Laowa finally did it. It took them a LONG while, but they finally released their first autofocus lens. And it wouldn’t be Laowa if it wasn’t something extreme. Matching with their 10-year anniversary, they released another 10 – the Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. In this review, we’ll have a look at the Nikon Z-mount version. The lens is also available in Sony E-mount, as well as Canon R and L-mount, although the latter two are only available as fully manual versions. 10mm may smell like APS-C, but it’s actually a full-format lens. Thus, we are talking about an ultra-wide…
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18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100m – all T1.5 in Sony E-mount with electronic coupling but no AF. The whole set will cost $25,950 / €23,000 (excl. VAT). Individual lenses are also available. Ref.: Zeiss News Page
70-200mm f/2.8s are among the most popular lenses among enthusiast photographers – for a reason. They are fast enough to substitute prime lenses in this range … most of the time … while providing the flexibility of a zoom lens. They are used in a very broad range of applications – press work, wedding photography, still life, and even landscape photography. Among the most desirable options on the market is the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II. The MK I wasn’t a bad lens by any means, but the MK II represents a quite substantial upgrade. Other than the…
A mild update to the OM-1 … the OM-1 II:Ref.: OM-1 II A rebadged Sigma Sports (full format lens) … a bit pricey in comparison: Ref.: M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS A cosmetically updated 9-18mm lens – basically just a renaming from Olympus to OM System: M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II
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Manufacturer Page: https://www.cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/x-mount/color-skopar-18mm-f2-8-aspherical/ SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 5 groups (1x aspherical, 1x ED)Number of aperture blades10 (rounded)min. focus distance0.17m (max magnification: 1:6.6)Dimensionsφ59.3×23.5mmWeight115gFilter sizeΦ43mmHoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, provided)Other featuresManual focus, electronic coupling Manufacturer video:
Manufacturer page: https://th.hkyongnuo.com/products/yn11mm-f18s-da-dsm-wl?VariantsId=10292 SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 9 groups (1x aspherical, 1x HR, 3x UD)Number of aperture blades7 (circular)min. focus distance0.15m (max magnification: 1:6.6)Dimensionsφ66×69mmWeight260gFilter sizeΦ43mmHoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, provided)Other featuresdust-proof, USB-port Manufacturer video:
Manufacturer Page: https://na.panasonic.com/explore/press-release/panasonic-announces-its-newest-s-series-lens-ces-2024 SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 11 groups (3x aspherical, 2x UED, 1x ED)Number of aperture blades10 (rounded)min. focus distance0.204m (max magnification: 1:1)Dimensionsφ73.6mm×82mmWeight298gFilter sizeφ67mmHoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, provided)Other featuresDust-, splash-, freeze-resistant Manufacturer video:
Introduction Some of the OEMs now offer ultra-wide zoom lenses with some coverage into standard focal lengths. In Sony land, the most prominent example is the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G. Tamron has picked up the gauntlet by releasing the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD. So it may not be a full substitution for a conventional standard zoom lens like the Sony, but it offers a little extra at the wide end, which some may prefer. It is very competitively priced at $700 USD (750EUR) – that’s a whopping $500 less than for the Sony lens. So, it’ll be interesting…
Introduction In the last 5 years or so, the ultra-wide lens market has gone bonkers. During the DSLR era, 14mm was about the widest (rectilinear) you could get. These days, it’s down to 9mm for prime lenses and 10mm for zoom lenses.Sure, there are applications, but these are all very niche. Unless you are really into this, “longer” ultra-wides make more sense – the 17-20mm range is a reasonable target for most of us.This is still wide enough for some drama but keeping a distance from insanity. The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 FE fits in here. If you followed our…