The South Korean lens manufacturer Samyang (also known as Rokinon) introduced a new “V-AF” lens series for video and film applications with 35mm T1.9, 24mm T1.9, and 75mm T1.9. These Rokinon lenses come with autofocus, which is why the series and the individual lenses are referred to as “V-AF” (video autofocus). The new V-AF range offers filmmakers, videographers, vloggers, and …

Nikon introduced a special edition Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE lens that takes on a retro style similar to the Nikon AI and AI-S lenses released in the 70s and 80s. The updated version features a retro-inspired design, specialized electromagnetic aperture, a focus ring, checked knurling on the lens body, and a contrasting silver band. Aside from the aesthetic changes, …

DJI has announced the third-generation Mavic drone, the DJI Mavic 3 Classic. It is offered in three trim levels. Two of which differ in control actuators: the standard DJI RC-N1 or the advanced DJI RC with a built-in FHD display. But the third set consists exclusively of one drone. It is the most affordable variant of the previously released DJI …

Venus Optics has released two new cinema lenses: the Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Super 35 Macro APO Cine and the 100mm T2.9 2X Full Frame Macro APO Cine. Laowa 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine According to the manufacturer, this is the world’s first 2x macro video lens on Super35 sensors with a minimum focusing distance of 7 cm. This …

A cine lens manufacturer Meike has released the Meike 18mm T2.1 Super 35 lens for PL and Canon EF mount cameras. The lens has become the sixth in the Meike S35 Cine Lens series. With the release of this lens, a complete set of optics for film production now consists of the following focal lengths: 18mm T2.1, 25mm T2.1, 35mm …

Along with the Moto Edge 30 Neo, Motorola introduced the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra with a 144 Hz display, a 125-watt charger, and a 200 MP triple camera, the device offers first-class equipment. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is the world’s first 200-megapixel camera phone, which is based on a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor in 1/1.22 inch format. The camera …

Google introduced the Pixel 7 Pro, as the company’s latest flagship smartphone. Google Pixel 7 Pro price is even more attractive thanks to the pre-order deal until October 13th. The Pixel 7 Pro shares many specs with the Pixel 7. So in the following, we want to focus on the differences between the inch Pixel 7 and the larger inch …

Meike has introduced a new 135mm T2.4 FF cine lens, where the last two letters, of course, mean full frame. The Meike lens covers a 45mm image circle and is available in PL, Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica L mounts. T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, 85mm T2.1, 105mm T2.1. The Meike lens features geared focus and aperture …

While the Japanese third-party lens manufacturer has reduced its range of lenses for (D)SLRs in recent years, it is continuously expanding its range of lenses for mirrorless cameras. At the moment, the focus is primarily on lenses with Sony E mount. In mid-August 2022, Tamron announced the full format wide angle zoom “20-40mm f2.8 Di III VXD” with E-Mount. Almost …

The Japanese lens manufacturer is now releasing its “Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VXD” lens for Fujifilm X Mount. The Tamron lens was first introduced back in April 2021 for the “Sony E” mount cameras that can be used on mirrorless Alpha models with a sensor in 35mm full format as well as those with an APS-C sensor. The Tamron …