Archive for the ‘Lenses’ category

Canon’s Two New Telephoto Lens Prototypes at Photokina

Today (26/8), Canon Inc. announced that it is developing two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS lineup of single-lens reflex cameras: the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM. They will display the prototypes at the Photokina 2010, between September 21 and 26 in Cologne, Germany.

Nikon Adds Four Lenses to Its NIKKOR Line

today Nikon announces four new lenses to its NIKKOR line: the AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR and AF-S 85mm f/1.4G. With the addition of these four lenses, 2010 has seen the introduction of a total of seven new NIKKOR lenses.

Sony Announces Availability of E18-200mm f3.5-6.3 OSS Lens

Sony Japan has announced pricing and availability of the 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens for the Sony E mount. Compatible with the Sony NEX-3, NEX-5 and Handycam NEX-VG10 products, the Sony E18-200mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens will be released on 10 September 2010 in Japan, priced at 99,750 yen (approx. US$ 1,159).
Weighing in at 524 grams, this [...]

Tamron Releases SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon

On August 26, 2010 (Japan Standard Time), Tamron Co., Ltd., will release another advance in the company’s pursuit of high-resolution images in the telephoto lens category. Their new 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens features image stabilization and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive. The SP 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (model A005) high-resolution DSLR lens [...]

Three Fast Lenses for Sony Alpha DSLR Cameras

Sony is expanding its already strong line-up of over 30 A-mount lenses with new models that will appeal to seasoned photographers and those new to DSLR cameras alike.
The Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) features the acclaimed Carl Zeiss Distagon design and rounds out the existing Planar (SAL85F14Z) and Sonnar (SAL135F18Z) models also developed [...]

The World’s First Interchangeable 3D Lens for Lumix G Micro System

Continuing its record of 3D technology leadership, Panasonic yesterday announced the development of the world’s first digital interchangeable twin-lens, making it possible to shoot 3D with an interchangeable lens system camera. As a new member of Panasonic’s powerful lineup of interchangeable lenses as part of the LUMIX G Micro System, the twin-lens will allow high-quality [...]

3D Lens for DSLR Cameras

The Loreo 3D Lens in a Cap 9005 mounts to the front of a digital SLR body to allow you to take side-by-side 3D photographic images. This sports and portrait 3D lens has a focal length of 40mm and a stereo base of (interocular distance) of 90mm.

Sigma New 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens Now Available

Sigma Corporation (www.sigmaphoto.com) has just released its new 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens. This large-aperture, standard-zoom lens, which was first introduced in February at Photo Marketing Association International, is designed for small chip, APS-C digital cameras and incorporates Sigma’s Optical Stabilization (OS) functionality and new, FLD glass. The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS [...]

Tokina’s 16-28mm F2.8 for Nikon & Canon with New AF System

The AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX features the company’s newly developed AF system that gives out a quieter Silent Drive-Module (SD-M) autofocus motor and more precise focusing.

Samyang Launches NX Lenses

Offered will be the fish-eye 8mm f/3.5, the 14mm f/2.8 and the portrait 85mm f/1.4 lenses, which are already available for Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts, as well as FourThirds cameras developed by Olympus and Panasonic.
These new lenses will be compatible with Samsung’s NX10 interchangeable lens compact camera. The NX10, which was unveiled in [...]