Meike MK-12mm T2.2 Cine Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Meike MK-12mm T2.2 Cine lens is a new wide-angle optic from Meike designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds camera owners who capture video.

New Cine lens include an all-metal construction, focus distance /aperture marks on both sides of lens, minimal focus breathing and the production of images which are sharp and have smooth/milky bokeh.

The MK-12mm T2.2 Cine lens retails for $399.99. Continue reading “Meike MK-12mm T2.2 Cine Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras”

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS and RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lenses Becomes Official

Canon has introduced two new L-series zoom lenses for its full-frame mirrorless camera system: the  and .

Landscape and architectural photographers will appreciate the wide coverage provided by the 15-35mm in such a small package, while street and event photographers should be eager to include this 24-70mm workhorse in their camera bags.

Both lenses offer dust and weather resistance, a claimed 5 stops of optical image stabilization and Nano USM motors for fast and quiet autofocus. They are around the same size but are heavier than their EF counterparts – the RF 15-35mm F2.8 weighs 840g and the 24-70mm F2.8 weighs 900g.

The RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lenses will be available in late September.

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama. Continue reading “Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS and RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lenses Becomes Official”

Panasonic Lumix S1H, Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens Announced

Panasonic has officially announced the new Lumix S1H full frame mirrorless camera and Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.

The Panasonic Lumix S1H costs $3,997.99, now available for pre-order at Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon shipping in September. The Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 lens costs $2,197.99, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon/ shipping in October. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S1H, Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens Announced”

Best Lenses for Nikon Z6 & Z7

Best Lenses for Nikon Z6 & Z7 full frame mirrorless cameras. Looking for recommended lenses for your Nikon Z6 & Z7? Here are the top recommended Nikon Z6 & Z7 lenses.

Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 are Nikon’s latest full frame mirrorless cameras released in 2018. Since release of Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7, more and more native Z-mount lenses are coming, so we have more choices to choose Nikon Z-mount lenses for Z6 and Z7. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Nikon Z6 & Z7”

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS and RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lens Specifications

Here are the pricing and specifications for two of the upcoming Canon RF lenses for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system.

This week we’ll have the new Canon‘s  “holy trinity” RF mount zoom lenses which are the  and .

Announcement is expected for tomorrow, August 28, 2019. Continue reading “Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS and RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lens Specifications”

What to Expect Next from Nikon ? (September 2019)

What to expect from Nikon ? Here are the latest updates for the upcoming Nikon DSLR and mrrorless cameras as well as new lenses.

In this September 2019 edition of “What to expect from Nikon” , you’ll get the latest news and rumors in one place. Continue reading “What to Expect Next from Nikon ? (September 2019)”

Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Specs, Price and Availability

Venus Optics unveil the pricing and availability of the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras.

Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens is an 8mm equivalent fisheye prime specially designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. On the contrary to the Laowa ‘Zero-D’ wide angle lenses, the new 4mm fisheye lens is designed to create an extremely distorted fisheye perspective.

The lens is currently available to pre-order for $199, with first shipment expected to start in mid Aug 2019. Continue reading “Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Specs, Price and Availability”

Tamron Issued Compatibility Notices for Lenses Adapted to Nikon Z6 & Z7

Tamron has just issued the compatibility notices for a number of its Di and Di II lenses regarding issues that arise when shooting on Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 with their respective first-party lens adapters.

Notice about Nikon Z6 and Z7 compatibility

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.

We would like to announce that we have clarified compatibility of following Tamron Di & Di II lenses on Nikon Z6 & Z7 with “Nikon mount adapter FTZ”.

  1. NEW F/W UPDATE COMING SOON

    To be released on 7 August, 2019 (Click here for the updating process.)
    SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Nikon

    Planned to release in September, 2019 (Exact date will be announced once they are decided.)
    70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Nikon
    SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Nikon
    100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Nikon

  2. PLANNED TO BE RELEASED (RELEASE DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONCE THEY ARE DECIDED.)

    10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) for Nikon
    SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) for Nikon (*)
    SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Nikon
    SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A030) for Nikon (*)
    SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Nikon
    SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) for Nikon (*)

  3. F/W READILY AVAILABLE (UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION CONFIRMS COMPATIBILTY.)

    SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Nikon
    17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Nikon
    18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Nikon
    SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Nikon
    SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Nikon
    SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Nikon

  4. OPERATIONAL ONLY IN MF (NO PLAN FOR NEW F/W.)

    SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO (Model A09) for Nikon (*)
    SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) for Nikon (*)
    SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) for Nikon (*)
    SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 (Model 272E) for Nikon (*)

  5. (*) Not supported in TAP-in Console.

    [Note]
    a. All Nikon-mount models released after in May, 2019 are compatible with Nikon Z6 and Z7.
    b. F/W updates can be performed using Tamrons TAP-in Console (sold seperately) or by visiting your local Tamron Service Center.

Patent: Canon RF 50-80mm f/1.1 Lens

Canon has filed a new patent of a very fast constant aperture with 50-80mm focal range. The patent application is for Canon RF 50-80mm f/1.1 Lens that is designed for company’s full frame mirrorless cameras.

There were rumors floating around that Canon is working on some crazy RF lenses that could be announced in the near future. This patent from USPTO almost confirms that Canon may announce a new RF lens called RF 50-80mm f/1.1 lens.  Continue reading “Patent: Canon RF 50-80mm f/1.1 Lens”

Next Z-mount Lens Could be NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Lens

Nikon USA has updated their Z lens product page, and marked the long awaited NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens as “Coming Soon”.

Nikon also updated the currently already announced Z series lenses image with Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens.

Previous reports suggests that the goal of the new Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens is to beat the Zeiss Otus performance.  As a result the upcoming Noct is more of a proof of concept for Nikon to show what this mount could do in terms of image quality and speed. Continue reading “Next Z-mount Lens Could be NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Lens”