Category: Lenses

We've spent a little time with the new Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...
We've spent a little time with the new Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...

We've spent a little time with the intriguing new RF 600mm F11 IS STM and RF 800mm F11 IS STM prime lenses for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...
We've spent a little time with the intriguing new RF 600mm F11 IS STM and RF 800mm F11 IS STM prime lenses for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...

We've spent a little time with the brand new RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM prime lens for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...
We've spent a little time with the brand new RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM prime lens for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...

We've spent a little time with the brand new RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM zoom lens for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...
We've spent a little time with the brand new RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM zoom lens for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, so ahead of our full review, check out our first impressions now...

The new Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a compact and versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for shooting landscapes, starry skies and architecture.
The Sony 12-24mm F2.8 will be available in Europe from August 2020, priced at approximately £2,900 / €3300.
The new Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a compact and versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for shooting landscapes, starry skies and architecture.The Sony 12-24mm F2.8 will be available in Europe from August 2020, priced at approximately £2,900 / €3300.

The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a portable, high resolution prime lens that's ideally suited for landscape and everyday adventure. It's compact, lightweight and has a weather-proof design that's resistant to dust and moisture.
The GF 30mm F3.5 R WR will be available in in late July 2020 priced at £1649 in the UK and $1695 in the US.
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a portable, high resolution prime lens that's ideally suited for landscape and everyday adventure. It's compact, lightweight and has a weather-proof design that's resistant to dust and moisture. The GF 30mm F3.5 R WR will be available in in late July 202…

The new Sigma USB Dock UD-11 is designed for two types of mirrorless camera mount, L-Mount and Canon EF-M mount.
The Sigma USB Dock UD-11 will be available in July 2020 priced at £39.99 in the UK and $59 in the US.
The new Sigma USB Dock UD-11 is designed for two types of mirrorless camera mount, L-Mount and Canon EF-M mount. The Sigma USB Dock UD-11 will be available in July 2020 priced at £39.99 in the UK and $59 in the US.

The new Sigma TC-1411 teleconverter increases the focal length of L-mount lenses by 1.4x, and the TC-2011 by 2x. They are compatible with the new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens.
The Sigma TC-1411 and TC-2011 Teleconverters will be available in July 2020 priced at £369.99 / $399 for the TC-1411 and £399.99 / $429 for the TC-2011.
The new Sigma TC-1411 teleconverter increases the focal length of L-mount lenses by 1.4x, and the TC-2011 by 2x. They are compatible with the new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens. The Sigma TC-1411 and TC-2011 Teleconverters will be available in July 2020 priced at £369.99 / $399 for…

Sigma have just launched the popular 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
These three lenses will be available in July 2020 priced at £449.99 / $449 for the 16mm, £329.99 / $339 for the 30mm, and £399.99 / $479 for the 56mm.
Sigma have just launched the popular 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. These three lenses will be available in July 2020 priced at £449.99 / $449 for the 16mm, £329.99 / $339 for the 30mm, and £399.99 / $479 for the 56mm.

Sigma have just announced the exciting new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary telephoto zoom lens for E-mount and L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens will be available on 10th July 2020 priced at £899.99 in the UK and $949 in the US.
Note that the new TC-1411 1.4x and TC-2011 2x Teleconverters are only compatible with the L-mount version of this lens, and not the Sony E-mount version.
Sigma have just announced the exciting new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary telephoto zoom lens for E-mount and L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens will be available on 10th July 2020 priced at £899.99 in the UK and $949 in the US.Note…

Tamron has launched the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD, the world’s first F2.8 all-in-one zoom lens, for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The Tamron 28-200 F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD will be available from 25th June 2020 priced at £799.99 in the UK and $729 in the USA.
Tamron has launched the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD, the world’s first F2.8 all-in-one zoom lens, for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Tamron 28-200 F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD will be available from 25th June 2020 priced at £799.99 in the UK and $729 in the USA.

You can now save up to £250 off Samyang Lenses until Sunday 28th June 2020.
You can now save up to £250 off Samyang Lenses until Sunday 28th June 2020.

The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF is a brand new autofocus, fast-aperture, short telephoto prime lens for Canon RF mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The Samyang AF 85mm f1.4 RF will be available in the UK and Ireland in late June priced at £599 (including VAT).
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF is a brand new autofocus, fast-aperture, short telephoto prime lens for Canon RF mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Samyang AF 85mm f1.4 RF will be available in the UK and Ireland in late June priced at £599 (including VAT).

Pentax have today announced a new-generation Star series lens, the HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4ED SDM AW.
This large-aperture, medium telephoto lens is the second prime lens in the new-generation PENTAX Star (★) series line up. Designed for use with K-mount DSLRs, these lenses boast the highest imaging performance out of all the Pentax lenses.
The HD PENTAX-D FA 85mm F1.4ED SDM AW will be available on 26th June 2020 priced at £1,999.99.
Pentax have today announced a new-generation Star series lens, the HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4ED SDM AW. This large-aperture, medium telephoto lens is the second prime lens in the new-generation PENTAX Star (★) series line up. Designed for use with K-mount DSLRs, these lenses boast the highest imaging performance out of all…

Tamron have just released a teaser image and video for their next Sony Alpha full-frame lens. Claimed by Tamron to be "a revolutionary new mirrorless lens offering performance plus versatility", it sounds as though Tamron are about to add a travel-zoom lens to the six lenses that they have already released so far for Sony E-mount.
As soon as we have them, we will publish more details, but in the meantime, what do you think the new lens will be?
Tamron have just released a teaser image and video for their next Sony Alpha full-frame lens. Claimed by Tamron to be "a revolutionary new mirrorless lens offering performance plus versatility", it sounds as though Tamron are about to add a travel-zoom lens to the six lenses that they have already…

Irix has extended its line of film lenses with the ultra wide-angle Irix Cine 15mm T2.6.
Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 is available in Canon EF, Sony E, MFT, and PL mounts, each with either metric or imperial focus markings, priced at 1195 Euro.
Irix has extended its line of film lenses with the ultra wide-angle Irix Cine 15mm T2.6.Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 is available in Canon EF, Sony E, MFT, and PL mounts, each with either metric or imperial focus markings, priced at 1195 Euro.

"New glass day!….tune in this Friday at 10am for the BIG reveal…." promises the teaser on Samyang UK's Facebook page, along with a video which shows a large and therefore presumably fast new prime lens for Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras.
"New glass day!….tune in this Friday at 10am for the BIG reveal…." promises the teaser on Samyang UK's Facebook page, along with a video which shows a large and therefore presumably fast new prime lens for Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Panasonic has just introduced a new interchangeable standard zoom lens, the Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 (S-R2060), based on the L-Mount system for its Lumix S Series full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The new Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm lens will be available to purchase from July 2020 priced at £619 (€669 Ireland).
Panasonic has just introduced a new interchangeable standard zoom lens, the Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 (S-R2060), based on the L-Mount system for its Lumix S Series full-frame mirrorless cameras.The new Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm lens will be available to purchase from July 2020 priced at £619 (€669 Ireland).

Samyang have updated two of their manual focus prime lenses for DSLR cameras, the MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2, now sporting 9 aperture blades, focus lock and de-click aperture functions, weather-sealing and an updated exterior design.
The new Samyang MF 14mm f2.8 Mk2 and MF 85mm f1.4 Mk2 lenses will be available in early June with prices ranging from £359 to £439 in the UK.
Samyang have updated two of their manual focus prime lenses for DSLR cameras, the MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 and MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2, now sporting 9 aperture blades, focus lock and de-click aperture functions, weather-sealing and an updated exterior design.The new Samyang MF 14mm f2.8 Mk2 and MF 85mm f1.…

Pentax have released details about four new DSLR products that were due to be showcased at the Japanese CP+ 2020 show back in February, which was cancelled due to Coronavirus. They are:
- HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW
- HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm Limited (tentative name)
- HD PENTAX-DA*16-50mm F2.8 (tentative name)
- APS-C-format flagship model
In a video broadcast, members of Pentax’s Product Planning Department describe a range of models now in development, including the next flagship model of the APS-C-format digital SLR series and new interchangeable lenses. A great chance to witness the future of Pentax!
You can watch the full video here:
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/event/2020/cp_ref/
You can see the newly updated lens roadmap here:
Pentax have released details about four new DSLR products that were due to be showcased at the Japanese CP+ 2020 show back in February, which was cancelled due to Coronavirus. They are: HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AWHD PENTAX-D FA 21mm Limited (tentative name)HD PENTAX-DA*16-50mm F2.8 (tentative name)APS-C-format…