Articles tagged "lens-news"

Fujifilm’s new 30mm F2.8 Macro lens offers a 46mm equivalent focal length and has a maximum magnification ratio of 1:1. It’s set to be available in late November 2022 for $599.95.

Nikon's Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S is a super-telephoto lens for Z-mount camera systems with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter that effectively turns the lens into an 840mm F5.6 lens on a full-frame camera.

Canon has unveiled its latest RF-mount lens, the 135mm F1.8 L IS USM, an image-stabilized telephoto prime.

The lens is incredibly compact and weighs less than the battery that goes inside Fujifilm's X-T4 camera. Orders go live tomorrow for the 41mm equivalent prime lens.

The new fixed-aperture 300mm, 600mm and 900mm lenses are manual focus and available in mounts for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X and Sony E-mount APS-C camera systems.

The lens features the same optical construction and overall design as the original 1961 version, but takes advantage of 'modern production techniques, mechanics and optical coatings.'

The 100mm equivalent lens has an extremely wide maximum aperture and takes the current MFT Speedmaster series to a set of four focal lengths.

AstrHori's new fully-manual lens offers a roughly 32mm equivalent field of view with an F5.6 aperture. It's available starting today for $289.

Global Dynamics United has taken Canon's stock RF 16mm F2.8 and RF 50mm F1.8 lenses and given them a machined aluminum shell. GDU says the lenses are almost indestructible, making them perfect companions for creators who put their gear into harm's out of necessity or because they want the perfect shot.

The $150 lens is fully manual and is available for Canon EOS-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount camera systems.

The lens offers a constant F2.8 aperture through a rather unique focal length range for full-frame camera systems. It’s expected to be available starting October 27, 2022 for $699.

The ultra-telephoto zoom offers a 225-750mm full-frame equivalent focal length.

This Nikkor Z lens shares the bulk of its specs with Tamron’s 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens, but gains Nikon-specific features, such as a customizable control ring.

Both lenses will have onboard chips and electrical contacts for transmitting EXIF data and providing the required information for in-body image stabilization support and focus confirmation support on compatible Z-mount camera systems.

The updated Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 ASPH has more aperture blades and a shorter focusing distance than its predecessor. It also has an integrated lens hood and a cheaper price.

This new lens is the first super-wide-angle zoom lens Tokina has designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras.

The 75mm T1.9 is the first of what will be a five-lens series of autofocus cinema lenses for Sony E-mount camera systems.

The fully-manual lens offers a roughly 38mm full-frame equivalent focal length on most APS-C camera systems.

The GF 20-35mm F4 offers a full-frame equivalent focal length range of roughly 16-28mm, making it the widest zoom lens for Fujifilm's medium format camera lineup.

The XF 56mm F1.2 R WR is a completely redesigned, weather-sealed successor to the original 56mm F1.2 announced all the way back in 2014.

This new 18mm F1.8 L-mount lens rounds out the company’s full-frame F1.8 prime lens lineup, which also includes the company's 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm F1.8 optics.

These three prime lenses offer full-frame equivalent focal lengths of 30mm, 42mm and 71mm, respectively, and will work with any of Hasselblad's XCD cameras, although Hasselblad specifically notes they were designed with the X2D 100C in mind.

The lens, which is set for an autumn release, appears to be a Z-mount equivalent to the company's 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount camera systems.

Tamron doesn't share the optical construction of the lens, nor what the expected retail price will be, but does say the lens should be available in 'Fall 2022,' pending the 'global health crisis.'

The new 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD zoom lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount camera systems and is set to launch in 'Fall 2022.'

This fully-manual tilt macro lens has a 1:1 magnification ratio and is available for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts.

Sigma’s new 24mm F1.4 DG DN lens for L-mount and E-mount features a physical aperture ring that can be de-clicked, stepping motors with full support for Sony MF assist modes, a rear filter holder and more.

Sigma's new 20mm F1.4 DG DN lens for L-mount and E-mount offers a unique set of features for Astro and landscape photographers, including a rear filter holder, a Manual Focus Lock switch and a Lens Heater Retainer.

The images, which appear to be screenshots from a press briefing, reveal some of the details of the forthcoming lens.

Nikon has updated the firmware for its Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S, Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S and Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S to add new linear focus ring modes and more.

This second-generation lens is smaller than its predecessor and uses a stepping motor, compared to the linear ultrasonic motors used in Samyang's first-generation 85mm F1.4 AF lens.

Tokina is restructuring its product lineup by announcing price increases on 13 of its lenses, each of which will receive a slight rebrand in the process. In the meantime, the older versions of the lenses - and three other lenses - are being discontinued.

Venus Optics has announced its newest lens, a $299 10mm F4 rectilinear 'Cookie' APS-C lens that's barely larger than a few body caps stacked on top one another.

After successfully launching its two latest lenses with native Canon RF and Nikon Z mount options, Meyer Optik Görlitz is going back and adding native options for all of its previous lenses.

The new wide-angle prime and ultra-wide-angle zoom feature optical image stabilization and are currently available to pre-order. The first units are expected to ship in ‘late August.’

Until now, the United States was spared from Nikon's price increase that went into affect on April 1. While cameras appear to be absent from this price increase, lenses will see a bump in cost come August 1.

The lens is fully manual and is available for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount camera systems.

The Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S is incredibly compact, measuring just 104mm (4.1”) in diameter by 235mm (9.3") long and weighing 1245g (2lb 12oz) with the tripod collar. It's set for a July 2022 launch.

The lens comes in at an incredibly reasonable price point, complete with a stepping motor autofocus system and an onboard Micro USB port for updating firmware.

The standard zoom lens features Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilization technology and a constant F2.8 aperture across its entire focal length range.

The lens is fully manual and offers a 16mm full-frame equivalent focal length. It features a physical aperture dial, a minimum focusing distance of 25cm (9.8") and weighs 480g (1lb).

The lens offers a maximum 2x magnification ratio and is available to purchase today for Canon RF, L, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems.

Meike's new 12mm F2 lens is fully manual and extremely affordable at just $189. It's available for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E mount mirrorless camera systems.

Sony's new 10-20mm F4 PZ G lens offers an ultra-wide-angle zoom range at a constant F4 aperture, all while coming in at just 175g (6.2oz).

Sony's new 11mm F1.8 and 15mm F1.4 G offer full-frame equivalent focal lengths of approximately 17mm and 23mm, respectively, as well as autofocus systems powered by Sony's dual linear motors.

Sigma has announced the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, a fast wide-angle zoom for full-frame stills and video shooting.

The power zoom lens offers a full-frame equivalent focal length range of 27-183mm with a constant F4 aperture. It features a non-extending design thanks to its internal focus and zoom design and is set for a September 2022 release date.

Fujifilm has lifted the veil on what will be its longest super telephoto zoom to date, the 120-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR. The lens offers a full-frame equivalent focal length range of 229-914mm, with the option to bump that to 1350mm or 1828mm equiv with the 1.4x and 2x converters, respectively.

The lens is fully manual and is available to purchase for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems.

This 'Mark III' lens offers a few improvements over its predecessors to get even better image quality out of its ultra-fast design. The lens is available for Canon EOS R, Fujifilm X, Leica L, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount APS-C camera systems.