for Sony E-mount (APS-C)Price: 140 USD SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 5 groupsNumber of aperture blades?min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification: 1:9)Dimensionsφ 64 x 48.1mmWeight182gFilter size52mmHood-Other featuresUSB-port for firmware updates
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Ref.: https://www.astrhori.cn/products/28mm-f13-full-frame-2x-macro-probe-lens-for-e-z-rf-l-ef-f-pl-fx-m43 Mounts：L/RF/EF/E/Z SpecificationsOptical construction21 elements in 16 groupsNumber of aperture blades7min. focus distance 0.08m (max. magnification: 2:1)Dimensionsφ 30 x 470mmWeight760gFilter size-Hood-Other featuresLED fill light, 360°Rotating base, focus lock, aperture ring, waterproof front lens
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a069/ For Sony E-mount Price (USD): $800 SpecificationsOptical construction19 elements in 14 groups (2x LD, 2x XLD)Number of aperture blades9 (circular diaphragm)min. focus distance0.22 – 0.9m (max. magnification: 1:2-3.1)Dimensionsφ78 x 150mmWeight555gFilter sizeΦ67mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresMoisture-resistent, Image stabilizer, zoom lock, fluorine coating, focus set button
Ref.: https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/rf35mm-f1-4-l-vcm SpecificationsOptical construction14 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded diaphragm)min. focus distance0.28m (max. magnification: 1:5.5)Dimensionsφ76.5 x 99.3mmWeight555gFilter sizeø67 mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresASC coating, aperture ring, weather resistant, A Nano USM is used for floating focus, and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for rear focus allows for quiet, independent, or synchronized actuation at high speed, which is great for video.
Available in E- and L-mount for $1349 USD – fairly “affordable” for what it is. Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_28_45_18/ SpecificationsOptical construction18 elements in 15 groups (5 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded diaphragm)min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification: 1:4)Dimensionsφ87.8 x 153.4mmWeight950gFilter sizeφ82mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresHLA AF, Nano coating, aperture ring/lock/de-click, weather sealing
Introduction Viltrox produces a series of high-quality as well as budget-focussed AF lenses. The Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Z clearly falls into the latter category, with a retail price of just $150 USD—a price region that has been all but abandoned by the Japanese OEMs. It’s a full-format standard prime lens, albeit a bit of a slow slide for a representative of its class. 40mm lenses became a bit en vogue during the last years probably because it’s a bit better suited to street photography. Technically, in terms of perspective (not field-of-view), this focal length is closer to the human eye (~43mm)…
Some may not understand it, but from a personal perspective, yours truly has long waited for a “premium” super-ultra-wide prime lens, and it doesn’t need to be fast as long as it’s compact. So now, we (or maybe just I?) have a new contender for a place in the photo bag—the Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary | Series I. Based on the paper specs, it does many things right in terms of compactness, but some may argue that $600 USD for an f/4 lens may be a bit overpriced given its slow speed. So, let’s see where it fits in.…
Introduction We reviewed the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 in Sony E-mount about a year ago, and the results were more than just impressive for this kind of lens. Viltrox has now released this lens in Nikon Z mount as well. There won’t be any fundamental differences, but let’s see how the lens performs on Nikon’s 45-megapixel sensor. The 16mm f/1.8 Z is a full-format ultra-wide lens for those who haven’t read the Sony review already. It retails for about $550 USD, which is quite a steal, given the speed of the lens. The mechanical implementation is pretty much identical to…
Ref. S9: https://www.panasonic.com/uk/corporate/news/articles/panasonic-announces-new-lumix-s9-compact-full-frame-mirrorless-camera.html PRESS RELEASE Panasonic Announces New LUMIX S9 Compact Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera London, 22nd May 2024 Panasonic is proud to announce the LUMIX S9, the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in the LUMIX S Series. Available in a choice of colors – Jet Black, Crimson Red, Dark Olive, and Classical Blue – the LUMIX S9 is a stylish companion for content creators on the go. The approx.24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, equivalent to that of the LUMIX S5II, and the latest engine capture content in rich detail with natural tones. In addition, the camera is equipped with PDAF (Phase…
Introduction It is always exciting to review lenses with exotic specs, but the truth is that much of the real-world action in shops is about items with a more sane price tag. The Japanese manufacturers seem to depart from this market segment, thus making room for new players – and Viltrox is one of them. While Viltrox is now also exploring higher-grade products, they still release more affordable lenses, such as the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 X offered for as low as $169 USD ($139 in Zmount). That’s far more affordable than Fujifilm’s own 50mm f/2 R WR lens. The 56mm…