Lens

The Lynny is one of the more peculiar lenses we've seen in a while. From what we can tell, the Lynny, is...well...squishy. It's has a soft, flexible exterior that allows you to tilt the lens in order to control blur. Focusing is also done by using its flexibility, requiring you to squeeze, push, and pull the lens until you get the image how you want it. The concept is actually pretty similar to the original Lens Baby.

When nikon introduced its full-frame D4 for pros in January, it also had something for its amateur fans: the 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Nikkor ($500, street)—the fifth 85mm for FX bodies in its current catalog. This newest 85mm also belongs to another Nikon subset: It’s one of a trio of fast f/1.8 primes, along with the 28mm and 50mm, that almost mirrors Nikon’s famed trio of f/1.4 primes, the much-lauded 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm. The f/1.8s, however, are lighter, more compact, and significantly more affordable.

Pentax's newest lens is a fine addition to the world of fast-fifties. The smc Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8 is designed specifically for Pentax's K-mount bodies, has an equivalent 35mm-focal length of 76.5mm, and clocks in at just 1.5 inches long and 4.3 oz heavy. That's a delightfully small and light package to strap to the front of your camera, and one that won't take up much room in your kit bag. To help with inclement weather, it also has a "Super Protect" coating, to repel " dust, water, grease, and other substances that may adhere to the surface of the lens."