Ref. : https://www.lksamyang.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=665 Price: ~1100 USD (?) / 1.199 € SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 11 groups (3x aspherical, 5x HR, 3x ED)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.18m (max magnification 0.26x)Dimensionsφ 88.8 x 98.63mmWeight445gFilter sizeφ 77mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresWeather-sealingFocus lock button (customizable)USB-C port for firmware updatesMountsSony E
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Fujifilm has many prime lenses in their lineup but strangely, there are only 2 in the ultra-wide segment (as of the time of this writing). There’s the 14mm f/12.8 which isn’t all that wide really (equivalent to FF 21mm), and then there’s the rather extreme Fujinon XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR. You may debate whether a 8mm (=FF 12mm) was really a high priority with the large gap in between, but it is what it is, so let’s check it out. At $800 USD, it isn’t exactly a cheap lens, but it undercuts the in-house zoom lenses alternatives by quite…
Once we again, we are pursuing the “need for speed” – this time with the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE. It’s Viltrox’ 2nd “LAB” lens, indicating that this is a member of their highest grade of lenses – following the great AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE. Needless to say – 35mm lenses are among the most versatile out there. They can be used for anything from street photography, to nightscapes, landscapes and even portraits. In terms of pricing, Viltrox is pretty bold this time around. The AF 35mm f/1.2 FE LAB has an ambitious price tag of $999USD (£959，€1099，$1449AUD,￥164,899)…
Ref. : https://www.songraw.com/ Price: ~1000USD (before tariffs …) SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 10 groups (2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades13min. focus distance0.52m (max magnification 0.12x)Dimensionsφ ?Weight900gFilter sizeφ 72mmHoodBarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresaperture ring, de-click, focus stop buttonMountsSony E, L-mount, Nikon Z
Ref.: https://www.astrhori.cn/products/6-5mm-f2-aps-c-fisheye-lens-for-e-fx-eos-r-m43-z Price: 129 USD (so far) SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 5 groups (2x ED, 2x HR)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification ?)Dimensionsφ52 x 64mmWeight268gFilter sizeφ -Hood-Other features-
The next Viltrox lens arrived – the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 FE Air, a full-format standard prime lens. It carries a price tag of $199 USD (€229, $289 AUD) so it undercuts its main competitor – the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 – by a slight margin. Given the small size and weight, it’s ideal for street photography, but it’s also suitable for basic portraits, certain landscape scenes or low-light photography. Such “nifty-fifties” can be pretty versatile in the right hands. Mechanically, it follows the tradition set by the other members of the “Air” family. The lens body is based on decent-quality engineered plastics…
Pricing: SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 9 groups (2x PMo Aspherical, 1x UD)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.15m (max magnification 0.38x)Dimensionsφ69.6 x 62mmWeight181gFilter sizeφ58mmHoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, optional)Other featurescontrol ring, power-zoom, optical image stabilizer (5 f-stops) Press release: Canon Unveils New Lenses for High-Level Social Creators Seeking Visual Excellence and Greater Expression Across Stills and Cinematic Video Canon (…) has announced two new lenses designed for social media creators: the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, Canon’s first RF Lens with Power Zoom optimized for cinematic video (…) The RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens is designed with a variety of shooting scenarios…
MSRP Pricing: SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 1x SUD)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification 0.19x)Dimensionsφ76.5 x 99.3mmWeight519gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)Other featurescontrol ring, lens function button, iris ring, rear filter holder. Press Release: Ultra-wide, ultra-bright: Canon reveals new hybrid lens for bolder storytelling in video and stills 27 March 2025: Canon Australia today announces the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM, an ultra-wide angle addition to its innovative RF hybrid prime lens range1, designed to adapt to the evolving needs of professionals working in video and stills. A full-frame 20mm focal length and impressive low-light performance delivered by…
Some months back, we tested the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB in Sony E-mount, and we were pretty impressed. Viltrox just released the lens in Z-mount as well. Normally, we don’t repeat testing lenses in different mounts anymore for capacity reasons, but here we made an exception because it’s simply worth it. Of course, most of the findings won’t come as a surprise anymore now. While there are subtle difference due to the different sensors and conversion characteristic, the general trend won’t be all that different. Just like the Sony version, the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z it is…
Most lenses are rather simple things – at least from the outside. They have a focus- (& zoom-) ring and a couple of switches and buttons. If we are lucky, the manufacturers added a dedicated aperture ring to it. And then there are lenses like the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro … although I’m not sure whether there’s really a comparable lens, because besides its tiling and shifting capabilities, it’s also a 1x macro lens. The tilt feature is meant for non-standard focus control, whereas the shift aspect can be used for perspective corrections – but more on this later. This…