Leica

Leica has announced the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F5-6.3, a telephoto zoom lens for the L-mount. The Extender L 1.4x lens-compatible teleconverter has also been announced, allowing for a combination that extends the focal length to 560mm with F8. A rather modest maximum aperture range allows the lens to be relatively compact for such a telephoto lens. It comes with a detachable …

As part of a photo exhibition in London with photographs from the “James Bond” movies, Leica is launching a special edition of its D-Lux 7. The new Leica compact camera with an image sensor in FourThirds format and a built-in zoom comes in an adapted, stylish design. Leica D-Lux 7 007 also comes with a built-in 24-70mm zoom sensor and …

Leica is enhancing its native lens support for its L-mount SL system cameras with the integration of the Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. These Leica lenses are compact and lightweight, yet they maintain the distinctive shallow depth of field and aesthetic appeal associated with Summicron optics. According to Leica, both lenses have extremely fast focusing …

Sigma has expanded its line of Art lenses with the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L-mount. This is the fifth lens in the Sigma line of the DG DN Art series. Among other focal lengths, there are also 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, and portrait 85mm lenses in the lineup. Autofocus on the Sigma 50mm …

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 …

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 …

Kipon has announced a new set of cine lenses, the Colibri Cine, designed for filmmakers who require compact, high-quality cine lenses, according to a press release. These lenses are characterized by their compact size, lightweight, and versatility, all of which are achieved through a single design. The optics in the series have a feature called “multi-mount,” which allows them to …

Panasonic has released two new mirrorless cameras in their Lumix S series: the Lumix S5 II and the Lumix S5 IIX. Both of these cameras have a lot to offer photographers and videographers, with a range of features that make them capable of capturing high-quality images and videos. One of the standout features of the Lumix S5 II and S5 …

Pergear has launched a 14mm F2.8 full-frame manual focus mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L. With a wide angle of view and a fast aperture, it promises to be a versatile and capable lens for photographers of all levels. Pergear 14mm F2.8 has 2 aspherical elements and 5 ultra-high refractive index glass …

The Irix 150mm T3.0 Tele Cine lens is a new addition to cinema lenses. The original Irix 150mm T3.0 Macro Cine lens was released in 2019. This lens had a specialization in macro photography, including in the focus ring range movement. The manufacturer reports that it has received a lot of feedback asking for a version of this cine lens …