New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

All four of Cosina’s new primes work with focus peaking and communicate EXIF data with the camera. Cosina Earlier this month, Cosina/Voigtlander announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount cameras. Significantly, this lens is being manufactured under license from Nikon, and so it has full electronic communication with Z-mount bodies. Now, Cosina has… Continue reading New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

New gear: KamLan 55mm f/1.4 for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E-mounts

This is the KamLan’s first lens for full-frame cameras. KamLan We love affordable glass, which is why we’re excited about the new KamLan 55mm f/1.4 for full-frame mirrorless systems, including Canon RF-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and Sony E-mount. The new lens is set to ship sometime this May for a yet-to-be-disclosed price. That said, given the… Continue reading New gear: KamLan 55mm f/1.4 for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E-mounts

New gear: Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L and 1200mm f/8L for full-frame mirrorless

Canon’s new long-reaching RF lenses are also its priciest. Canon Canon has unveiled two new super-telephoto prime lenses for full-frame mirrorless RF-mount cameras. The new Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM and Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM will both be available at the end of May—the former for $17,000, the latter for $20,000.… Continue reading New gear: Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L and 1200mm f/8L for full-frame mirrorless

The Sigma 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm f/1.4 primes are coming to Fujifilm X-mount

Sigma is bringing its trio of fast “Contemporary” series primes to X-mount. Sigma Sigma will be releasing Fujifilm X-Mount versions of three popular APS-C Contemporary line lenses: the 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, the 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, and the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. They’ll be available in April for between $340 and… Continue reading The Sigma 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm f/1.4 primes are coming to Fujifilm X-mount

New gear: Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 fisheye for Fujifilm and Sony APS-C cameras

Tokina’s new fisheye will be available mid-March. Tokina Meet the new Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering a 180-degree field of view, this new lens ships mid-March and will be available in Fujifilm X-mount and Sony APS-C E-mount. Pricing is forthcoming. Who’s it for? A Tokina-provided sample from the new… Continue reading New gear: Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 fisheye for Fujifilm and Sony APS-C cameras

Canon quietly discontinues one-third of its DSLR lens lineup

Canon has already discontinued at least a third of its DSLR lens lineup in the US market. Canon Over the past decade, there’s been a nearly industry-wide shift away from DSLR cameras to mirrorless models. Thanks to their less complex mechanical design, which forgoes the clunky reflex mirror, mirrorless cameras are less expensive to design… Continue reading Canon quietly discontinues one-third of its DSLR lens lineup

New gear: Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN is a compact wide-angle prime for full-frame mirrorless

The new Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN is weather- and dust-resistant and features an all-metal construction. Sigma Meet the new Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN prime lens for full-frame mirrorless L- and E-mount cameras. It’s the seventh lens in the brand’s “I” series of lightweight, compact, high-performance primes, and also the widest in the series.… Continue reading New gear: Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN is a compact wide-angle prime for full-frame mirrorless

New gear: Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II brings its soap-bubble look to a wider focal length

The Trioplan 35mm f2.8 II is available now. Meyer Optik Görlitz A month ago, we reported on some great news for the historic German brand, Meyer Optik Görlitz, who had just announced the opening of a refurbished factory in Hamburg, Germany. Now, the company is back with its first new product launch since taking its… Continue reading New gear: Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II brings its soap-bubble look to a wider focal length

Tokina’s new far-reaching 500mm f/8 mirror lens will be available soon in a wide range of mounts

Tokina’s new SZ Super Tele 500mm f/8 Reflex MF lens. Kenko Tokina 2022 looks set to be a good year for fans of mirror lenses. Last month, Japan’s Kenko Tokina announced the Kenko Mirror Lens 400mm f/8 N II, a refresh of its relatively recent 2020-model 400mm f/8 optic. Now, it’s following up with a… Continue reading Tokina’s new far-reaching 500mm f/8 mirror lens will be available soon in a wide range of mounts

The Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 VR is two super-telephoto lenses in one

You don’t need a sweet safari shirt like that to shoot with one, but it doesn’t hurt. Nikon Fast super-telephoto lenses typically come with astronomical price tags on par with what you’d pay for a cheap family sedan. Nikon’s new $14,000 Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is no exception. Thanks to a built-in… Continue reading The Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 VR is two super-telephoto lenses in one