is the Irix 45mm f/1.4, which offers some unique features along with an interesting focal length, all put together in a rugged package that can handle a variety of tough shooting scenarios. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
A Review of the Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens
A wide-aperture 24mm lens is one of the most useful primes you can carry in your bag, offering a wide but not too wide focal length that can work in a variety of scenarios. The Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE offers great image quality at an affordable price, and this great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it.
A Look at Two of Fujifilm’s New Lenses
Wide-aperture prime lenses are valuable for a huge range of genres and applications, and the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR are two of the latest options for users of the ever-popular X Series line of mirrorless cameras. This excellent video overview discusses the image quality and performance of the two new lenses and offers a range of sample images for you to peruse.
