Introduction Tamron has had quite a run during the last few years with an increased market share – it seem that many people like what they are offering. And they don’t stand still either with upgrades to generation 2 (G2) models. One of them is the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Review – quite a mouthful, as so often with Tamrons. Besides an ever increasing image quality, the new model incorporates Tamron’s own image stabilization system (VC = Vibration Compensation), and we can celebrate the return of some buttons and switches. The upgrades come with a moderate…
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Apparently, Viltrox isn’t finished releasing lenses in 2025. This time, we’ll explore the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Pro, a designated professional-grade standard prime lens. As you might expect, the pricing isn’t quite up there with the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM. The Viltrox lens has a retail price of $549 USD, or less than half of what Sony is asking. Just in terms of build quality, the Viltrox lens doesn’t have to hide. The lens body is made of metal down to the mount. It’s not a small lens, and combined with the tough construction, it is on the…
PRESS RELEASEIntroducing the AstrHori MF 9mm F2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle Lens.Compact yet powerful, and crafted with timeless elegance, the AstrHori MF 9mm F2.8 is more than just wide — it’s a limitless extension of your creativity.Featuring a non-fisheye design, it delivers an expansive ultra-wide perspective that’s perfect for architecture, landscapes, portraits, and more. SpecificationsOptical construction11 elements in 8 groups (2x aspherical, 3x ELD)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification ?)Dimensionsφ 62 x 66mmWeight306.5gFilter sizeφ -Hoodbuilt-inOther featuresFully manual lensMountsRF-mount, E-mount, Z-mount, X-mount, MFTRetail Price$169/ €199/ £179
PRESS RELEASE RF 45mm f/1.2 STM: Fast aperture, high impactThe RF 45mm f/1.2 STM is Canon’s first f/1.2 aperture non-professional RF lens, weighing under 350 grams and offering autofocus at an accessible price point. Positioned within the enthusiast RF lens range, it is designed to inspire creative experimentation with beautifully shallow depth of field and expressive low-light imagery. Until now, the super-fast f/1.2 aperture was exclusive to lenses with a higher price point. With this new lens, users can now explore cinematic storytelling, lifestyle shoots and portraits with stunning clarity and mood. Canon’s STM AF technology ensures subjects stay sharp, allowing photographers…
Press Release Fujifilm Corporation will release the “FUJINON Lens XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS” (XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS) as part of its lineup of interchangeable lenses for the mirrorless digital camera “X Series,” which achieves outstanding photographic image quality through its unique color reproduction technology. The XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS covers a focal length range from wide-angle 13mm (equivalent to 20mm in 35mm format) to standard 33mm (equivalent to 50mm in 35mm format). Despite this coverage, it achieves the smallest and lightest dimensions among our zoom lenses, with a total length of 37.5mm and a weight of approximately 125g. Offering excellent portability and covering a focal range ideal…
PRESS RELEASE The TAMRON 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075) is the successor to the highly acclaimed 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), reborn as an advanced 2nd-generation “G2” model. As the originator of modern all-in-one zoom lenses, TAMRON celebrates its 75th anniversary with this new cutting-edge lens.The new G2 model maintains its compact size while expanding the wide end from 28mm to 25mm and preserving the 200mm telephoto range. It offers improved image quality and faster, more precise autofocus powered by TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. With a maximum magnification ratio of 1:1.9 at the 25mm wide end, the lens also…
Viltrox loves prime lenses. So much so that they had 3 different lineups for different user groups: low-budget “AIR,” high-quality “PRO” and at the top-end “LAB” lenses. Apparently, that wasn’t enough. 🙂 They have now released their first EVO lens – the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 FE EVO to be precise. The EVO lineup sits between the “AIRs” and “PROs”. The lens remains very competitively priced at just 275 USD / 315 EUR / 265 GBP / 399 CAD / 45,400 JPY. Mechanically, there isn’t much of a difference compared to PRO lenses, but at least this first EVO lens…
PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7, a standard micro lens for APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless cameras. The NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is a fast, lightweight standard micro lens, and the first APS-C size/DX-format NIKKOR Z lens to achieve a maximum reproduction ratio equivalent to life-size*1. The large bokeh characteristic of a fast f/1.7 prime lens enables the capture of even familiar subjects, such as accessories and pets, in impressive detail. The short minimum focus distance of 0.16 m also allows users to get right…
PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR, a standard zoom lens for APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless cameras. The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is a standard APS-C size/DX-format zoom lens that covers the 16 mm to 50 mm*1 range of focal lengths with a fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range. It delivers the large, natural bokeh characteristics of the f/2.8 maximum aperture, and offers clear color rendering with less color bleed*2 achieved through the superior optical performance of a NIKKOR Z lens, enabling highly…
SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 11 groups (3x aspherical, 2x ED, 1x SED, 2x HRI)Number of aperture blades13min. focus distance0.35m (max magnification 0.14x)Dimensionsφ 76×102.9mmWeight490gFilter sizeφ62mmHoodpetal-shapedOther featuresaperture ring (de-clickable)iris-lock buttonFn-buttonweather-sealingUSB-C port for firmware updates”Free replacement within 3 years for non-human product defects”MountsX-mount, E-mount, Z-mount, L-mountRetail Price549 USD