Sirui has unveiled its maiden lenses featuring an automatic focusing system – the Sirui Sniper F/1.2. The marketing campaign commenced on November 20th, aimed at funding the production of three lenses: 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm, sharing consistent optical traits and mechanics, ideal for comprehensive filmmaking. This new line, Sirui Sniper, is tailored for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z …

Venus Optics introduces two new additions to its Anamorphic Laowa cine lens lineup in the Nanomorph series. Joining the previously released lenses, the compact optics Laowa Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 and 80mm T2.4 1.5X offer enhanced versatility for cinematographers. The announcement also includes the introduction of a front anamorphic adapter with a 1.33X zoom ratio. The Anamorphic Nanomorph line, initially unveiled …

Xingyao Optical has introduced its latest innovation, the manual ultra-fast lens Brightin Star 35mm F0.95, tailored for APS-C cameras with various mounts including Sony E, Fujifilm X, MFT, Nikon Z, and Canon EF-M/RF-S. This lens, equivalent to about 52.5mm focal length, is specifically designed for capturing night scenes and low-light environments. Boasting a remarkable optical structure comprising 12 blade diaphragms …

Tamron has officially introduced the 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD, a wide-angle full-frame zoom lens (Model A068) designed for Sony mirrorless cameras. This announcement comes after its initial unveiling in August. The lens’s optical configuration comprises 15 elements arranged in 13 groups, featuring three low-dispersion elements, one molded aspherical element, and two composite aspherical elements. It boasts a 9-blade diaphragm …

Rokinon has expanded its Xeen Meister optics lineup with the introduction of two new wide-angle lenses: the Xeen Meister 14mm T2.6 and the Xeen Meister 24mm T1.3. These new Rokinon Xeen Meister lenses cater to full-frame sensors, boast a 13-blade aperture, and offer compatibility with various bayonet mounts, including PL, Canon EF, or Sony E-Mount. The initial trio of lenses …

Blackmagic Design has introduced its best camera for film shooting: the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K, boasting a full-frame 6K sensor, an impressive dynamic range of 13 stops, an L-Mount lens mount, and CFexpress card recording capabilities. This 6K cinema camera packs a substantial 24 x 36mm 6048 x 4032 sensor, delivering cinematic-quality visuals within a compact, lightweight frame. It empowers …

Sony has unveiled its first movie camera, the Sony Burano, featuring a state-of-the-art image stabilization system, support for ultra-high resolution 8.6K (8640×5760) video, a remarkable 16-stop dynamic range, integrated ND filters, and the cutting-edge XAVC H codec. The camera’s sensor boasts an impressive resolution of 41.9 MP (effective). The movie camera incorporates dual base ISO settings of 800 and 3200 …

Sony Electronics has unveiled its latest offering, the ILX-LR1, an interchangeable lens camera sporting a 61MP full-frame image sensor, reportedly the same sensor found in the latest Sony A7CR model. This compact and lightweight Sony industrial camera is tailored for a range of applications, including inspections, investigations, surveys, and drone mapping. The ILX-LR1 from Sony is engineered to capture images …

Cooke Optics, renowned for its high-end video lenses, has unveiled the SP3 prime lens series specially crafted for mirrorless cameras. This exciting lineup comprises five focal lengths—25mm, 32mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm—all boasting a fast T2.4 aperture. Currently, the Cooke SP3 series lenses come equipped with a Sony E mount. However, the manufacturer has assured the release of versions with …

ZY Optics has introduced an exciting new trio of fast cinema lenses tailored for cameras equipped with S35 sensors: the Mitakon Speedmaster series in 20mm, 35mm, and 50mm, all boasting an impressive T1.0 aperture. Breaking new ground, ZY Optics offers the option to acquire all three lenses as a comprehensive set, departing from the customary individual purchase approach. In terms …