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Mark Peters : 2009-11-09 22:30:00
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Olympus ZUIKO lenses for Micro Four Thirds System : Besides the news the Micro Four Thirds fans were waiting for, namely the introduction of the new Olympus PEN E-P2 digital camera, there is more to tell you about future Micro Four Thirds Olympus ZUIKO lenses. Although Olympus hardly to not at all offers publicity about the lenses, we often find a roadmap appearing on a web site. The Olympus roadmap provides a clear picture of what we can expect when it comes to Olympus ZUIKO Digital lenses for the Micro Four Thirds System. In the first half of 2010, we will be able to welcome an ultra wide-angle zoom lens, the Olympus ZUIKO m. ED 9-18 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED (18-36 mm 35mm equivalent).
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Ilse Jurriën : 2009-10-14 06:00:00
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Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm lens : Nikon launches a new compact and lightweight DX format Macro lens with high quality optics, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm F/3.5G VR lens. Implementing Nikon’s second generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) system and a 1:1 reproduction ratio, the Nikon 85mm micro lens is the perfect choice for exploring the world of close-up photography. Ideal for those new to macro photography, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm F/3.5G VR lens boasts a 1:1 reproduction ratio, allowing photographers to get lifelike close-ups of more intricate textures and details, even down to the fine texture on flower petals or insect wings. On top of this, the VR II system provides both a steady viewfinder image for composition and sharper results at slow shutter speeds or when shooting movie clips.
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Ilse Jurriën : 2009-10-03 20:15:00
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Schneider Kreuznach lenses for medium format cameras : Schneider Kreuznach, Phase One A/S and Mamiya Digital Imaging, Ltd. announced that they are collaborating on design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of superior quality, precision digital lenses for the medium format camera systems used by the world’s most discriminating professional photographers. "Our vision of offering photographers freedom to choose from what is best in photographic equipment is at the heart of our cooperation with Schneider Kreuznach," said Henrik Håkonsson, President and CEO of Phase One. "We are committed to sharing expertise in digital imaging technology with the world’s most respected companies to push the limits of excellence for photographers.
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Ilse Jurriën : 2009-09-09 20:39:00
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS lens : The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS. This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser) function and is housed in a compact construction. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. It makes telephoto shooting easy for many types of photography such as sport and nature. For Sony and Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement.
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Ilse Jurriën : 2009-09-02 17:36:00
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Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] lens : Tamron announced the release of the SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] (Model B005NII), a high speed f/2.8 wide-to-moderate-telephoto zoom lens designed exclusively for Nikon-mount digital SLR cameras with smaller sensors. Featuring Tamron's proprietary tri-axial Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism that minimizes the effects of handheld camera shake, the lens will be available starting on September 17, 2009 in Japan. Tamron plans to introduce the lens in a Canon mount version shortly after the new Nikon mount version with built-in motor hits the market.
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Ilse Jurriën : 2009-09-02 06:00:01
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Panasonic Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. pancake lens : Panasonic unveils a new pancake interchangeable lens called the Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. (35mm camera equivalent: 40mm) as a new member of the Lumix G Micro System. The new Panasonic Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. pancake lens features a dramatic compactness and light weight despite its F1.7 brightness allowing a beautiful soft focus for photos to be even more impressive. Comprising of seven lenses in 5 groups, the new Panasonic lens system uses two aspherical lenses most effectively to minimize both distortion and chromatic aberrations, achieving super high resolution corner to corner.
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Ilse Jurriën : 2009-09-02 06:00:00
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Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens : Panasonic also unveiled a new macro lens of world renowned Leica name Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (35mm camera equivalent: 90mm) for another member of the Panasonic Lumix G Micro System. Awaited long from enthusiastic photographers worldwide, the new Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens boasts a superb image quality with minimum distortion, chromatic aberrations as well as ghosts and flares that passes a stringent Leica standard to goes beyond their expectations. The new Leica lens system uses both an aspherical lens and an ED lens in its fourteen lenses in ten groups to realize outstanding compactness.
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Ilse Jurriën : 2009-09-01 13:00:00
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens : Canon strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the launch of a new powerful standard kit lens for EOS EF-S camera owners: the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. The new Canon lens matches the style and performance of Canon’s new APS-C sensor camera - the Canon EOS 7D. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is a powerful all-in-one lens for EOS EF-S mount bodies. It features a 4-stop Image Stabilizer and a 7.5x super zoom range (approx. 29-216mm equivalent focal length). The new Canon lens covers a wide range of focal lengths with a 0.45m minimum focusing distance. A general-purpose zoom, it is ideal for photographers looking to make the step up from a standard kit lens.
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