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…
Introduction Tamron had quite a run in recent years with rapid releases of new lenses for mirrorless systems. Obviously, they must have been doing something right because their revenue even exceeded competitor Sigma recently. It’s worth noting that Sony has a 15% stake in the company. So, in a way, Sony is also supplying lenses to Nikon and Fujifilm. Anyway, this article is about the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD, an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens available for Sony and Fujifilm APS-C cameras. It is somewhat ambitiously priced at around $800USD/EUR, so let’s see whether it’s worth the extra premium over…
Introduction As of the time of this review, Canon R-mount is still a closed system. If you are a professional photographer, you won’t mind much because the system is very much aligned to pros.However, things are a little more complicated if you can’t tax-deduct your purchases. Third-party lenses are all but absent, and the only budget tele-zoom lens option is the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM.It is a comparatively slow lens, but it is quite affordable at around $ 650 USD or 600 EUR, even when comparing it to similar (albeit slightly faster) third-party options in other systems.The lens…
Introduction Time flies also in the mirrorless camera world. Some of the lenses released early in this era are getting a little long in the tooth – like the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS, which was released back in 2014.It’s a fine lens also used by yours truly for a while. However, just like moths longing for the sun, we get excited when new stuff is coming around – in this case, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS macro II.While the name may imply a mild evolution, it is actually a very different lens compared to its predecessor.…