Ep. 481: Guinea Pigs Are Useful and This Proves It – and more

Episode 481 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings at participating retailers and at Calibrite.com. - Save 20% at BenroUSA.com with code SHARKY2025. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Sony releases firmware updates…then pulls one. (#) This super fast 50 is fairly affordable. (#) This new tool is useful, but so are these. (#) (#) (#) The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift .5x Macro. (#) Dynamic range in this body is excellent. (#) A retro lens clearly inspired by a classic from the past. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 480 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Save 20% at Tenba.com with code SHARKY2025. - Save 20% at BenroUSA.com with code SHARKY2025. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nextorage cards do double duty for the first time. (#) Canon is having trouble keep up with demand. (#) Meike's new 85mm is affordable. (#) Lexar goes even bigger, but better? (#) This new 28 is fast! (#) Leica found a way to make them even more expensive. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 479 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings on Accsoon gear at AccsoonUSA.com and participating retailers. - Benro's Fall Sale at BenroUSA.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Canon's R6 Mark III could be Camera of the Year. (#) This fast 45 is more affordable. (#) Fujifilm's X-T30 III ups the game. (#) The XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 is the smallest. (#) Capture One adds these, but is it enough? (#) It's kinda a rangefinder, but kinda not at the same time. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 478 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings on Accsoon gear at AccsoonUSA.com and participating retailers. - Benro's Fall Sale at BenroUSA.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nikon fleshes out the lineup with two new lenses. (#) CRDBAG makes more space in your bag with these. (#) Viltrox's new 50mm f/1.4 PRO is affordable. (#) Venus Optics can't possibly be making much with this 200. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 477 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Calibrate Photo Kit. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Karens are gonna Karen. (#) CPIA's numbers and the summer slump. (#) Nikon says this isn't true. (#) This Tamron lens rounds out the G2 Trinity. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 476 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - $120 instant rebate on Calibrate ColorChecker Studio. - 20% OFF at BenroUSA.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Evoto updates and new releases. (#) The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro. (#) Sony's newest CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards. (#) OM System's 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro. (#) ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2026. (#) Fujifilm's GFX Eterna 55. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 475 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com. - 20% OFF at Tenba.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The state of the photo industry report. (#) 7Artisans' new 35mm f/1.8. (#) AstrHori's 6mm circular fisheye can bust the funk. (#) The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro. (#) This company takes the top spot again. (#) Sigma changes up this lens and how to get one. (#) Nikon's pulls this for the time being. (#) This company joins the L-Mount Alliance. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 474 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com. - 20% OFF at Tenba.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This software seemed doomed from the start. (#) TTArtisan's fast new 40. (#) This camera company says it has the best AF. (#) Mitakon's new 55 macro. (#) CIPA's data tells an interesting tale. (#) This fast new portrait prime might be for you. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 473 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 25% OFF during the Calibrite End of Summer promo at Calibrite.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This photographer solved some problems. (#) 7Artisans has an affordable 75mm f/1.4. (#) The Viltrox Air 15mm f/1.7. (#) Tamron gives back with deep knowledge. (#) This lens could bust that funk for you. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Episode 472 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at BenroUSA.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Outdoor Photographer returns under new leadership. (#) Nikon fixes its firmware. (#) This new display seeks to unseat Apple's. (#) Canon decides to pull this. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).