Venus Optics has introduced an exciting new lineup of Ranger Compact Cine Zoom lenses, featuring the Laowa Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 and Laowa Ranger 75-180mm T2.9. These movie lenses are designed to cater to various filmmaking needs, ranging from documentaries to commercials. Whether you’re a solo operator or part of a large film crew, the Laowa Ranger Compact Cine Zoom lenses …

Leica is enhancing its native lens support for its L-mount SL system cameras with the integration of the Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. These Leica lenses are compact and lightweight, yet they maintain the distinctive shallow depth of field and aesthetic appeal associated with Summicron optics. According to Leica, both lenses have extremely fast focusing …

Viltrox, a Chinese camera equipment manufacturer, has recently announced that their new 75mm F1.2 lens for the Fujifilm X mount is now available for pre-order. This highly anticipated lens is a versatile and affordable option for photographers and videographers who use Fujifilm X series cameras. The lens has an equivalent focal length of 115mm (full frame) and has 16 elements …

With the 35mm f0.95, TTArtisan introduced a 35mm fixed focal length with a very high speed of 1:0.95 (f/0.95) as the ultimate solution for available light photography. In addition, it should deliver images with a fantastic bokeh and good sharpness for an attractive image atmosphere. The APS-C lens has a simple retro look in robust metal housing but is compact …

Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 18mm f1.8 ultra-wide-angle lens with a 100° angle of view, thereby expanding its lens range for the mirrorless full-frame cameras of the S series, which use the L-mount launched by Leica in 2015 as a lens mount. Thanks to the L-mount, the lens can also be used on corresponding cameras from other brands in …

Meike has announced a pair of macro extension rings designed for use with Panasonic’s full-frame L-mount Lumix cameras. The Meike MK-L-AF1 extension tube comes with 13mm and 18mm rings. Extension tubes are used by macro photographers as an inexpensive and effective way of increasing lens projection by moving the lens away from the camera’s sensor. As the lens moves further …

If you move between the worlds of Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras, you will find the autofocus lens adapter ETZ21 from Megadap, or its predecessor ETZ11 an adapter to connect lenses with Sony E mount to Nikon Z cameras. Megadap has now launched the second generation of their adapter, the ETZ21. With it, photographers can easily use Sony E-mount lenses …

With the Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift, the Venus Optics introduced another wide-angle shift lens after the Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift. The new 20mm lens was designed for full and medium format cameras, where medium format means Fujifilm’s GFX cameras with the Fuji G mount. In total, the new Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift lens is offered with eight …

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 …

Viltrox has unveiled the EF-L autofocus lens adapter for Canon EF / EF-S mount to Leica / Panasonic / Sigma L-mount cameras. This adapter supports in-lens IS stabilization, EXIF ​​transmission, electronic auto iris control, and has a built-in Type-C port for firmware upgrades. The manufacturer claims that full lens performance is achieved with the new adapter. Viltrox EF-L price and …