Lens Shark Photography Podcast

Ep. 487: Sony's a7R VI – and more 18.05.2026 43min

Episode 487 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at BenroUSA.com - Calibrate's big WYSIWYG savings! - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Sony unveils its a7R VI. (#) The new Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS. (#) Maven's ingenious way to control these. (#) Brightin Star's fisheye is a funk buster. (#) This camera does it again. (#) Nikon breaks a record you don't want to break. (#) Meike's 56mm f/1.7. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 486: Godox Adds Some Daylight – and more 15.04.2026 45min

Episode 486 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at BenroUSA.com - Calibrate's big WYSIWYG savings! - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The new, affordable Godox LE200D. (#) Brightin Star's 11mm funk buster. (#) Think Tank's PhotoCross v2 sling. (#) Fujifilm's two newest Fujikina events. (#) Amaran's new, affordable Halo series. (#) TTArtisan's AF 17mm f/1.8 Air. (#) A 31.5" Eizo. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 485: They Put Their Foot Down It Seems – and more 23.03.2026 28min

Episode 485 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at JupioUS.com - Elinchrom's new Transmitter Pro X - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nikon lays down the law on Z-Mount. (#) Flickr introduces MODE. (#) Two new, affordable strobes from Godox. (#) These two lenses in Leica M-Mount are interesting. (#) (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 484: Can You Stand It? They Can! – and more 19.02.2026 36min

Episode 484 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Godox LEDs and more at GodoxLEDusa.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This company thinks they've reimagined this. (#) Cosina's new Voightlander 40mm f/2. (#) Ricoh adds a useful feature to this popular camera. (#) Breaking down the Evoto controversy. (#) This body continues to dominate and for good reason. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 483: This Is Dedicated to Peter Read Miller – and more 22.01.2026 36min

Episode 483 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: A sports photography legend has passed. (#) Evoto controversy erupts. (#) Sony's a7 V cranks it up a notch. (#) This new 50mm f/1.2 is affordable. (#) No, this body hasn't been discontinued. (#) This contest is so super specific. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 482: 11 Years...all Thanks to You! – and more 29.12.2025 30min

Episode 482 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Lensrentals annual list is pretty telling. (#) Leica drops some significant updates. (#) This new fisheye busts the funk in a new way. (#) The Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB should be great as well. (#) This show turns 11! Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 481: Guinea Pigs Are Useful and This Proves It – and more 07.12.2025 43min

Episode 481 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings at participating retailers and at Calibrite.com. - Save 20% at BenroUSA.com with code SHARKY2025. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Sony releases firmware updates…then pulls one. (#) This super fast 50 is fairly affordable. (#) This new tool is useful, but so are these. (#) (#) (#) The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift .5x Macro. (#) Dynamic range in this body is excellent. (#) A retro lens clearly inspired by a classic from the past. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 480: These Somehow Do Both – and more 18.11.2025 42min

Episode 480 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Save 20% at Tenba.com with code SHARKY2025. - Save 20% at BenroUSA.com with code SHARKY2025. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nextorage cards do double duty for the first time. (#) Canon is having trouble keep up with demand. (#) Meike's new 85mm is affordable. (#) Lexar goes even bigger, but better? (#) This new 28 is fast! (#) Leica found a way to make them even more expensive. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 479: Two Mark IIIs, and They're Both Awesome – and more 08.11.2025 50min

Episode 479 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings on Accsoon gear at AccsoonUSA.com and participating retailers. - Benro's Fall Sale at BenroUSA.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Canon's R6 Mark III could be Camera of the Year. (#) This fast 45 is more affordable. (#) Fujifilm's X-T30 III ups the game. (#) The XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 is the smallest. (#) Capture One adds these, but is it enough? (#) It's kinda a rangefinder, but kinda not at the same time. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 478: This, That, and the Other Thing – and more 22.10.2025 32min

Episode 478 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings on Accsoon gear at AccsoonUSA.com and participating retailers. - Benro's Fall Sale at BenroUSA.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nikon fleshes out the lineup with two new lenses. (#) CRDBAG makes more space in your bag with these. (#) Viltrox's new 50mm f/1.4 PRO is affordable. (#) Venus Optics can't possibly be making much with this 200. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 477: Karens Gonna Karen – and more 11.10.2025 37min

Episode 477 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Calibrate Photo Kit. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Karens are gonna Karen. (#) CPIA's numbers and the summer slump. (#) Nikon says this isn't true. (#) This Tamron lens rounds out the G2 Trinity. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 476: This Great Tool Just Got Some New Friends – and more 25.09.2025 47min

Episode 476 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - $120 instant rebate on Calibrate ColorChecker Studio. - 20% OFF at BenroUSA.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Evoto updates and new releases. (#) The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro. (#) Sony's newest CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards. (#) OM System's 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro. (#) ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2026. (#) Fujifilm's GFX Eterna 55. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 475: Insights From the Photo Industry – and more 09.09.2025 44min

Episode 475 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com. - 20% OFF at Tenba.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The state of the photo industry report. (#) 7Artisans' new 35mm f/1.8. (#) AstrHori's 6mm circular fisheye can bust the funk. (#) The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro. (#) This company takes the top spot again. (#) Sigma changes up this lens and how to get one. (#) Nikon's pulls this for the time being. (#) This company joins the L-Mount Alliance. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 474: Yeah. No One Is Surprised – and more 24.08.2025 44min

Episode 474 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com. - 20% OFF at Tenba.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This software seemed doomed from the start. (#) TTArtisan's fast new 40. (#) This camera company says it has the best AF. (#) Mitakon's new 55 macro. (#) CIPA's data tells an interesting tale. (#) This fast new portrait prime might be for you. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 473: Necessity Is a Mother... – and more 10.08.2025 29min

Episode 473 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 25% OFF during the Calibrite End of Summer promo at Calibrite.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This photographer solved some problems. (#) 7Artisans has an affordable 75mm f/1.4. (#) The Viltrox Air 15mm f/1.7. (#) Tamron gives back with deep knowledge. (#) This lens could bust that funk for you. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 472: This Is Back, This Is Gone, and This Is OK Now – and more 23.07.2025 30min

Episode 472 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at BenroUSA.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Outdoor Photographer returns under new leadership. (#) Nikon fixes its firmware. (#) This new display seeks to unseat Apple's. (#) Canon decides to pull this. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 471: And This Is Why You Don't Update Your Firmware First – and more 05.07.2025 32min

Episode 471 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at ShimodaDesigns.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Don't do this…especially if you have this body. (#) 7Artisans' new 10mm f/3.5. (#) This new lens rounds out the G2 trinity. (#) Apple updates this affordable acquisition. (#) Tamron says it's #1. (#) Want $30,000? Who doesn't. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 470: Maybe Adobe Will Get This Right – and more 23.06.2025 56min

Episode 470 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF Nanlite PavoTube II XR and kits at NanliteUS.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Adobe announces some potentially useful new features. (#) Sigma's new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art. (#) Profoto's new B20 and B30 monolights. (#) Peak Design's latest tripod Kickstarter. (#) Godox's V480C TTL flash. (#) Leica's first filmstock to celebrate 100 years of this. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 469: Shanghai Surprises – and more 13.06.2025 29min

Episode 469 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF Nanlite PavoTube II XR and kits at NanliteUS.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 R WR. (#) Laowa's 8-15mm fisheye wide-zoom. (#) Nikon's latest Z8 firmware adds useful features. (#) ON1 turns 20. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Ep. 468: Fujifilm's X half in Whole– and more 29.05.2025 25min

Episode 468 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Calibrite's Spring savings at Calibrite.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Fujifilm's new X half. (#) Nikon takes the top spot for the first time. (#) Sebastião Salgado passes away. (#) X Summit in Shanghai. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).