Cameras

Venus Optics has introduced the new Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine lens for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji X mounts. It is the widest rectilinear prime lens you can find in the Super35 market, covering a 123° angle of view. The lens was designed for shooting in tight spaces and for long shot use. According to …

Venus Optics has added an L mount version of the Laowa 85mm F5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO to its fleet of optics. It is the smallest 2x full-frame macro lens made specifically for mirrorless cameras. Retaining all its advantages such as ultra-compact, 2x zoom, APO, etc., it is a new, convenient tool for close-up shooting with L-mount cameras, which will …

Tokina SZ Super Tele 500mm F8 Reflex MF catadioptric telephoto lens is officially presented. It is a manual focus super-telephoto lens that will work with six different full-frame and crop camera systems using the T-adapter system: Canon EF, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Nikon Z, and Sony E. The catadioptric optical design consists of seven elements in seven …

Venus Optics announced the release and start of sales of two more new cinema lenses for the Micro Four Thirds mount: Laowa 6mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT and Laowa 50mm T2.9 Macro APO MFT Cine lenses. Both new lenses are part of the Laowa Cine line of cinema lenses. The Laowa 6mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT cine lens provides an angle of …

Venus Optics continues to expand its Micro Four Thirds Cine lens models with the introduction of the Laowa 10mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine and Laowa 17mm T1.9 MFT Cine. Both Cine lens models are very compact, so will fit perfectly on MFT system cameras like Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Zcam E2 M4, new GH6, etc. Both Cine lens models …

Venus Optics has introduced the new Laowa Argus 25mm f0.95 MFT, the fourth lens in the Argus line of ultra-fast optics. The lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds format cameras. The optical design of the lens features a 9-blade diaphragm and 14 elements in 8 groups, including 1 aspherical element, 1 ED element, and 3 high refractive index lenses. …

To mark the 35th anniversary of the Canon EOS line, the company has announced two new RF mount super-telephoto lenses: the Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and the RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM. Although these Canon RF lens models are similar to their EF counterparts in name, both Canon telephoto lens models feature a new optical design …

Sigma has not forgotten its promise to introduce lenses for Fujifilm’s APS-C format cameras by announcing a trio of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses. Fujifilm X-mount lenses are said to use a new control algorithm that optimizes autofocus drive performance and maximizes data transfer speed. In addition …

With the Lumix GH6, Panasonic has presented the latest version of its successful GH series. The GH series were and are often used in professional video, TV, and film productions when it comes to professional performance in a compact form. The compactness of the Panasonic GH6 allows it to be mounted on drones, in vehicles, etc., and also proves to …

Kipon has announced the new Ibelux 40mm F0.85 Mark III lens. The lens is available for Canon EOS M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, and Leica L mirrorless cameras. It will become noticeable when shooting wide open with the new Kipon Ibelux 40mm F0.85 Mark III. At this aperture, you’ll reportedly get much less chromatic aberration, higher resolution, …