Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D GFX Medium Format Lens

Venus Optics has announced the release of a new Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D lens for Fujifilm GFX camera systems. The Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D lens is available to purchase today for $999 through Venus Optics’ online shop.

Main Features

    • Light & Compact
    • 110° Ultra-Wide Angle of View
    • Fast Aperture of f/2.8
    • Zero Distortion
    • 18cm Minimum Focusing Distance
    • 77mm Filter Thread
    • 10-Point Sunstars
    • Focusing Scale Adjustment System

Lens Specifications

Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D GFX
Focal Length 19mm
Angle of View 110°
Aperture Range f/2.8-22
Format Medium Format
Lens Structure 12 elements in 10 groups

(2 Aspherical Lens, 3 ED glass, 1 UHR glass)

Aperture Blades 5
Min. Focusing Distance 18cm (7”)
Max. Magnification 0.185X
Filter Thread Ø 77mm
Dimensions Ø 82.6 x 80mm (3.27” x 3.15”)
Weight 546g (~19.2 oz)
Mounts Fujifilm G

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X Announced, Priced $549

Sigma has just officially announced the new Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X mount. It is ideal for a wide range of photo and video applications including landscapes, protraits, street photography, architecture and events. It is a small, light and brand standard zoom lens for Fujifilm x mount.

The US price of the Sigma 18–50mm f/2.8 DC DN lens is $549 and set for release in December 2022.

First review is here at Sigma Adds FUJIFILM X-Mount Version of 18-50mm f/2.8 Contemporary Lens

Below are the detailed specifications of  Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens: Continue reading “Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X Announced, Priced $549”

Pre-Order : Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for Fujifilm X

The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for Fujifilm X is now available for pre-order at $1,499. You can find the press-release here.

The lens is will be on sale October 13, 2022 at $1499. The new 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD offers a 225-750mm full-frame equivalent focal length.

The lens is constructed of 25 elements in 16 groups, including one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) element, five LD (Low Dispersion) elements, and two Hybrid Aspherical elements.

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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for FUJIFILM X Announced for $1,499

Tamron has officially annnounced the new Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD (Model A057) for FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras. It is a compact and versatile super-telephoto zoom lens well suited to capture a wide array of subjects ranging from landscapes and birds to sports and wildlife photography.

This new lens costs $1,499, first available for pre-order at B&H Photo.

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Meyer Optik Görlitz – Biotar 58 f1.5 II Now Available

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Lens is now officially released. The new Biotar 58 f/1.5 II lens is available for most camera mounts. The new lens is now available at BHphoto. Here are the details : Continue reading “Meyer Optik Görlitz – Biotar 58 f1.5 II Now Available”

Meike 50mm F/0.95 Manual Focus Lens for APS-C Mirrorless

Meike announced a new manual lens for APS-c mirrorless cameras the Meike 50mm F/0.95.

The US price of the Meike 50mm F/0.95 is $250 and available for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount mirrorless camera systems. Check availability at Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The lens is constructed of seven elements in five groups and has an aperture range of F0.95 through F16. Its minimum focusing distance is 45cm (17.7”), it uses a 13-blade aperture diaphragm and it has a 62mm front filter thread. Continue reading “Meike 50mm F/0.95 Manual Focus Lens for APS-C Mirrorless”

TAMRON Announces the Launch of the World’s First1 Wide Range 4.1x Standard Zoom Lens for FUJIFILM X-mount

Tamron has announced the launch of the 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, a standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras.

The new FUJIFILM X-mount Lens features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio that covers the focal length range of 17-70mm (full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), and superb optical performance. It is a small, lightweight lens equipped with Tamronf s VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to minimize camera shake. Continue reading “TAMRON Announces the Launch of the World’s First1 Wide Range 4.1x Standard Zoom Lens for FUJIFILM X-mount”

Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Lens for Fujifilm X Coming Soon

The good news is Tamron confirmed that the 17-70mm f/2.8, a highly popular standard zoom lens, will be announced soon for Fujifilm X series APS-c mirrorless cameras.

Tamron already announced that in terms of lenses for Fujifilm X mount, they plan to launch next a a standard zoom, a wide-angle zoom and a telephoto zoom. It’s highly likely that the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 DI III-A RXD will be another lens that Tamron will launch, but the telephoto zoom that they mentioned is still unknown for now.

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens is available for Sony E-mount at B&H and Adorama.

Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens announced for APS-c mirrorless cameras. The lens is manual focus and it will be available in Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z mounts.

The price of the manual focus Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 Lens is $149.99. Check availability at Amazon. The lens is available for Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M and Nikon Z-mount cameras.

The lens is also compatible with the Nikon Z5Nikon Z6 & Z7 full frame mirrorless models when APS-C crop mode is selected. Continue reading “Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras”

Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 APS-C Lens for Sony E and Fuji X Officially Announced

The Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 is a fully manual optical lens featuring standard angle of view and super fast aperture. The lens is designed for APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras for still and video content creators with suggested genres like landscape, portrait, snap, wedding, night sky, travel for stills, and general documentary or commercial production for video. The new Tokina lens is available for Fujifilm X and Sony E APS-C size cameras.

  • Designed for still and video content production.
  • The most natural angle of view for wide photography scenarios.
  • Super fast optical design for low light conditions and beautiful bokeh.

Both the Fujifilm X- and Sony E-mount versions feature a clickless aperture ring for smooth adjustment. Tokina says it’s also minimized focus breathing when pulling focus on the 160º focus ring, as demonstrated in the sample footage below:

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