Pre-order : Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 Lens

You can now pre-order the Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens from major camera stores in US.

The ZEISS Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens is the latest addition to the Otus line up. The 100mm joins the 28mm f/1.455mm f/1.4, and the 85mm f/1.4.

Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 Lens Officially Announced

 for Sony E-mount cameras now officially announced.

This lens is a lightweight industrial lens designed for drone applications, but also for stationary applications outdoors: inspections and surveys, three-dimensional model creation, damage assessments, monitoring of events, and much more.

EU price of the lens is 1,500 euros and should be available soon (B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama). Check out the press release below. Continue reading “Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 Lens Officially Announced”

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens to be Announced in May, 2019

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens is rumored to be announced in May 2019. This will be the non-DS version of the two rumored 85mm mirrorless lenses.

The lens is already in development, as Canon rumored to announce two more mirrorless lenses in RF-series by the end of 2019 to early 2020.

EOS R is the first camera to feature the RF lens mount with a 12-pin connection, flange back distance of 20mm and a wide 54mm mount diameter enabling even greater flexibility in lens design.

Check out the six new Canon RF lenses currently under development : Continue reading “Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens to be Announced in May, 2019”

Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR Lens Officially Announced

Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens is one of the best lenses in its class due to its low sample variation, outstanding imaging performance, and superior build quality.

Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens is available for Canon EF and Nikon F mount DSLR cameras. The US price is $4,500. Shipping is scheduled to start in May, 2019. You can check pre-order options at B&H Photo Video/AdoramaContinue reading “Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR Lens Officially Announced”

Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 Lens Price $4,500, Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens Price $700

Here are the US price and release date for the upcoming Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens and Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens.

The upcoming Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens for Nikon F mount price will be around $4,500, release date in May, 2019. The upcoming Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD lens for Nikon F mount price will be around $700, release date on May 23, 2019.

Tamron 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043)  and the Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens will be available for Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Continue reading “Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 Lens Price $4,500, Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens Price $700”

Canon Lens Patents : RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8

Here are the latest Canon lens patents discovered online. The patent applications are for RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8 lenses.

Designed for Canon full frame mirrorless camerasystem, the two non-L lenses are the affordable candidates for the consumer market. There is also Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L lens.

EOS R is the first camera to feature the RF lens mount with a 12-pin connection, flange back distance of 20mm and a wide 54mm mount diameter enabling even greater flexibility in lens design. Continue reading “Canon Lens Patents : RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8”

ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens

ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III lens. It has been designed for Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z cameras.

This full frame optic has a natural 50mm focal length and ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture making it ideal for low light situations.

The aperture control enables you full creative control over the amount of background blur and with such a large maximum aperture you should get a good Bokeh effect.

Compared to the previous version this new lens is slightly more compact and offers better flare resistance than the previous generation.

The US price is $799, you can check the availability at B&HAdorama. Continue reading “ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens”

Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 Lens – specs and images leak

Specs and images leak of Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 wide-aperture cinema lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs.

The Zeiss Otus 1.4/100 lens will be available for Canon and Nikon DSLRs in two models, ZE (for Canon EF-mount  DSLR cameras) and ZF.2 (for Nikon F mounts).  As you might expect for a lens with “Zeiss” and “Otus” names, the price tag would be around $5000. Continue reading “Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 Lens – specs and images leak”

Sigma 16mm, 30mm & 56mm F/1.4 Lens Review and Comparison

Here is the Sigma 16mm, 30mm & 56mm F/1.4 Lens Review by David Thorpe. These three reasonably priced Sigma f/1.4 Contemporary lenses compared. See below for both video and comparison table.  Continue reading “Sigma 16mm, 30mm & 56mm F/1.4 Lens Review and Comparison”

Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 Lens Image Leaked for Drone & Surveillance Cameras

First image leaked for the Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 lens. The upcoming  Zeiss lens is probably for Drone & Surveillance Cameras.

Instead of Canon R, Nikon Z or L-mount mirrorless cameras Zeiss will start a new line of lenses specifically designed for drones. Continue reading “Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 Lens Image Leaked for Drone & Surveillance Cameras”