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Nikon just introduced the mirrorless version of their iconic Noct lens, now redesigned for the mirrorless world – the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct. This lens is INSANE, not only when it comes to the amount of optical engineering and image quality, but also the shock-inducing
Sigma has just announced the upcoming launch of 3 new lenses for the Canon EF-M mount digital mirrorless camera series with APS-C image sensors, scheduled for release October 18th. The three new Contemporary Line lenses are the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN,
Sigma showed-off their new Classic Art Primes at IBC 2019, but they also announced a couple of new products for the show – the new Sigma MC-31 PL to L-mount adapter and a new Art Prime 50mm T1.5 in PL mount now with the industry-leading Cooke i/technology
The term itself of a full-frame sensor is somehow misleading IMHO. It implies that other sizes are not, in fact, full. This may seem the rant of an old-timer, but bear with me and you’ll see that there’s some truth to that. What was an advertising stunt
At IBC 2019 in Amsterdam, Sony introduced a new FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G full-frame E-mount lens to accompany the newly announced Sony FX9 full-frame camera. The lens offers high optical performance, reliable operability and intelligent shooting functions for cinematographers. The new FE C 16-35mm lens is
Teased in July earlier this year at the Sigma fp launch, SIGMA just launched the new FF Classic Prime Line of cine lenses designed for cinematography. The current Sigma FF High Speed Cine Primes have been delivering outstanding image quality while offering the highest resolving power in
Samyang Optics officially announces the launch of new XEEN CF cine primes, the first to use carbon fibre for optimum lightweight construction. Indie filmmakers and small production companies have been loving the original Samyang/Rokinon XEEN cine prime lenses ever since their launch a few years back in
UK-based dealer Cine Gear Pro is now taking pre-orders for the DZOFilm LingLung budget cinema zoom lenses 10-24mm T2.9 and the 20-70mm T2.9. Designed for the latest generation compact MFT mount cinema cameras such as the BMPCC 4K and the Z CAM E2C as well as hybrid
As expected, Sony just announced two new APS-C mirrorless cameras – the APS-C flagship model Sony a6600 and the more budget-friendly Sony a6100. The new Sony a6600 sits above the a6500 and the a6400, while the a6100 is more of a mass-appeal camera. Despite heavy expectations of
Just hours ago, Panasonic held a press conference in the heart of Hollywood to officially launch the Panasonic S1H, revealing key specifications and further details for their top echelon 6K full-frame mirrorless camera geared towards Hollywood and indie film productions. As most you recall, Panasonic actually did
What’s it like shooting an indie feature film with one lens? Well, in this post I’ll share my experience using the Sigma 18-35mm T2 EF mount mated to a Canon C300 mark II to shoot an indie feature film. A couple of months back I got a
Leica just announced the one 50mm prime lens to “rule them all”. At least in the L-mount realm. The Leica APO-Summicron SL 50mm f2 seeks to raise the bar for optical and build quality not just among Leica camera users, but also fellow L-mount alliance members Sigma
In a recent newsletter, innovative anamorphic lens maker Atlas Lens Co. communicated an upcoming price increase for their already very affordable Orion 2x Anamorphic lenses that have been setting the industry ablaze ever sine their introduction at NAB 2017. The Orion 2x Anamorphic prices are going up
Venus Optics have been making some of the most unique lenses ever in the last few years, and now the company unveiled the pricing and availability of one of their craziest lenses to date – the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
This summer has been really exciting for Sigma as just earlier in July the company celebrated their 18th anniversary and also made some big announcements such as the new Sigma fp ultra-pocketable 4K full-frame camera, which can record 4K raw; read more about it in this post
Having multiple filters for multiple lenses, especially if those are with a different front diameter can be a major pain sometimes. Losing step-up rings is quite easy and even permanently attaching them to the front of a lens like I had done with my Sigma 18-35mm f1.8
Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, including the crazy Laowa 24mm probe lens, have just announced a couple of new lenses for the Nikon Z & Canon RF mounts. The new lenses are “the world’s widest
Today was a huge day for Sigma! The innovative lens maker recently celebrated 18 years in the business and earlier today at a special launch event in Tokyo, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki unveiled some highly-anticipated full-frame lenses designed for mirrorless cameras including two primes and one ultra-wide
Sony just announced their highly anticipated Sony FE 35mm f1.8 compact prime lens – the latest addition to its E-mount full-frame lens line-up. The new wide-angle lens carries the official model SEL35F18F designation and is set to start shipping sometime in August 2019 at a price of
There’s a new cine lens in town from a really cool lens maker – Irix. The Korean/Swiss lens maker, known for their high-quality super wide-angle lens, is introducing their first cine lens – the Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1. First in a new cinematography oriented lens
