Tamron manager Kota Misawa chatted with Phototrend and shared many interesting insights: We also receive many requests for prime lenses, including a 90mm macro lens, and consider them. Other competitors, however, already produce macro lenses for mirrorless systems, so we have to think about how to develop much more attractive macro lenses. I invite you…
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Macro lenses are fantastic. They allow us to get closer to objects than other lenses. This makes them great for product photography. Sharing images of products that highlight fine details can really help sell a product to those who may be interested. thephoblographer.com »
2021-07-14 07:00
The Nikon Z system is continuing to shape to look more attractive to professional photographers. The latest news furthering their progress is for two new Macro lenses. Today, they're announcing the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2. thephoblographer.com »
2021-06-02 07:01
Macro photography has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the ongoing pandemic. This exciting and interesting genre can make everyday items in your home take on a whole new form. The world of macro photography is a magical one, and once it sucks you in, it's hard to escape from the joy it brings. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-19 20:00
Russian optics company Shvabe Holding, which is known as the owner of the Zenitar brand, has announced four new mirror lenses: the MC Rubinar 1000mm f/10, 500mm f/8 Macro, 500mm f/5. 6 Macro, and 400mm f/4. petapixel.com »
2021-02-16 20:55
Venus Optics has announced that four popular Laowa lenses are being released for L-mount. Two wide-angle lenses, the 4mm f/2. 8 Fisheye and the 9mm f/2. 8 Zero-D, and two macro lenses, the 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe and the 25mm f/2. petapixel.com »
2021-02-10 18:56
Venus Optics has announced it’s now offering six of its most popular Laowa lenses for L-mount camera systems. The new lenses feature the same optical designs as their respective DSLR and mirrorless equivalents but are designed specifically for use with Leica CL, Leica SL, Panasonic S1 and Sigma fp cameras. dpreview.com »
2020-07-24 21:30
Most of us are stuck at home right now thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, macro photography generally doesn't require you to be out and about or to have to interact with others. As a result, many photographers have turned to it as a creative outlet while sheltering in place. thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-07 07:00
We’re obviously going to get an RF L macro lens sooner than later, and Canon News has uncovered another patent showing various optical formulas for Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-04-16 19:27
Have you ever wondered how photographers get those insanely detailed shots of bugs and insects that make them look like giants? Do you need to be able to take incredibly detailed shots of small objects? If so, you need to know more about macro lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-08 08:00
Venus Optics has announced it’s adding Canon RF and Nikon Z variants to three of its existing Laowa lenses. The Laowa 12mm F2. 8 Zero-D, 25mm F2. 8 2. 5-5X Ultra Macro and 100mm F2. dpreview.com »
2019-12-03 21:16
With all the options now available for macro photography lenses, how do we know which one to choose? Apart from dedicated macro lenses, many zoom lenses also offer a "macro" function, making it somewhat confusing for anyone who's just starting out. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-24 07:00
Sigma has made a number of amendments to its lens compatibility notice for Sigma lenses when used on Canon's EOS R mirrorless camera. After further testing, Sigma has concluded both autofocus and optical image stabilization (for applicable lenses) work 'without any issues' on the following lenses when used with Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras via the EF-EOS R mount adapter or Control Ring EF-EOS R mount adapter: DG Lens - SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art - SIGMA 14-24mm F2. dpreview.com »
2019-01-16 18:30
Want to see exactly what the new Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2. photographyblog.com »
2018-09-27 15:00
Venus Optics has unveiled several new lenses today, including a wide-angle lens for the Fuji GFX mirrorless medium format camera, and the "world's widest zoom lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras. dpreview.com »
2018-04-20 17:17
Venus Optics has announced 4 new and unique lenses - the Laowa 10-18mm f/4. photographyblog.com »
2018-04-20 15:30
Anhui China, Apr 20, 2018 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to announce 4 new and unique lenses. Laowa 10-18mm f/4. canonrumors.com »
2018-04-20 15:12
At the Cp+ show in Japan Voigtlander announced two new FE lenses: The Apo Lanthar 110mm f/2. 5 macro E-mount lens (image on top) The Color Skopar 21mm f/3. 5 E-mount lens (image below) UPDATE: This is the official press text: The post Voigtlander announces two new E-mount lenses: 110mm f/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-03-01 09:24
Sigma has launched the new 105mm F1. photographyblog.com »
2018-02-27 08:30
Today Venus Optics announced two new lenses: The 25mm f/2. 8 5x macro for FE and the 9mmm f/2. 8 E-mount cameras. Here are both very long press text (google tranlsated from Japanese): LAOWA 25 mm F 2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-02-26 08:51
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2017-09-20 22:50
Today, Canon is introducing a lineup of lenses that are surely doing something different from all the other options out there. The company is refreshing and introducing a number of new tilt-shift options--but these aren't just any tilt-shift lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-29 07:01
Canon has announced the EF 85mm F1. 4L IS USM stabilized portrait prime. It's the company's first F1. 4 offering at that focal length, joining its current EF 85mm F1. 8 USM and EF 85mm F1. dpreview.com »
2017-08-29 07:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_7609213845","galleryId":"7609213845","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Rounding out a series of announcements today is the Macro Twin-Lite MT-26EX-RT, a dual Speedlite rig for macro photographers. dpreview.com »
2017-08-29 07:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_2141409613","galleryId":"2141409613","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); In addition to a new portrait prime, Canon has introduced three new tilt-shift lenses: the TS-E 50mm F2. dpreview.com »
2017-08-29 07:00
It’s been a busy day for Canon, as the company released no less than four new lenses, along with a niche lens flash for macro shooters. Let’s talk about the 85mm f/1. 4 L first, which is the first Canon EF 85mm lens to feature image stabilization, providing up to four stops of shake correction to combat shake. digitalrev.com »
2017-08-29 03:00
Ken Rockwell tested the Sony 24-240mm FE lens and the conclusion is: Get one! This lens does everything. Even better, get this lens and simply forget about any fixed-focal length lenses, macro lenses, or anything like the 24-70/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-08-15 12:44
Medium-format camera manufacturer Hasselblad has announced that it will introduce four new lenses over the next twelve months for its X1D mirrorless model. The new lenses will be a 22mm wideangle, a 65mm moderate wide, a 120mm macro and the system’s first zoom – a 35-75mm. dpreview.com »
2017-03-01 00:59
From left to right: Nokton classic 35mm F1. 4, Nokton 40mm F1. 2, Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm F2. Cosina has announced the development of three manual focus Voigtl data, will work with in-body image stabilization and allow automatic magnification when focusing. dpreview.com »
2017-02-23 22:39
Fantasea and AOI have released a selection of new, high-quality macro lenses for underwater photographers.
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Olloclip has announced the launch of three lens kits for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: the Active Lens Set, Core Lens Set, and Macro Lens Set. All three sets, of which there are eight lenses total, are joined by the new Connect interchangeable lens system, which makes quick work of swapping between the various iPhone 7 Connect lenses. dpreview.com »
2016-10-11 22:51
I have been telling you for months about five lenses coming til early summer: 24-50mm f/2. 8 G (Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Fotokoch, WexUK) 16-25mm f/2. 8 G (Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet,FotoKoch, WexUK) 24-70mm f/2.
Now I am 100% certain we are getting the Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 G today. Should be official at 3pm London time! Soon after the announcement I will work on the details of the next Sony ZV-E10II announcement in May ;)
Other sources confirmed that on April 16 Sony should announce the 16-25mm f/2. 8 G lens. I am now trying to get the date of the next two Sony announcement in May and June where we will get the ZV-E10, 85mm f/1.
Sorry my readers, this is my only way to contact back a trusted source that hared some updates on Sony’s roadmap. So here are my questions for him: Any idea on the 24-70mm f/2.0 GM announcement timeframe? The other lens info I heard for the first time…will try to dig into this ;) I am…
Four reliable sources confirm to me that the Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 G will be announced next week. And that should be it, there doesn’t seem to be anything else at that press event. The next big Sony event is scheduled for May (June at the latest). We will have the ZV-E10II, the 85mm f/1.4GMII and…
Here is the list of rumored autofocus lenses coming for the Sony E-mount starting from this month Sony (with click bait “Easter eggs” in the link): Sony FE 16-25mm F2. 8 G (coming on April 16/17) Sony FE 24-70mm F2.
got info about TWO announcements happening by Sony between now and early Summer: Mid April announcement: In mid April we are getting the Sony 16-25mm f/2. 8. I have no info yet about other products that might be announced on that event.