Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Announced


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 »

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DZO Marlin 1.6x Expander


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.

Features
– Extends the effective focal length and image circle by 1.6x
– No degrade of image quality
– Outstanding optical performance and operability
– Quick back flange adjustment
– Solid and sturdy, compact and light-weight
– Abundant mount system meets multiple needs
– Strong Matching Suitability

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 »

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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Coming Soon


20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Lens configuration: 17 elements in 15 groups (2 SLD glasses, 3 aspherical lenses)
  • Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.23m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 6.1
  • Filter Diameter: 82mm
  • Size: φ87.8 x 111.2mm (E-mount version 113.2mm)
  • Weight: 635g (E-mount version 630g)

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Lens configuration: 17 elements in 14 groups (1 SLD glass, 2 FLD glasses, 4 aspherical lenses)
  • Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.25m
  • Maximum shooting magnification : 1: 7.1
  • Filter diameter: 72mm Size: φ75.7 x 95.5mm (E-mount version 97.5mm)
  • Weight: 520g (E-mount version 510g)


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Laowa 0.7X Focal Reducer Now Available at B&H Photo

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

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Lens Tips: Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN | Contemporary


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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Godox Lux Junior Retro

The Godox Lux Junior Retro is a neat retro design that would match a camera like the Sony a7C well. You can currently get one at B&H Photo.

Compatible with FUJIFILM, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and Sony cameras, the Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash from Godox is a diminutive 2.9 x 2 x 2.8″ light source with basic features and is small enough to have it regularly mounted on your camera.

Called a “retro” flash, the unit has a simple dial that correlates ISO with apertures, power levels, and shooting distances. For example, if you want to shoot at 5′ with an ISO of 400, the dial lines up f/4 and 1/8 power. The flash has an Auto Mode, too, that defaults to f/2.8 at ISO 100.

Control features include an Optical Mode that offers S1 and S2 settings. In S1 the flash will fire in response to another manual or TTL flash, while in S2 the Retro Flash will respond similarly, but ignore the initial flash from cameras with a pre-flash function. The Junior Retro Camera Flash runs on two separately purchased AAA batteries and comes with a triggering cable and a storage bag.

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