We tier-rank each major camera lens type, from telephoto zooms to fisheyes. Along the way, we discover some surprising differences in which types of lenses we feel are better or worse. How do our rankings line up with yours?

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Notes:

• Our tier rankings:
  • S:
    • 85mm 1.4 prime
    • 70-200 2.8 fast telephoto zoom
  • A:
    • 50mm 1.8 “Nifty Fifty”
    • 24-70 2.8 (fast standard zoom)
    • Canon 24-105 f/4 Mark II L
  • B:
    • 24-105 f/4 ,18-80 f/4
    • Ultrawide primes
    • 14-24 (15-30, 8-16, etc) UW 2.8 zoom
    • 24mm 1.4 prime
    • 35mm 1.4 prime
    • Pancake prime (24, 27, or 35)
    • 500 f/5.6
    • 150-600 or 150-500 UW
    • Superzoom (24-240, f/4-5.6, 28-400 f/4-8, 18-300 f/3.5-6.s, 12-100 f/4 m43)
  • C:
    • 27mm f/2.0
    • 135mm f/1.8 (plena)
    • 1200mm f/8
    • 100mm macro 1:1 (2.8 or 4)
  • D:
    • 70-200 f/4
  • F:
    • <15mm fisheye
  • F minus:
    • 26mm f/8 L mount

We cover the surprising recent update on the Nexus G1 cinema camera project, discuss some new audio gear, and talk about our recent experience using timecode for the first time.

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Notes:

• Nexus G1
  • We previously covered the Nexus G1 in episode 69 of the show
  • Nexus G1 Introduced [CineD] (old article from January 2024)
  • Nexus Cameras website
  • Nexus G1 Final Design and Prototype Unveiled [CineD]
• Zoom H1 XLR [B&H]
• Rode Wireless Go III [B&H]
• Atomos UltraSync BLUE [B&H]
• Atomos UltraSync ONE [B&H]

Picking up where we left off last week, we cover more camera rumors (as well as our hopes) for 2025, including brands such as Panasonic, Nikon, Pentax, and OM System.

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Notes:

• Sigma is developing a telephoto lens that “has never existed before” [L Rumors]
• Lumix S1rII coming in early 2025? [L Rumors]
• OM System CEO Says a New Camera and Multiple Lenses Arriving ‘Shortly’

To start off 2025, we run through some of the biggest rumors from Canon, Fuji, and Sony and discuss what we’re expecting to see. And in news we’ve all been waiting for, Lucas finally bought that Pentax 17.

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Notes:

• John Kraus Photos - photographer who covers rocket launches
• Fuji GFX100RF fixed-lens rangefinder camera rumor [Fuji Rumors]
• Possible Sony A7V camera registration in China [Sony Alpha Rumors]

To close out 2024, we take a look at our favorite cameras released this year and pick our favorites across several categories, including the prestigious honor that is the Camera Gear Podcast 2024 Camera(s) of the Year.

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We reflect on the big news of the year and discuss some big stories and releases for each camera brand. Also, today’s question is: do you touch the back screen of your mirrorless camera to set focus?

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Links:

• Canon
  • Sigma Introduces Lenses for Canon RF Mount
  • Canon R5 II Press Release
  • We covered the Canon R5 II in episode 95
• Fuji
  • Fujifilm X100VI Press Release
  • Fujifilm X-M5 Press Release
  • We covered the X100VI in episode 74
  • We covered the X-M5 in episode 106
• Leica
  • Leica Q3 43
  • Leica D-Lux 8
  • We covered the Leica Q3 43 in episode 108
  • We covered the Leica D-Lux 8 in episode 92
• Pixii
  • Pixii Max
  • We covered Pixii (although not this camera) in episode 49
• Nikon / RED
  • Nikon to Acquire US Cinema Camera Manufacturer RED
  • Nikon Z6III Press Release
  • We covered Nikon buying RED in episode 76
  • We covered the Nikon Z6III in episode 91
• OM System
  • OM-1 Mark II Press Release
  • We covered the OM-1 Mark II in episode 77
• Panasonic
  • Panasonic S9 Press Release
  • We covered the Panasonic S9 in episode 88
• Pentax / Ricoh
  • Pentax 17
  • Ricoh GRIII HDF
  • We covered the Pentax 17 in episode 90
  • We covered the Ricoh GRIII HDF in episode 80
• Sony
  • Sony A9 III Press Release
  • Sony A1 II
  • Sony 28-70 f/2 GM
  • We covered the Sony A9 III in episode 60
  • We covered the Sony A1 Ii in episode 113
  • We covered the Sony 28-70 f/2 in episode 113
• Blackmagic
  • Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K
  • Blackmagic Pyxis 6K
  • We covered the Ursa Cine 12K and Pyxis in episode 84

Sony’s new flagship camera is here, and we cover our thoughts on the new release in this episode. Also, Nikon is making sensors, and Lomography joins the half-frame film camera bandwagon. How many film cameras will Lucas buy in the next year?

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Links:

• Nikon’s dual voltage sensor breakthrough [Y.M. Cinema Magazine]
• Lomography Lomourette Half-Frame Film Camera [Lomography]
• Sony Alpha 1 II [Sony]
• Sony A1 II Mirrorless Camera [B&H]

We return to software this week, with a look at the notable new features in Final Cut Pro 11 and DaVinci Resolve 19.1. Also, Canon expanded their lineup of “hybrid” photo/video RF mount lenses.

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Links:

• Canon press release about new hybrid lenses [Canon]
• Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens [B&H]
• Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 VCM Lens [B&H]
• Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM Z Lens [B&H]
• Final Cut Pro 11 Press Release [Apple]
• Davinci Resolve Studio 19.1 Release Notes [Blackmagic]