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Sony announced the newest lens in their G Master lineup – the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II. The US price is $2,798, $200 higher than the original version was launched for. Shipping is scheduled to begin in December 2021.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens: $2,798 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.
The new Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens offers a constant f/2.8 aperture on a telephoto zoom. Continue reading “Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens Announced, Price $2,798”
Ricoh officially announces the HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens. The US price of the lens is $1,400 and its designed use with Pentax K-mount APS-C DSLR cameras.
PENTAX K3 Mark III is now available at Amazon.com, B&H, Adorama
HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens Press release: Continue reading “HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens Announced”
Canon has announced its first product for virtual reality capture: the RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens. The new lens brings stereoscopic 3D virtual reality (VR) capture to the EOS R5 as part of the EOS VR System, which includes a future firmware update for the R5 camera.
The new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. The US price is $1,999.
Pre-order links:
Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens: $1,999 at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens Officially Announced”
Tamron today officially announced the new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering a 16.6x zoom ratio that translates to a rough equivalent of 27-450mm in full-frame terms, this Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD all-in-one zoom lens will be an intriguing option for travel photographers and those looking to keep lens-swapping to a minimum.
The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD will be available for Fujifilm X-Mount on October 28, 2021 at $699 USD.
The 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD covers a wide zoom range from approximately 27mm to 450mm in full-frame equivalent focal length. The first1 APS-C mirrorless camera zoom lens in the world with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the lens delivers the benefits of a versatile all-in-one zoom lens ideal for an extensive array of photographic scenarios. Its AF drive system uses TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism for superior quietness and agile performance. The lens includes special lens elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality making it the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses.
Moreover, with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (5.9 in) at the 18mm wide end and a remarkable maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens performs astonishingly well when shooting up close. The lens is equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, effectively reducing image blur caused by camera shake in low-light conditions or in the ultra-telephoto range at slower shutter speeds.
Also, same as most other TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras, the lens features a unified 67mm filter size. With a wide variety of other features for comfortable shooting, this is a highly versatile lens that allows you to easily enjoy high image quality from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto.
Specifications:
| Model | B061 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-300mm (for APS-C frame mirrorless format) (for full-frame mirrorless format: 27-450mm equivalent field-of-view) |
| Maximum Aperture | F3.5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 77° 24′-5° 30’ (for APS-C frame mirrorless format) |
| Optical Construction | 19 elements in 15 groups |
| Minimum Object Distance | 0.15m /5.9 in (WIDE), 0.99m /39 in (TELE) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:2 (WIDE) / 1:4 (TELE) |
| Filter Size | φ67mm |
| Maximum Diameter | φ75.5mm |
| Length* | for FUJIFILM X-mount 125.8mm (5 in) |
| Weight | 620g (21.9 oz) |
| Aperture Blades | 7 (circular diaphragm)** |
| Minimum Aperture | F22-40 |
| Standard Accessories | Flower-shaped hood, Lens caps |
| Mounts | FUJIFILM X-mount |
In addition to the second-gen version of its 28-75mm F2.8 standard zoom lens for the same system, Tamron has announced a 35-150mm F2-2.8 fast, flexible zoom for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies.
The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is the world’s first mirrorless zoom lens with a maximum wide-open aperture of F2.
The lens uses the company’s VXD linear motor, which the company says will give fast, precise autofocus, including full compatibility with Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF systems.
Minimum focus distance ranges from 33cm (13″) at the wide end to 85cm (33.5″) at full tele, giving a maximum magnification ratio that ranges from 1:5.7 to 1:5.9.
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens at B&H.
The new Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD will be available from October 28, 2021 priced at £1599.99 in the UK and $1899.99 in the US.
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens Pre-orders:
B&H Photo / Amazon
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Tamron USA, Inc. announces the launch date of the previously announced 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new lens will be on sale October 28, 2021, at $899 USD. Due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens at B&H.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2:
B&H Photo / Amazon
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The next lens from Sigma will be the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary. The lens will probably be in L-mount and Sony E.
Sigma lenses have been getting more and more popular in recent years. product line consists mainly of variable aperture zoom lenses for general use, such as standard and telephoto zoom lenses for APS-C cameras (the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS HSM Macro C, for example).
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The next lens that Sigma will announce will be “18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary”. I was able to confirm the L mount and E mount from a review article of a certain photographer, but it is unconfirmed whether other mounts will be released.
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Nikon officially announced the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2, a compact, affordable prime lens for the mirrorless Z-mount. The US price is $296.95. Shipping is scheduled to start on October 1, 2021.
The new NIKKOR Z-mount lens is sharp, fast, small in size and perfect for portraits as the 9-blad aperture produces soft, natural-looking bokeh that makes the subject stand out. You can follow the pre-order links below for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens.
Continue reading “NIKKOR Z 40mm F/2 Lens Announced For Nikon Z Mount”
Venus Optics has launched the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF for full-frame cameras which captures images with extraordinary shallow depth of field and creamy bokeh.
Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is available for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems and costs $899. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.
Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF Specs: Continue reading “Laowa Argus 35mm F/0.95 FF for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R”
In addition to the new Canon EOS R3 ($5999 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama), Canon also introduced the new Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM and Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lenses.
The US price of Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens is $299, the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens is priced at $649. Both RF Lenses are available for pre-order.
Canon EOS R3 pre-order at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama
RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens – Pre-order at Amazon/B&H/Adorama
RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens – Pre-order at Amazon/B&H/Adorama Continue reading “Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM & RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lenses Announced”
