Smaller sensor formats promise more compact gear. To some degree, this is a bit of a sweet illusion, but let’s not get too deep into equivalence discussions again. Regardlessly, there are certainly examples to support the claim. Fujifilm’s 18-55mm f/2.8-4 or Sigma’s 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary, for instance, come to mind. The latter has seen considerable success in the sales chart, and recently, Sigma released an ultra-wide cousin to this standard zoom lens—the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary that we are reviewing here. It’s a truly tiny lens, even by the standards of the already very small 18-50mm…
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SpecificationsOptical construction 7 Elements in 5 GroupsNumber of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.2m (max. magnification: 1:?)DimensionsΦ46x37mmWeight165gFilter sizeφ37mmHood-Other features- Available in X-, E-, Z, R- and MFT-mounts Price: USD 69 via Amazon or the Pergear.com website.
SpecificationsOptical construction 7 elements in 6 groupsNumber of aperture blades12min. focus distance0.5m (max. magnification: 1:?)DimensionsΦ75x73mmWeight364gFilter sizeφ46mmHood?Other featuresde-clicked aperture, Tilt Shift Available in Sony E-, Fujifilm X-mount and MFT mount Price: 226 USD Ref.: https://7artisans.store/products/50mm-f1-4-aps-c-tilt-lens-for-e-fx-m43
SpecificationsOptical construction 16 groups of 13 elements (includes 3x aspherical, 1x hybrid, 3x ED)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.17-0.22m (max. magnification: 1:4.3)Dimensionsφ74.8 x 91.4mmWeight409gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresaperture ring, focus-stop button, aperture de-click Price: 1200 USD Ref.: https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/lenses/all-e-mount/p/sel1625g
Press Release: The AstrHori macro focusing rail slider comes with a micrometer adjustment knob,moving 0.05mm per revolution for more precise adjustments, enhancing the stabilityof macro photography imaging.The adjustment knob facilitates a 2mm movement per rotation, providing precisetuning capabilities within a range of 1mm. Utilizing a multi-head lead screwmechanism, it enables swift positioning, achieving a movement speed that is 14times faster than that of a standard lead screw.When used with the 25mm f2.8 super macro lens, the Macro Focusing Rail Slidermakes macro photography easy and stable, allowing both professional macrophotographers and enthusiasts to capture fine details in their macro photographsfrom any…
Ref.: https://viltroxstore.com/en-au/products/viltrox-af-56mm-f1-7-xf-z SpecificationsOptical construction 9 groups of 11 elements (includes 4x ED, 3x HR)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.55m (max. magnification: 1:9)Dimensionsφ65 x 54.7mmWeight171gFilter sizeφ52mmHood-Other featuresUSB-port for firmware updates
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/a063z_20240314.html SpecificationsOptical construction17 elements in 15 groups (2x LD, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.18-0.38m (max. magnification: 1:2.7-1:4.1)Dimensionsφ75.8 x 119.8mmWeight550gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther features dust- & moisture resistant
Price: $1300 USD / 1550 EUR SpecificationsOptical construction21 elements in 15 groups (4x ED, 3x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.2-1.2m (max. magnification: 1:2.85)Dimensionsφ84.5 x 141.5mmWeight725gFilter sizeφ77mmHoodsquare-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther features dust- & moisture resistant, image stabilizer (5 f-stops) Ref.: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/lens/z-mount/z_28-400mmf4-8_vr/
The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is Sigma’s second ultra-wide zoom lens for full-format mirrorless cameras, after the more expensive 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN ART. As a member of Sigma’s “Contemporary” lineup, it targets consumers rather than professionals. At around 900USD/950EUR, it isn’t a magnitude more affordable, but you can save a couple of hundred bucks nonetheless. As always, the big question is whether Sigma had to accept some compromises along the way. The most obvious one is, of course, the focal length range. However, whether 14mm vs 16mm really makes such a difference in your photography may be…
Price: $1400 USD SpecificationsOptical construction17 elements in 12 groups (4x aspherical)Number of aperture blades13 (rounded)min. focus distance0.4m (max. magnification: 1:6.2)Dimensionsφ81.0 x 108.8mmWeight745gFilter sizeφ72mmHoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther features dust- & moisture resistant Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_50_12/