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Sigma Announces 3 New Lenses

September 19, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM

Sigma announced the following three new lenses at Photokina 2012.

17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM – This new Contemporary lens is designed for cameras with an APS-C sensor and covers a range equivalent to 25.5 to 105mm on a 35mm camera. An upgrade to its predecessor, which was released in December 2009, this general purpose lens offers a new design and a more compact build.

35mm F1.4 DG HSM – This Art lens provides photographers with a state-of-the-art alternative to the more conventional 50mm. This lens’ axial chromatic aberration is minimized, which renders a cool and smooth out-of-focus image. At low apertures, it can perform like a wide-angle lens; when opened up to F1.4, it will provide background bokeh and make the subject pop like a mid-range telephoto lens.

120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM – With redesigned mechanics and performance, this Sports lens is an update from its predecessor released in February 2011. This high-performance lens eases difficult shooting conditions by offering a maximum focal length of 300mm and a wide-open aperture of F2.8. This lens, like the other Sports category lenses to come, is dust and moisture resistant, and allows users to adjust the focus speed and the focus limiter via a button on the lens.

Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM

Filed Under: Sigma Tagged With: lens, Photokina 2012, Sigma

 

Olympus E-PL5, E-PM2 and New Lens Pricing Confirmed

September 16, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Olympus E-PL5

Olympus E-PL5

Samy’s Camera has product pages and pre-orders listed for the Olympus E-PL5 and E-PM2, as well as new lenses with US pricing info confirmed.

The Olympus E-PM2 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $599 (link).  The E-PL5 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $699 (link).  As previously reported, both new cameras will sport a 16.05MP Live MOS sensor (apparently the same one used in the OM-D EM-5).

A pair of new lenses, the 60mm f/2.8 Macro (link) and the 12mm f/2 Limited Edition (link) are priced at $499 and $1099, respectively.

Expect official announcements on these products to hit tomorrow.

Olympus E-PL5
Olympus E-PL5


Filed Under: Olympus Tagged With: 12mm, 60mm, E-PL5, E-PM2, lens, Macro, Olympus, Photokina 2012

Tamron Unveils New 1:1 Macro Lens, the SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

September 13, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD lens is a new 1:1 macro lens that will be available for Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha mount cameras later this year.

As with the new Tamron 70-200mm lens announced today, the Canon and Nikon mount version of this 90mm macro lens will features Tamron’s Vibration Compensation, while the Sony model will not due to the presence of Sony’s sensor-based SteadyShot image stabilization system.  As such, the Sony models is designated as the Tamron SP SP 90mm F/2.8 Di USD.

Pricing for the new lens has not yet been announced. I would expect this lens to be priced in the $1000 range.  The current non-VC Tamron 90mm macro lens retails for $499 at present.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Tamron Tagged With: 90mm, Canon, image stabilization, lens, Macro, Nikon, Photokina 2012, Sony, Tamron

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Announced

September 13, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Tamron has announced a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.  The new lens will be available for Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha mounts later this year.

The Canon and Nikon mount version of the lens will features Tamron’s Vibration Compensation, while the Sony model will not due to the presence of Sony’s sensor-based SteadyShot image stabilization system.  As such, the Sony models is designated as the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di USD lens.

Pricing for the new lens has not yet been announced.  However, I would expect this lens to be priced in the $1500-$2000 range.  The current non-VC version is quite the bargain at $769 right now.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Tamron Tagged With: Canon, lens, Nikon, Photokina 2012, Sony, Tamron

Nikon 18.5mm f/1.8 Lens for Mirrorless System Announced

September 13, 2012 By Eric Reagan

1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8

Along with the new Nikon D600 DSLR, Nikon unveiled a new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens for its 1 Series mirrorless cameras.

The 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 offers a full frame effective focal length of 50mm.  Essentially, the new lens becomes a “fast fifty” when used with the Nikon J1, J2 and V1 cameras.

The new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens should be available in November for $189.95.  It will be available in black, white and silver.  You can order the lens here at B&H Photo.

1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: 1 Series, 18.5mm lens, fast fifty, J1, J2, lens, Nikon, Photokina 2012, V1

Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR Lens for 645D MF Camera

September 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR Lens

The new Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR lens is designed for Pentax’s 645D medium format camera.  The 90mm lens offers an equivalent focal length of 71mm compared to a standard full frame camera.

The macro capabilities of this new lens offers a maximum magnification of 0.5x. The D FA 90mm lens features Pentax’s new HD coating for higher light transmittance and reduced reflection.  Additionally, the lens offers built-in Shake Reduction for up to 3.5 stops of compensation.

The Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR will retail for $4499.95.  Check availability here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 645d, 90mm, lens, Macro, medium format, Pentax

Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED Lens Announced

September 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED Lens

The Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED lens is a new super-telephoto lens designed for K-mount DSLRs and offers a 859mm equivalent focal length on crop-sensor cameras like the new Pentax K-5 II.  The new 560mm behemoth sports a new HD coating for higher light transmittance with reduced reflection for less flare and ghosting.

The new lens is also designated as an all weather lens with 29 special seals to prevent intrusion of dust and water.  The lens features a removable filter holder, which accommodates a 40.5mm circular polarizer that is included and can be rotated using a control ring.

The Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED lens retails for $6999.95 and should be available in December 2012.  Check availability here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 560mm, lens, Pentax, super-telephoto, telephoto

Pentax DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM Lens Unveiled

September 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Pentax 18-270mm Lens

Pentax has unveiled its new DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM lens.  The 15x zoom lens covers a 27.5-414mm equivalent on Pentax’s crop sensor bodies like the new Pentax K-5 II.  The new 18-270mm lens features Pentax’s SDM AF system with a supersonic motor for faster AF speeds, along with two extra-low dispersion elements.

The DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM lens offers a 1.6 ft. minimum focus distance throughout the zoom range.  The new lens should be available in November 2012 for $799.95.  Check availability on the new lens here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 18-270mm, lens, Pentax

Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens Unveiled

September 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Samyang is bringing the new T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC lens to market for Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts.  The new tilt-shift lens covers full frame sensors.  It sports two aspherical elements and two extra dispersion elements. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lenses Tagged With: Canon, dslr, lens, Nikon, Pentax, Samyang, Sony, tilt-shift

Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Distagon T* Lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, Also Developing Mirrorless Lenses

September 6, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Zeiss has announced its new 55mm f/1.4 Distagon T* lens for Canon and Nikon mounts.  The new lens is first model of a new product family from Zeiss. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lenses Tagged With: distagon, lens, mirrorless, zeiss

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