Viltrox’s New 16mm f/1.8 Sony Lens Features Autofocus and a Large LCD
Viltrox has announced a new 16mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for full-frame Sony E-mount that features a large LCD screen for displaying current lens settings.
TTArtisan’s New Full-Frame 100mm f/2.8 is Both a Tilt-Shift and 2x Macro
TTArtisan has announced a full-frame 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift 2x ultra macro lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts.
Sony ZV-E1 vs Panasonic S5 IIX: Two Cameras for Totally Different Creators
Arriving in stores only weeks apart and at the same price, the Panasonic S5 IIX and Sony ZV-E1 are full frame, video optimized cameras designed for creators. Obviously, I had no choice but to compare them!
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2: Trash or Treasure? A Little Bit of Both
When I reviewed the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 I was struck by how bad it was, but also how good it could be. Normally, I rate a lens based on how well it handles flare, how sharp it is, and how well it controls chromatic aberrations. Going by the above criteria, the Argus should have failed spectacularly.
Samyang Announces a 35-150mm f/2-2.8 ‘All-Rounder’ Zoom Lens
Samyang has announced a new 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Sony E-mount which features a wide zoom range typically associated with "all-in-one" style kit lenses but with a fast variable aperture that is uncommon in that segment.
Sigma Adds Three New Lenses: 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, and 23mm f/1.4
Sigma has announced three new compact prime lenses and the upcoming availability of three existing lenses for the Nikon Z-Mount.
The New Laowa 28mm f/1.2 is a Super-Fast and Compact Travel Lens
Venus Optics has announced a new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 prime lens for full-frame cameras. Billed as the fastest 28mm for full-frame on the market, the new lens is available for Leica L, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts.
Meike’s 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens is Now Available for Fujifilm and Nikon
Meike has that its autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 lens that it launched last year for Sony E-mount is now available for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z-mount.
The DJI Ronin 4D Flex Lets You Detach the Head from the Ronin 4D Camera
If there is one thing that can be said about DJI's cinema camera endeavors, it's that they are unique. The Ronin 4D was already a major shift from traditional systems, and now the Ronin 4D Flex is yet another play on the design.
Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM Review: Another Excellent Addition to E-Mount
Sony’s new Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM is a compact, fast, and high-resolution lens in Sony’s upper-echelon G Master lineup, and it joins Sony’s already flush 50mm focal length lineup.
Sony’s New 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens is ‘Smallest and Lightest’ in its Class
Sony has announced the new Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens, a standard prime lens that Sony says is perfect for portraits, travel, street, and video.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review: Upping the Ante Across the Board
Sigma’s 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes its place as the latest lens in Sigma’s venerable high-end lens line and is a welcome addition thanks to excellent performance and a low cost of entry.
Sigma’s 50mm f/1.4 Art Promises Pro-Level Performance for $849
Sigma says it aimed to redefine what a standard lens means for its support of mirrorless full-frame lenses when it created the 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, which balances size, weight, and autofocus with pro-level optical performance.
Tokina’s 300mm, 600mm, and 900mm Reflex Lenses are Coming in February
Tokina will make its SZ 300mm PRO Reflex f/7.1, SZ 600mm PRO Reflex f/8, and SZ 900mm PRO Reflex f/11 reflex lenses available on February 3, 2023.
Sony 20-70mm f/4 G Review: A Mostly Excellent Zoom Lens
As the mirrorless camera market hits its stride and companies have caught up on their typical prime and zoom lens offerings, we see new offerings in non-traditional focal lengths. I can’t remember writing the words “all-in-one” in my decades in the tech press world as I have in the last year.
Sony’s New 20-70mm f/4 G Packs High Performance into a Tiny Package
Sony has announced the new Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens, a compact, lightweight lens with a wider field of view than the traditional 24-70mm focal length.
Sony Will Release a 300mm f/2.8 G Master Lens in Early 2024
Sony has revealed that it is developing a new 300mm f/2.8 G Master lens, but photographers won't be able to get their hands on it until early next year.
Sigma’s New 60-600mm Sports Lens is World’s First 10x Tele for Mirrorless
Sigma's new 60-600mm f/4.5-5.6 DG DN OS Sports lens is the world's first 10x ultra-telephoto zoom lens for mirrorless cameras and features six stops of optical stabilization at the telephoto end and seven stops at the standard end.
AstrHori’s 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-Mount Costs Just $276
AstrHori has announced an 85mm f/1.8 portrait lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras that promises high-end results for an extremely low cost of entry.
TTArtisan Introduces a $200 35mm f/0.95 for APS-C Cameras
TTArtisan recently announced a new standard-length prime lens for Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, Canon, and Leica APS-C cameras: the 35mm f/0.95.
Sony Hit with Lawsuit Alleging its Lens Serial Numbers Fall Off
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the state of California that alleges the serial number stickers on Sony lenses too easily fall off and therefore prevent owners from getting free repairs or taking part in product recalls.
Funleader’s 18mm f/8 Pro CapLens Adds Focus Distance Adjustment Dial
Funleader's new CapLens 18mm f/8 0.3m-∞ Pro iterates on the brand's original 18mm f/8 CapLens by adding a focusing adjustment dial that lets photographers shoot between 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, one, and two meters in addition to infinity.
Tamron’s New 20-40mm f/2.8 Lens is the Smallest and Lightest in its Class
Tamron has announced the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for full-frame Sony E-Mount. The company says that it was created in "aggressive pursuit" of portability, and is the smallest and lightest lens in its class.
The New Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is Made for Mirrorless
Venus Optics has announced the new Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO, a lens designed specifically for mirrorless full-frame cameras and available for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.
Tokina’s Latest is the 11-18mm f/2.8 for Sony APS-C Cameras
Tokina has announced the atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8 E, its first super-wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for mirrorless and promises full compatibility with Sony E-Mount APS-C cameras.
MonsterAdapter’s Upgraded Minolta V to Sony E Adapter Adds Autofocus
MonsterAdapter has announced an upgraded version of its LA-VE1 Minolta V to Sony E mount adapter. The LA-VE2 adds autofocus and allows all eight Minolta Vectis lenses to work with Sony mirrorless cameras.
Sony’s New FR7 is the World’s First Full-Frame ILC Robotic Camera
Sony's new addition to its cinema line is the FR7. It takes its current imaging technology and combines it with remote-controlled robotics, creating the world's first full-frame interchangeable lens (ILC) PTZ camera.
Tamron’s 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 is Coming September 22 for $1,299
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras that was announced in July will be available in September for $1,299.
Tamron is Developing a 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-Mount
Tamron has announced that it is developing a new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. The company says it will be the smallest and lightest in its class and support both photo and video applications.
Sigma 20mm and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Review: Top Lenses for Sony E-Mount
Sigma's two newly introduced wide-angle lenses are going to impress a lot of people with their large apertures and reasonable prices.