Category: Lenses
The pricing, availability and full specifications of the new Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens have just been announced.
Retailing for just $149 / £189, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is the most affordable lens that manufacturer Venus Optics has ever released.
The 17mm lens provides the equivalent of a 34mm angle of view on a full-frame sensor. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups, and has a seven-blade diaphragm to give a pleasing sunstar rendering. The lens is compact and weighs just 6oz (172g). It has a minimum focus distance of 15cm and comes with a 46mm filter thread.
The pricing, availability and full specifications of the new Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens have just been announced. Retailing for just $149 / £189, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is the most affordable lens that manufacturer Venus Optics has ever released. The 17mm lens provides the equivalent of a 34mm…
Nikon have unveiled a new lens roadmap for the Z series, with 13 new lenses scheduled for release by the end of 2021.
Interestingly, only one new Z DX lens, the 18-140mm zoom, will be added to the two new Z DX lenses that were announced along with the Z50 camera earlier today.
New Nikon Z Prime Lenses
- 20mm F1.8
- 50mm F1.2
- 28mm
- 40mm
- Micro 60mm
- Micro 105mm
New Nikon Z Zoom Lenses
- DX 18-140mm
- 14-24mm F2.8
- 70-200mm F2.8
- 24-105mm
- 100-400mm
- 24-200mm
- 200-600mm
Nikon have unveiled a new lens roadmap for the Z series, with 13 new lenses scheduled for release by the end of 2021. Interestingly, only one new Z DX lens, the 18-140mm zoom, will be added to the two new Z DX lenses that were announced along with the Z5…
Nikon have officially announced the long-awaited NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, a fast, standard prime, manual-focus lens for the Nikon Z mount system.
The new NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens will be available from 31st October 2019 priced at £8,299.
Nikon have officially announced the long-awaited NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, a fast, standard prime, manual-focus lens for the Nikon Z mount system. The new NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens will be available from 31st October 2019 priced at £8,299.
The Voigtlander 50mm F2 APO-Lanthar is a new fast-fifty prime lens exclusively for Sony E-mount cameras.
According to a report on German photo news site, photoscala, Voigtlander are releasing the new lens to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their Classic lens range.
The Voigtlander 50mm F2 APO-Lanthar will have 12 circular aperture blades, "so that not only at aperture F2.0 but also at aperture F2.8 creates a circular opening".
The optical construction is "to aspheric lens elements, five with anomalous partial dispersion, an integrated floating-focus system and an optical calculation that reduces chromatic aberrations to near zero ensure outstanding performance."
The aperture can be selected in 1/3 stop steps via a manual ring, which can be de-clicked for video use.
The Voigtlander 50mm F2 APO-Lanthar weighs 364g and measures 62.6mm in length.
It has a 49mm filter thread and a minimum focusing distance of 45cm.
The release date and price have still to be officially confirmed by Voigtlander.
The Voigtlander 50mm F2 APO-Lanthar is a new fast-fifty prime lens exclusively for Sony E-mount cameras. According to a report on German photo news site, photoscala, Voigtlander are releasing the new lens to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their Classic lens range.The Voigtlander 50mm F2 APO-Lanthar will have 12 circular…
Sigma has announced the upcoming launch of three new interchangeable lenses for the Canon EF-M mount digital camera series with APS-C image sensors. SIGMA will gradually introduce the 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm prime lenses as members of the Contemporary line.
Pricing
- 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary ($449 USD)
- 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary ($339 USD)
- 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary ($479 USD)
Sigma has announced the upcoming launch of three new interchangeable lenses for the Canon EF-M mount digital camera series with APS-C image sensors. SIGMA will gradually introduce the 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm prime lenses as members of the Contemporary line.Pricing16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary ($449 USD)30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary…
The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 is a new cine lens offering an extremely short focal length, rectilinear image projection and a large image circle of 43.3mm.
The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 will be offered in the following lens mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, MFT and Arri PL. The price and availability will be announced shortly.
The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 is a new cine lens offering an extremely short focal length, rectilinear image projection and a large image circle of 43.3mm.The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 will be offered in the following lens mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, MFT and Arri PL. The price and availability…
Want to see exactly what the new Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lenses look like in the flesh?
Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lenses.
Want to see exactly what the new Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lenses look like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lenses…
Nikon has just expanded its line-up of f/1.8 S-Line mirrorless prime lenses with the launch of the new NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S.
The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S will be available from the 17th October 2019 priced at £1,049 in the UK.
Nikon has just expanded its line-up of f/1.8 S-Line mirrorless prime lenses with the launch of the new NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S. The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S will be available from the 17th October 2019 priced at £1,049 in the UK.
Samyang have lauched the new AF 18mm F2.8 FE, the lightest and smallest 18mm super-wide-angle auto-focus lens currently on the market for Sony E-mount cameras.
The Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE will be available during September with a suggested retail price of £349.99.
Samyang have lauched the new AF 18mm F2.8 FE, the lightest and smallest 18mm super-wide-angle auto-focus lens currently on the market for Sony E-mount cameras. The Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE will be available during September with a suggested retail price of £349.99.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G APS-C lens looks like in the flesh?
Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G lens.
Want to see exactly what the new Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G APS-C lens looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G lens.
Sony has added two new lenses to its E-mount line-up, the E 16-55mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens and the E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens.
The SEL1655G and SEL70350G will ship in October 2019 priced at approximately £1200 and €1300 and £830 and €900 respectively.
Sony has added two new lenses to its E-mount line-up, the E 16-55mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens and the E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens. The SEL1655G and SEL70350G will ship in October 2019 priced at approximately £1200 and €1300 and £830 and €900 respectively.
We've spent some time shooting with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II and the EOS 90D DSLR cameras. Here are our initial first impressions...
We've spent some time shooting with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II and the EOS 90D DSLR cameras. Here are our initial first impressions...
Canon has just unveiled the first of its trinity RF F2.8L lenses, expanding the pioneering RF lens line-up for the EOS R System, with the launch of the RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM.
Both lenses will be available in September 2019 priced at £2,329.99 / €2,749.99 / $2,299.99 each.
Canon has just unveiled the first of its trinity RF F2.8L lenses, expanding the pioneering RF lens line-up for the EOS R System, with the launch of the RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM. Both lenses will be available in September 2019 priced at £2,329.9…
Panasonic has unveiled a new interchangeable standard zoom lens, the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 (S-E2470), based on the L-Mount system for the LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm lens will be available to purchase from 26th September 2019 priced at £2,249.99 (€2499.99 Ireland).
Panasonic has unveiled a new interchangeable standard zoom lens, the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 (S-E2470), based on the L-Mount system for the LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless cameras. The LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm lens will be available to purchase from 26th September 2019 priced at £2,249.99 (€2499.99 Ireland).
Panasonic has upgraded its LEICA DG 25mm fixed focal length lens for the Micro Four Thirds system standard, adding a new splash/dust-resistant construction and compatibility with max. 240 fps sensor drive for high-speed auto focusing.
The Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II ASPH. lens will be available from 24th October 2019 priced at £579.99 (Ireland €649.99).
Panasonic has upgraded its LEICA DG 25mm fixed focal length lens for the Micro Four Thirds system standard, adding a new splash/dust-resistant construction and compatibility with max. 240 fps sensor drive for high-speed auto focusing. The Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II ASPH. lens will be available from 24th…
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50 mm f/2 ASPH is a versatile, standard focal length lens for the Leica SL and other L-Mount full-frame camera systems from Panasonic and Sigma.
The APO-Summicron-SL 50 mm f/2 ASPH. is on sale now priced at £3,750 / $4,495.
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50 mm f/2 ASPH is a versatile, standard focal length lens for the Leica SL and other L-Mount full-frame camera systems from Panasonic and Sigma. The APO-Summicron-SL 50 mm f/2 ASPH. is on sale now priced at £3,750 / $4,495.
The Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras is a new lens that can capture a massive 210° field of view.
The lens is currently available to pre-order for $199, with first shipment expected to start in mid Aug 2019.
The Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras is a new lens that can capture a massive 210° field of view.The lens is currently available to pre-order for $199, with first shipment expected to start in mid Aug 2019.
The new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D GFX is the World’s widest native lens for Fujifilm GFX cameras. Despite the extreme specifications, Venus Optics have managed to compress the size of the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D to be the smallest in its class and include an 86mm filter thread.
The lens is currently available to pre-order, priced at $1199, with first shipments expected to start in mid August 2019.
The new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D GFX is the World’s widest native lens for Fujifilm GFX cameras. Despite the extreme specifications, Venus Optics have managed to compress the size of the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D to be the smallest in its class and include an 86mm filter thread.The lens is…
The new NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a bright new standard portrait lens for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S will be available in September 2019 priced at £799 / 949 EUR / $799.95.
The new NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a bright new standard portrait lens for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras.The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S will be available in September 2019 priced at £799 / 949 EUR / $799.95.
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is a new 5x zoom lens for mirrorless cameras that provides a focal range equivalent to 24-122mm in the 35mm film format.
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens will be available in mid September 2019 priced at £769 / $799.
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is a new 5x zoom lens for mirrorless cameras that provides a focal range equivalent to 24-122mm in the 35mm film format. The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens will be available in mid September 2019 priced at £769 / $799.