SpecificationsOptical construction15 Elements in 12 Groups (2xAA, 1x Super ED, 3x ED)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.13m (max. magnification: 0.3x)DimensionsΦ73.8 x 75 mmWeight304gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresaperture ring, aperture de-click, focus hold button, iris lock, dust and moisture resistantMountsSony E-Mount Press Release Sony today announces the FE 16mm F1.8 G (SEL16F18G), a premium G Lens™ that combines the expressive power of a high-resolution ultra-wide angle with high portability thanks to its compact, lightweight design, allowing creators to express their creativity in an extensive range of still and video shooting scenes. When paired with the latest Sony Alpha™ series cameras…
Author: Klaus
Formally, Canon doesn’t have a “prosumer” (mid-grade) grade lens lineup like Sony with its G class. However, they’ve started adding a few lenses that could well be. One of them is the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM. Obviously, it has one characteristic that stands out from Canon’s lower end products – its large maximum aperture of f/2.8. Another one is the price tag of $1100 USD / 1200 EUR. That’s hardly budget money and more comparable to the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 USM L IS. So let’s see what you could get for your hard-earned bucks here. What you’ll…
In Leica M mount: Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm F1.8 E-mount “Mid-telephoto large-aperture lens with spherical aberration correction ring. A wide range of expression is possible with this lens, from under-collection like a soft-focus lens to over-collection where the back blur becomes contour blur.Find your preferred rendition by using the aperture ring and control ring combination.” SpecificationsOptical construction6 Elements in 3 Groups (?)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.7m (max. magnification: 1:7.4)DimensionsΦ70×88mmWeight560gFilter sizeφ62mmHood-Other featuresManual focus. spherical aberration control ringMountsSony E-Mount
Manufactured by Cosina Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 Ref.: https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/int/photography/otus-ml/otus-ml-1450.html Price: $2500 SpecificationsOptical construction14 Elements in 11 Groups (4x AD, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades?min. focus distance0.5m (max. magnification: 1:7.3)Dimensionsφ77 x 100mmWeight677gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresManual focus. electronically coupled. aperture de-clickMountsSony E-Mount | Canon RF-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 Ref.: https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/int/photography/otus-ml/otus-ml-1485.html Price: $3000 SpecificationsOptical construction15 Elements in 11 Groups (5x AD, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades?min. focus distance0.8m (max. magnification: 1:8.1)Dimensionsφ88mm x 113mmWeight1033gFilter sizeφ77mmHoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresManual focus. electronically coupled. aperture de-clickMountsSony E-Mount | Canon RF-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount
Reference: https://thypoch.com/en/simera-75mm Price: $850 SpecificationsOptical construction9 Elements in 8 Groups (2x ED, 2x HR, 1x aspherical)Number of aperture blades16min. focus distance0.6m (max. magnification: 1?)Dimensionsφ62mm x 64mmWeight372gFilter sizeφ58mmHoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresVisifocus scale, black & Silver version, declickable apertureMountsLeica M
Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2025/02/24/010843/ Price: $6000 SpecificationsOptical construction28 elements in 21 groups (6x FLD, 1x SLD)Number of aperture blades13 (rounded)min. focus distance2.8 (W) – 4.50m(T) (max. magnification: 1:6 )Dimensionsφ167.0mm x 467.9mmWeight3,985gFilter sizeφ40.5mm (Rear)Hoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresOptical Stabilizer (v2), zoom lock switch, dust- and splash-resistant, water-repellent coating,function ring, drop-in filters, internal zoom, tripod socketMountsSony E, L-mount Press release Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports. ・Ultra-telephoto zoom lens with the optical performance and brightness of a prime lens・High-speed autofocus and powerful optical stabilization to never miss a decisive moment・Exceptional quality, functionality and…
Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c025_16_300_35_67 Price: $700 SpecificationsOptical construction20 elements in 14 groups (1x FLD, 4x SLD, 4x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.17 (W)-1.05m (T) (max. magnification: 1:2 @ 70mm )Dimensionsφ73.8mm x 123.4mmWeight615gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresOptical Stabilizer (v2), zoom lock switch, dust- and splash-resistant, water-repellent coatingMountsSony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-mount Press Release Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary. Wide-angle, super-telephoto and close-up photography all in one lens・High-speed autofocus and image stabilization for effortless shooting with reliable results・Uncompromising optical quality that redefines the standard for…
Sigma took their time to release the lens, but the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports is finally here (and, admittedly, it then took us a while to review it). It completes Sigma’s own interpretation of the “holy” trinity (14-24mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8) of pro-grade fast zoom lenses. Unlike the 2 other members, the 70-200mm f/2.8 is a designated “Sports” lens with, you guessed it, an optimized AF for action photography. At around $1400 USD / 1600EUR, it undercuts its biggest rival, the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II, by quite a margin, so let’s see whether it…
Fast 135mm lenses live a bit of a wallflower existence compared to their more popular 85mm f/1.4 cousins. For portrait photography, they require extra distance and some users don’t like the more compressed scene. However, yours truly is rather fond of this lens class. i.e. They can often also serve as a viable substitution for comparatively slower 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. One of these lenses is the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE. It sells for around $700-800 USD give or take, which is about a third (!) of the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM. If it can deliver, it would be…
Overview The Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X is the first super wide angle zoom lens in Tokina’s product line-up designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras. It features a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, and a 11-18mm (17-27mm in 35mm equivalent) zoom stored in a compact and lightweight body for hybrid users who shoot stills and video. The atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X performs impressive resolution from the wide to tele end of the zoom. This lens boasts high contrast and low distortion, and quick and precise AF response in still and video modes. It is fully compatible with Fujifilm camera…