The Samyang AF 12mm F2 X is a fast wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-series mirrorless cameras. Is this new third-party offering a worthy addition to the already extensive and well regarded Fuji XF lens range? Read our in-depth Samyang AF 12mm F2 X review to find out, complete with full-size sample photos.
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.
Phew, what a day! Press Day at Photokina 2016 turned out to be much bigger than we expected, with flagship products seemingly being announced on the hour, every hour. So here's a handy roundup of all the highlights if you haven't been able to keep up. We'll be adding more products as they're announced.
Day 2 Update: We've taken a closer look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S, Sony A99 II and Canon EOS M5 cameras and Sigma's new lenses, as well as having an in-depth discussion with Olympus about the new flagship E-M1 Mark II camera. There have also been further announcements from the likes of SanDisk, Lexar, Phase One, Metz, Bowens, Broncolor and Kodak, all of which are listed below.
Day 3 Update: We've been busy bringing you hands-on photos of all the important new cameras, lenses and accessories that have been launched at Photokina, plus taking time to chat with Canon, Nikon and Sigma.
Day 4 Update: More hands-on looks at more interesting new products, including a variety of lenses, plus an interview with Kodak about their new 4K360VR camera.
Day 5 Update: An interview with Hasselblad, plus hands-on photos of 3 Nikon Coolpix cameras, an array of Zeiss, Meyer-Optik and Voigtländer lenses and a number of interesting accessories.
In April, Think Tank Photo will be releasing the Urban Approach shoulder bag series. Available in two models, the Urban Approach series is specfically designed for compact system camera kits. The Urban Approach 5 holds one medium to large camera body with lens attached, one to three additional lenses, and an 8” tablet. The Urban Approach 10 (pictured) accommodates one medium to large CSC body or compact DSLR with lens attached, two to four additional lenses, and up to a 10” tablet. The smaller model will retail for $119.75 and the larger one will cost $134.75.
The Fujifilm XF 18mm f2.8 R is a fast wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a focal range of 27mm in 35mm terms, is the tiny Fujifilm XF 18mm f2.8 R pancake lens worth considering? Read our Fujifilm XF 18mm f2.8 R review to find out...
The Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R is an ultra-fast, moderately wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a classic focal range of 35mm in 35mm terms, is the Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R a worthy addition to the XF lens range? Read our Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R review to find out...
The Fujifilm XF 14mm f2.8 R is a fast wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a focal range of 21mm in 35mm terms, is the Fujifilm XF 14mm f2.8 R a worthy addition to the XF lens range? Read our Fujifilm XF 14mm f2.8 R review to find out...
Ahead of our full review, here are 40 JPEG photos taken with the new Fujifilm XF 14mm f2.8 R compact system camera lens.
We're currently testing the Fujifilm 14mm lens with the XE-1 body. We've included the entire aperture range from f/2.8 to f/22 to show what the lens is capable of.
We have collected the most interesting lenses announced at (or just before) Photokina 2012. They are not necessarily the “best” lenses out there—making comparisons across multiple platforms would be quite pointless anyway—but they are all intriguing in one way or another.
Fujifilm has added two new models to the Fujinon XF Lens range bringing the total number of lenses available to five. The 21mm equivalent Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R ultra-wideangle prime lens is constructed of 10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspheric and 3 extra low dispersion elements, and a seven-blade rounded diaphragm. The lens features distance and depth of field scales on the barrel, making it suitable for zone focussing. The other lens, the 27-84mm equivalent Fujinon XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS, is a compact standard zoom with optical image stabilisation and a linear motor-driven focussing system that allows the camera to lock focus on the subject in a matter of 0.1 second. In the US, the Fujinon XF14mm f/2.8 and XF18mm-55mm f/2.8-4 lenses will be available in November for $899.95 and $699.95, respectively. Availability and pricing for the UK have yet to be communicated.