Leica

The new Techart TZM-01 auto focus lens adapter, which enables autofocusing of Leica M mount lenses when mounted on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. The lens adapter is equipped with an internal motor for fast autofocusing and supports all AF modes of the camera with face/eye detection. Focusing is performed by shifting the lens along the optical axis using an electric …

As the latest model in the Leica Q series, Leica Camera AG is introducing a monochrom version that is equipped with a newly developed monochrom full-frame sensor and the powerful Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens. In addition, like the previous Q2, the new Leica Q2 Monochrom camera offers fast autofocus and a high-resolution OLED viewfinder.  The monochrom design of the digital camera …

An adapter is currently being presented under the “Megadap” brand, with which manual Leica M lenses with autofocus function can be used on Nikon Z cameras. The adapter has electrical contacts for communication with the Nikon Z cameras and uses the camera’s phase-detection autofocus algorithm for focusing. Focusing is done by moving the entire attached lens through the adapter by …

With the Lumix S 85mm F1.8 (S-S85), Panasonic is introducing a fast lens with a medium telephoto fixed focal length that is particularly suitable for portrait photography thanks to its angle of view and bokeh. The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 is the first of four announced lenses with a luminous intensity of 1: 1.8, which expands the L-Mount system …

7Artisans has announced a new 50mm F1.05 full-frame manual focus lens for mirrorless cameras with Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L mount.  This new 7Artisans Photoelectric sensor has a small and compact body design is 10 elements in 7 groups with all metal parts. For now, the new lens is listed for pre-order only at Bhphotovideo for …

Venus Optics recently introduced the Laowa 14mm f4 FF RL lens is now available to pre-order on the B&H store. It is a super wide angle lens with distortion-free imaging. It is the smallest and lightest wide-angle lens with a 114° field of view for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors. It’s only 5.9cm long and weighs just 228g. This makes it the …

Meike has recently introduced the new Meike 50mm f1.2 full-frame manual lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, and Leica L mount cameras, is now available to purchase at the Bhphoto store.  The design of the Meike lens is quite impressive, it includes twelve elements in seven groups and a total weight of 670 g. The manufacturer promises beautiful bokeh …

Sigma is expanding its high-quality Art product line with a classic tele-macro, which should offer the highest image quality. The new Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens is the first macro lens in the Art line that was specially developed for mirrorless cameras. The tele-macro is – at least for the time being – only offered with two connections: on …

Meyer Optik Gorlitz has unveiled the full-frame Trioplan 50mm f2.8 II, a versatile lens with special “soap bubble” bokeh. The developer claims, the lens has been redesigned from the ground up: a new mechanical design based on the Trioplan 100mm f2.8 II now offers photographers excellent controllability with a 50mm focal length. By optimizing the optical design, it can now focus on infinite …

The Leica V-Lux 5, which is one of the popular travel, nature, and sports cameras, is now available in a kit set with additional accessories. In addition to the camera, this Explorer Kit includes a classy imperial blue canvas and tan leather Billingham Hadley System Bag along with a glowing red Leica Rope Strap designed by COOPH. The compact bag is characterized by …