Ref.: https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/camera-lenses/sel85f14gm2 Price: $1800 USD SpecificationsOptical construction14 elements in 11 groups (2x XD, 2x ED)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.8m (max. magnification: 1:8.3)Dimensionsφ 84.7 × 107.3 mmWeight642gFilter size77mmHoodBarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresFocus-stop button, aperture ring, dust and moisture resistance, fluorine coating
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It seems that the lens will only be available in South Korea.Based on the description, these modules aren’t about clinical sharpness but retro rendering with soft contrast and buttery bokeh. Ref.: https://www.lksamyang.com/ko/product/new/index.html SpecificationsOptical construction21mm f/3.5: 7 elements in 6 groups (2x PMO aspherical, 1x ED)28mm f/3.5: 6 elements in 6 groups (2x PMO aspherical, 1x ED, 1x HR)35mm f/2.8: 6 elements in 6 groups (2x PMO aspherical,, 1x HR)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.55m (max. magnification: 1:9.1)Dimensionsφ19.5 × 63 mmWeight58.1 g + (21mm: 12.6 g, 28mm: 12.5 g, 35mm: 8.4 g)Filter sizeΦ49mmHood-Other featuresModule system, STM AF
Ref.: https://viltrox.com/en-au/products/af-56mm-f1-7-aps-c-lens-for-sony-e-mount A review will follow soon in this theatre. Price: 180 USD SpecificationsOptical construction11 elements in 9 groups (3x ED, 1x HR, 1x hybrid)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.55m (max. magnification: 1:9.1)Dimensionsφ65x 54.3mmWeight170gFilter sizeΦ52mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresport for firmware updates
Price: 369 USD Ref.: https://www.astrhori.cn/products/120mm-f2-8-full-frame-macro-lens-for-e-rf-z-l SpecificationsOptical construction14 elements in 9 groups (4x LD, 3x HR)Number of aperture blades13min. focus distance0.3m ( max magnification 2:1)Dimensionsφ77x 165mmWeight930gFilter sizeΦ72mmHoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mountMountsNikon Z, Sony E, Canon R/EF, L-mount
Price: 380 USD Ref.: https://www.artralab.hk/products/artra-lab-nonikkor-50mm-f1-2-nocty-lenses SpecificationsOptical construction8 Element in 6 GroupsNumber of aperture blades11min. focus distance0.35mDimensionsφ72x 83mmWeight560gFilter sizeΦ52mmHoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mountMountsNikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X
The Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM fills another gap in its R-mount lens lineup. Obviously, this is a moderately wide, ultra-fast prime lens targeting their professional user base. Consequently, it’s not surprising that it’s on the pricey side at $1500 USD and a whopping 1900 EUR. That’s quite a Canon tax at least for fans in the EU, so let’s see whether the performance can match the price tag. In terms of build quality, the Canon lens strikes a nice balance between being comparatively lightweight and maintaining excellent build quality for professional use. The lens body is made of high-quality…
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a074/ SpecificationsOptical construction20 elements in 13 groups (3x molded aspherical, 1x LD, 1x XLD)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded diaphragm)min. focus distance0.19m (WIDE) to 0.99m (TELE) (max. magnification: 1:2.8-3.8)Dimensionsφ77 x 126mmWeight610gFilter sizeΦ67mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresimage stabilizer, focus stop button, port for firmware updates, zoom lock
Introduction The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 Z is the 2nd lens provided by Thypoch for review. Once again, it’s a fully manual lens without electronic coupling. It was introduced in the Leica M mount (w/macular linkage), but it’s now available in all mirrorless system camera mounts except MFT. The tested sample came with a Nikon Z mount and retails for about $649 USD. The Simera lenses are available in two different color schemes—black and silver – with the latter being more attractive, in our opinion. Strangely, E-mount users are missing out on the silver option. The Simera 35mm f/1.4 is…
Introduction Most Chinese lens manufacturers prefer to enter the market on the value end of the food chain. However, there are a few exceptions to this. Meet Thypoch – a manufacturer that most of you probably haven’t heard of so far (not helped by the rather strange company name). They started their journey by offering lenses in Leica M mount. Leica M is a difficult ecosystem for third-party manufacturers. Consequently, Thypoch has now started to ship their lenses with the more popular mirrorless system mounts as well. One of the first lenses in Nikon Z mount is the Thypoch Simera 28mm…
Amazingly affordable at just $600USD SpecificationsOptical construction11 elements in 9 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.27m (max. magnification: 1:5.5)Dimensionsφ 74.5 x 86.5mmWeight415gFilter size62mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresFloating focusing system