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…
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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/
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Nikon has lots of fancy lenses in their lineup. These keep us excited, but in terms of volume, the bread-and-butter lenses are certainly outselling them by some factors. One of them is certainly Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR, which will surely find its way into the bags of many consumer-grade Z cameras. The massive 8.3x zoom range makes it an ideal companion for more casual photography, specifically for traveling, where many people simply prefer to avoid the bulk and weight of having to carry big setups. An 8.3x zoom lens isn’t going to be the sharpest knife in town, but let’s…
But why? $1098 USD: https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/lenses/all-e-mount/p/sel2450g
A 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical in R-, E- and Z-mount – without AF but with electronic coupling even in R-mount. Interestingly the finish differs between the different mount versions. An APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 VM in Leica M mount.