Leica has announced its version of the popular “desert island” lens in the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2. 8 ASPH. , what it calls an “ideal lens with broad appeal,” as it is capable across multiple disciplines from travel, studio, architecture, photojournalism, portraiture, and more.
Leica promises that this full-frame L-mount 24-70mm f/2. 8 lens has “outstanding” optical performance, corrects […]. petapixel.com
We havent’ seen many 24-150mm FE lens review so far. This one got just posted by Photographyblog: Despite only being a “G” designated lens, rather than a more expensive “GM”, the new Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS is certainly one sharp optic, both through the focal and aperture range. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-01-18 12:49
It’s the first time I see such an “electric lens” patent from Sony. It describes a zoom lens having normal optical elements and in the center two liquid crystal lenses. The liquid crystal lenses can change the “refractive index” with the use of electric signal. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-15 16:33
Big surprise folks! This is the first image of the Tokina “FIRIN” 20mm f/2. 0 manual focusing Full Frame E-mount lens. It will be announced right before the Photokina start. This is the first Tokina FE lens. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-25 15:42
Sony G Master 70-200 Hands On Review For Shooting Video. Sony informed the dealers that they expect to ship a new Stock of 70-200mm GM lenses “sometimes in September”. I guess it’s more likely this means by “end of September” otherwise they would have a more precise shipping info. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-22 11:23
A German-based startup named K|Lens is set to launch an ambitious new camera lens that the company claims is the first to bring 3D light field depth mapping to any full-frame camera. K|Lens has been in contact with PetaPixel regarding its in-development lens system for several months. Since initial outreach, the physical design of the […]
According to a new report, Canon has patented 10 new fast prime lenses that run the gamut of focal lengths from 50mm through 130mm and are specifically designed for cameras using a curved sensor. As such, some of the lenses noted are extremely fast.
Hasselblad has just released the ultra-light XCD 4/45P digital medium format lens. Weighing in at just 320g (0. 7 lbs) and measuring only 47mm (1. 85 in), Hasselblad claims that this 45mm f/4 lens is “the world’s lightest digital medium format autofocus lens on the market today.
The big news from Fujifilm’s X Summit was the development of the X-Pro3 rangefinder with its unique hidden LCD screen. But that’s not the only thing Fuji revealed in Tokyo today: the company also announced that it was scrapping plans for the previously announced 33mm f/1.0 in favor of a more compact 50mm f/1.0 lens. […]
The last 24 hours were packed full of gear announcements, and we’re even done. In addition to their new Instax camera and SQUARE film, Fujifilm also revealed two new lenses for the mirrorless medium format GFX 50s, updated their GFX roadmap, and teased a firmware update for the MF shooter. First things first: the new […]