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…
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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…
Price: $1149 USD SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 13 groups (2x aspherical, 4x UD)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.2m (max.…
Note: Fixed aperture Price: $89 USD Ref.: https://7artisans.store/products/18mm-f-5-6-full-frame-lens-for-e-z-l SpecificationsOptical construction7 elements in 5 groups (2x aspherical, 1x ED)Number of aperture…
Ref.: https://www.pergear.com/products/ttartisan-27mm-f2-8 Price: $168 SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 5 groups (2x HR)Number of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.35m (max. magnification: 1:?)DimensionsΦ 61×29mmWeight93gFilter…
Ref.: https://www.cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/e-mount/nokton-28mm-f1-5-aspherical/ Price: ￥130,000 (~$850 USD) SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 8 groups (2x aspherical, 2x ED)Number of aperture blades12min. focus…
Ref.: https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/e-mount-lenses/sel2870gm Price: $2900 USD SpecificationsOptical construction20 elements in14 groups (3x XA, 3x SUD, 1x ED)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min.…
Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/contents/sigma_rfmount_lenses/
Ref.: https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-15mm-f-5-cookie-ff Price: $400 USD SpecificationsOptical construction5 (for sun stars)Number of aperture blades5 min. focus distance0.12m (max. magnification: 1:5)DimensionsΦ 53 x…
Ref.: https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/lenses/mirrorless-lenses RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z Price: $2,999.00 USD SpecificationsOptical construction18 elements in 15 groups (2x Super UD,…
Price: $599 USD Available in X-, Z, and E-mount Ref.: https://store.sirui.com/products/sirui-aurora-series-85mm-full-frame-autofocus-lens SpecificationsOptical construction14 elements in 9 groups (2x ED, 3x…
Ref.: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf16-55mmf28-r-lm-wr-ii/ Price: $1199 USD SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 11 groups (4x aspherical, 3x ED, 1x Super ED)Number of aperture…
Ref.: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf500mmf56-r-lm-ois-wr/ Price: $2999 USD SpecificationsOptical construction21 elements in 14 groups (2x Super ED, 5x ED)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min.…
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/f072/Price: $700 USD SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 12 groups ( 4x LD )Number of aperture blades12 (rounded)min. focus distance0.23m…
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Ref.: https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/rf28-70mm-f2-8-is-stm Price $1100 USD SpecificationsOptical construction15 elements in 12 groups (2x aspherical, 2x UD)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded?)min. focus…
Ref.: https://www.hasselblad.com/x-system/lenses/xcd-20-35e/ Approx price: $5,929 USD SpecificationsOptical construction16 elements in 12 groups (3x aspherical, 4x ED)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min.…
Ref.: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/lens/z-mount/z_50mmf14/ Price: $500 USD SpecificationsOptical construction10 elements in 7 groups (1x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.37m (max.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
It seems that the lens will only be available in South Korea.Based on the description, these modules aren’t about clinical…
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…
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…
Price: 380 USD Ref.: https://www.artralab.hk/products/artra-lab-nonikkor-50mm-f1-2-nocty-lenses SpecificationsOptical construction8 Element in 6 GroupsNumber of aperture blades11min. focus distance0.35mDimensionsφ72x 83mmWeight560gFilter sizeΦ52mmHoodbarrel-shaped, bayonet mountMountsNikon…
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a074/ SpecificationsOptical construction20 elements in 13 groups (3x molded aspherical, 1x LD, 1x XLD)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded diaphragm)min.…
Amazingly affordable at just $600USD SpecificationsOptical construction11 elements in 9 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min.…
Ref.: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/mirrorless/z6_3/ Price: $2500 USD Key specifications
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Ref.: https://www.astrhori.cn/products/85mm-f1-8-full-frame-autofocus-lens PRESS RELEASE Automatic lenses for Nikon Camera Full FrameFrame: Full FrameFoal Length: 85mmAperture range: F1.8 – F16Field of…
Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_24_70_28_ii/ Press Release The Art 24-70mm F2.8, evolved on all levels:rendering performance, functionality, and portability. The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8…
Ref.: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-au/products/cameras/x-t50/ PRESS RELEASE TOKYO, May 16, 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation announce the launch of the “FUJIFILM X-T50” (X-T50) worldwide in June…
Ref.: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-au/products/lenses/xf16-50mmf28-48-r-lm-wr/ PRESS RELEASE TOKYO, May 16, 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of the “FUJINON Lens XF16-50mmF2.8 -4.8 R LM…
Ref.: https://global.canon/en/news/2024/20240515.html Press Release TOKYO, May 15, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a…
Ref.: https://thypoch.com/ PRESS RELEASE: Thypoch Expands Simera 35mm & 28mm f/1.4 Lineup to Z/ X/ E/ RF Mounts Thypoch, the…
Ref.: https://viltroxstore.com/en-au/products/viltrox-af-40mm-f2-5-z SpecificationsOptical construction 10 elements in 6 groups, including 1x ED, 1x aspherical, 3x HRNumber of aperture blades7min. focus distance0.34m…
Ref.:* Fujifilm X: https://viltroxstore.com/en-au/products/viltrox-af-56mm-f1-7-xf-z* Nikon Z: https://viltroxstore.com/en-au/products/viltrox-af-56mm-f1-7-aps-c-lens-for-nikno-z-mount SpecificationsOptical construction 11 elements in 9 groups, including 4x ED, 3x HRNumber of aperture…
Now available in Nikon Z mount Ref.: https://viltroxstore.com/en-au/products/viltrox-af-16mm-f1-8-z
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/b060rf_20240423.html April 23, 2024, Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading…
Ref..: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2024/04/23/010362/ “SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of interchangeable lenses for Canon RF…
SpecificationsOptical construction 7 Elements in 5 GroupsNumber of aperture blades10min. focus distance0.2m (max. magnification: 1:?)DimensionsΦ46x37mmWeight165gFilter sizeφ37mmHood-Other features- Available in X-, E-, Z,…
SpecificationsOptical construction 7 elements in 6 groupsNumber of aperture blades12min. focus distance0.5m (max. magnification: 1:?)DimensionsΦ75x73mmWeight364gFilter sizeφ46mmHood?Other featuresde-clicked aperture, Tilt Shift Available in…
SpecificationsOptical construction 16 groups of 13 elements (includes 3x aspherical, 1x hybrid, 3x ED)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded)min. focus distance0.17-0.22m (max.…
Press Release: The AstrHori macro focusing rail slider comes with a micrometer adjustment knob,moving 0.05mm per revolution for more precise…
Ref.: https://viltroxstore.com/en-au/products/viltrox-af-56mm-f1-7-xf-z SpecificationsOptical construction 9 groups of 11 elements (includes 4x ED, 3x HR)Number of aperture blades9min. focus distance0.55m (max. magnification: 1:9)Dimensionsφ65…
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/news/detail/a063z_20240314.html SpecificationsOptical construction17 elements in 15 groups (2x LD, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.18-0.38m (max. magnification: 1:2.7-1:4.1)Dimensionsφ75.8…
Price: $1300 USD / 1550 EUR SpecificationsOptical construction21 elements in 15 groups (4x ED, 3x aspherical)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min.…
Price: $1400 USD SpecificationsOptical construction17 elements in 12 groups (4x aspherical)Number of aperture blades13 (rounded)min. focus distance0.4m (max. magnification: 1:6.2)Dimensionsφ81.0 x…
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$899 USD – quite pricey for its speed. https://www.panasonic.com/au/consumer/lumix-cameras-video-cameras/lumix-camera-lenses/lumix-s-lenses/s-r28200gc.html
But why? $1098 USD: https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/lenses/all-e-mount/p/sel2450g
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_15_14/ USD 1999
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/s024_500_56/ A bit pricey at USD 2999 …
A 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical in R-, E- and Z-mount – without AF but with electronic coupling even in R-mount. Interestingly…
18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100m – all T1.5 in Sony E-mount with electronic coupling but no AF. The whole…
A mild update to the OM-1 … the OM-1 II:Ref.: OM-1 II A rebadged Sigma Sports (full format lens) ……
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…
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…
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…
Just two decades ago, 20mm lenses were rather exotic beings and about as extreme as it got in the ultra-wide…