Monthly Archives: September 2020

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens Announced, Priced $799, Available for Pre-Order

Sigma has officially announced the new Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art lens. It is a macro lens provides for Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, featuring a new optical formula comprising 17 elements in 12 groups, including one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) element, a 14cm (5.5″) working distance, an aperture ring that functions either clicked or de-clicked, and a three-zone focus limiting switch and dust- and splash-proof. This new lens costs $799, available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Continue reading

Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens Announced, Priced $549, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron has just officially announced the new Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens. It is the World’s Smallest & Lightest Telephoto Zoom Lens For Sony Full-Frame E-Mount Mirrorless Cameras.This new lens costs $549, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Continue reading

Venus Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL Zero-D Lens Officially Announced

Venus has just officially announced the new Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL Zero-D lens for Leica M/L, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. It is a wide-angle lens, featuring close-to-zero distortion(Zero-D) with 114° angle of view,  screw-in 52mm filter thread and the ultra wide perspective, compact and lightweight (weight: 228g, dimensions: 58mmx59mm). You can now pre-order at VenusLens. Continue reading

Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S Lens Announced, Priced $2,396.95, Available for Pre-Order

Along with the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S lens (B&H/ Adorama), Nikon also announced the new Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S lens. It is an ultra-wide zoom lens for Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless system, featuring four ED elements, as well as Nikon’s Arneo and Nano Crystal coatings to reduce flare and other aberrations, a minimum focus distance of 0.28m at all focal lengths, and a max magnification of 0.13x. This new lens costs $2,396.95, available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Continue reading

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S Lens Announced, Priced $2,096.95, Available for Pre-Order

Nikon has just officially announced the new Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S lens. It is an ultra-fast standard prime for Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless system, featuring a total of 17 elements, including ED and aspherical glass, Nikon’s Arneo and Nano Crystal coatings, reducing ghosting and flare. The lens weighs a whopping 1.1kg (2.4lbs) and uses 82mm filters. This new lens costs $2,095.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Continue reading