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APRIL SHOWERS BRING…

…Mosaic flowers? It’s… something like that, right?

What we’re trying to say is that we’re back, and we’ve got a whole lotta good stuff in store for you. This week’s issue includes: the just announced Sony 50-150mm f/2 lens (yes, you read that right), a dope reissue of an iconic Timex, an (affordable?) 35mm f/1.2 autofocusing lens, a fresh take on a classic New England jacket, a camera bag that works like a chore coat, and a Field Notes collab with one of our favorite artists.

Thanks for being here. Dive in, get lost, and enjoy.

THE RUNDOWN:

1. APRIL SHOWERS BRING…

2. PULSE CHECK

3. OFF-SCRIPT

4. WE DON’T HAVE TO…*

PULSE CHECK

Pulse Check is our way of keeping a finger on the heartbeat of the creative industry. Everything from breaking news to announcements or videos that might have slipped under the radar, this curated list will keep you in the know.

• Breaking News: Sony just announced a 50-150mm lens with a constant f/2 aperture. Crazy innovative, and crazy expensive.

• Viltrox dropped a 35mm f/1.2 lens—is $999 a good value for it?

• This camera bag is like a chore coat pocket for your daily essentials.

• Canon USA is expected to raise prices 7-8% on all of their products.

• TODAY ONLY: over 50% off the Nomatic x Peter McKinnon bag collection at the B&H Deal Zone.

OFF-SCRIPT

Every now and then, it feels good to get lost down a few rabbit holes. Off-Script is our catch-all for exactly that; a random assortment of objects, products, music, books, tools, and inspiration we’re finding in our day-to-day.

• This American-made chore shirt looks like the perfect mid-layer for warmer seasons ahead.

• Timex reissued their iconic 1995 “Intrepid,” complete with everyone’s favorite signature Indiglo.

• One of our new favorite brands dropped a fresh take on a classic New England jacket—and the pockets look great for film photographers.

• A Field Notes collab with Bon Iver? Dreams really do come true.

WE DON’T HAVE TO…*

*Drag this out any longer. You know it, we know it; this issue has come to an end. But fear not, we’ll be back next week—at the same time (morning, roughly) in the same place (your inbox).

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We’ll see you soon.

Written & Directed by

Levi Tijerina & Steven Schultz

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