Category: Lenses
Tamron has issued advisory notices for the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD and 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lenses. They warn of a timing issue when using a flashgun with both lenses on most Sony cameras, and additionally a serious stabilizer malfunction when using the 70-180mm lens and the Alpha A7 II camera.
Tamron has issued advisory notices for the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD and 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lenses. They warn of a timing issue when using a flashgun with both lenses on most Sony cameras, and additionally a serious stabilizer malfunction when using the 70-180mm lens and the Alpha…
The Lensbaby Velvet 28 is an f/2.5 all-metal, hand-crafted art lens that captures tack-sharp detail beneath a layer of radiant glow.
The Velvet 28 is available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds cameras priced at $549.95.
The Lensbaby Velvet 28 is an f/2.5 all-metal, hand-crafted art lens that captures tack-sharp detail beneath a layer of radiant glow.The Velvet 28 is available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds cameras priced at $549.95.
The Samyang AF 75mm f1.8 FE is the World's lightest and smallest autofocus 75mm lens, weighing in at just 230g.
Designed for full-frame Sony Alpha cameras, the Samyang 75mm lens is comprised of 10 elements in 9 groups, including 5 special elements (3 Extra Low Dispersion and 2 High Refractive). It utilises a new Stepping Motor (STM) for fast, quiet and accurate focusing, has 9 aperture blades, and offers a minimum Focusing Distance of 0.69m.
The Samyang AF 75mm f1.8 FE will be available in May 2020 priced at £379.99 (inc VAT).
The Samyang AF 75mm f1.8 FE is the World's lightest and smallest autofocus 75mm lens, weighing in at just 230g. Designed for full-frame Sony Alpha cameras, the Samyang 75mm lens is comprised of 10 elements in 9 groups, including 5 special elements (3 Extra Low Dispersion and 2 High Refractive)…
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, in addition to Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE.
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is priced at $449.
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, in addition to Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE. The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is priced at $449.
The Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 SE is a new ultra-fast wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.
The “SE” (Still Edition) branded lens is smaller and cheaper than previous Voigtlander Sony lenses thanks to the removal of the declick mechanism for video recording and a simpler internal design.
The Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 SE is comprised of 9 elements in 7 groups, has 12 aperture blades, weighs 387g and measures 66.5 × 59.9mm.
The suggested retail price (excluding tax) is JPY 115,000 and the lens is scheduled to be released in May 2020.
The Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 SE is a new ultra-fast wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. The “SE” (Still Edition) branded lens is smaller and cheaper than previous Voigtlander Sony lenses thanks to the removal of the declick mechanism for video recording and a simpler internal design. The…
The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE is a new ultra-fast wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.
The “SE” (Still Edition) branded lens is smaller and cheaper than the standard Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 lens thanks to the removal of the declick mechanism for video recording and a simpler internal design.
The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE is comprised of 8 elements in 6 groups, has 10 aperture blades, weighs 340g and measures 66.5 × 51.9mm.
The suggested retail price (excluding tax) is JPY 100,000 and the lens is scheduled to be released in June 2020.
The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE is a new ultra-fast wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. The “SE” (Still Edition) branded lens is smaller and cheaper than the standard Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 lens thanks to the removal of the declick mechanism for video recording and a simpler…
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 SE is a new ultra-fast standard prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.
The “SE” (Still Edition) branded lens is smaller and cheaper than the standard Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 lens thanks to the removal of the declick mechanism for video recording and a simpler internal design.
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 SE is comprised of 8 elements in 6 groups, has 12 aperture blades, weighs 383g and measures 66.5 × 58.5mm.
The suggested retail price (excluding tax) is JPY 115,000 and the lens is scheduled to be released in July 2020.
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 SE is a new ultra-fast standard prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. The “SE” (Still Edition) branded lens is smaller and cheaper than the standard Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 lens thanks to the removal of the declick mechanism for video recording and a simpler…
Yongnuo have announced the YN 50mm F1.8 S DA DSM, a fast-fifty prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras.
It's priced at 699 Yuan and will be available in the US at Amazon and B&H.
Yongnuo have announced the YN 50mm F1.8 S DA DSM, a fast-fifty prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras.It's priced at 699 Yuan and will be available in the US at Amazon and B&H.
The new Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD completes the holy trinity of F2.8 Tamron lenses for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras, joining the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD and the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD.
The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD features a compact and lightweight design, quiet and quick autofocus, very short 0.85m focusing distance, 67mm filter diameter, and a moisture-resistant construction.
This new lens will be avilable from 14th May 2020 priced at £1349.99 / $1199 in the UK / US.
The new Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD completes the holy trinity of F2.8 Tamron lenses for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras, joining the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD and the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD. The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD features a compact and lightweight design, quiet…
Ricoh have announced the development of a high performance prime lens, the HD PENTAX-D FA 85mm F1.4 SDM AW.
Scheduled for late 2020, this new 85mm optic aims to provide the best possible image quality with uniform sharpness from the centre to the edges of the image.
Ricoh have announced the development of a high performance prime lens, the HD PENTAX-D FA 85mm F1.4 SDM AW. Scheduled for late 2020, this new 85mm optic aims to provide the best possible image quality with uniform sharpness from the centre to the edges of the image.
Phase One has announced its new Lens Roadmap for the XT Camera System.
The current XT Rodenstock Lens Range is set to expand significantly, and with it grow the applications of the XT Camera System
In 2020, three new lenses will be available for the XT. A 50mm, which will already begin shipping in May, a 90mm and a tele-photo lens.
Phase One has announced its new Lens Roadmap for the XT Camera System. The current XT Rodenstock Lens Range is set to expand significantly, and with it grow the applications of the XT Camera System In 2020, three new lenses will be available for the XT. A 50mm, which will…
The Irix 45mm F/1.4 is a new fast standard prime lens for Canon, Nikon and Pentax full-frame DSLR cameras.
The Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens is available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mounts. The date of launch and the price are still to be confirmed.
The Irix 45mm F/1.4 is a new fast standard prime lens for Canon, Nikon and Pentax full-frame DSLR cameras. The Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens is available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mounts. The date of launch and the price are still to be confirmed.
Panasonic have released a new roadmap for 2020/21 for the Lumix S series of L-mount lenses. There are sixe new additions:
- 24mm f/1.8 lens
- 50mm f/1.8 lens
- 85mm f/1.8 lens
- Fast wide-angle zoom lens
- Standard zoom lens
- Telephoto zoom lens
The 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens that was on the previous version of the roadmap has now been removed.
Panasonic have released a new roadmap for 2020/21 for the Lumix S series of L-mount lenses. There are sixe new additions: 24mm f/1.8 lens50mm f/1.8 lens85mm f/1.8 lensFast wide-angle zoom lensStandard zoom lensTelephoto zoom lensThe 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens that was on the previous version of the roadmap has now…
The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G is a compact, lightweight, ultra-wide prime – the widest full-frame prime lens in the E-mount line-up - with excellent G Lens resolution and bokeh.
The FE 20mm F1.8 G will be available in Europe from March 2020, priced at approximately €1100 Euros / £950.
The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G is a compact, lightweight, ultra-wide prime – the widest full-frame prime lens in the E-mount line-up - with excellent G Lens resolution and bokeh. The FE 20mm F1.8 G will be available in Europe from March 2020, priced at approximately €1100 Euros / £950.
The new Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM is a lightweight, compact and versatile zoom lens that's the perfect partner for the EOS RP mirrorless camera.
This versatile and affordable zoom boasts 5-stops of Image Stabilization, an STM motor that's well-suited to both stills and video, and is smaller and lighter than the EF version.
It also features a brand new 0.5x “Centre focus macro” mode, which offers 13cm macro mode when using Manual Focus at the 24mm focal length. Only the centre-point is in perfect focus and there will be some vignetting, but this new mode opens up the world of macro shooting.
It weighs in at just 880g combined with the EOS RP camera with battery and memory card fitted, making it an ideal entry-level kit choice.
The Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM will be available from April priced at £459.99 / €549.99.
In the US, the Canon EOS RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens has an estimated retail price of $399.99 for the lens only. It will also be sold as a body-and-lens kit with the EOS R and RP cameras.
Canon have also announced the development of the new RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM super-zoom lens, and also the Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x.
Canon has also confirmed that it will release five more RF lenses this year (as yet unspecified), bringing the total to nine new RF lenses in 2020.
The new Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM is a lightweight, compact and versatile zoom lens that's the perfect partner for the EOS RP mirrorless camera. This versatile and affordable zoom boasts 5-stops of Image Stabilization, an STM motor that's well-suited to both stills and video, and is smaller and…
Nikon have just announced that the Nikon D6 DSLR camera is in development, boasting the company's most powerful AF system yet.
In addition, Nikon have also announced the development of the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR telephoto zoom lens.
The Nikon D6 will be available in Spring 2020 priced at £6,299 / $6,499.95.
Nikon have just announced that the Nikon D6 DSLR camera is in development, boasting the company's most powerful AF system yet. In addition, Nikon have also announced the development of the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR telephoto zoom lens. The Nikon D6 will be available in Spring…
Nikon have introduced two new Z full-frame mirrorless lenses - a 20mm prime and a 24-200mm travel telephoto zoom.
The Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S will be available from 19th March 2020 priced at £1,049 / $1,049.95.
The Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR will be available from 16th April 2020 priced at £849 / $899.95.
Nikon have introduced two new Z full-frame mirrorless lenses - a 20mm prime and a 24-200mm travel telephoto zoom. The Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S will be available from 19th March 2020 priced at £1,049 / $1,049.95. The Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR will be available from 16th April 2020 priced at £849 / $899.95.
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO is a new standard zoom lens that's lighter, more compact and more affordable than the existing M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–40mm F2.8 PRO.
The weather-proof Olympus 12-45mm weighs in at just 254g, is comprised of 12 elements in 9 groups, has a ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating, and usefully features 0.5x magnification and a close-focusing distance of 12cm for macro shooting.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO lens will be available from late March 2020 in black priced at £599.99.
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO is a new standard zoom lens that's lighter, more compact and more affordable than the existing M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–40mm F2.8 PRO. The weather-proof Olympus 12-45mm weighs in at just 254g, is comprised of 12 elements in 9 groups, has a ZERO…
Venus Optics have just announced the pricing and availability of the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO, a compact macro lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors with 2:1 magnification and invisible chromatic aberrations.
The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO is available now priced at $399.
Venus Optics have just announced the pricing and availability of the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO, a compact macro lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors with 2:1 magnification and invisible chromatic aberrations. The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO is available now priced at $399.
The HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR is a new telephoto zoom lens for Pentax's range of 35mm full-frame K-mount digital SLR cameras.
This lens features a compact, lightweight body with weather-resistant construction, multi-layer HD Coating, minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.32x, and weighs approximately 819 grams.
The HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR will be available from February 15th 2020 priced at $1099.95.
The HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR is a new telephoto zoom lens for Pentax's range of 35mm full-frame K-mount digital SLR cameras. This lens features a compact, lightweight body with weather-resistant construction, multi-layer HD Coating, minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.32x…