Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/a064_20250701.html SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 12 groups (1x XLD, 2x LD, 3x GM aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.19-0.3m (max magnification 1:5.4 (WIDE) / 1:7 (TELE))DimensionsΦ 74.8 x 101.8mmWeight440gFilter sizeΦ 67mmHoodpetal-shapedOther featuresAstro Focus Lock (Astro FC-L)Internal ZoomAF lock buttonmoisture-resistantUSB-C port for firmware upgradesMountsSony E, Nikon ZRetail Price$929 USD / €?
Author: Klaus
Laowa is a master of extreme and/or unusual lens designs. The new Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 FF II Zero-D is one of them. It’s basically a more sane variant of their 10mm f/2.8. We’ve seen a few ultra-wide zoom lenses this wide (in Sony E- and Canon RF mount at least) but these are ginormous beasts, whereas Laowa managed to deliver a pretty compact and light-weight lens here. And it’s not completely out of reach for most mortals at a price of $699USD. The AF version is available in Sony E- and Nikon Z-mount, whereas manual-only versions are also available…
Ref.: https://thypoch.com/products/simera/simera-21mm SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 11 groups (2x aspherical, 3x ED, 3x HRI)Number of aperture blades14 min. focus distance0.23m (max magnification ?)DimensionsΦ ?Weight427gFilter sizeΦ 62mmHoodsquare-shapedOther featuresFloating systemAperture ring (de-clickable)Fully manualBlack and Silver versionMountsLeica M (adaptable to other mounts)Retail Price$999 USD / €889
Ref.: https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-8-15mm-f-2-8-ff-zoom-fisheye-2/ SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 9 groupsNumber of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.16m (max magnification ?)DimensionsΦ 76.4 x 94.5mmWeight650gFilter size-Hood-Other featuresAperture ring (de-clickable)Fully manualMountsE , Z , L , RFRetail Price$699 USD /
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
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