Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Snow Camping at Yosemite's Glacier Point in a Storm by Sean Goebel

• Nature & Wildlife:
Short Eared Owls # 2 2024 by johnohio

• People Photography:
Catching the sun by David83

Congratulations to Tom Harpstead for winning WA 1120, based on the theme: Childhood Memory.

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Weekly Assignment 1122 just started with theme: "Bones"
Deadline: April 17th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
March Snowstorm at Bryce Canyon National Park by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Japan by hawkowl951

• People Photography:
My first attempt at a new-born [6-weeks] portrait… by jacquesvroom

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1119, based on the theme: Oops.

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Weekly Assignment 1121 just started with theme: "Go"
Deadline: April 10th noon - Participate!

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning MA 238, based on the theme: Bathtub.

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Monthly Assignment 240 just started with theme: "Stop"
Deadline: May 1st noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Lights over Alaska by LeightonPhoto

• Nature & Wildlife:
Costa Rica in all its glory! by juankgigo

• People Photography:
Preoccupied by eeneryma

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1118, based on the theme: Baby.

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Weekly Assignment 1120 just started with theme: "Childhood Memory"
Deadline: April 3rd noon - Participate!

The Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount cameras stands out as the lightest and brightest in its class. Featuring Sigma's dual HLA motors, it offers quiet, high-speed performance, enabling smooth and swift autofocus. This compact design, made possible by the focusing system, contributes to its lightweight build. With its classic focal length and wide f/1.2 aperture, it excels in capturing various subjects effortlessly. Physical function buttons and switches enhance usability and reliability in the field. The lens utilizes a super multilayer coating to minimize ghosting and enhance contrast.

While it's accurate to say that it's the lightest in its class, it's worth noting that it's only 33 grams lighter than the Sony FE 50/1.2 GM.

Here are the full specs:

1. Maximum Aperture f/1.2
   
2. Minimum Aperture f/16
   
3. Lens Mount Sony E, Leica L
   
4. Lens Format Coverage Full-Frame
   
5. Angle of View 46.8°
   
6. Minimum Focus Distance 15.7" / 40 cm
   
7. Maximum Magnification 0.16x
   
8. Macro Reproduction Ratio 1:6.2
   
9. Optical Design 17 Elements in 12 Groups
   
10. Diaphragm Blades 13, Rounded
    
11. Focus Type Autofocus
    
12. Image Stabilization No
    
13. Filter Size 72 mm (Front)
    
14. Dimensions (ø x L) 3.2 x 4.3" / 81 x 108.8 mm
    
15. Weight 1.6 lb / 745 g

Pre-order at B&H Photo:

Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony) | Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN (Leica)

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Anza-Borrego Desert by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Puma Cub Sitara a bitter sweet story by kdacharya

• People Photography:
San Marcos de Colon, Honduras: Annual town celebration by cth55

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1117, based on the theme: Leaves.

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Weekly Assignment 1119 just started with theme: "Oops"
Deadline: March 27th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Fox Fur and Cone Nebula by Leah Hallett

• Nature & Wildlife:
~~The Fox: S1 Snow~~ by Ted ellis

• People Photography:
Figure Skater Portraits by friscoron

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
A Few from Lofoten by kylebarendrick

• Nature & Wildlife:
The Vole that got stretched by louie champan

• People Photography:
Give Her a Hand... by Dragonfire

The new Leica SL3 mirrorless camera features a 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with the Maestro IV image processor, ensuring fast focusing and great image quality. It boasts 15 stops of dynamic range and 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization for steady shots.

The camera body enhancements include a 3.2" 2.3m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD for flexible viewing, CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II slots for versatile file saving, and a lighter weight of 1.7 pounds.

Notably, the SL3 features a hybrid autofocusing system combining Phase Detection AF, Contrast Detection AF, and Object Detection AF for dependable performance in various shooting conditions. These significant upgrades position the SL3 as a leap forward from its predecessors.

The updated body design offers dual card slots for flexible file saving, a USB-C port for fast transferring and tethering, HDMI and audio jacks for advanced recording, durable weather-resistant construction, high-quality video recording capabilities, compatibility with Leica L-mount lenses, fast mechanical shutter speeds, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity, a modern user interface with improved legibility, and menu settings tailored for both photography and video, ensuring clear usability.

Pre-order the Leica SL3 at B&H Photo ($6,995.00)


Key Features:

1. 60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor
   
2. Maestro IV Image Processor, 8GB Buffer
   
3. Hybrid AF System with PDAF & Contrast AF
   
4. 5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVF
   
5. 3.2" 2.3m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
   
6. 8K, C8K, 4K, C4K & FHD 10-Bit Recording
   
7. ProRes 1080p & Apple MFi Support
   
8. ISO 50-100000, Up to 15 fps Shooting
   
9. 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
   
10. CFexpress Type B & SD UHS-II Card Slots
    
11. Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.96 x 4.25 x 3.3" / 151.45 x 108.05 x 84.6 mm
    
12. Weight 1.7 lb / 769.7 g (Body Only)

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1116, based on the theme: Yummy.

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Weekly Assignment 1118 just started with theme: "Baby"
Deadline: March 13th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Winds at White Sands by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
The wonderful world of African Leopards, and why they are my favorite predator. by marc2307

• People Photography:
Beautiful Loy by DanielScott

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning MA 237, based on the theme: Gate.

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Monthly Assignment 239 just started with theme: "Shadows"
Deadline: April 1st noon - Participate!

Congratulations to AmbientMike for winning WA 1115, based on the theme: Transportation.

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Weekly Assignment 1117 just started with theme: "Leaves"
Deadline: March 6th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Blackwater Falls State Park by ratherfish

• Nature & Wildlife:
Run, Puma, Run. by kdacharya

• People Photography:
Determined Confederate Soldiers by Danpbphoto

Congratulations to ZdevilH1 for winning WA 1114, based on the theme: Craving.

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Weekly Assignment 1116 just started with theme: "Yummy"
Deadline: February 28th noon - Participate!

Just Announced from Sigma!

Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens (E-mount and L-mount)

Key Features:

1. Full-Frame | f/1.4 to f/16
   
2. Bright, Fast Diagonal Fisheye Lens
   
3. Optimized for Astrophotography
   
4. High-Response Linear Actuator AF System
   
5. FLD, SLD & Aspherical Elements
   
6. Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
   
7. Removable, Rotating Tripod Foot
   
8. Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction
   
9. Dimensions (ø x L): 4.1 x 6.2" / 104 x 157.9 mm
   
10. Weight: 48 oz / 1.4 kg

Pre-order at B&H Photo. ($1,999)



Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (E-mount and L-mount)

Key Features:

1. Full-Frame | f/5.6 to f/32
   
2. Light and Compact Ultra-Telephoto Prime
   
3. Optimized for Handheld Action Capture
   
4. High-Response Linear Actuator AF System
   
5. Optical Stabilizer with OS2 Algorithm
   
6. Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements
   
7. Removable, Rotating Tripod Foot
   
8. Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction
   
9. Dimensions (ø x L): 4.2 x 9.3" / 107.6 x 236.6 mm
   
10. Weight: 48.1 oz / 1.4 kg

Pre-order at B&H Photo. ($2,999)


Explora First Impressions:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/news/sigma-announces-500mm-f56-sports-and-15mm-f14-art-dg-dn-lenses

Pre-orders for the new Fujifilm X100VI are now available at B&H Photo | Adorama


(Pre-ordering from FM helps support the site. Thank you!)

Key Features

1. 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR Sensor
   
2. X-Processor 5 Image Processor
   
3. Fujinon 23mm f/2 Lens
   
4. 35mm Full-Frame Equivalent
   
5. 6-Stop In-Body Image Stabilization
   
6. 425-Point Intelligent Hybrid AF System
   
7. Hybrid 0.66x OVF with 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF
   
8. 3.0" 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen
   
9. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity
   
10. 20 Film Simulation Modes with REALA ACE
    
11. 521 grams with SD card and battery (43g heavier than the X100V)

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Torres del Paine by telephoto by Aztatlan

• Nature & Wildlife:
Kenyan Wildlife Safari: PART II by guitardirky

• People Photography:
Pardon My Interruption! by Danpbphoto

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1113, based on the theme: Unexpected.

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Weekly Assignment 1115 just started with theme: "Transportation"
Deadline: February 21st noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
First visit to Yosemite! by keepclicking

• Nature & Wildlife:
In search of dark backgrounds by sum1sgrampa

• People Photography:
Proud by DanielScott

Congratulations to ZdevilH1 for winning WA 1112, based on the theme: Work.

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Weekly Assignment 1114 just started with theme: "Craving"
Deadline: February 14th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Spirit of Lapland by Gregg B.

• Nature & Wildlife:
Sax Zim and Nice Eagle Surprise At Home by troy bilt

• People Photography:
Bonnie 2.0 by Dilemma

The Voigtlander 28mm f/1.5 Nokton is in stock:

CameraQuest | B&H Photo


Review quick links:

1. About the lens
   
2. Infinity Resolution and Contrast on Leica M10-R (41MP)
   
3. Infinity Performance compared to Leica 28mm f/1.4 Summilux
   
4. Infinity Performance compared to Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar
   
5. Infinity Performance compared to Voigtlander 28mm f/2 Ultron II
   
6. Infinity Performance when adapted to Sony A7R II (42MP)
   
7. Rendering when adapted to Sony A7R II (42MP)
   
8. Rendering compared to Leica 28mm f/1.4 Summilux
   
9. Rendering compared to Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron and Voigtlander 28/2.8
   
10. Rendering compared to Voigtlander 28mm f/2 Ultron II
    
11. Field Curvature
    
12. Sunstar rendering and Flare resistance
    
13. Distortion
    
14. Chromatic aberration control: Lateral CA
    
15. Lens performance at MFD
    
16. Chromatic aberration control: Axial CA and Purple Fringing
    
17. Final Thoughts
    

Congratulations to LarryBeemer for winning MA 236, based on the theme: Bottle.

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Monthly Assignment 238 just started with theme: "Bathtub"
Deadline: March 1st noon - Participate!

Congratulations to stevenD for winning WA 1111, based on the theme: Purple.

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Voting is now open for the WA 1112 winners.
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Weekly Assignment 1113 just started with theme: "Unexpected"
Deadline: February 7th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
One Misty Magical Day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Return to the Serengeti with one eye open! by marc2307

• People Photography:
Vaporetto Lady by stgrove