Cosina has unveiled an impressive addition to its lineup of lenses with the introduction of the Voigtlander Nokton 55mm f1.2 SL IIs. This manual lens, specially designed for Nikon F SLR cameras, comes equipped with electronic contacts that enable the transmission of EXIF data to the camera. With its charming retro appearance reminiscent of the 1960s, the Nokton 55mm f1.2 …
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TTArtisan has officially announced the new 11mm f2.8 Fisheye 180-degree full-frame lens for DSLRs from Canon and Nikon. The TTArtisan 11mm f2.8 Fisheye, unlike its mirrorless counterpart, has 10 aperture blades (7 for mirrorless cameras) and 12 elements in 10 groups (11 elements in 7 groups for mirrorless). At the same time, the minimum focusing distance increased slightly to 0.25 …
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Earlier this year, Irix introduced the Irix Cine 21mm T1.5 (approx. $1,200 on Adorama) full-frame cinema lens, and now it is the turn of a similar tool for photographers – the Irix 21mm f1.4. The new Irix lens is aimed at demanding professional photographers and is available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Pentax K mounts. It is also adapted …
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Venus Optics has unveiled the updated Laowa 15mm F4.5R Zero-D Shift lens. It is an R version of the existing Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift lens was introduced in May 2021. The new lens features a 14-blade aperture (compared to a 5-blade aperture in the standard version), resulting in a softer bokeh effect. The angle of view of the Laowa …
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Meyer Optik Gorlitz has announced the third lens in its Trioplan series and the sixth overall. The Trioplan 35mm f2.8 II is available with 11 camera mounts, including Nikon Z and Canon RF, and is renowned for its wide-angle soap bubble bokeh. While the company has released details such as a 64° field of view and 12 aperture blades, it …
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Cosina is expanding its Voigtländer SLII-S range of fixed focal lengths with the new Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Color-Skopar SLIIs lens with Nikon F mount, in addition to the previous: Ultron 40mm f2.0 SL II-S and Nokton 58mm f1.4 SL II-S. The new manual 28mm f2.8 Color-Skopar Asph SL II-S has, like the other two current Voigtländer SLII-S lenses, both the …
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The new Irix 30mm f1.4 Dragonfly wide angle lens is based on the already available 30mm cine model. The optical structure is identical in both versions. The manually focusable lenses differ in their bayonet mounts, but not in their optical properties. The Irix lens consists of 13 elements in 11 groups with 3 glass elements with extremely low dispersion, 2 …
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Korean optics manufacturer Samyang has announced a new MF 135mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 full-frame manual cinema lens. This video lens has received weather protection, a new aperture, and design changes to the body compared to the first version of this lens. The Samyang MF 135mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 features a seal on the mount to create a waterproof barrier between …
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Cosina has introduced two new manual photography lenses. These are: Voigtlander 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar SLⅡs and Voigtländer 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar VM. Voigtlander 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar SLⅡs The first lens, the 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar SLⅡs, is designed for full-frame Nikon F mount cameras (SLR cameras). It is made of durable metal parts. The Voigtlander lens is created using the latest optical …
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Zhong Yi Optics has further developed its 135mm f2.8 lens and is now launching the successor under the name Mitakon Creator 135mm f2.8. The company, also known as Shenyang Zhongyi Optical & Electronic Co., Ltd, which mainly produces high-speed prime lenses for photo and cine, has determined that its new manual lens meets APO qualities. The chromatic aberration is largely …
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