mtf chart
How to Read a Lens's MTF Chart
An MTF chart looks intimidating but takes about 10 seconds to read once you know what the lines mean. Here's how to actually use one to compare lens sharpness.
camera lenses
light lens lab
Light Lens Lab Enters Apochromatic Territory With a Lens Built to Rival Leica's Flagship
Light Lens Lab's new 35mm f/2 is its first fully original lens design, aimed at Leica's $8,195 APO-Summicron for around a quarter of the price. Here's what's confirmed so far.
Nikon
Nikon Loses Its Case Against Viltrox — and It Could Open the Floodgates for Third-Party Lenses
Nikon lost its patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China, weakening its legal position against third-party Z-mount lenses. For Nikon filmmakers, that's likely good news.