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Panasonic introduced the Lumix S 100mm f2.8 Macro for L-mount, claiming it as the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame macro lens with a focal length exceeding 90mm. Its measurements showcase its compact nature: 73.6mm maximum diameter, 82mm length, and a mere weight of 298 grams. Optically, this lens comprises 13 elements grouped into 11 units. Among these, three are aspherical …

7Artisans has broadened its Spectrum Cine lens collection by introducing the 14mm T2.9 ultra-wide-angle photography lens, delivering quality optics at an affordable price point. The 7Artisans Spectrum 14mm T2.9, a manual focus lens compatible with Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount, caters to full-frame needs. In line with the Spectrum cine lens series, this lens ensures consistent image …

TTartisan has unveiled its latest addition to the lineup: the M 100mm f2.8 Bubble Bokeh lens, specifically tailored for the Leica M mount. This Leica bokeh lens is renowned for its distinctive bokeh style, reminiscent of soap bubbles, where bright points transform into delicate, ring-like shapes rather than uniform circles. Initially available for the M42 thread, this lens now caters …

Sigma has unveiled its latest addition to the telephoto lens lineup for full-frame mirrorless cameras – the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports. The company highlights the lens’s ability to deliver consistent, sharp imagery across all zoom and focus ranges without altering its size during focal length adjustments. This feat is achieved through an optical design incorporating 20 elements …

Brightin Star Optics unveils its latest innovation for full-frame mirrorless cameras – the Brightin Star 9mm F5.6 ultra-wide-angle lens. Distinguished by its remarkable characteristics, including nearly zero distortion, a broad 132-degree viewing angle, and the incorporation of a built-in ND filter, this lens stands out in the market without producing a fish-eye effect. Weighing a mere 400 grams and boasting …

Venus Optics introduces two new additions to its Anamorphic Laowa cine lens lineup in the Nanomorph series. Joining the previously released lenses, the compact optics Laowa Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 and 80mm T2.4 1.5X offer enhanced versatility for cinematographers. The announcement also includes the introduction of a front anamorphic adapter with a 1.33X zoom ratio. The Anamorphic Nanomorph line, initially unveiled …

Venus Optics has introduced a unique lens specifically designed for industrial and scientific applications. The Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO “microscope” lens is compatible with Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, and Sony E bayonet mounts, offering magnifications of 10x, 20x, 35x, and 50x. Delivered in a specialized case, the lens includes various attachments to adapt …

Leica, alongside the M11-P, has unveiled the latest iteration of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH, a wide-angle prime lens. This Leica 28mm f2 2023 version incorporates cutting-edge technology derived from the company’s modern sensor, featuring a reduced minimum focusing distance. Compared to its predecessor, which focused at a minimum distance of 0.7 meters, the new version can focus as …

Leica has introduced the M11-P, a groundbreaking mirrorless rangefinder camera that stands as the world’s first to feature Leica Content Credentials, a technology ensuring the absolute authenticity of photos from capture to publication. This innovative feature integrates encrypted metadata, enhancing transparency in image creation and editing. It provides a robust digital signature supported by a CAI-compliant certificate, offering a reliable …

Leica, the renowned German optics manufacturer, has unveiled two cutting-edge lenses for the L-mount system: the Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f2.8 ASPH and the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f2 ASPH, catering to both photography and video enthusiasts, including users of devices like the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K. Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f2.8 ASPH The initial offering, the Leica 14–24mm F2.8 ASPH lens, is …