Sigma has confirmed in a statement that its current lenses will work on the new Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera via the FTZ adapter without any issues.
Interchangeable lenses that do not incorporate an AF drive motor will operate only in manual focus, while some interchangeable lenses shipped out before November 2013 that are not compatible with the latest DSLR cameras will not operate.
Venus Optics has shared a teaser for an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that will see the company raise funds for its new Laowa Nanomorph lenses, a new lineup of 1. 5x anamorphic cine lenses that Venus Optics says will be the ‘world’s smallest’ for Super 35 video capture. dpreview.com »
2022-05-09 17:33
Fujifilm has updated its roadmap of lenses for the APS-C X-mount system. The latest version adds the XF18mm F1. 4 wide-angle prime, along with a fairly long, moderately fast 70-300mm F4-5. dpreview.com »
2020-10-15 17:00
It's always exciting when you get your first camera; whether it be a DSLR or a Mirrorless model, you will be able to create beautiful images with it. While the cameras themselves are great, they are nothing without lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-23 02:00
Lensvid had an interesting talk with Sigma CEO Yamaki. And there are some things that could be of interest for us: Next year Sigma will start making dedicated Full Frame mirrorless lenses (SAR note: I am 99% certain these lenses will be available for both L-mount and E-mount). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-10-20 16:41
Sigma has issued a statement confirming that its current lenses operate without any issues when mounted on the Nikon Z7 via FTZ adapter. The company notes that interchangeable lenses lacking AF drive motor will function only in manual focus, and that some older lenses that aren't compatible with current DSLRs will not operate on the Z7. dpreview.com »
2018-09-28 21:29
Introduction You might not have been expecting much from Photokina this year. The industry's two biggest brands have already unveiled their major products and it's the final Photokina before the show tries to re-schedule itself into irrelevance. dpreview.com »
2018-09-26 14:00
Sigma has said it will create a full-frame Foveon camera and will adopt the Leica L mount for its system. Sigma will allow existing users to adapt or convert SA mount lenses to the L mount. The full-frame L-mount Foveon will arrive in 2019, according to Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki. dpreview.com »
2018-09-25 22:09
Sony Photokina press conference is over and as Sony said this was a strategy meeting. So our rumors were spot on and as expected there were no new products. I think this is the first time ever Sony does not directly announce anything at Photokina (the 24mm GM lens was announced last week). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-09-25 19:48
Panasonic has announced it is developing two full frame mirrorless cameras: the 47MP S1R and the 24MP S1. Both will be built around Leica's L mount, allowing their use with existing Leica lenses as well as lenses promised by both Panasonic and Sigma. dpreview.com »
2018-09-25 14:15
Lens manufacturer Sigma has announced a trio of fast cinema lenses for full frame camera systems that will also be available in the 'Large Positive Lock' (LPL) mount for Arri’s large format camera system. dpreview.com »
2018-09-12 20:22
Trusted sources confirmed the September 18 event (+/- 1 day depending on time zone). They also confirmed Sony will announce new E-mount lenses. They have NO info yet about new camera announcements. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-09-07 16:41
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8760634600","galleryId":"8760634600","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Canon's first full-frame mount in more than 30 years is here, in the shape of the RF-mount. dpreview.com »
2018-09-05 10:15
When it comes to budgeting money for a camera kit, the majority of your money should go into high quality lenses. Camera technology changes often but a good lens can last a lifetime. In this roundup, we look at high performing lenses for DSLR's that won't break the bank. thephoblographer.com »
2018-08-02 13:00
Zeiss has announced a new lineup of 13 'Supreme Prime' lenses for large format cinematographers who want smaller and lighter glass that still produces top-quality results. The kind of lenses that'll make your salivary glands work. dpreview.com »
2018-05-25 16:10
In a bid to clear up online speculation, surprise entrant to the full-frame cinema lens market Nisi has answered some questions about its relationship with brands marketing lenses very similar to its own recently-announced F3 series. dpreview.com »
2018-05-18 16:39
We’re told that Canon will finally unveil their new 70-200mm lenses with an early June announcement. Yes, that’s plural. We can 100% confirm that one of the new lenses will be an EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II. canonrumors.com »
2018-05-15 17:07
There’s fast aperture lenses and then there’s really fast aperture lenses and the new Nocturnus 75, from German optic manufacturer Meyer-Optik Goerlitz, certainly falls into the second of those categories. digitalrev.com »
2018-04-29 03:00
Japanese optical manufacturer Cosina has announced three new lenses at the CP+ show in Yokohama. The trio consists of two lenses for full frame Sony E-Mount cameras, and a new Nokton 50mm F1. dpreview.com »
2018-03-07 20:02
The French magazine Focus Numerique interviewed Sigma CEO Mr. Kazuto Yamaki. To read the french article you have to pay a fee (which I did). And I have some good news to report: 1) In future Sigma will develop new lenses designed exclusively for Sony FE cameras: “We will develop native optics for Sony FE […] The post Sigma CEO confirms they will make new FE lenses designed for Sony E-mount only! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-03-07 17:35
Sigma has announced plans to bring seven of its existing full-frame Art-series primes, plus two newly-announced lenses, to E-mount. Sigma says that the E-mount versions will offer "a newly developed control algorithm that optimizes the autofocus drive and maximizes the data transmission speed. dpreview.com »
2018-02-27 09:18
Leica Camera has announced the first two editions of a new line of high-performance Summicron-SL lenses for the Leica SL-System; the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. photographyblog.com »
2018-01-15 17:00
According to BHphoto the new Sony 400mm lens will ship in September 2018 In 2018 we will get a ton of new lenses! Here is the full roundup of what we will get and what we can hope to get: These are the lenses we are 100% sure will be released in 2018: Sony 400mm […] The post The lenses we know are coming in 2018 and the lenses we might see coming appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-01-04 17:27
As you all know Sigma will launch new lenses designed for the Full Frame E-mount cameras. So far wit’s rumored the first FE lens (or lenses) could be announced in late February 2018. The first lens should be a 35mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-12-14 16:39
Medium format camera and lens maker Hasselblad has released its XCD lens roadmap for 2018, revealing the nine total lenses that will be available for X1D-50c shooters by the end of next year. dpreview.com »
2017-11-03 19:05
The Chinese company 7Artisans has several E-mount manual focusing lenses on sale at Amazon. com, Amazon. de, Amazon. co. uk, and . And according to Richard Wong we will get two more E-mount lenses before the end of the year: 1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-11-03 17:14
Focus Numerique just posted their interview with Sony. Here are some key info: A-mount future: Sony said they cannot reveal their future plans but they assured that they will keep develpoing both A-mount cameras and A-mount lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-23 13:02
Oprema Jena today announced that it will add the Biotar 75-C to its line-up, promising to bring "the look and feel of the historic Biotar Cine lenses to 21st Century filmmaking. photographyblog.com »
2017-10-02 17:00
Zeiss 35mm f/1. 4 and the Zeiss 35mm f/2. 8 via Camerasize A trusted source “heard” about a small delay of the first Sigma FE lenses Sigma FE lenses probably will be delayed (not announced in summer but still this year) So we can expect the announcement to happen in Q4 instead of Q3. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-07-13 16:42
German optical manufacturer Meyer-Optik-Gorlitz has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help it reintroduce its Lydith 30mm F3. 5 lens. The original lens was launched in 1964 and the forthcoming version will remain true to the basic design of five elements in five groups, but the new company will be updating a number of its features. dpreview.com »
2017-06-08 23:28
. Imaging Resource just published the full interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki. And there is good news folks: He confirmed that their FE lenses are newly designed from scratch and not some current recycled as E-mount. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-06 18:35
Dpreview interviewed Mr. Kazuto Yamaki from Sigma. And he once again confirmed they are developing FE lenses: Yes, that’s our plan. Our plan is to develop full-frame lenses for Sony E mount, and in the future we will have more E mount lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-01 17:43
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
Image on top shows the current 50mm f/1. 4 A-mount ART lens So our rumors were right and Sigma will announce the 14mm and 135mm prime lenses along two more zoom lenses 135mm F1. 8 DG HSM | Art 14mm F1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-18 18:17
Image on top shows the current 50mm f/1. 4 A-mount ART lens We have been told by a reliable sources that Sigma will launch two new ART lenses this year: -14mm f/1. 8 -135mm f/1. 8 It’s yet unclear if there will be an A-mount version of those. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-13 18:31
To give you a very general heads-up of what’s Sony’s goal for 2017. It is without doubt another year where Sony will focus on the FE lens development and release. This includes a new 16-35mm GM and new telephoto lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-01-02 14:29
The two companies Kipon and Handevision jointly announced the release of five new Full Frame E-mount lenses. All lenses will be priced between $480 and $660 and ship in December: Shanghai, Nov 29,2016. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-29 19:52
At minute 2:00 of that interview with a Samyang manager we get the information that Samyang will release one or two wide angle autofocus FE lenses in 2017. Those are their current two FE autofocus lenses: 14mm f/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-10 17:40
Those will be the Sony Black Friday deals valid from November 20th through December 3rd: $200 off on the A7II $150 off on the A6000 $100 off on the A5000 $50 off on the RX100 $200 off on E-mount lenses I have no idea yet if such kind of deals will be available in other […] The post Those will be the Sony Black Friday deals starting on November 20 (A6000, A7II, A5000, RX100 and lenses) appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-10 13:40
Samyang surprised us by releasing two FE lenses aith autofocus. And in an interview released by Focus Numerique they said it’s possible they will also make zoom lenses. Would be nice! Reminder: The new Rokinon 14mm f/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-11 12:28
Although smartphone lenses have always been a little cumbersome, one well-known optics company has produced a stellar smartphone lens accessory this year, and ExoLens has now unveiled its updated version for the iPhone 7. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-06 03:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_9965740614","galleryId":"9965740614","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Lens manufacturer Voigtlander is set to introduce three unusual lenses this autumn and has posted pictures and specifications on its website, but isn’t letting on when they will arrive. dpreview.com »
2016-10-05 22:21
The president of Sigma Mr. Kazuto Yamaki just openly said that they will make Sony FE lenses in the future! In an interview with Focus Numerique (translation here) he stated: “The future of EF mount is beaming. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-26 15:01
UK lens manufacturer Cooke Optics has announced that it is to produce a much wider range of mounts for its compact miniS4/i family of lenses to allow access for DSLR and mirrorless camera owners. dpreview.com »
2016-09-06 17:41