Most of us just love high-speed lenses. And if it’s a 35mm lens, that’s even better. When it comes to prime lenses, it’s a typical example of the one lens that you’d take to an isolated island if you could only take one. While some may consider them fairly boring, they are simply very versatile. That is … if it wasn’t for the costs. Sony’s own FE 35mm f/1.4 GM sets you back by $1300 USD, placing it outside of the realm that is still accessible for most amateurs at least. However, a more affordable entry ticket is the Sigma…
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Ref.: https://leica-camera.com/en-AU/photography/lenses/sl/vario-elmarit-sl-70-200-f28-asph-black-anodized-finish Price: $3300 USD Note: This seems to be a slightly tuned version of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN ART – just like the Leica 14-28mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8. SpecificationsOptical construction20 elements in 15 groups (7x LR, 3x aspherical)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.7-1.0m (max. magnification: 1:5.1)Dimensionsφ 89 × 207mmWeight1540gFilter sizeφ 82mmHoodBarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresFluorine coating, detachable tripod mount, dust and splash-proof, compatible with converters, optical IS
Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_10_18_28/ Price: $660 USD SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 10 groups (3x FLD, 1x SLD, 4x aspherical)Number of aperture blades7 (rounded)min. focus distance0.116 (W) – 0.191m (max. magnification: 1:4)Dimensionsφ72.2 x 62.0mmWeight270gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresMount gasket
Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_28_105_28/ Price: $1500 USD in E- and L-mount SpecificationsOptical construction18 elements in 13 groups (2x FLD, 1x SLD, 5x aspherical)Number of aperture blades12 (rounded)min. focus distance0.4m (max. magnification: 1:3.1)Dimensionsφ 84.8 × 157.9mmWeight995gFilter size82mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresFocus-stop button, aperture ring, dust and splash resistance, fluorine coating
Introduction A short while ago, we reviewed the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 X in Fujifilm X-mount – with rather surprisingly positive results. Meanwhile, Viltrox also released the lens in Sony E-mount, so let’s have a quick look at whether it can repeat the Fujifilm results, even if it may just be for the sake of testing performance consistency. In Sony E-mount, it would set up back by $180 USD, so it’s positioned at the affordable end of the market. For comparison – Sony’s own FE 50mm f/1.8 costs about $250 USD, and the Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS goes for…
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a067/ SpecificationsOptical construction24 elements in 18 groups (2x XLD, 3x LD, 1x aspherical, 1x hybrid)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.25-1.5m (max. magnification: 1:2-1:4)Dimensionsφ 88.5 × 185.8mmWeight1180gFilter sizeΦ67mmHoodBarrel-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresFocus-stop button, aperture ring, dust and moisture resistance, fluorine coating
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
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