Sony has had a steady interchangeable lens camera sale decline this year with things only just starting to look up this month, while compact cameras have been growing over time. I am curious how much of this is due to supply chain issues, but we don’t get a lot of incite into sales since BCN rankings are only based on approximately 40% of the Japanese retailer sales.
via: BCNR+ 1, BCNR+ 2, Photorumors
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6: Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon
Anhui China, 7 July 2022 – Venus Optics, the camera lens manufacturer that has been endeavoring to invent high-quality lenses at an affordable price, is thrilled to release an ultra-compact Zoom Lens for Full Frame cameras – Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom. This tiny lens offers an AOV from an ultra-wide 121.9° to an easier-to-control 84° with a fixed aperture. The 5.9”/15cm closest focusing distance allows users to explore more creative shots or even macro-like photos. Laowa’s classical 5-bladed aperture design for stunning 10-point Sunstar also packed in this lens. A 77mm filter can be used directly with the adaptor ring (come along with the lens). With the competitive price of USD649 (USD699 for m mount) and the tiny size, this lens would be perfect for travel and landscape photography. Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z and Leica M are available for this lens.
Wide-angle zoom in a compact body
With an 84° to 121.9° zoom range, the lens provides greater flexibility to photographers in framing. Users could adjust the focal length easily with a twist. The lens is relatively compact and light in its class. It is measured to be ⌀69.4x84mm(⌀2.73×3.30”) with a lightweight 497g(1.09lbs). A great option for photographers who wants to pack lightweight.
A constant f/5.6 aperture
The lens has a constant f/5.6 aperture which the aperture does not change when adjusting the focal length. Photographers would have greater control over the photos. Read More
DZO Marlin 1.6x: B&H Photo / Adorama
Expand Your Vision, Explore The Envision丨DZOFILM Releases Marlin 1.6x Expander
Today, DZOFILM brings its Marlin 1.6x expander to the public. Extending the effective focal length and image circle by 1.6x, Marlin can convert Super 35 Pictor Zoom lenses or other lenses on your hands to cover Full Frame or Vista Vision. Let’s take a more detailed look into DZOFILM Marlin 1.6x expander.
Extends the Effective Focal Length and Image Circle by 1.6x
With Marlin 1.6x expander, users could convert Super 35 lenses to cover Full Frame or Vista Vision. This expander enlarges focal length and the diameter of the image circle by a factor of 1.6x with only 1.5 stops light loss. Read More
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
via Digicame-info, Photorumors
The Laowa Focal reducer for the probe lens can now be preordered from B&H Photo in addition to Venus Optics. The adapter is designed for use with the Laowa Probe lens, but it can also be used with other EF and PL mount lenses.
Laowa 0.7X Focal Reducer: B&H Photo / Venus Optics
24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe: B&H Photo / Amazon / Venus Optics
Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Lens tips published its full review of the Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN | Contemporary, which you can read in full here. You might want to get the Sony 20mm f/1.8 G instead if you prefer a lens with fewer compromises though.
The Sigma C 20 mm f/2 DG DN is a very decent lens which has just one problem: a very strong direct rival. We think here about the Sony FE 20 mm f/1.8G. It’s true the Sigma is cheaper than the Sony by about $200 and now costs around $700 but I think many people will decide to buy the brand name Sony lens as it is faster and optically better.
Pros:
- solid, weather-sealed mechanical construction,
- good image quality in the frame centre,
- sensible image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,
- decent image quality on the edge of full frame,
- negligible lateral chromatic aberration,
- excellent astigmatism correction,
- moderate vignetting on the APS-C sensor,
- very good performance against bright light,
- sensible work of autofocus.
Cons:
- monstrous vignetting on full frame,
- distinct distortion of moustache variety.
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