Tokina has officially unveiled three compact super-telephoto lenses SZ PRO 300mm F7.1, 600mm F8, and 900mm F11 MF CF for APS-C format for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M mount. Thanks to their catadioptric optical design, these Tokina lenses are very light and ultra-compact. This is an option for those users who are looking for a lightweight, affordable super …
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A Compact and Capable Zoom: The Sony 20-70mm F4 G Lens
Sony has announced a 20-70mm F4 G standard zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens features a lightweight and compact body and has a wide angle of 20mm, which is unique among standard zoom lenses, which typically have a wide angle of 24mm. Sony refers to this feature as a key advantage of the new lens. It enables the …
Read More »DZOFilm 18-35mm T2.9 Catta Ace FF Cine Zoom lens announced
DZOFilm has announced the release of a new 18-35mm T2.9 Catta Ace FF Cine Zoom lens. This is the third lens in the Catta Ace FF Cine lens series, joining the already existing Catta Ace 35-80mm T2.9 and Catta Ace 70-135mm T2.9. The DZOFilm Catta Ace 18-35mm T2.9 professional cinema lens shares many similarities with the earlier Pictor 14-30mm T2.8 …
Read More »Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS lens for Sony E and Leica L announced
Sigma has introduced a new superzoom lens for Sony E and L-mount mirrorless cameras, including those made by Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma. The company has released specifications and detailed images of the lens called the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS. According to Sigma, this lens is the only one in the world that offers 10x optical zoom on full-frame …
Read More »Viltrox’s new 75mm F1.2 lens for Fujifilm X now available for pre-order
Viltrox, a Chinese camera equipment manufacturer, has recently announced that their new 75mm F1.2 lens for the Fujifilm X mount is now available for pre-order. This highly anticipated lens is a versatile and affordable option for photographers and videographers who use Fujifilm X series cameras. The lens has an equivalent focal length of 115mm (full frame) and has 16 elements …
Read More »Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D lens introduced for Fujifilm GFX
Venus Optics has announced a compact lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras – Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D GFX. The optics turned out to be very light and small. The lens weighs 546 grams and is 80 mm long. The lens provides a 110° field of view with zero distortion (which can be handy in astrophotography). The manufacturer reports that …
Read More »Viltrox Epic 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm T2.0 1.33x Anamorphic Cine Lenses Announced
Viltrox, a Chinese camera equipment manufacturer, recently announced the release of their new line of Epic 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm T2.0 1.33x lenses. These Anamorphic Cine lenses are designed for use with full-frame cameras with Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and PL mounts and offer a bright T2.0 aperture, which allows for a shallow depth of field and beautiful …
Read More »Meike Prime 100mm T2.1 Cine lens for PL and Canon EF mounts
Meike introduced the new Prime 100mm T2.1 cine lens, designed to work with S35 sensors and PL or Canon EF mounts. The optical design has 13 elements in 7 groups and a diaphragm with 12 blades. The lens in the PL version has a length of 98.5 mm and weighs 990 g, for the EF mount it is 106.5 mm …
Read More »Ring Car Cam with dual-facing HD cameras and motion detection
Ring announced the new Ring Car Cam at CES 2023. This is a well-equipped car dash cam designed not only to monitor traffic but also the interior of the car. The Ring dash cam comes equipped with two cameras, both of which can control night vision. The exterior-facing camera offers a viewing angle of 111.5° horizontally and 56° vertically, while …
Read More »Bosma G1 Pro 8K Cinema Camera Unveiled at CES 2023
The Bosma G1 Pro 8K cinema camera was first announced in May 2021 at the NAB exhibition. However, it was never released at that time and was subsequently postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and problems with the supply of components. Now, it has finally been introduced at the CES 2023 exhibition and is available for pre-order. The 8K camera …
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