Camera Lenses
Fujifilm TCL-X100 1.4x teleconverter launched for X100/X100S
After introducing this accessory at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014, this Japanese company has brought the product to the United States. It’s the Fujifilm TCL-X100 1.4x teleconverter aimed at X100 and X100S compact cameras, providing a 35mm equivalent of 50mm while preserving the maximum aperture.
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens announced for Sony FE-mount cameras
Mitakon is a brand known for standing on a 35mm lens with one of the fastest apertures on the market. MXCamera is back with another fast-aperture lens, this one offering a 50mm focal length and being aimed at Sony FE-mount mirrorless cameras. It’s the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens and will be released on the market this May.
New Sony FE-mount lenses coming this spring and at Photokina
A slew of new Sony FE-mount lenses are rumored to be announced by the end of 2014. According to the rumor mill, the total will reach 14 by the year’s end with new models waiting to become official this spring from both Sony and Zeiss. Additionally, five new Zeiss optics will be unveiled at the Photokina 2014 this September.
Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens price announced
After Nikon had introduced the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens, Tamron decided to reveal the availability details of its 16-300mm lens. Now we know that retailers will begin selling the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro lens as of May 15 for a price of $629, about $270 less than the Nikon version.
Canon EF-M 22-46mm f/3.5-5.6 lens patent revealed in Japan
Canon just keeps on patenting lenses for the EF-M mount. The latest consists of the Canon EF-M 22-46mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, which will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 35-73mm. However, there is no EOS M3 mirrorless camera in sight, while the EOS M2 will never be released on North American markets.
Lomography Russar+ 20mm f/5.6 lens officially announced
Lomography and Zenit have reinvented a legendary lens designed by Mikhail Rusinov. The 1958 Russar MR-2 will now be known as the Lomography Russar+ 20mm f/5.6 lens and will become available for purchase this summer for Leica L39 and M cameras. However, users can mount it on other shooters with the help of lens adapters.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price set below $1,000
After months of speculation and rumors, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price and release date details have been revealed officially by the Japanese corporation. Just like the rumor mill has predicted, Sigma will launch its new Art lens this spring for an amount sitting below $1,000, thus being cheaper than the competition.
Nikon unveils AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens
Nikon has announced a new 18-300mm lens without a depth of field scale and one thirds of a stop darker at the telephoto end. The new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens does trump the current version in one area: size. It is lighter and more compact, while its other advantage is the price, which has shed about $100.
Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye lens revealed
Lensbaby has announced a lens which adds special effects to your photos. The new Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye lens is an ultra wide-angle optic which captures circular photos, hence its name. The new product will be released soon for a very low price for photographers using Canon and Nikon APS-C DSLR cameras.
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens release date and price leaked
Mitakon is rumored to release its new prime lens with a bright aperture on April 20. Inside sources are reporting that Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens, aimed at Sony E-mount cameras with full frame image sensors, will become available soon for a price around $800, a very small amount to pay for such an impressive optic.
First Nikon 1 J4 photo and more specs showed up online
The first Nikon 1 J4 photo has just been leaked on the web, following weeks of rumor and speculation. Inside sources have also revealed more specs of the upcoming mirrorless camera. Additionally, the first image of the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens has showed up online, too, ahead of its announcement.
Nikon 1 J4 specs leaked along with DX 18-300mm lens details
Nikon is readying a replacement for the 1 J3 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. In the meantime, the first Nikon 1 J4 specs have been leaked on the web, hinting that the camera will sport a touchscreen on the back. Moreover, some details about a Nikkor 18-300mm lens for DX-format DSLRs have also showed up online.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens release date set for Photokina 2014
A lot of amazing things will happen during this year’s Photokina. This is the biggest digital imaging event in the world and has to be awesome. According to the rumor mill, the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens release date has been set for the Photokina 2014, while a couple of other PRO lenses will be on display at the company’s booth.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be powered by a full frame image sensor
After revealing that Fujifilm has scrapped plans to release the X-Pro1S as a replacement for the X-Pro1, the rumor mill is now claiming that the so-called Fujifilm X-Pro2 will feature a full frame sensor. The camera will no longer support current XF lenses, so it is said that Fuji will launch three to five new Fujifnon FF lenses.
ARRI/Zeiss MA 135mm T1.9 lens officially unveiled
With the National Association of Broadcasters Show 2014 (the NAB Show) quickly approaching, Zeiss is keeping itself busy. The ARRI/Zeiss MA 135mm T1.9 lens is now official as the seventh member of the Master Anamorphic family of cinema lenses, which is said to provide the best in terms of performance and optical quality.
Canon XF205 and Canon XF200 camcorders become official
The National Association of Broadcasters 2014 opens its doors on April 5. Zeiss has already announced a couple of products and now Canon has decided to take over. The new Canon XF205 and XF200 professional camcorders have been unveiled along with a pair of new cine lenses ahead of the NAB Show 2014 opening day.
First Nikon AF-S 135mm f/2G lens photo leaked on the web
Nikon has been selling a 135mm f/2D lens without an internal autofocus motor for quite some time. It is arguable that a replacement should be introduced soon. It seems like we may be on the verge of seeing such a lens as the first photo of the Nikon AF-S 135mm f/2G lens has showed up online.
Olympus 9mm f/2.8 PRO lens rumored to be in development
The rumor mill is claiming that an Olympus 9mm f/2.8 PRO lens is in the works. An inside source is reporting that the company is manufacturing several prototypes of the lens, which features a metal construction, leaving room for sealing. This means that the lens will be weathersealed and will allow photographers to shoot in the rain.
Tamron 10mm f/2.8 fisheye lens patent discovered in Japan
Sources in Japan have discovered that Tamron has patented the first fisheye lens in its history. The new Tamron 10mm f/2.8 fisheye lens patent hints that the product will feature Vibration Compensation technology and video recording support. It will be aimed at cameras with APS-C sensors, although the release date details are unknown.
Zeiss CZ.2 15-30mm T2.9 and MA 135mm T1.9 lenses announced
Zeiss has unveiled two new cine lenses aimed at videographers and filmmakers. The new Zeiss CZ.2 15-30mm T2.9 and the ARRI/Zeiss MA 135mm T1.9 cine lenses will be on display at the NAB Show 2014. The event will allow visitors to break down the doors on April 7, although companies will hold their press conferences as of April 5.
Tokina AT-X 11-16mm T3.0 cine lens officially unveiled
Tokina has officially announced the price and release date of the AT-X 16-28mm T3.0 cine lens for the US market. Moreover, the company has unveiled its second cinema series in the body of the Tokina AT-X 11-16mm T3.0 cine lens, which will be released this April for Canon DSLRs with APS-C sensors and Micro Four Thirds cameras.
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