A new pancake lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount. SpecificationsOptical construction7 Elements in 5 GroupsNumber of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.35m (max. magnification 1:7.7)Dimensionsφ 69 x 36.2mmWeight163gFilter sizeφ 52mmHood-Available MountsE/Z/LOther features-Price$149
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PRESS RELEASE March 26, 2026 – Republic of Korea – LK SAMYANG, a global optical solutions company with more than 50 years of expertise in optical technology and innovation, today announces the launch of the AF 35mm F1.8 P FE, a new addition to the Prima Series designed for hybrid creators and everyday photographers. The new lens expands the Prima Series lineup following the introduction of the AF 35mm F1.4 P FE in 2024, and the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE and AF 85mm F1.8 P FE in 2025. Built on the philosophy of portability, practicality, and usability, the Prima…
The Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S is a popular standard zoom range for a reason. It combines a high zoom ratio of 5 with a reasonably fast max aperture (for a zoom lens). Unlike the native f/2.8 alternatives, it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg at around $1000, making it an obvious choice for enthusiasts – on paper, at least. It’s also a member of Nikon’s “S” series of lenses, which promises professional-grade qualities.Historically, this is actually Nikon’s 2nd 24-120mm f/4 lens. They are still offering the AF-S 24-120mm f/4 G ED VR for DSLR cameras – released back…
Ref.: https://myfunleader.com/ PRESS RELEASE The Story Behind the Contax G to Leica M Conversion Project The project aims to bring classic Contax G lenses, originally designed for the Contax G autofocus rangefinder system of the 1990s, to modern Leica M cameras without permanently modifying the original lenses. A Classic System The Contax G system, developed by Contax and Carl Zeiss, debuted in the mid-1990s and included several well-known lenses such as the Planar 35mm f/2, Planar 45mm f/2, and Biogon 28mm f/2.8. While the cameras themselves have long been discontinued, the lenses remain popular among photographers for their distinctive rendering…
Ref.: https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-17mm-f-4-zero-d-tilt-shift-shift/ SpecificationsOptical construction18 elements in 12 groups (4x ELD, 5x HR, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades14min. focus distance0.25m (max. magnification 0.131x)Dimensionsφ 93 x 111mmWeight810g (770g without caps)Filter sizeφ 86mmHood-Available MountsE / Z / RF / L / GFX / XCDOther featuresAperture ring (manual only)Tilt ±12mm Shift: ±10mm (Tilt-Shift model only)360° rotationPrice1000 USD (Tilt only) to 1250 USD (Tilt-Shift)
Introduction The Canon FD 50 mm f/1.4 S.S.C. is a classic standard-prime lens from Canon’s FD series of manual-focus optics for 35mm SLRs, introduced during the early phase of the FD system in the 1970s. Following the original FD 50 mm f/1.4 from 1971, it was released in March 1973 with Canon’s S.S.C. (Super Spectra Coating) to improve contrast and control flare compared with earlier single coatings (S.C). As an FD-mount lens, the 50 mm f/1.4 S.S.C. used Canon’s breech-lock mounting system, which allowed open-aperture metering and automatic exposure communication with compatible bodies like the Canon F-1 and AE-1.The breech-lock…
Ref.: https://ttartisan.com/?full-frame-lenses/345.html SpecificationsOptical construction17 Elements in 11 Groups (6x HR, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification 1:?)Dimensionsφ 88 x 107mm (length depends on mount)Weight1051gFilter size-Hood-Available MountsE / GFX / Z / RF / LOther featuresAperture ring (manual only)Tilt ±8°Shift ±8mmE-mount only: 360° rotationPrice550 USD
Introduction The Helios 44M-4 58 mm f/2 is a classic Soviet-era standard-prime lens that sits within the long-running Helios-44 family—one of the most mass-produced and recognizable vintage optics ever made. The Helios-44 line originated in 1958 as a Soviet copy of the German Carl Zeiss Biotar 58 mm f/2 design, produced initially by the Krasnogorskiy Mechanical Factory (KMZ) and later by other manufacturers such as MMZ and Jupiter—a production span that stretched to 1999 (!!!) across all variants. The 44M-4 variant itself emerged in the late 1970s as part of a generational update to the original Helios-44 and 44M designs.…
Introduction The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 is a “legendary” piece of glass among vintage lens enthusiasts. It is sometimes referred to as the “bokeh king” of its era. Some love its “dreamy” wide-open rendering and its transition into a (fairly) sharp performer once stopped down. There are two versions of the MC 58mm f/1.4. The tested sample is an “MC I” first released in 1966 with a flatter, more traditional metal knurled focus grip. This was followed by the MC II, released in 1969, which has a “hills and valleys” focus grip. Just like most other vintage lenses that…
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…