Viltrox announced several new lenses at an event in China. These lenses should be available for Sony E Mount, Fujifilm X mount, and Nikon Z mount, but the releases will be staggered. Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.2 LAB Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.2 LAB Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Viltrox AF 35mm […]
overview [Publication number] P2024035865 [Release date] 2024-03-15 [Name of the invention] Large aperture ratio optical system [Application date] 2022-09-05 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name] Sigma Co., Ltd. [Problem] To realize a large aperture ratio optical system that uses an inner focus method while reducing the weight of a focus lens. [Background Art] [0002] In recent […]
New details about upcoming Viltrox lenses were revealed on weibo and the prices are surprisingly good. The Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 in particular should be popular thanks to it coming in at around 899 yuan or $124.93 and according to comments Viltrox made on weibo it will be released later next month. It’s interesting how forward Chinese […]
Sigma Japan: Apology regarding the supply status of “SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art” and “SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary” for Sony E-mount Thank you for using Sigma products. We have received orders for some lenses for mirrorless cameras that exceed our expectations, and production is not able to keep up with […]
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Lens Tip published its full Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD review and they have an interesting point of view. While I agree with Lens Tip that Tamron should be commended for its unique designs I do think that Tamron could have come […]
Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm F1 Aspherical E-mount release date announcement Thank you for using Cosina products. Today, Cosina has decided to release the NOKTON 50mm F1 Aspherical, an interchangeable lens exclusively for Sony E-mount, on March 19, 2024, which was announced on February 15, 2024. The Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 was originally announced in February. You […]