Meyer Optik Gorlitz has unveiled the full-frame Trioplan 50mm f2.8 II, a versatile lens with special “soap bubble” bokeh. The developer claims, the lens has been redesigned from the ground up: a new mechanical design based on the Trioplan 100mm f2.8 II now offers photographers excellent controllability with a 50mm focal length. By optimizing the optical design, it can now focus on infinite …

As a further development of the A1X, the new Profoto A10 studio light has integrated AirX technology and Bluetooth and therefore can also be controlled with a smartphone. The compactness of the studio lights is identical, as is the light output with a flash of 76Ws and continuous light with LEDs. With AirX technology, the smallest of the Profoto devices enables true cross-device connectivity, both within …

Zhong Yi Optics already has in its range of Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f1.2 lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, and FE, Pentax K mounts. And recently the company has released the Nikon Z variant of this lens is now available to purchase on Amazon.  Let’s take a look at the new lens from a different angle. From the photos, …

Fujifilm has introduced the new Instax Square SQ1 instant camera. The Fuji Instant Camera has received a square form factor, typical as its INSTAX series cameras. Let us remind you that the new product from Fujifilm uses proprietary Instax Square cartridges.  The new Fuji Instax camera is very similar to previous models such as the Instax Mini 9/10/11, including on shooting opportunities because it lacks some …

The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f0.95 is a new manual wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras with an impressive f/0.95 maximum aperture that is great for low-light shooting and helps control depth of field. The optimized optical design includes 12 elements in 9 groups also helps render images with a high degree of sharpness and clarity, while the rounded …

Rokinon has introduced a new AF 35mm f1.8 FE autofocus lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This is a third version of the prime lens for Sony E mount cameras with such a focal length. Rokinon AF 35mm F1.4 FE and AF 35mm F2.8 were released two years ago. The first is quite weighty (645 g) and large (Ø76×115 mm), the second is a very …

The new 7artisans Photoelectric M35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount cameras now available to pre-order on the Bhphotovideo.com website and its availability has been scheduled for September 16, 2020.  This is a wide-angle 35mm lens designed for full-frame and 35mm M-mount rangefinder cameras and bright f/1.4 maximum aperture offers control over depth of field and provides optimal performance in low light …

Meike has officially unveiled a new full-frame portrait autofocus lens: the Meike 85mm f1.8 for Nikon F mount (DSLR) cameras, is now available to buy from Amazon.  The company announced plans to release this lens for Canon and Nikon SLR cameras back in 2018. The manufacturer promises high sharpness, low chromatic aberration, and distortion. According to the company, the lens received …

Samyang Optics announces the VDSLR MK2 series as an updated entry-level cine lens that has been expanded to include new functions. The MK2 set includes four of the most commonly used focal lengths: 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5, and 85mm T1.5. The new Samyang lenses have a weather seal, 9 aperture blades and their focal length information is visible on …

The German company OPC Optics (Optical Precision Components), which, as a result of the bankruptcy of NetCE, acquired the rights to the Mayer Optic Görlitz trademark, which has a history of about 120 years old, is systematically “reviving” it. Having unveiled the Trioplan 100mm f2.8 II lens earlier this year, it announced the availability of a second updated manual focus …