Panasonic introduced the Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 (35mm equivalent: 18mm), a fast ultra wide-angle fixed focal length lens for the Lumix G series. In addition to the high light intensity with very compact dimensions, the Micro Four Thirds lens has a minimum focus distance of just 9.5 cm and a magnification factor of 0.25x (35mm camera equivalent: 0.5x). The …

The Rokinon introduced a new premium line of cinema lenses at the beginning of 2022. The “XEEN Meister” line complements the professional cine lenses of the Rokinon sub-brand “XEEN” with three fast primes for large image sensors: the XEEN Meister 35mm T1.3, the XEEN Meister 50mm T1.3 and the XEEN Meister 85mm T1. 3. Their prices were not set at …

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 …

The new Tokina Vista 180mm T1.9 cinema lens is now available for pre-order on online marketplaces, offering filmmakers a highly sought-after telephoto lens. The lens provides a natural perspective that accentuates the faces of subjects and creates a beautiful blur when needed. It is equally suitable for Super35 and larger formats up to Vista Vision. The lens complements the existing …

Taiwanese manufacturer Exascend, Inc . has introduced the Nitro CFexpress Type B, the world’s first VPG400 (Video Performance Guarantee Profile 4) certified memory card, which should provide incredibly stable recording even in the most demanding movie cameras. The 512 GB capacity – more than three times that of existing VPG400 certified CFexpress Type A cards – allows filmmakers to shoot …

Digital film and video cameras, as well as film cameras with image sensors in the classic “Super 35” cinema film format (approximately APS-C) and 35 mm full format (about 35 mm) or larger, Zeiss offers its “Supreme Prime” family of lenses, which include 13 fast fixed focal lengths from 18mm to 200mm. With the new Zeiss Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8, …

Meike has introduced the new 105mm T2.1 FF Prime Cine Lens. The lens complements a series of T2.1 aperture film production optics that includes 24mm T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, and 85mm T2.1 lenses. The 105mm T2.1 lens weighs 1.1kg and is available in PL, Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica L mounts. Meike’s complete range of prime …

A leading brand in gaming segments, Gigabyte’s products are a common sight to build gaming stations because of various factors such as affordability, reliability, and a well-established sales and service network globally. The Gigabyte Aorus FI32QX gaming monitor is a capable option for anyone looking to invest in a large, high-resolution monitor. As the name suggests, the monitor has a …

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 …

Samyang Optics has announced the new AF 135mm F1.8 FE Sony E-mount telephoto lens, but can also be used with mirrorless Sony cameras with APS-C format image sensors. The telephoto lens, which is very fast for its focal length, is designed for portraits, astrophotography, landscapes, and video recordings. It is said to boast strong autofocus, excellent resolution, and beautiful bokeh, …