Canon Lens Terminology And Abbreviations – The Ultimate Guide
Definitions of all abbreviations, acronyms, and terminology associated with Canon’s range of modern mirrorless and historical lenses.
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Sony and Zeiss Lens Terminology + Abbreviations – The Ultimate Guide
From the outside looking in, the world of Sony lenses can appear extremely confusing. Sony is a relative newcomer to the photography industry, having released their first ‘Cyber-shot’ fixed lens compact in 1996. Unlike both Canon and Nikon, Sony did not start life as a camera or optics business, they began life manufacturing radios and tape-recorders. This difference in initial direction and relatively late entry into the camera industry meant that Sony had to look outside their own capabilities in order to gain lost ground on competitors, and eventually become one of the ‘Big Three’ manufacturers in the business. Of …
Nikon and NIKKOR Lens Names & Terminology Explained
Do you want to understand the naming of Nikon lenses? Wondering what all the letters mean? This guide explains Nikon lens terminology in detail.
Leica Lens Terminology and Abbreviations
A list and definitions of all the abbreviations, acronyms and terminology that are associated with Sony lenses and Zeiss approved lenses.
Fuji Lens Terminology and Abbreviations
Hello photography fans! Welcome to the latest in our series of manufacturer lens guides, where we take a headfirst dive down the rabbit hole that is lens terminology and abbreviations so that you don’t have to! Today ladies and gentlemen we will be attempting to unravel the nomenclature of stalwart industry giant Fujifilm! Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd was founded in 1934 with ambitions to become Japan’s first manufacturer of photographic films. In the 1940’s, having achieved their initial objective the company expanded into the optical glass and equipment industry, manufacturing various products including X-ray and printing equipment. Fuji remained …