Laowa Argus 35mm F/0.95 FF for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R

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.

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Sigma 90mm f/2.8 & 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lenses Announced

Sigma unveiled two new lenses for Mirrorless users; the 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary and the 90mm F2.8mm DG DN Contemporary.

The Sigma lenses, designed for E- and L-mount bodies, are all-metal and feature aperture rings and weather-sealing. Both will be available later this month for $639.

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Rumors : Sony to Announce the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II & FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II Lenses

Some good rumors about next Sony GM lenses. Looks like they are going to be the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (SEL2470GM II) and Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II (SEL70200GM II).

Both the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM and the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM lenses are part of the holy trinity Sony lenses, and updating is essential.

The recently introduced GM lenses (FE 35mm f/1.4 GMFE 50mm f/1.2 GM and FE 14mm f/1.8 GM) are compact and high-performance. We expect the upgrade Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lenses will be significantly more compact and outstanding!

As is known, these lenses offer very good optical quality and excellent performance and are ideal for portraits, event and wedding photography as well as general shooting.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens: $2,198 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens: $2,598 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

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Sigma 90mm f/2.8 & 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lenses Coming Soon

Sigma is rumored to announce two new lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount full frame mirrorless cameras. The two Sigma lenses are on the horizon and expected to be announced in the next few months.

  • Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens
  • Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens

From Nokishita:

One of the lenses that Sigma will announce next will be “90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary”. The other one is “24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary”.

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Specs:

  • 11 lenses in 10 groups
  • 9 diaphragm blades (circular diaphragm)
  • minimum shooting distance 0.5m
  • maximum shooting magnification 1: 5
  • filter diameter 55mm
  • Size φ64×59.7mm
  • weight 295g
  • suggested retail price in Japan the same as the 35mm F2 ($639)

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens Price, Specs and Release Date

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens price, specs and release date revealed. The US price of the lens is $699 and it will be released on September 24, 2021. Now the new Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Sony E-mount is available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.

Tamron officially announced the new Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Sony E-mount (The Fujifilm X-mount model to be announced separately).

Pre-order links:

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Sony E: $699 at B&HAdorama.

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Fujifilm X: $699 at B&HAdorama.

Key Features

  • E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 27mm-450mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
  • VXD Linear AF Motor
  • Maximum Magnification: 1:2
  • VC Image Stabilization
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

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Tamron Announces the Development of 35-150mm f/2-2.8 & 28-75mm f/2.8 Lenses

Tamron announces the development of 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

  • Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Model A058)
  • Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens (Model A063)

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Announced

Sigma officially unveils the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens.

Available in Sony E and Leica L mounts, this is the first Sports-series lens built specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras and is also the longest DG DN lens currently available from Sigma.

The US price is $1,499 and it will be released on August 27, 2021. Now the new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens is available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date & Pricing Info

Here is the price and release date info of the upcoming Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens. The official announcement is expected happen on August 4th, 2021.

  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date: August 27, 2021
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens price (including VAT): 176,000 yen

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens: $1,998 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E: $1,399 at B&HAdorama. Continue reading “Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date & Pricing Info”

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Fujifilm and Sony

Tamron has announced the development of the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens – the first Tamron lens for Fujifilm X-mount, which will also be available in Sony E-mount.

With a minimum focus distance of 6 inches, the 18-300mm can deliver an impressive maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.

The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A2 VC VXD is expected to be available later this year, but pricing information has yet to be released.

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens to be Announced Soon

Sigma is expected to announce a new 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for mirrorless cameras. The telephoto zoom lens will be the first Sports series lens in the DG DN series designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras.

From Nokishita:

The next lens that Sigma will announce will be “150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports”.

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens: $1,998 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E: $1,399 at B&HAdorama.