NEWS

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens coming with Nikon Z mount

The new Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens with a Nikon Z mount is due to arrive in Australian stores on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Entries open for Sony World Photography Awards

The World Photography Organisation is seeking entries to the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious photography competitions, which is open to all.

Head On program announced

The Head On Photo Festival 2025 returns to Sydney from 7-30 November, bringing exhibitions of work from more than 70 photographers and with announcements of the winners of the annual competitions.

REVIEWS

Nikon Z5 II

A significant upgrade makes Nikon’s latest entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera significantly more capable for shooting stills and video than its predecessor.

Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens

A relatively lightweight, standard zoom lens for full-frame cameras that boasts near macro focusing and flare resistance making it ideal for travel and street shooting.

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. lens

The first ultra-telephoto zoom for Lumix S Series cameras features a compact design, 7-stop Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation and fast AF powered by a Dual Phase Linear Motor.

TIPS

Image sensor improvements

How the latest developments have improved the performance of the sensors in our cameras.

The need for high-speed, high-capacity memory cards

Changes in users’ needs are driving important changes in the memory card market. 

How to tell a story in travel photos

Every trip you make creates its own story. It has a beginning that involves preparation, a middle where the main activities happen, and an end covering the last days and your return home. Your job is to document this timeline in a way that tells a coherent story for you to share.

COMPETITIONS

Blanket Bay

By Mardi Harrison.

Shibuya

By Gavin Kellett.

Flinders Island

By Ross Kimber.


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