Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera now officially announced. With its Impressive NIKKOR 24-3000mm equivalent optical zoom lens and advanced shooting controls, the new model has a 125x zoom. The lens has a maximum aperture of F2.8-8, compared to F2.8-6.5 on the P900, and has both ED and Super ED elements. This monster of a lens accepts 77mmContinue Reading
Ricoh Imaging officially announced the new Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens. This is the first Star-series lens developed under Pentax’s renewed performance evaluation criteria. This large-aperture, standard lens assures exceptional image quality with minimal aberrations. The HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens from Pentax is a standard length prime lens with a bright maximum aperture thatContinue Reading
Sony officially annnounced the FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens. The pro-grade lens will start shipping in September with a price tag of $12,000. The lens aims to deliver superior autofocus and handling. Weighing 2.7kg / 6.4lb, the company claims it’s well-balanced for monopod or even handheld shooting. Sony also says that its FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS takes advantageContinue Reading
Voigtlander officially announced the new Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens. The APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 is a high performance in the Fokentoren lens lineup. Macro lens has a maximum shooting magnification of 1: 1 (shooting distance 35 cm). Designed for full frame Sony E-mount cameras the new glass will cost ¥148,000 around $1,300. (check the US pricingContinue Reading
Nissin has introduced the new MG10, an advanced NAS (Nissin Air System) 2.4GHz wireless strobe for both on-camera and studio photography. This new innovative flash will be available July 2018 (Micro Four Thirds and Fuji versions will follow later this year). The US price is $599.99 for the MG10 alone and $699.99 for the MG10 withContinue Reading
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF lens for Canon DSLR cameras now officially announced. The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF is a Full Frame Canon EF Mount lens that sets new standards for portrait lenses thanks to its compact size and light weight construction. The bright prime lens weighs 485g and measures just 72mm long (without lensContinue Reading
Leica Camera has announced the Leica C-Lux compact camera that features a 24-360mm F3.3-6.4 zoom lens and a 20MP 1” BSI-CMOS sensor. This is a re-branded Panasonic ZS200 and the camera offers 4K video and it has a viewfinder with a 2.33 million-dot resolution. Featuring a Leica DC Vario-Elmar 8.8–132 mm f/3.3–6.4 ASPH. lens and aContinue Reading
The Chinese lens manufacturer Neewer released a new mirrorless lens. Neewer 35mm f/1.2 lens now available for Fuji X and Sony E-mount cameras. The manual focus prime fixed lens has a construction of 6 Elements in 5 Groups. Durable, Compact and Lightweight Aluminum body weighes 0.33lb/150g. It has 9 diaphragm blades so providesbeautiful bokeh while the subject remainsContinue Reading
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE lens for Sony E-mount cameras now officially announced. The wide-angle lens is a new, budget, autofocus lens for Sony full-frame E-mount shooters. The new Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE weighs just 93g and measures 37mm, making it compact and portable. Its optical construction comprises 7 elements in 7 groups and promisesContinue Reading
Canon officially announces the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM bright telephoto zoom lens. The new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is an ideal lens for professional photographers who shoot with the Canon 1D and 5D series of DSLR cameras. The inclusion of Air Sphere Coating (ASC) technology helps to reduce flaring and ghosting, andContinue Reading