Brazilian photographer Charles Oliveira recently put the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1. 2 lens through its paces using his Nikon D600. Announced back in 2015, this is a Chinese lens that offers 85mm f/1.
2 at a relatively affordable price of $799. Canon’s 85mm f/1. 2 lens currently costs $1,849. Nikon doesn’t even offer an equivalent lens: the closest […]. petapixel.com
Since its launch in 2013, Sony mirrorless cameras are one of the oldest and most innovative devices on the market. Considering that the E-mount was the first to break the rules, they are also the ones who have built an arsenal of lenses for the cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2024-12-04 11:00
I don't know a single photographer wouldn't go crazy for an 85mm f1. 2 lens. But some just seem really, incredibly expensive. And that's what's making us scratch our heads about this Canon 85mm f1. thephoblographer.com »
2021-09-26 13:00
While not yet listed on Viltrox’s web store, the rumored 85mm f/1. 8 STM lens for Nikon Z has been listed on Amazon for $399, nearly $200 less expensive than the Nikkor Z 85mm f1/. 8 S lens even after a $100 rebate. petapixel.com »
2020-12-10 00:17
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2020-08-06 15:30
Photographers using the Sony FE line of cameras are being treated with access to a new lens: the Tokina 85mm f1. 8 FE ATX-M. But this lens is offering not only a fast f1. 8 aperture but a bit of moisture resistance at the front at a super affordable price point. thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-17 04:00
Do you have an 85mm lens in your bag? Some photographers may think that this is a lens that is too specialized for a variety of shooting situations. But in truth, these lenses have been improved over the years to include better options, weather sealing and things like even closer focusing. thephoblographer.com »
2019-03-21 01:00
The new Samyang AF 85mm F1. 4 FE prime lens offers stunning resolution, bokeh and excellent AF performance. photographyblog.com »
2019-03-15 12:00
Samyang has announced an upcoming 85mm F1. 8 prime lens for a collection of APS-C format mirrorless camera systems. The lens, which will also be sold under the Rokinon brand name, is available in Sony E-, Fuji X- and Canon M-mounts, as well as Micro Four Third (MFT) systems. dpreview.com »
2018-08-27 18:43
Meike announced the new 85mm f/2. 8 E-mount macro lens “85mm F2. 8 Meke optical lens is a manual focusing mirrorless lens designed for full frame and APS frame. This lens, with simple and compact size and sound portability, can represent diversiform images during fast or near photography. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-09-03 19:52
We got a new King in the Lens world! DxOmark tested the new Sigma 85mm f/1. 4 ART lens and it beats the almost four times more expensive Zeiss Otus 85mm lens. While the Sigma is not available in A or E-mount you cans till use it adopted (and with AF!) on Sony E-mount cameras. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-03 21:14
Yesterday after exactly 11 months the Sony 70-200mm f/2. 8 GM lens was in Stock for the first time at BHphoto (now 7-14 days delivery). And today another hard to get lens is in Stock: The Zeiss Loxia 85mm FE is in Stock at BHphoto too. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-01 22:56
A highly reliable source revealed something exciting for Sony full-frame E-Mount shooters. Apparently, the company is planning to debut an affordable 85mm FE lens, very likely f/1. 8, for all of you portrait shooters on a budget. petapixel.com »
2017-01-11 21:56
The image above shows the Ok we got our first SR5 rumors of the year (highly reliable source and 90% chance the information is correct). To not miss more of those rumors subscribe our RSS feed, join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-01-11 18:01
The Loxia 85mm lens is now in Stock for the first time in Europe at Amazon. de and . And Alin Popescu posted a new full review of the lens: “This is not a cheap lens to buy, but if you’re in for the Zeiss look and awesome image quality, both sharp and with beautiful bokeh, […] The post Loxia 85mm in Stock in Europe. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-23 12:01
The-Digital-Picture has completed their review of the brand new Sigma 85mm f/1. 4 DG HSM Art series lens. It looks like the accolades for this lens are going to continue as more reviews come out. With impressive 85mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2016-12-20 18:05
It's a little bit of a mystery why anyone would buy a Yongnuo knock-off lens instead of a second-hand Nikon or Canon prime, but well, regardless of that fact, their lenses are quite popular. The Yongnuo 50mm f/1. digitalrev.com »
2016-12-09 03:00
The 85mm Loxia didn’t get much love by SAR readers. But if you can get over the noo so fast aperture limatation the lens seems to be quite a stellar performer! Phillip Reeve is testing the lens and writes: So, who is this lens aimed at? I think people looking for maximum image quality who […] The post Zeiss Loxia 85mm tests by Phillip Reeve and Diglloyd: “it is as good as an Otus” appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-24 16:53
Portrait photographers who have been hoping for an affordable alternative to Canon’s 85mm f/1. 2L, you’ve got reason to celebrate. It sounds like Canon is going to be releasing an 85mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2016-11-22 20:20
Anyone with any significant amount of experience shooting portraits will be familiar with the Canon EF 85mm f/1. 2L II USM. It’s an excellent portrait shooter, but it does have its flaws, especially with autofocus and chromatic aberration. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-21 03:00
The new Tamron 85mm f/1. 8 A-mount lens is now in Stock for the first time via BHphoto (Click here). More Sony deals: Plenty of savings on the Sony Open Box FE on sale on eBay (Click here). You save up to $220 on the A6000 camera kits sold at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-19 22:52
DPReview has posted a gallery of 84 sample images from the highly anticipated Sigma 85mm f/1. 4 DG Art series lens. From DPReview The Sigma 85mm F1. 4 Art is finally here, with units of the $1199 lens shipping now. canonrumors.com »
2016-11-14 17:45
Recent announcements from Sigma have made a lot of portrait and landscape photographers very happy- the question is, can the Sigma 85mm f/1. 4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art replace the current favorites from Canon and Nikon? The Sigma Art series prime lenses are steadily taking over the entire range of focal lengths. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-08 03:00
I got the impression the new Loxia 85mm lens didn’t get a love here on the SAR community. And I guess the main issue is the high price ($1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama). That said the lens promises to deliver a stellar performance. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-22 22:29
Sigma today unveiled three new lenses that will have many a photographer fumbling with their wallets and checking their bank balance. We’re talking about the 85mm f/1. 4 Art, 12-24mm f/4 Art, and 500mm f/4 Sports lenses. petapixel.com »
2016-09-19 23:53
The new Zeiss Loxia 85mm lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto (Click here). – Sony semiannual deals are back! Check out the very long list of deals at BHphoto page (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here). sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-15 21:19
The Polish site Optyczne published the first images of the Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! The lens will be available in mid-December 2016 and its price will amount to 6199 PLN (around 1400 Euro). The lens will be announced tomorrow at 11:00 Berlin time! It will be the fourth lens of the Loxia range after […] The post (SR5) First images of the new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 lens! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-14 13:04
Trusted sources told us that Zeiss will announce a a new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! The announcement is expected to happen tomorrow at 11:00 Berlin time. Follow the live blogging here on SAR! Subscribe our RSS feed, Facebook page and Twitter stream if you don’t want to miss more rumors and leaks! – And […] The post (SR5) Zeiss will announce a new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-14 12:31
DxOmark published the full Sony 85mm GM lens test. And it says the lens has an “Otus-level image quality”: After the somewhat mixed results for the Sony FE 24-70mm f2. 8 GM on the A7R, the second lens in the company’s new GM series, the FE 85mm f1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-07 18:08
Zhong Yi Optics (ZY Optics) has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm Super 35 T1 Cine Lens Set. The trio of cinema lenses offers APS-C users three very-fast prime lenses with T1.0 transmission. [Read More]
ZY Optics has annoucned four new ultra-fast Mitakon Speedmaster T/1. 0 cinema lenses for filmmakers, covering a variety of focal lengths and lens mount compatibility encompassing Micro Four Thirds, Super 35, and Full-Frame.
ZY Optics has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0. 95 lens for Leica M-mount cameras, a manual focus lens that not only supports Leica Rangefinder Coupling for focus assistance but also promises to work with third-party autofocus adapters made for Nikon Z or Sony FE cameras.
The Chinese brand ZY Optics has just released its Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Canon RF and Nikon Z. It’s a fast manual portrait lens for $680. The lens, previously available for other mounts, features 9 elements in 6 groups, an 11-bladed aperture, a minimum focusing distance of 3.28 feet (1m), and a filter […]
ZY Optics has unleashed its latest “Speedmaster” lens. Designed for the Micro Four Thirds system, the new Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0. 95 III combines ultra-fast optics with a 34mm equivalent field of view and packs it inside a lens that costs just $400.
ZY Optics has just added a new member to its “Speedmaster” lineup of lenses. Meet the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0. 95 lens for the Canon EF mount, hailed as the “world’s only f/0.
ZY Optics has unveiled the new Mitakon 85mm f/2. 8 1-5x Super Macro Lens, a new option that wants to make it easier to get into extreme macro photography by providing “one of the longest working distance for ANY super macro lens.