Articles tagged "lens-news"

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 35mm F1.4, its first F1.4 lens for its mirrorless Z-mount system.

The first of Sigma's APS-C lenses to be available for Canon RF mount will arrive next month at a $50 premium over existing versions.

Canon has announced the new RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye, an APS-C lens for VR (virtual reality) content production.

Canon has announced the RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM lens, the first release in what the company says will become a series of fixed-focal-length RF lenses designed for stills and video. It becomes the widest RF-mount prime lens in Canon's 'L' series.

Sigma has announced its newest optic, the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art lens for E-mount and L-mount cameras. Sigma claims it's the first constant aperture F1.8 zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Sigma has announced an updated 24-70mm F2.8 as part of its Art series of lenses. The 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II

Fujifilm has replaced one of our favorite kit zooms with the XF16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR, a wider, lighter but less bright premium kit lens.

Fujifilm has announced the GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR, a relatively compact super-telephoto prime for its GFX medium format system.

With retro-inspired design, China-based upstart Thypoch is hoping to catch eyes with its pair of lenses for Z, X, E and RF mounts.

Announced in April, the $340 16mm lens joins the collection of 24mm, 35mm and 55mm lenses that came before it.

Hasselblad has announced the XCD 25mm F2.5, an ultra-wideangle lens for its X-system cameras.

Viltrox has formally announced the release of its AF 16mm F1.8 Z lens, a fast, wide autofocus prime lens for full-frame Z-mount cameras. It joins the lineup next to Viltrox's existing AF 16mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount.

The small, lightweight prime lens features internal focusing and EXIF communication with Nikon Z-mount cameras. (Includes sample gallery.)

7Artisans has revealed a full-frame autofocus 50mm F1.8 lens for Nikon's Z mount. It will be available soon at a price of $228.

7Artisans has announced a $130 27mm F2.8 autofocus lens for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.

TTArtisan has released a 56mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony and Fujifilm APS-C cameras, targeting portrait photographers looking for a budget third-party option.

7Artisans has released a new 50mm F1.4 Tilt lens, available for Sony and Fujifilm APS-C cameras, as well as Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Sony has announced the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G, a compact, fast wide-angle lens designed to complement its recent 24-50mm F2.8.

Viltrox goes ultra budget friendly with the latest fast prime lenses for X-mount and Z-mount.

Tamron has announced it will sell its popular 28-75mm F2.8 G2 fast standard zoom for Nikon's Z-mount.

Meike’s first autofocus APS-C is available in X-mount, E-mount and Z-mount.

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom lens with a 14.2x zoom range for Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Sigma has announced the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art, a sub-$1500 wide-aperture normal prime lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts.

7Artisans' first autofocus lens, a 50mm F1.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies, is now available. From a spec point of view, this "nifty fifty" offers a metal chassis, STM lens motor, aperture ring and support for all of Sony's autofocus features.

Venus Optics has released the Laowa 10mm F2.8 'Zero-D' FF lens, the company's first lens with autofocus (when used on Sony E and Nikon Z mounts). The lens features a 130° angle-of-view, 12cm (4.7") close focusing, and a weight of 420g (14.8oz). It is also available for RF and L-mounts but with manual focus.

Panasonic has introduced its Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS travel zoom, which the company claims is the smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lens. The image stabilizer can reduce shake by up to 6.5 stops, and its macro capabilities let you get as close to your subject as 14cm (5.5").

Sony will be shipping its new FE 24-50mm F2.8G this spring. This compact lens covers most of the popular focal lengths and offers dual linear AF motors that can keep up with the company's fastest cameras. It has focus, zoom, and aperture rings and is dust and moisture-resistant.

Sigma has announced its 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS 'Sports' super-telephoto lens. The lens has Sigma's latest image stabilization system and uses a linear motor for quick and quiet focusing, according to the company. Sony and L-mount owners can get it next month for $2999.

Sigma's new 15mm F1.4 DG DN diagonal fisheye offers a 180-degree field-of-view and is well-suited to astrophotography with a manual focus lock switch and support for a lens heater. It uses a linear AF motor, supports drop-in filters, and is sealed against the elements. It will be available next month with a $1999 price for E and L-mount bodies.

Alongside the launch of the new OM-1 II, OM System is also announcing two lenses, a 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 and a reissue of one of Olympus's first Micro Four Thirds lenses, the 9-18mm F4.0-5.6, with an updated body.

In conjunction with CES 2024, Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro lens for full-frame L-mount bodies. Panasonic is calling it "the world’s smallest and lightest medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens," and it aims to act as a macro and medium telephoto lens with equal aplomb.

Canon has announced a new RF 24-105mm F2.8 zoom lens, extending the range for fast mid-range zooms from 70mm to 105mm. Its hybrid design also means it includes a feature not seen on an RF lens before: a manual aperture ring.

Canon has announced the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens, a super-telephoto zoom designed to be lightweight, easy to handhold and accessible to users on a budget. It's also compatible with Canon's RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.

Canon has announced the RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, a wide-angle zoom lens delivering a full-frame equivalent of 16-29mm on Canon's RF-mount APS-C cameras.

Sigma has shared teasers on its social media pages for the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS lens it recently announced. The lens will be available for L-mount and E-mount bodies and is being marketed as a sports lens.

The Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH is an update to Leica's previous lens with the same name. It has a new body design and an integrated lens hood and hits store in November.

Nikon's 600mm is light at 1,390g (3lbs) and short at 278mm (11 inches) making it a super-telephoto prime that can easily be handheld. It's also compatible with Z teleconverter, making it possible to have a handheld 840mm or 1200mm for wildlife, sports, travel and more.

Canon has announced the RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM, a rectilinear ultra-wide zoom lens for RF-mount cameras. Despite the addition of image stabilization, the new lens comes in at half the weight of Canon's previous ultra-wide zoom, the EF 11-24mm F4 L USM.

Sigma has announced the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN, a fast ultrawide APS-C lens for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X-mount and L-mount alliance mirrorless cameras.

The Plena promises to be a light gathering beast best suited for portraits, landscapes and studio work where a smooth falloff and very round bokeh are priorities. It's also the company's second Z-mount lens with a specific name, after the Noct.

Panasonic's 3rd generation 35-100mm F2.8 Micro Four Third lens gains Leica certification, while the Mark II version of the 100-400mm supertelephoto now works with teleconverters.

Fujifilm has released GF 30mm and 110mm F5.6 tilt-shift lenses for its medium format system: first tilt-shift lenses designed for mirrorless.

Fujifilm has announced the GF 55mm F1.7R WR a fast normal prime lenses for its GF 44x33 medium format system.

Motion picture lens maker Cooke Optics debuts its first cinema lenses designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The five-lens range will be available for E-mount, RF-mount, L-mount and M-mount cameras.

Sigma has announced two additional lenses for Fujifilm's X-mount: the 23mm F1.4 from its DC DN range of APS-C primes, and a 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS, both from its mid-priced Contemporary range.

Sony has refreshed the 16-35mm F2.8 GM, the third of its F2.8 zoom trio. The smaller, lighter full frame E-mount lens hits stores in September for $2,299.99 / $3,099.99 (CAD).

Venus Optics is back with its second-generation version of the highly unusual 'probe lens', the Laowa 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be. The new model features an updated optics, better macro shooting and three different barrel designs.

The 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2, designed for Sony E-mount, includes a new optical formula and adds Tamron's vibration compensation technology for in-lens image stabilization.

Originally released for Sony E-mount in 2021, the 35-150mm F2-2.8 will now be available to Nikon Z-mount users.

The addition of Samyang/Rokinon to the L-Mount Alliance should significantly increase the number of lens options available to L-mount users.