Tag: Lens

Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Review : “An Excellent, Versatile Performer at a Reasonable Price”

ePhotozine published their full in-depth Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens review. They’ve tested the telephoto zoom lens on Fujifilm X-S10.

According to the review, the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens is an excellent performer at a reasonable price and a valuable addition to the Fujifilm repertoire of XF lenses. Here is the recap :

Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens: $799 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Review : “An Excellent, Versatile Performer at a Reasonable Price””

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens Specifications

Here are the first set of specifications of the upcoming Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO lens.

The wide-angle zoom lens will be officially announced along with the new Olympus PEN E-P7 camera on June 9, 2021. The US price of this lens will be $1099.99 (the LH-76E lens hood will be $34.99). Shipping is scheduled to start on June 25.

Olympus 8-25mm f/4 lens designed for Micro Four Thirds system mirrorless cameras. The focal length of 8-25mm and constant aperture of f/4 is intended for the most important range of wide angle shots. For an alternative here is the already popular 7-14mm f/2.8 lens which costs $1300 at B&H.

Continue reading “Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens Specifications”

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Firmware Update Ver 06 Released

Sony released new firmware update for  lens. The new firmware “improves AF operation stability under certain conditions”.

Applicable Model

This information is for the following models:

  • SEL70200GM

Continue reading “Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Firmware Update Ver 06 Released”

Pre-orders: Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S & Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Lenses

The new Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 are now available for pre-order online.

Pre-order links:

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Lens: $996.95 at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Lens: $646.95 at Amazon, Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Pre-orders: Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S & Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Lenses”

Nikon is developing NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lenses

The NIKKOR Z lineup continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, with an evolving roadmap that includes a wide variety of planned lenses. To address consumer requests for small, sharp, high-quality prime lenses, Nikon is excited to announce the development of the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2, two compact and lightweight FX-format lenses. These lenses are scheduled for release within 2021.

The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 will be a wide-angle prime lens ideal for everyday snapshots and street photography, while the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 will allow users to enjoy a natural field of view and dramatic bokeh. Both primes are small, simple to use and great companions for both full-frame and DX-format Z series users. Continue reading “Nikon is developing NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lenses”

Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S and Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 Macro Lenses

Nikon officially announced two new Nikkor Z MC mirrorless macro lenses: the Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8. These new macro lenses are the first native Z mount Nikon lenses to provide users with a 1:1 reproduction ratio.

The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 will be available in late June 2021 for suggested retail prices (SRP) of $999.95 and $649.95, respectively.

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Lens: $996.95 at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Lens: $646.95 at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S:

NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

Continue reading “Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S and Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 Macro Lenses”

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 L-Mount Lens Officially Announced

Panasonic officially announced the new Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 lens for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. The US price is $447.99 and the lens is available for pre-order at Adorama | B&H. Shipping is scheduled to start in July 2021.

Its 50mm focal length is ideally suited for portraiture, landscapes, and all-purpose shooting and provides a modestly bright f/1.8 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field control. Three aspherical lenses including an extra-low dispersion element and an ultra-high refractive index element reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. The lens has a nine-blade aperture to ensure out-of-focus highlights remain circular as you stop the lens down, and its focus group is driven by a linear motor.

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 L-Mount Lens Key Features

  • Fits S-Series Full-Frame digital cameras
  • F1.8 large aperture excels in video recording
  • Lightweight for all-day and comfort
  • Stunning image quality from center to edges
  • Dust/splash*/freeze-resistant
  • Fixed Focal Length: Focal Length: 50mm
  • Lens Type: Standard Lens
  • Image Stabilization: Image Stabilization: No
  • Special Features: Aspherical, Bokeh Effect, Dustproof/Splashproof
  • Filter Size: Focal Length: 67mm

Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 L-Mount Lens Officially Announced”

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens now in Stock

The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens is now in stock at major US stores. The US price is $999 and available from BHPhoto / AmazonUS / Adorama.

The new Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens gets an impressive 89% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview, and it is a great option for landscape, street, architecture, environmental portrait and low light photographers.

Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens now in Stock”

TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 APS-C Mirrorless Lens Announced

The TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 lens now officially announced. The Manual Focus Lens is available for Sony E, Canon EOS-M, Fuji X, MFT Mounts. You can get the lens from Amazon.

TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 only weighs 247g which is very portable. That makes it can be used to record beautiful scenery during the journey and complete environmental humanistic creation in a narrow space. The large aperture of F1.4 ensures the high-speed shutter shooting in the street at dusk or low light situation can be achieved.

The large aperture makes it easier to contrast the portrait with the environment and show the structure curve of the portrait. The portraits with strong perspective effects make the photo more story-telling.

7Artisans lenses are sold at: AmazonUS | AmazonUK | AmazonDE  Continue reading “TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 APS-C Mirrorless Lens Announced”

Sony a7 IV Release Date Rumored to be around September 2021

The highly anticipated Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera has been rumored for a long time. The latest rumors suggest that the new Sony a7 IV will be released around September 2021.

The current Sony a7 III was officially announced in February 2018 and it is now almost 3 years old. So it’s time for Sony to announce the highly anticipated Sony a7 IV model, and Sony will definitely put a lot of effort into it. I would like to pay attention to the extent to which the technology developed for higher-end models such as the Sony a1 will be adopted. Continue reading “Sony a7 IV Release Date Rumored to be around September 2021”