Lens Shark Photography Podcast

Sharky James

  • 43 minutes 39 seconds
    Ep. 481: Guinea Pigs Are Useful and This Proves It – and more

    Episode 481 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    7 December 2025, 10:41 am
  • 42 minutes 23 seconds
    Ep. 480: These Somehow Do Both – and more

    Episode 480 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    18 November 2025, 10:41 pm
  • 50 minutes 19 seconds
    Ep. 479: Two Mark IIIs, and They're Both Awesome – and more

    Episode 479 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    8 November 2025, 10:48 pm
  • 32 minutes 53 seconds
    Ep. 478: This, That, and the Other Thing – and more

    Episode 478 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    22 October 2025, 9:28 pm
  • 37 minutes 31 seconds
    Ep. 477: Karens Gonna Karen – and more

    Episode 477 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    11 October 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 1 second
    Ep. 476: This Great Tool Just Got Some New Friends – and more

    Episode 476 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    25 September 2025, 9:51 pm
  • 44 minutes 29 seconds
    Ep. 475: Insights From the Photo Industry – and more

    Episode 475 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    9 September 2025, 9:12 am
  • 44 minutes 27 seconds
    Ep. 474: Yeah. No One Is Surprised – and more

    Episode 474 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    24 August 2025, 9:57 pm
  • 29 minutes 50 seconds
    Ep. 473: Necessity Is a Mother... – and more

    Episode 473 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    10 August 2025, 9:45 pm
  • 30 minutes 28 seconds
    Ep. 472: This Is Back, This Is Gone, and This Is OK Now – and more

    Episode 472 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    Stories: Outdoor Photographer returns under new leadership. (#)

    Nikon fixes its firmware. (#)

    This new display seeks to unseat Apple's. (#)

    Canon decides to pull this. (#)

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    23 July 2025, 10:36 am
  • 32 minutes 57 seconds
    Ep. 471: And This Is Why You Don't Update Your Firmware First – and more

    Episode 471 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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    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. (#)

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    5 July 2025, 9:48 pm
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