Tag: Lens

What to Expect from Sony? (June 2019)

What to expect from Sony ? Here are the latest updates for the upcoming Sony E-mount cameras as well as new lenses. In this June 2019 edition of “What to expect from Sony” , you’ll get the latest news and rumors in one place.

Long-waited telephoto lenses Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens finally announced. The US price for FE 200-600mm lens is $1,998.00 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama) ), the US price for FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens is $12,998 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama).

This month Sony has one new camera code “WW716189” got registered at certification bodies, so we can expect at least one new camera to be announced within 1-2 months. Here is a roundup rumors of upcoming Sony cameras and lenses. Continue reading “What to Expect from Sony? (June 2019)”

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens Tested at DxOMark

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens tested at DxOMark website. According to test results the brigh prime Nikon lens achieved an overall score of 38 points. 

Tested on the high-resolution 45.7MP Nikon Z 7 full frame mirrorless camera, the Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S ranks as the highest-scoring Nikon 35mm lens with an impressive sharpness sub-score of 30 PMpix at f/4.

With its retail price of $849, the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 S is not a cheap lens, especially considering that its F-mount version, the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G ED retails for $529. Check out the test results below with comparison chart. Continue reading “Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens Tested at DxOMark”

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens Tested at DxOMark

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens tested at DxOMark website. According to test results the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens achieved an overall score of 38 points. 

The lens tested on the Canon EOS R, the company’s 30.3Mp full-frame mirrorless camera, and it compares well with Canon’s previous 50mm f/1.2 lens.

This score puts the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L among the top five 50mm lenses in DxOMark’s rating. However, it’s clearly below the score of lenses that costs much less, e.g. the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSMand the Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4. Continue reading “Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens Tested at DxOMark”

Canon RF Lens Technology Explained

Canon RF lens technology explained in a neat, short video by Canon Imaging Plaza. In the video review they introduced the innovative features of Canon RF lenses and how they open up new possibilities in photographic expression.

Canon RF Lenses : USA: Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama

Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system: Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama Continue reading “Canon RF Lens Technology Explained”

More Details About Canon EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM Lens

Canon is allegedly working on a new EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM lens. The super telephoto zoom optic were previously rumored for late 2018 but there is no mention within the rumor mill since then.

Sony already announced its new FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens for mirrorless cameras. So, what about the Canon EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM super telephoto zoom lens? Continue reading “More Details About Canon EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM Lens”

Video Review: Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Lens

DPRTV published a short film about the Fujinon XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR lens. The whole episode was filmed on the Fujifilm GFX 100, while attending Fujikina in Japan using a pre-production model.

DPRTV now published a short test of this lens (video below). The whole episode was filmed on the Fujifilm GFX 100.

Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Lens – $5,799 at
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

You can find the video below and some excerpts from the quick look: Continue reading “Video Review: Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Lens”

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lenses now Available for Pre-order

Sony’s new FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens are now available for pre-order at major US stores. Both super telephoto lenses will start shipping on July 23, 2019.

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens: $1,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens: $12,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Announcement here :  Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ($1,998) & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens ($12,998) Announced

200-600mm press text, 600mm press text can be found on guidetocamera.com. Continue reading “Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lenses now Available for Pre-order”

Interview About the Sony FE 200-600mm G and FE 600mm f/4 GM Lenses

Dpreview published an interview with Sony’s Yasuyuki Nagata talking about the newly announced FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens. Below you can find the highlights from this interview.

The US price for FE 200-600mm lens is $1,998.00 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama) ), the US price for FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens is $12,998 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama). Both lenses will start shipping from August, 2019.

Announcement here :  Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ($1,998) & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens ($12,998) Announced

200-600mm press text, 600mm press text can be found on guidetocamera.com. Continue reading “Interview About the Sony FE 200-600mm G and FE 600mm f/4 GM Lenses”

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ($1,998) & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens ($12,998) Announced

Sony announced two new full frame telephoto prime lenses: FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens

The US price for FE 200-600mm lens is $1,998.00 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama), the US price for FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens is $12,998 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama), both lenses will be released in August, 2019. Continue reading “Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ($1,998) & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens ($12,998) Announced”

Size Comparison: FE 200-600mm vs FE 400mm f/2.8 GM vs FE 100-400 GM Lenses

Sony will officially announce their new telephoto lenses. These new optics from Sony are the  the FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens and the Sony FE 600mm f/4 lens.

According to leaked images, here is the first size comparison of Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens with FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens and FE 100-400mm f/5.6-6.3 GM OSS Lens.

The expected price for Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens is around $1,500. Compared FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens for $2,498.00 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon. Continue reading “Size Comparison: FE 200-600mm vs FE 400mm f/2.8 GM vs FE 100-400 GM Lenses”