Camera Lenses
Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens price to be €1,399 in Europe?
A visitor attending the Photokina 2014 event, Viktor Pavlovic, has also received word for an unnamed source claiming that the Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens price will stand at €1,399 in Europe. Additionally, the prices of the three other FE-mount lenses in development have been leaked ahead of their “early 2015” release date.
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC lens announced at Photokina 2014
Samyang has released a “photo” version of the 50mm T1.5 AS UMC cine lens at the Photokina 2014 event. This model has been demanded by photographers, so the company has decided to deliver it at the world’s biggest digital imaging event. The Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC lens is official and will be released in the near future.
First Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens photo leaked on the web
The long-rumored Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens was supposed to be released at Photokina 2014. However, the product has not appeared at the event. It seems like the product is still in development, as the first photo of this wide-angle lens has appeared on the web, while Canon is teasing the launch of new optics.
Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens spotted at Photokina
Tokina has joined the Photokina 2014 event in order to show off two lens prototypes. The Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens is aimed at APS-C cameras and it will replace the current 11-16mm f/2.8 version. On the other hand, the Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens has been developed for cameras with full frame sensors.
Olympus 300mm f/4 and 7-14mm f/2.8 lenses spotted at Photokina
The first real-life photos of the Olympus 300mm f/4 and 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO-series lenses have been revealed. Prototypes of these Micro Four Thirds optics are on-display at Photokina 2014 and they are drawing a lot of attention at the world’s largest digital imaging event. Olympus’s reps are also claiming that the optics are coming in 2015.
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH lens launched
Panasonic has made two more lens-related announcements at Photokina 2014. The first is referring to the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH lens, which will become available on the market by the end of 2014. The second actually confirms the development of the 30mm f/2.8 Macro lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Samsung NX 50-150mm f/2.8 S lens officially announced
Samsung has taken the wraps off of its second premium S-series lens. The new Samsung NX 50-150mm f/2.8 S lens is now official at Photokina 2014. It has been designed for NX-mount mirrorless cameras, but the company will surely be looking to turn it into an attractive solution for potential buyers of the new NX1 camera.
Samsung NX 300mm f/2.8 S ED OIS lens development confirmed
After announcing a new flagship NX-mount mirrorless camera, called the NX1, and a premium telephoto zoom lens, the 50-150mm f/2.8 S, Samsung has confirmed the development of another high-end optic. The Samsung NX 300mm f/2.8 S ED OIS lens is on-display at Photokina 2014 and it should be unveiled sometime in the future.
Voigtlander 10.5mm f/0.95 Nokton lens becomes official
Voigtlander has revealed several new lenses at Photokina 2014. There are three new Leica M-mount models and one for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The most interesting of them all is the latter which consists of the Voigtlander 10.5mm f/0.95 Nokton lens. It comes with a really fast aperture and it should be released soon.
Fujifilm XF 140-400mm f/4-5.6 lens previewed at Photokina 2014
A lot of things are going on at Photokina 2014 at the moment. After the official announcements have been done, companies have started confirming the development of multiple products. Such is the case of the Fujifilm XF 140-400mm f/4-5.6 lens, which has been revealed as the super telephoto zoom lens on the X-mount roadmap.
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens unveiled in a slim, compact body
Canon has concluded its lens announcements with the introduction of its slimmest and lightest lens for EOS DSLR cameras with APS-C image sensors. The brand new Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens is an affordable model in a lightweight body, whose stepping motor makes it perfect for videographers, the company has confirmed.
Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens announced
Sony has officially revealed the Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens. Its development was confirmed earlier in 2014, but a proper unveiling has taken place at Photokina 2014. In addition, the company has also confirmed that four new optics will be announced for E-mount full frame cameras by the end of 2014.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 lens revealed
Panasonic has announced a new telephoto zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. By the end of the year, photographers will be able to purchase the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 lens, an affordable solution for their mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds mount, which delivers high image quality.
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM II lens becomes official
Canon has introduced a new lens that is powered by the second-generation diffractive optical elements. The Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM II lens has been officialized at Photokina 2014 as an optic that delivers superior image quality in a compact and lightweight package, when compared to the EF 400mm f/2.8 IS II USM.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens officially launched
Canon’s “year of the lenses” continues with the introduction of the company’s first standard zoom lens with a stepping motor. The brand new Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens has been rumored several times and it has become official at Photokina 2014 as an affordable alternative to the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens officially announced
Olympus has unveiled the company’s second PRO-series lens for mirrorless cameras with Micro Four Thirds sensors. The brand new Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens will offer a 35mm equivalent of 80-300mm, which can be extended to 112-420mm, courtesy of the also new MC-14 1.4x teleconverter.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED lens officially unveiled
Nikon continues its eventful day with the introduction of the AF-S Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED lens. This has become the company’s first wide-angle lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. Nikon’s new optic promises to deliver excellent image quality, as the internal design minimizes chromatic aberration, ghosting, and flare.
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lens for FE-mount cameras
Sony has unveiled the first full frame E-mount lens with Power Zoom support. The brand new Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lens will become a must have optic for videographers, as it will provide extensive features for professional filmmakers. Furthermore, this is a weathersealed lens, one which offers superior image quality.
Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens becomes official
Tamron has announced the development of a new lens. This product will be present at the Photokina 2014 event, but its release date and price are unknown for now. Either way, the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens is official and it is said to be the first in its category to offer built-in image stabilization technology.
Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens announced
Lots of new products have been announced throughout the day. With Photokina 2014 being so close, it is natural for this to happen. The party has been joined by one of the best third-party lens markers. Without further ado, the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens has been unveiled as a Contemporary optic.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 and 400mm f/4 DO lenses leaked
Canon is on the verge of announcing multiple new products, including lenses and cameras. Ahead of the Photokina 2014 event, the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM II lenses have showed up online. Their photos have also been joined by their specifications, signalling an imminent launch event.
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