Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2026/02/26/012003/ PRESS RELEASE By Sigma Photo Japan The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art is a large-aperture medium-telephoto lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. With the latest optical design, the lens delivers exceptional resolution even at maximum aperture, enabling striking portrait photography with the distinctive depth of field unique to F1.2.Featuring a compact, lightweight design and fast, precise autofocus driven by dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) system, the lens offers reliable performance for professional applications. With the addition of this lens, Sigma’s lineup of F1.2 prime lenses is now complete, joining the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art…
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15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2026/02/24/011998/ SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 11 groups (1x FLD, 3x SLD, 3x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.177m (max. magnification 1:7.9)Dimensionsφ 64 x 64.8mmWeight220g (-240g)Filter sizeφ 58mmHoodFlower-shaped hood, providedAvailable MountsE/X/RF-mountOther featuresAperture ringPrice$580 35mm f/1.4 DG II ART Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2026/02/24/011999/ SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 12 groups (2x SLD, 4x aspherical)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.28m (max. magnification 1:5.4)Dimensionsφ 73mm x 96mmWeight525g ( L: 530g )Filter sizeφ 67mmHoodFlower-shaped hood, providedAvailable MountsE/L-mountOther featuresDual HLA high-speed motorAperture ringPrice$1060 USD
Press Release Oberkochen, Germany | 24 February 2026 | ZEISS Photonics & Optics ZEISS is expanding its Otus ML lens family with the introduction of the new ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/35. This manual-focus lens is designed for photographers who live to tell visual stories with deliberate narratives, from street and travel to documentary work. Inspired by the legendary Otus lineage, the ML generation brings ZEISS’ renowned optical excellence and mechanical precision to the latest mirrorless systems, with mounts available for Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z.The ZEISS Otus ML series continues to deliver natural color rendition, exceptional sharpness, and signatured micro contrast. A fast…
Ref.: https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0224_imaging_01.html PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, a fast telephoto zoom lens compatible with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras. As part of the S-Line*1 series of NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is a telephoto zoom lens, the lightest in its class*2 with a weight of just 998 g*3, that covers the 70 mm to 200 mm range of focal lengths with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout that range. Moving components of both the optics and internal mechanisms have been…
Ref. https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a078/ PRESS RELEASE February 19, 2026 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, on March 26, 2026. The 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058), launched in 2021, has earned strong praise as a high-end portrait zoom. While highly acclaimed for its imaging performance, some users have wished for a lighter, more compact option. Developed in…
SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 6 groups (1xUD? and 1 aspherical)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification 1:5.3)Dimensionsφ 61.7×30mmWeight165gFilter sizeφ 52mmHoodDome-shaped metal hood (included)Available MountsE/Z-mountOther featuresManual focus with electronic apertureEXIF data available
I’ve always been a sucker for pancake lenses, and when Fujifilm announced the XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR, it was obvious that I just had to test it. There are surely many among you who can’t understand my interest. Yes, pancake lenses are almost always slow. In full-format terms, we are “merely” talking about a “35mm f/4.2” here. And it’s not exactly cheap at $500USD / 450EUR either. Still, just look at it. It’s a tiny beauty – at least from a distance. But let’s dig deeper now. As already hinted, the most striking aspect of the lens is the…
This is another look at the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro, but this time in Nikon Z mount. Most of the findings are similar, if not identical, to our Sony E-mount review, so we’ll reuse some of the article here. The Z-mount version has a retail price of $549 USD (619EUR / 525GBP / 799CAD / 90400JPY), That’s just slightly more than the slower Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S. 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 heavy side at 800g. Viltrox…
The Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM is one of four (!) Canon ultra-wide zoom offerings in the RF mount lens lineup, positioned as a more compact and affordable alternative to the flagship RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM. With a retail price of approximately $1500/ €1500, it’s a premium mid-tier offering in Canon’s L-series range. Mechanically, it follows the tradition of most other Canon RF lenses. The lens body is made of high-quality engineering plastics based on a metal mount. The zoom and focus rings are rubberized and turn smoothly. It is also weather-sealed for more demanding outdoor shooting…
Ref.: https://viltrox.com/products/af-16mm-f1-8-l Price: $580 USD SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 12 groups, incl. 4xED and 3 aspherical elementsNumber of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.27m (max. 1:10 magnification)Dimensionsφ85.2x103mmWeight550gFilter size77mmHoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)Available MountsL-mountOther featuresLCD display2x custom buttonsclickless aperture modedust-sealingaperture ringUSB port for firmware updates