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Ref.: https://7artisans.store/products/af-135mm-f1-8-full-frame-lens-for-e-z-l SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 13 groups (6x ED, 5x HR)Number of aperture blades12min. focus distance0.68m (max. magnification 0.25x)Dimensionsφ…

Ref.: https://www.lksamyang.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=690 PRESS RELEASE LK SAMYANG Introduces AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE Completing an Ultra-Light Compact Zoom System with Three Lenses…

Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/b070rf_z_20260624.html PRESS RELEASE The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) is a fast aperture standard zoom lens…

Ref.: https://meikeglobal.com/products/8514iie SpecificationsOptical construction11 elements in 8 groupsNumber of aperture blades11min. focus distance0.81m (max. magnification ?)Dimensionsφ 85 x 110mmWeight648gFilter size77mmHoodbarrel-shaped,…

Ref.: https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-af-12mm-f2-8-full-frame-lens SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 11 groups (2x aspherical, 2x ED, 2x HR)Number of aperture blades5min. focus distance0.24m (max.…

Ref.: https://www.venuslens.net/product/4-5-10mm-f-2-8-cf-zoom-fisheye/ SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 9 groups (4x ELD, 1x HR)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.10m (max. magnification 0.27x)Dimensionsφ…

Ref.: https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-10mm-f5-6-ii-aps-c-fisheye-lens SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 5 groupsNumber of aperture bladesRound (fixed)min. focus distance0.12m (max. magnification ? )Dimensionsφ 57 x…

PRESS RELEASE Thypoch enters autofocus market with Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 for Sony E-mount The first full-frame autofocus zoom developed by…

Ref.: https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/camera-lenses/sel100400mc PRESS RELEASE Sony introduces the FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS, the newest addition to its flagship G Master™…

Ref.: https://www.canon.com.au/camera-lenses/rf-20-50mm-f4l-is-usm-pz PRESS RELEASE Canon also introduces the RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ, its first full-frame RF L-series lens…

PRESS RELEASE Classic and Compact: Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH. Available Now After announcing the pre-order of the Eureka 28mm…

Ref.: https://7artisans.store/products/af-25-35-50mm-f1-8-aps-c-lens-for-e-fx-z AF 25mm f/1.8 LITE SpecificationsOptical construction8 elements in 5 groups (5x HR)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.25m (max.…

Ref.: https://amzn.to/4e01x5V Viltrox just released a version of the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE for Sony E-mount with some tweaks…

Ref.: https://shop.panasonic.com/products/lumix-s-series-40mm-f2-l-mount-camera-lens SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 6 groups (3x aspherical)Number of aperture blades7 (circular)min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification 0.17x)Dimensionsφ 69.4…

SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 11 groups (HRI, ED, aspherical elements)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification ?)Dimensionsφ 70 ×…

Ref.: https://www.cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/vm-mount/apo-skopar-75mm-f2-8/ SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 6 groups (4x ED)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.7m (max. magnification ?)Dimensionsφ 54.0 ×…

Ref.: https://meikeglobal.com/products/5617e SpecificationsOptical construction11 Elements in 7 GroupsNumber of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.55m (max. magnification ?)Dimensionsφ 66.5 x 59.2mmWeight190gFilter sizeφ…

Ref.: https://ttartisan.com/?af-lens/350.html SpecificationsOptical construction14 Elements in 10 Groups (2x ED, 3x HR elements)Number of aperture blades?min. focus distance0.18m (max. magnification…

A new pancake lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount. SpecificationsOptical construction7 Elements in 5 GroupsNumber of aperture blades9min.…

PRESS RELEASE March 26, 2026 – Republic of Korea – LK SAMYANG, a global optical solutions company with more than…

Ref.: https://myfunleader.com/ PRESS RELEASE The Story Behind the Contax G to Leica M Conversion Project The project aims to bring…

Ref.: https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-17mm-f-4-zero-d-tilt-shift-shift/ SpecificationsOptical construction18 elements in 12 groups (4x ELD, 5x HR, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades14min. focus distance0.25m (max.…

Ref.: https://ttartisan.com/?full-frame-lenses/345.html SpecificationsOptical construction17 Elements in 11 Groups (6x HR, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification 1:?)Dimensionsφ…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2026/02/26/012003/ PRESS RELEASE By Sigma Photo Japan The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art is a large-aperture medium-telephoto lens…

15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2026/02/24/011998/ SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 11 groups (1x FLD, 3x SLD, 3x aspherical)Number of aperture…

Press Release Oberkochen, Germany | 24 February 2026 | ZEISS Photonics & Optics ZEISS is expanding its Otus ML lens family with…

Ref.: https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0224_imaging_01.html PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm…

Ref. https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a078/ PRESS RELEASE February 19, 2026 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan;…

SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 6 groups (1xUD? and 1 aspherical)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification 1:5.3)Dimensionsφ 61.7×30mmWeight165gFilter sizeφ…

Ref.: https://viltrox.com/products/af-16mm-f1-8-l Price: $580 USD SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 12 groups, incl. 4xED and 3 aspherical elementsNumber of aperture blades9min.…

PRESS RELEASE MTFs: https://personal.canon.jp/product/camera/rf/rf7-14-f28-35l-fe/spec Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens redefines versatility in ultra-wide angle fisheye imaging. Continuing…

SpecificationsOptical construction?Number of aperture blades?min. focus distance0.3m (max magnification ?)Dimensionsφ ?mmWeight660gFilter sizeφ 77mmHoodpetal-shaped (supplied)Other featuresAll-manualbokeh-Control-Ring (7 Steps)drop-in aperture plateMountsSony E/Nikon Z/Canon RFRetail Price$599…

SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 7 groupsNumber of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.182m (max magnification 2:1)Dimensionsφ 68 x 118mmWeight660gFilter sizeφ 67mmHood-Other featuresAll-manualMountsE/X/Z/M43/RRetail Price$170 USD

Ref.: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/viltrox/nexusfocus-pl-e-adapter Press Release News Highlights Focus, Reimagined: Viltrox Brings AI Autofocus to Manual Lenses with NexusFocus F1 The first…

Ref.: https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-mf-50mm-f1-05-full-frame-manual-focus-prime-lens SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 8 groups (2x LD, 2x HR)Number of aperture blades15min. focus distance0.57mDimensionsφ  68 x 82mmWeight606gFilter size58mmHood-Other…

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SpecificationsOptical construction25mm: 8 elements in 5 groups (5x HR?)35mm: 7 elements in 6 groups (5x HR?)50mm: 6 elements in 5…

Ref.: https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0107_imaging_01.html PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm…

Ref.: https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-35mm-f1-4-full-frame-large-aperture-manual-focus-lens?ref=5uvixcp4 SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 6 groups (1x LD, 1x HR)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.3m (max magnification ?)Dimensionsφ …

SpecificationsOptical construction12 elements in 10 groups (3x ED, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.35m (max magnification 0.13x)Dimensionsφ  74x93mmWeight400gFilter size58mmHoodpetal-shapedOther…

SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 8 groups (2x ED, 2x HR)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.1m (max magnification ?)Dimensionsφ  69x76mmWeight418gFilter size-Hoodbuilt-inOther…

Press release Anhui, China – November 25, 2025 – Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited (Venus Optics), a leading innovator in…

PRESS RELEASE Thypoch today announced the pre-order of the Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH, the latest addition to its vintage line…

SpecificationsOptical construction12 elements in 8 groups (2x aspherical, 6x ED)Number of aperture blades12min. focus distance0.28m (max magnification 1:6.9)Dimensionsφ Z: 68.8×60.0mm…

Manufacturer Promo Video: SpecificationsOptical construction11 elements in 7 groupsNumber of aperture blades11min. focus distance0.65m (max magnification ?)Dimensionsφ ?Weight369gFilter sizeφ 62mmHoodpetal-shapedOther…

PRESS RELEASEIntroducing the AstrHori MF 9mm F2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle Lens.Compact yet powerful, and crafted with timeless elegance, the AstrHori MF…

PRESS RELEASE RF 45mm f/1.2 STM: Fast aperture, high impactThe RF 45mm f/1.2 STM is Canon’s first f/1.2 aperture non-professional RF lens,…

Press Release  Fujifilm Corporation will release the “FUJINON Lens XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS” (XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS) as part of its lineup of interchangeable…

PRESS RELEASE The TAMRON 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075) is the successor to the highly acclaimed 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6…

PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm…

PRESS RELEASE TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8…

SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 11 groups (3x aspherical, 2x ED, 1x SED, 2x HRI)Number of aperture blades13min. focus distance0.35m (max…

Ref.: https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/camera-lenses/sel100m28gm PRESS RELEASE Today, Sony releases the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS, the first medium telephoto macro…

Ref.: https://www.panasonic.com/uk/corporate/news/articles/panasonic-introduces-the-first-ultra-telephoto-zoom-lens-in-the-lumix-s-series-lumix-s-100-500mm-f5-7-1-o-i-s-s-r100500.html PRESS RELEASE Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. (S-R100500) interchangeable lens based…

Ref.: https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-10mm-f5-6-pro-aps-c-fisheye-lens-wide-angle-lens-for-m43-sony-e-nikon-z-fuji-xf-canon-rf-s-mount SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 5 groupsNumber of aperture blades5min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification 1:?)Dimensionsφ 53 x 20mmWeight100gFilter size-Hood-Other…

Ref.: https://explore.omsystem.com/au/en/m-zuiko-ed-50-200mm-f2-8-is-pro SpecificationsOptical construction 21 elements in 13 groups  (1x EDA, 2x Super ED, 1x ED, 2x HR, 3x E-HR)Number of…

Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/a075_20250909.html PRESS RELEASE September 9, 2025 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan;…

Ref.:  https://canon.com.au/camera-lenses/rf-85mm-f1-4l-vcm  PRESS RELEASE Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 9 September 2025: Canon Australia today announces the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, a…

Ref. : https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a025_135_14/ Press Release: Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a025_35_12/ Press Release: Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c025_20_200_35_63/ Press Release: Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG |…

PRESS RELEASE Seoul, 12 September 2025 – LK Samyang, formerly known as Samyang Optics, is Korea’s only optical company that…

Ref.: https://www.astrhori.cn/products/6mm-f2-8-full-frame-circular-fisheye-lens-for-e-l-rf-z SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 8 groups (3x HR, 2x LD)Number of aperture blades8min. focus distance0.08m (max magnification 1:?)Dimensionsφ…

Ref.: https://ttartisan.store/products/14mm-f2-8 SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 10 groups (2x HR, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades8min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification 1:?)Dimensionsφ…

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/s025_200_2/ Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports.…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c025_12_14/ Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of the Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary. ・Powerful…

Press Release “Meet the Next Generation of Joseph Petzval. Designed for Sony E, Canon RF & Nikon Z mounts, we…

“LK Samyang representatives stated, “The Prima Series is designed to be the primary and most frequently used lens for creators. These…

Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/a064_20250701.html SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 12 groups (1x XLD, 2x LD, 3x GM aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus…

Ref.: https://thypoch.com/products/simera/simera-21mm SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 11 groups (2x aspherical, 3x ED, 3x HRI)Number of aperture blades14 min. focus distance0.23m…

Ref.: https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-8-15mm-f-2-8-ff-zoom-fisheye-2/ SpecificationsOptical construction13 elements in 9 groupsNumber of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.16m (max magnification ?)DimensionsΦ 76.4 x 94.5mmWeight650gFilter size-Hood-Other…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a025_17_40_18/ SpecificationsOptical construction17 elements in 11 groups (4x SLD, 4x aspherical elements)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.28m (max…

Ref.: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-au/products/lenses/xf23mmf28-r-wr/ SpecificationsOptical construction8 elements in 6 groups (2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification 0.15x)DimensionsΦ 61.8mmx23mmWeight84gFilter…

“Focusing on the relationship between spherical aberration and bokeh, this lens is the first Voigtlander full-frame interchangeable lens to feature…

Ref.: https://shop.panasonic.com/products/s-series-24-60mm-f2-8-l-mount-lens-s-e2460 Price: ~$899USD SpecificationsOptical construction14 elements in 12 groups (3x aspherical, 1x UED, 2x ED)Number of aperture blades9 (circular)min.…

Ref.: https://ttartisan.store/products/tilt-35mm-f1-4 Price: ~169USD SpecificationsOptical construction7 Elements in 6 GroupsNumber of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.35m (max magnification ?)DimensionsΦ 66×65mmWeight341gFilter sizeΦ…

Featuring a slider to shift between “soft” and “bubble” bokeh. Ref.: https://www.ttartisan.com/?Cine-Lens/35mmT21-Cine.html Price: $380 USD SpecificationsOptical construction10 Elements in 7…

Ref.: https://www.canon.com.au/camera-lenses/rf-75-300mm-f4-5-6Manufacturer MTFs here: https://personal.canon.jp/product/camera/rf/rf75-300-f4-56/spec Seems to be based on the ancient EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (1999 vintage …) SpecificationsOptical construction13…

Press Release Thypoch’s debut lenses, the Simera 28mm & 35mm f/1.4, first launched in 2023, made waves with their fusion…

Ref. : https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/b061rf_z_20250422.html Price: $700 USD SpecificationsOptical construction19 elements in 15 groups (4x LD, 3x hybrid aspherical)Number of aperture blades7…

Ref. : https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/camera-lenses/sel50150gm Price: $3899 USD SpecificationsOptical construction19 elements in 17 groups (3x UD, 2x SUD, 2x XA, 2x aspherical)Number…

Ref. : https://www.lksamyang.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=665 Price: ~1100 USD (?) / 1.199 € SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 11 groups (3x aspherical, 5x HR,…

Ref. : https://www.songraw.com/ Price: ~1000USD (before tariffs …) SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 10 groups (2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades13min. focus…

Ref.: https://www.astrhori.cn/products/6-5mm-f2-aps-c-fisheye-lens-for-e-fx-eos-r-m43-z Price: 129 USD (so far) SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 5 groups (2x ED, 2x HR)Number of aperture blades9min.…

Pricing: SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 9 groups (2x PMo Aspherical, 1x UD)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.15m (max magnification 0.38x)Dimensionsφ69.6…

MSRP Pricing: SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 1x SUD)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.2m (max magnification…

Most lenses are rather simple things – at least from the outside. They have a focus- (& zoom-) ring and…

SpecificationsOptical construction27 Elements in 19 Groups (6x ED)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance1.7-3.5 m (max. magnification: 0.23x)DimensionsΦ119.8 x 346 mmWeight2475gFilter…

SpecificationsOptical construction15 Elements in 12 Groups (2xAA, 1x Super ED, 3x ED)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.13m (max. magnification: 0.3x)DimensionsΦ73.8…

In Leica M mount: Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm F1.8 E-mount “Mid-telephoto large-aperture lens with spherical aberration correction ring. A wide…

Manufactured by Cosina Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 Ref.: https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/int/photography/otus-ml/otus-ml-1450.html Price: $2500 SpecificationsOptical construction14 Elements in 11 Groups (4x AD, 2x…

Reference: https://thypoch.com/en/simera-75mm Price: $850 SpecificationsOptical construction9 Elements in 8 Groups (2x ED, 2x HR, 1x aspherical)Number of aperture blades16min. focus…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2025/02/24/010843/ Price: $6000 SpecificationsOptical construction28 elements in 21 groups (6x FLD, 1x SLD)Number of aperture blades13 (rounded)min. focus distance2.8…

Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c025_16_300_35_67 Price: $700 SpecificationsOptical construction20 elements in 14 groups (1x FLD, 4x SLD, 4x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min.…

Overview The Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X is the first super wide angle zoom lens in Tokina’s product line-up designed…

Ref.: https://www.cosina.co.jp/news/%e3%83%95%e3%82%a9%e3%82%af%e3%83%88%e3%83%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%83%80%e3%83%bccolor-skopar-35mm-f3-5-aspherical-vm-%e7%99%ba%e5%a3%b2/ SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 4 groups (1x aspherical, 3x AD)Number of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.7m ( max. magnification: 1:?…

Price: $99 USD Ref.: https://viltrox.com/en-au/products/af-28mm-f4-5-x SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 6 groups (2x aspherical, 2x ED)Number of aperture bladesFixed aperturemin. focus…

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II Price: $1499 USD Ref.: https://explore.omsystem.com/us/en/m-zuiko-ed-100-400mm-f5-0-6-3-is-ii SpecificationsOptical construction21 Elements in 15 Groups…

Price: $2,799.95 USD Ref.: https://www.nikon.com.au/news/nikon-releases-the-nikkor-z-35mm-f12s-a-fast-wide-angle-prime-lens-for-the-nikon-z-mount-system SpecificationsOptical construction17 elements in 15 groups (including 3xED, 1x aspherical ED, 3x aspherical)Number of aperture…