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  "id": 6282111,
  "title": "Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G Fisheye zoom lens review: It’s expensive and niche, but I really want one",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sony-fe-8-14mm-f3-5-g-fisheye-zoom-lens-review-its-expensive-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/review/sony-fe-8-14mm-f3-5-g-fisheye-zoom-lens-review/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5G fisheye zoom lens review reveals that this lens is both expensive and niche, but the reviewer expresses a strong desire to own it. Amateur Photographer declares that fisheye lenses are either loved or hated, and if you're in the former camp, this lens is a prime example. Key features include a full circular or 180-degree fisheye view, a constant f/3.5 maximum aperture, and a close-focusing distance of just 0.15m. While this lens is far from general purpose, it caters to specific photographic genres and creative effects. It boasts reduced chromatic aberration and flare, making it a high-quality option for those willing to invest in such a specialized tool.",
  "summary": "Fun to use and super-sharp, there’s a lot to love about a quirky lens like this The post Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G Fisheye zoom lens review: It’s expensive and niche, but I really want one appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "DROP EVERYTHING –Sigma just released its fastest portrait lens ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/drop-everything-sigma-just-released-its-fastest-portrait-lens-ever",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Amateur Photographer",
        "title": "Two exciting new lenses from Sigma, a high-end portrait prime and a zoom for everyday use",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/two-exciting-new-lenses-from-sigma-a-high-end-portrait-prime-and-a",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:01:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}