SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 7 groupsNumber of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.182m (max magnification 2:1)Dimensionsφ 68 x 118mmWeight660gFilter sizeφ 67mmHood-Other featuresAll-manualMountsE/X/Z/M43/RRetail Price$170 USD
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Ref.: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/viltrox/nexusfocus-pl-e-adapter Press Release News Highlights Focus, Reimagined: Viltrox Brings AI Autofocus to Manual Lenses with NexusFocus F1 The first PL-E adapter to bring autofocus to manual cinema lenses Shenzhen, China, [(UTC+8) 9 PM, January 15, 2026] – Viltrox is pleased to announce NexusFocus, a new autofocus solution for manual lenses. The NexusFocus F1 is a compact, lightweight adapter that fits unobtrusively in between the lens and the camera body. The system is compatible with Sony E-mount cameras and PL-mount Cine and CineMod lenses. It takes advantage of Sony’s powerful phase-detection system and AI subject recognition, and leverages those native…
Ref.: https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-mf-50mm-f1-05-full-frame-manual-focus-prime-lens SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 8 groups (2x LD, 2x HR)Number of aperture blades15min. focus distance0.57mDimensionsφ 68 x 82mmWeight606gFilter size58mmHood-Other featuresAll-manualMountsE/L/R/ZRetail Price$270 USD
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SpecificationsOptical construction25mm: 8 elements in 5 groups (5x HR?)35mm: 7 elements in 6 groups (5x HR?)50mm: 6 elements in 5 groups (3x HR?)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance25mm: 0.25m35mm: 0.35m50mm: 0.55mDimensionsφ 67 x 51mmWeight25mm: 183g35mm: 181g50mm: 178gFilter sizeφ 58mmHoodpetal-shaped (supplied)Other features-MountsE/Z/X-mount (APS-C)Retail Price$? USD
Ref.: https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0107_imaging_01.html PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a standard zoom lens compatible with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras.The NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 allows users to make the most of its broad, 24-105mm wide-angle to medium-telephoto range of focal lengths, letting them express themselves through images of a variety of scenes and subjects, such as expansive landscapes, distant subjects, table photos and snapshots of people. Despite its versatility, the lightweight design of this 350-g lens ensures excellent portability. The ease with which it can be carried makes it ideal…
The Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is a wide-angle prime lens designed for Fujifilm’s X-Mount cameras. With a 23 mm focal length (equivalent to roughly 35 mm on full-frame systems) and a maximum f/1.4 aperture, it sits in a classic focal range often used for street, documentary, landscape, and general-purpose photography. Unsurprisingly, the Fujinon isn’t cheap at around $1000 USD but that’s unsurprising given the large aperture. Differences Compared to the Predecessor This WR version replaces the earlier Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R prime, first released in 2013. Key changes include: SpecificationsEquiv. focal length”35mm” (full format equivalent)Equiv. aperture”f/2.1″…
Ref.: https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-35mm-f1-4-full-frame-large-aperture-manual-focus-lens?ref=5uvixcp4 SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 6 groups (1x LD, 1x HR)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.3m (max magnification ?)Dimensionsφ 55.x 42mmWeight218gFilter size49mmHoodbarrel-shaped (optional)Other featuresFully manualAperture Ring (declickable)MountsE-mount, Z-mount, Canon R, X-mount, L-mountRetail Price$169 USD
The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Lens is a mid-telephoto prime lens. With a 56 mm focal length (equivalent to roughly 85 mm on full-frame), it sits in a classic portrait-oriented range. The optical layout includes multiple aspherical and low-dispersion elements and an 11-blade diaphragm. The barrel incorporates sealing against dust and moisture and is rated for operation in cooler conditions. Priced at around $1100 USD, it isn’t exactly an affordable lens, but OEM lenses this fast are rarely cheap. This WR (weather-resistant) version succeeds the earlier Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R (non-WR) in the XF lineup. Compared with the predecessor, the updated model has: The…
The Nikkor Z 180–600mm f/5.6–6.3 VR expands Nikon’s Z-mount lineup into the super-telephoto zoom range, addressing the gap for photographers requiring very long reach. Covering focal lengths from 180mm through 600mm, it is positioned squarely for wildlife, sports, and aviation use, where flexibility and reach are primary considerations. The lens also represents an evolution from Nikon’s DSLR-era AF-S 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR. Priced at around $2000 USD, the Z 180–600mm f/5.6–6.3 VR remains just attainable for normal mortals. From a design and specification standpoint, the lens closely follows a formula that has already proven popular in the mirrorless market -…