Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a025_17_40_18/ SpecificationsOptical construction17 elements in 11 groups (4x SLD, 4x aspherical elements)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.28m (max magnification 1:4.8)DimensionsΦ 72.9mm x 117.9mmWeight525gFilter sizeΦ 67mmHoodpetal-shapedOther featuresInner zoomingAperture ring (de-clickable)Dust- and splash-resistant2x AF lock buttonsMountsE-mount, X-mount, RF-mount, L-mountRetail Price$919 USD / €999
Author: Klaus
Viltrox is obviously busy ramping up their high-speed prime lens offering. Recently, we reviewed their great AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE. And now, they’ve got a new contender to the crown in the medium tele segment – the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 PRO FE. Viltrox “PRO” lenses classify their medium grade lens lineup – a step up from their “Air” series, but a level down from the LABs. Fortunately, this also translates to a quite attractive price point of $598 USD or 669 EUR (£569, $869 CAD, ￥98,600). So let’s see what you could get for your hard-earned money. The…
Ref.: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-au/products/lenses/xf23mmf28-r-wr/ SpecificationsOptical construction8 elements in 6 groups (2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification 0.15x)DimensionsΦ 61.8mmx23mmWeight84gFilter sizeΦ 39mmHooddome-styleOther features-MountsX-mountRetail Price$499 USD
A short while ago, we reviewed the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 in Sony E-mount. The lens has just been released in Nikon Z mount, so let’s give it a quick revisit here. As you may spot from the product images, we are talking about a full format pancake lens here. It offers both autofocus and electronic coupling, but it also has a fixed aperture. f/4.5 it is. No more, no less. The build quality of the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM is fine, although you can feel that it was made to a budget. It does, however, feature a metal…
“Focusing on the relationship between spherical aberration and bokeh, this lens is the first Voigtlander full-frame interchangeable lens to feature a spherical aberration control mechanism. By operating the ring, it is possible to control the undercorrection and overcorrection states, resulting in a wide range of bokeh effects never before seen.” Ref.: https://www.cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/e-mount/portrait-heliar-75mm-f1-8/ Price: ? SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 3 groupsNumber of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.7m (max magnification 1:7.4)DimensionsΦ 70.0×88.0mmWeight515gFilter sizeΦ 62mmHoodbarrel-shaped, suppliedOther featuresmanual with EXIF supportspherical aberration controlMountsE-mount
Ref.: https://shop.panasonic.com/products/s-series-24-60mm-f2-8-l-mount-lens-s-e2460 Price: ~$899USD SpecificationsOptical construction14 elements in 12 groups (3x aspherical, 1x UED, 2x ED)Number of aperture blades9 (circular)min. focus distance0.19-0.33m (max magnification 0.3x)DimensionsΦ 84×99.9mmWeight544gFilter sizeΦ 77mmHoodpetal-shaped, suppliedOther featuresfunction button dust- and splash-resistantfreeze-proofMountsL-mount
Ref.: https://ttartisan.store/products/tilt-35mm-f1-4 Price: ~169USD SpecificationsOptical construction7 Elements in 6 GroupsNumber of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.35m (max magnification ?)DimensionsΦ 66×65mmWeight341gFilter sizeΦ 52mmHood-Other featuresTiltFully manualMountsCanon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, L-mount, MFT
Introduction The Sony designers are big fans of ultra-wide angle lenses, it seems – because there are so many of them. Currently, there are no less than 7 prime – and zoom lenses that qualify. One of them is the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G. Spec- and price-wise, it sits between the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II and the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G. So does it combine the best of both worlds? It’s 40% more light-weight than the GM lens, so in this respect, it is certainly more related to the 16-35mm f/4 G. It just trades a bit…
Featuring a slider to shift between “soft” and “bubble” bokeh. Ref.: https://www.ttartisan.com/?Cine-Lens/35mmT21-Cine.html Price: $380 USD SpecificationsOptical construction10 Elements in 7 GroupsNumber of aperture blades11min. focus distance0.28-55m (max magnification ?)DimensionsΦ 71.2×146.1mmWeight678gFilter sizeΦ 82mmHood-Other features-MountsCanon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, L-mount
Ref.: https://www.canon.com.au/camera-lenses/rf-75-300mm-f4-5-6Manufacturer MTFs here: https://personal.canon.jp/product/camera/rf/rf75-300-f4-56/spec Seems to be based on the ancient EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (1999 vintage …) SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 9 groups (no special elements …)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance1.5m (max magnification 0.25x)DimensionsΦ 71.2×146.1mmWeight507gFilter sizeΦ 58mmHoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, optional (ET-60)Other features-Mounts Canon RF