New Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8


Brightin Star announced the new Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8

Details:

  • Lens design: 11 groups of 15 elements
  • 5 aperture blades
  • Rear 34mm filter
  • Angle of view: 122.5°
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.24m
  • Dimensions: 70 x 96.6mm
  • Weight: 550g
  • E/Z/RF/L mount

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Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB Listed Early Overseas and Coming Soon

Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB was listed early overseas. Below are the details from the listing.

The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB pursues ultra-high resolution that surpasses even flagship models, ushering in a new era of revolutionary leaps in image quality. It adopts an optical design that does not compromise on details to support high-pixel shooting. With unprecedented high-definition depiction power, it will satisfy the needs of all those who seek higher resolution.

What is the LAB series?

The LAB series is the highest-end line of the Viltrox brand, characterized by high image quality and high standards. Compared to other products on the market, the lens specifications of the LAB series are at a higher level than those of the PRO series. With the introduction of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2, the Viltrox LAB series is attracting attention as a lens that further expands the creative possibilities of professional photographers and video creators.

Features

  • The lens is made up of 15 elements in 10 groups, including five ED lenses, three high refractive index lenses, and two aspherical lenses, ensuring clarity from the center to the edges of the entire focal range and enabling the depiction of fine textures even at maximum aperture, allowing users to retain image quality down to the fine details even in cropped images, expanding the scope of their photography .
  • Equipped with Viltrox’s proprietary Hyper VCM motor, it provides 150% faster focus speed and more precise aperture accuracy compared to conventional STM motors, allowing you to capture the perfect photographic opportunity.
  • The large aperture F1.2 and 11-blade diaphragm produce a softer, more beautiful circular bokeh, providing excellent quality even in low-light situations.
  • With a minimum focusing distance of 0.34m and a maximum magnification of 0.17x, it provides clear, excellent images from infinity to close-ups.
  • The side of the lens is equipped with three switching levers, two custom Fn buttons, two rings, and a display, allowing users to make fine adjustments to suit their shooting style.
  • The lens body, including the front lens element, is dust-proof and weather-resistant, allowing it to be used in a wide range of shooting environments.
  • By connecting to the app via Bluetooth, you can also configure the Fn button and the image and text to be displayed on the lens display when the camera starts up.

Specification

  • Compatible mount: Sony E-mount
  • Focal length: 35mm
  • Focus mode: AF (autofocus)
  • Lens construction: 15 elements in 10 groups (5 ED lenses, 3 high refractive index lenses, 2 aspherical lenses)
  • Aperture blades: 11
  • Supported image size: Full size
  • Aperture range: F1.2-F16
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.34m
  • Filter diameter: Φ77mm
  • Size: Φ89.2mm x 121.8mm (excluding mount)
  • Accessories: Lens cap, rear cap, hood, storage bag
  • Weight: Approx. 920g
  • Manufacturer’s warranty: 1 year (covers natural failures)
  • *Note: Focusing speed and accuracy depend on the AF performance of the camera body.
    In addition, we do not guarantee that all shooting functions and compatible equipment can be used.

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Songraw 50mm f/1.2 Announced

The Songraw 50mm f/1.2 “Moonlit” full-frame AF lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount was officially announced at NAB 2025. Details Below:

  • First Chinese 50mm F1/2 full-frame autofocus mirrorless camera lens
  • For Sony E, Nikon Z, and L mount
  • Aluminum body
  • Weight: 900g/1.98 lbs
  • Two switches: AF/MF and de-click option
  • Lens design: 15 elements in 10 groups, including two aspherical lens elements
  • Aperture diaphragm with 13 blades
  • Minimum focusing distance: 52 cm/20.4 in
  • Filter size: 72mm
  • Shipping will start at the end of April
  • Price between $950 – $1,100
  • SongRaw showcased the lens at NAB 2025, emphasizing its “Moonlit” branding, inspired by its low-light performance

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Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM Coming Soon


Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony will soon launch a Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM to complement the Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM. It will be heavier than an f/2.8 lens, but Sony has done a great job removing weight from lenses. It is expected to be around $4,000 and could come during Sony’s next press conference.

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7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5


7Artisans showed a new lens at NAB, the 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5. We should get more details soon.

  • H45×L62mm

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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Patents Found


Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS has already been announced, but the patents were just filed and found.

overview

  • [Publication number] P2025043459
  • [Release date] 2025-04-01
  • [Name of invention] Large aperture ratio telephoto zoom lens
  • [Application date] 2023-09-19
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000131326
    [Name or company name] Sigma Corporation
  • According to the present invention, there is provided a large aperture ratio telephoto zoom lens having high optical performance, which is compact and lightweight while being equipped with an anti-vibration mechanism and a quiet and high-speed focus mechanism.
  • [Background Art]
    [0002]
    In recent years, the number of pixels in digital cameras has increased and pixel density has increased, and so zoom lenses with high optical performance are in demand. In particular, in order to resolve images up to high spatial frequencies, it is desirable to reduce various aberrations. However, in general, the larger the aperture ratio, the more difficult it becomes to suppress aberrations.
  • [0003]
    In addition, the larger the aperture ratio, the larger the lens diameter, making it difficult to reduce the weight of the lens. In particular, in a telephoto zoom lens with a large aperture ratio, the focus lens group tends to be heavy, and it becomes necessary to use a large actuator to achieve quiet and high-speed focus drive. However, using a large actuator goes against the weight reduction of the zoom lens. Therefore, by making the focus lens group smaller and lighter, quiet and high-speed focus drive is realized without making the actuator larger (for example, Patent Document 2).
  • [0004]
    Similarly, the larger the aperture ratio, the heavier the anti-vibration lens group tends to be, making it necessary to use a large actuator. However, by making the anti-vibration lens group smaller and lighter, it is possible to achieve high tracking performance of the anti-vibration drive (movement of the imaging position by shifting the anti-vibration lens group) without making the actuator larger (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
  • [0009]
    The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has as its object to provide a large aperture ratio telephoto zoom lens having high optical performance, which is equipped with an anti-vibration mechanism and a quiet and high-speed focus mechanism, while also being compact and lightweight.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 72.10-194.00
  • F-number: 2.91-2.92
  • Angle of view: 32.93-12.18
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Overall length: 222.00

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