Monthly Archives: May 2020

Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 for Canon RF Announced, Priced $699

Samyang has just officially announced the new Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 lens for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless system. It is a fast portrait prime lens, featuring 11 elements, which include ED and HRI (high refractive index) glass, an ‘Ultra Multi Coating’ , focus distance is 0.9m (3ft) and the maximum magnification is 0.11x and weather-sealed. This new lens costs $699, first available for pre-order at Adorama. Continue reading

Samyang (Rokinon) MF 85mm F1.4 II and MF 14mm F2.8 II Lens Available for Pre-Order

Good news!!! The newly announced Samyang (Rokinon) MF 85mm F1.4 II and Samyang (Rokinon) MF 14mm F2.8 II lens are now available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II lens costs $399 and MF 14mm F2.8 II lens for $499. Both the leses are compatible for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon M and MFT mounts. Continue reading

Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens Announced, Priced $597,99, Available for Pre-Order

Panasonic has just officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens.  It is a compact, lightweight and unstabilized wide zoom lens for L-mount bodies, featuring numerous special elements and a fluorine coating on the front element to repel water and oil. This new lens costs $597.99, available for pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama. It will start shipping from Jul 20, 2020. Continue reading

HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Officially Announced

Ricoh has just officially announced the new HD PENTAX-D FA★85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens. It is a fast medium telephoto prime for Pentax full-frame DSLRs, featuring three Super ED elements, a newly designed ring-type SDM motor, weather-sealed and  a Super Protect coating to resist water and oil. This new lens costs $1,899 and will start shipping in mid-June. Continue reading

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Review (ePhotozine)

John Riley has just posted a detailed review of the new released Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) at the ePhotozine. He tested this new lens on Sony a7R III and found many pros:  Excellent sharpness, Beautiful bokeh ,Well-controlled CA, Low distortion, Unique close focusing effects in MF, Light and compact, Fast and accurate AF, Fair price, Moisture-resistant construction, Modest vignetting and Superb handling. Continue reading