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Viltrox warns some of its X-mount prime lenses can cause damage to X-Pro3 camera bodies

13 May

Lens manufacturer Viltrox has issued a statement warning customers that a number of its X-mount lenses can damage Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera bodies.

The statement, seen below, notes that ‘it would be better not [to] use [the] Viltrox 23mm, 33mm or 85mm X-mount lenses’ with Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera systems, as it can damage the camera ‘due to the structural conflict [wherein] they will scratch a little bit against each other.

This information is backed up by reports on this DPReview forum post from Pete Richardson that notes his Viltrox 85mm lens rubs up against the lens release button on the X-Pro3 camera body, causing ‘the slightest mark on the edge of the collar surrounding the release button.’ The reason this only affects X-Pro3 camera bodies is that the lens release button sticks out ever-so-slightly further than that on the X-Pro2, as illustrated in this screenshot from CameraSize.com by DPReview reader DarnGoodPhotos:

Note how the lens release button on the X-Pro3 sticks out marginally further than on the X-Pro2.

If that is the case, the damage would be mostly cosmetic, but it’s probably best to avoid using the lenses with the camera unless you don’t mind scratching up either item.

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The Fujifilm X100V is our favorite prime lens compact camera

30 Apr

We’ve updated our ‘best fixed prime lens camera’ buying guide and – no surprise here – the Fujifilm X100V came out on top.

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Lensbaby releases the ‘Velvet 28,’ a wide-angle prime with ‘dreamy’ bokeh

23 Apr

Lensbaby has made available its latest lens, the Velvet 28. As the name suggests, it’s a 28mm F2.5 lens is a wide-angle lens available for a slew of full-frame and APS-C camera systems.

Like other focal lengths in its ‘Velvet’ lineup, the 28mm lens adds a ‘velvety glow’ to images when shot wide open. As the lens is stopped down, the effect becomes less pronounced. The lens is constructed of eight elements in seven groups, features a 12-blade aperture diaphragm, uses a 67mm front filter thread and also can also capture 1:2 ratio macro photos, with a minimum focusing distance of 14cm (5.5”).

Below is a sample gallery of images, provided by Lensbaby:

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The lens is offered in Canon EF, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. While the dimensions and weight does differ slightly from mount to mount, it weighs roughly 600g (1.35lbs) and measures in at approximately 72mm (2.85”) by 89mm (3.5”). The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm F2.5 is currently available to purchase for $ 550 on Lensbaby’s online store, as well as Adorama and B&H.

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Fujifilm announces affordable XC 35mm F2 prime lens

25 Jan

Alongside the X-T200, Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XC 35mm F2 lens. For those of you not familiar with Fujifilm’s lens names, the ‘XC’ denotes the company’s more affordable optics.

The XC 35mm F2 should pair nicely with Fujifilm’s lower-cost models, such as the X-T200 and X-T30

The XC 35mm F2 is essentially a rehoused version of the XF 35mm F2 R WR. It has a plastic mount and less-solid-feeling construction, and features neither an aperture ring nor weather sealing (the ‘R’ and ‘WR’ in the XF version’s name, respectively). However, it does feature the same optics as the XF version, so image quality should be comparable.

The difference is that this brings the XC down to a price of $ 199. The result is a much more affordable 50mm-equivalent lens for newcomers wanting to expand their photography with a prime lens. In this sense, it’s like the ‘nifty fifty’ lenses traditionally available for most DSLR systems, but in a focal length nicely suited to APS-C users.

Press Statement

[From Fujifilm’s X-T200 Press Release]

For those interested in expanding their X-T200 tool kit, the new FUJINON XC35mmF2 lens gives an equivalent to 52mm field of view on 35mm format. Weighing just 130g and measuring 46.5mm in length, this new prime lens has nine elements, including two aspherical lens elements in six groups, which work to produce sharp and crisp images with creamy bokeh. AF operation is quick and near silent thanks to the use of an internal focus system and a stepping motor, which is used to drive the focusing elements quickly and accurately.

XC35mmF2 lens: $ 199 USD ($ 259.99 CAD)

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Tokina launches 85mm F1.8 FE prime for full-frame Sony cameras

17 Jan

Tokina has announced the release of its new atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless camera systems. This lens marks the debut of Tokina’s new ‘atx-m’ mirrorless lens series, which will offer various lens designs for different mounts and sensor formats.

The 85mm F1.8 FE lens is constructed of ten elements in seven groups and features one low-dispersion (SD) element. Tokina has also used its Super Low Reflection Multi-coating throughout the lens, which Tokina claims ‘provides natural color and excellent contrast along with superior water, oil and dust repellant properties.’

Autofocus is driven by Tokina’s ST-M motor technology and the lens was designed in accordance with Sony’s licensed specifications, meaning it’ll work with in-body image stabilization, as well as all of Sony’s AF modes.

Below is a gallery of sample images, provided by Tokina:

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The Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE lens will hit shelves around the world on February 7, 2020 for an estimated street price of $ 500.

Kenko Tokina announces release of the NEW atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE

New Series, New optics, New look – The atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.

Huntington Beach, CA, January 17, 2020: Kenko Tokina, Japan’s leading manufacturer of premium camera accessories, is releasing the Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It is the debut lens for Tokina’s atx-m series of mirrorless lenses that will include lenses for multiple mounts and sensor formats.

The atx-m 85mm f1.8 FE lens features a clean design with high quality optics housed in a beautifully anodized, semi-satin black metal lens barrel. The fast f/1.8 aperture is perfect for portraits, low light shooting and produces beautiful bokeh.

The optical design has 10 glass elements in 7 groups including 1 SD (Low Dispersion) lens that offers excellent resolution, sharp edge-to-edge results, and well controlled chromatic aberrations. Tokina’s exclusive Super Low Reflection Multi-coating provides natural color and excellent contrast along with superior water, oil, and dust repellant properties.

The new ST-M auto-focus motor is quiet, fast, and accurate in still and video modes and thanks to an all-metal focus unit and high-quality lubricants; manual focus is tactile, smooth and precise.

The atx-m 85mm FE is developed and manufactured in accordance with Sony-licensed specifications and communicates all required data to the camera to take full advantage of the latest Sony features including 5-axis image stabilization, Face/Eye Priority AF, Real-time Eye AF, MF assist, and electronic distance scale.

“This is a very exciting new lens series for Tokina” says Yuji Matsumoto, President at Kenko Tokina USA. “The mirrorless camera market continues to expand and the atx-m series will address the needs of photographers using different camera mounts and sensor sizes.”

Worldwide sales of the Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE lens will begin on February 7, 2020 with authorized Tokina USA retailers taking pre-orders January 17, 2020. Estimated USA Street Price of $ 499.00

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TTArtisans releases its 21mm F1.5 prime lens for Leica M-mount camera systems

10 Dec

Third-party Chinese lens manufacturer TTArtisan has released it’s latest lens, a 21mm F1.5 prime for Leica M-mount camera systems.

The fully-manual lens is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups, has an aperture range of F1.5-F16 and features a 10-blade aperture diaphragm. The lens has minimum focusing distance of 70cm (27.6in) and a clicked aperture ring.

We haven’t tested any of TTArtisan lenses here at DPReview, but Vincent Bihler has a great review of the TTArtisan 35mm F1.4 on 35mmc and if the image (and build) quality of the 35mm lens is anything to go by from his review, the 21mm F1.5 will likely offer plenty of bang for your buck.

The TTArtisan 21mm F1.5 Leica M-mount lens is available on Amazon* for $ 429.

*Full disclosure: DPReview is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon. We maintain full editorial independence from our parent company.

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Sigma’s new Classic Art Prime Cine and /i Technology PL lens kits to sell for $44K

07 Dec

Sigma has announced the pricing and availability for its upcoming Classic Art Prime Cine and /i Technology-compatible Cine Art Prime PL-mount lenses. These are variants of its Art Cine Prime with simpler coatings for a classic cinema aesthetic. The company plans to release the Classic Art Prime Cine line as a set of 10 lenses in January 2020 for $ 43,999; these lenses will only be available as part of the full set.

Unlike the Classic Art Prime Cine lenses, the /i Technology-compatible versions will be released for individual purchase in two different batches, the first going up for sale later this month and the second going up for sale in late January 2020. The lenses will be available from authorized dealers.

The /i Technology versions communicate shooting metadata to camera bodies that are compatible with Cooke’s communication protocol.

The following /i Technology-compatible lenses will be priced at $ 3,899 each with availability listed below:

  • 20mm T1.5 (late December 2019)
  • 24mm T1.5 (late December 2019)
  • 28mm T1.5 (late January 2020)
  • 35mm T1.5 (late December 2019)
  • 40mm T1.5 (late January 2020)
  • 50mm T1.5 (late December 2019)
  • 85mm T1.5 (late December 2019)

The remaining three new /i Technology-compatible lenses will be priced at $ 5,499 each:

  • 14mm T2 (late January 2020)
  • 105mm T1.5 (late January 2020)
  • 135mm T2 (late January 2020)

The movie Top Gun: Maverick scheduled to hit theaters early next year was shot using early versions of Sigma’s new FF High Speed Prime /i Technology-compatible lens, according to the company. As the name indicates, these lenses are compatible with the /i Technology communication protocol from Cooke Optics.

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Have your say: Best prime lens of 2019

04 Dec

Best prime lens of 2019

2019 was a banner year for lenses, as Canon, Nikon and Panasonic grow their respective full-frame mirrorless systems and Sony continued to add optics to its E-mount lineup. In this poll, we’re giving you the change to vote for your favorite prime lenses of 2019 but as always, if you think we’ve missed something, let us know in the comments.

Voting runs through December 15th, and once the vote has closed we’ll run a second poll to find your choice for overall product of the year.

Canon

Canon is busy building out its nascent EOS R full-frame mirrorless system, but while most of the action has been in the zoom category this year, Canon also added a stellar prime lens in the form of the RF 85mm F1.2L IS USM. Also in consideration is a lens which became available just a little too late to be included in last year’s poll, the EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM – a fast, compact standard prime for the APS-C M-system.

  • Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM
  • Canon RF 85mm F1.2L IS USM

Fujifilm

Fujifilm has been expending a lot of energy on new cameras this year, from the entry-level X-A7 to the flagship medium-format GFX100. But the company also released a handful of lenses, both primes and zooms.

Among them were two fixed focal-length options that we’ve really enjoyed in 2019 – the GF 50mm F3.5 and the tiny XF 16mm F2.8 – both really nice, compact walk-around lenses on Fujifilm’s medium-format and APS-C format cameras, respectively.

  • Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR
  • Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR

Leica

2019 saw Leica release the refreshed Q2 and mirrorless SL2, and to accompany the latter, Wetzlar unveiled two new lenses, a 35mm F2 and 50mm F2. We’ve never no much as even handled either, but both appear to be excellent performers, and we know that you’ll have opinions.

Do either (or both?) make it on to your list of the best primes of 2019? Let us know.

  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH
  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Nikon

This year for Nikon has been all about consolidating its Z-series lens lineup, following the launch of the Z6 and Z7 in 2018. Nikon released three Z-series primes this year, and two of them (the 85mm and 58mm ‘Noct’) have impressed us in our initial shooting. We just got hold of the Z 24mm F1.8 S and it looks like another excellent performer. Let us know what you think by casting a vote.

  • Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct
  • Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
  • Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S

Panasonic

Panasonic has been putting a lot of energy into its full-frame L-mount lineup this year, and the S Pro 50mm F1.4 is a fine ‘reference’ lens for that system. But the company also found time to update one of its most popular primes for Micro Four Thirds: The Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH. Did either of them make it into your lens collection?

  • Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH
  • Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4

Sigma

Sigma released plenty of lenses this year, although several were L-mount versions of existing designs. The company’s two genuinely ‘new’ primes exist at opposite poles of the company’s lineup – the small and lightweight 45mm F2.8 at one end, and the large and heavy (and pricey) 35mm F1.2 ‘Art’ at the other.

Both are excellent in their own way – did either impress you in 2019? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
  • Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

Sony

Sony had a great year in terms of lenses, releasing three high-quality prime lenses for its full-frame a9 and a7-series cameras. The FE 35mm F1.8 is a perfect walk-around lens, whereas the 135mm F1.8 is aimed more specifically at portrait professionals. Meanwhile the FE 600mm F4 is a perfect tool for sports and wildlife shooters.

Have you been shooting with any of Sony’s new prime lenses this year? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
  • Sony FE 35mm F1.8
  • Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS

Tamron

Tamron launched three prime lenses this year, including a new reference prime in the ‘SP’ (Special Performance) range. The SP 35mm F1.4 is a large, heavy but very sharp medium wideangle for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, whereas the 24mm and 35mm F2.8 Di III are lightweight, everyday options for mirrorless photographers.

Do any of the three deserve a place in our final list of best primes of 2019? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD
  • Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
  • Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Zeiss

We’ve never seen the Zeiss Otus in person, but if it’s anything like Zeiss’s previous Otus-series lenses, it’s likely to be a seriously impressive piece of glass. But is it one of the best prime lenses of the year? Let us know.

  • Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4

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Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM

Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR

Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct

Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4

Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM

Sony FE 35mm F1.8

Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS

Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD

Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4

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News: Tamron Announces E-Mount Prime Lenses for a Great Price

29 Nov

The post News: Tamron Announces E-Mount Prime Lenses for a Great Price appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

News: Tamron Announces E-Mount Prime Lenses for a Great Price

Last month, Tamron announced three Sony E-mount lenses:

  • The 20mm f/2.8 Di III
  • The 24mm f/2.8 Di III
  • The 35mm f/2.8 Di III

These new E-mount lenses expand the range of glass for Sony mirrorless shooters while making the Sony full-frame lens lineup more affordable for those who can’t justify Sony prices.

In other words: If you’re thinking of switching to Sony but don’t want to pay a premium for full-frame E-mount glass, you have a way in. Each of these lenses is debuting for an ultra-low price of $ 349 USD; compare this to some of Sony’s full-frame E-mount lenses, and you’ll understand why these Tamron offerings are so exciting.

Of course, there’s always a question of optical quality. Can a sub-$ 500 USD lens really be equivalent to Sony’s current 24mm and 35mm glass? The answer is undoubtedly “No,” but not everyone requires the sharpest, fastest, most perfect lenses money can buy. And Tamron has proven themselves to be very capable lens manufacturers in the past, making me think that these lenses will be optically satisfying, even if they can’t go toe-to-toe with some of Sony’s fastest primes.

According to Tamron, we should expect “superb high-resolution performance,” and that “these lenses can be used with complete confidence for a wide range of applications from casual family snaps to serious professional photography.”

While these are bold words from Tamron, I wouldn’t dismiss them out of hand. Plus, Tamron has made sure to include some extra features that make these lenses impressively flexible. For instance, the lenses themselves are relatively small, which makes them ideal for walkaround shooting and travel photography. And all three lenses also offer 1:2 close-focusing capabilities. This won’t get you to true macro magnifications, but you’ll be able to capture some gorgeous close-ups, even as you use the lenses for more general wide-angle photography.

Speaking of wide-angle photography:

For me, the main drawback of this announcement is the lack of focal length diversity. While lenses in the 20-35mm focal length range are undoubtedly useful for a broad range of Sony photographers, I’d have liked to see a telephoto in the mix.

Here’s the bottom line:

For hobbyist and enthusiast photographers who like to work with lightweight wide-angle primes but don’t require f/1.2-f/1.8 apertures, these Tamron lenses are definitely worth a look. The 24mm f/2.8 is available for pre-order, while the 35mm f/2.8 has begun to ship. The 20mm f/2.8 should hit the shelves in January.

What do you think of this announcement? Are you interested in these lenses? Would you have preferred different focal lengths? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Zeiss announces Radiance Prime lenses with controlled flare effects for cinematographers

09 Nov

Optical manufacturer Zeiss has announced a new set of lenses based on its Supreme Prime range but which are designed to produce attractive flare easily and in a controlled manner. The Zeiss Supreme Radiance Prime lenses will only be available as a set of seven focal lengths and can only be ordered between now and the end of March 2020.

The lenses have been created to enable cinematographers to introduce a controlled amount of flare into their productions without losing optical quality. The company claims the Supreme Radiance lenses will provide consistent effects and won’t compromise contrast or light transmission. A new T*Blue coating has been used to generate the flare in the lenses, which are otherwise exactly the same as the existing Supreme Primes.

The flare from the lenses has a blue tone, and those quoted as having used the lenses talk of a look that is sharp but soft at the same time and highlights the glow. The coating also lends a slightly warmer tone to the footage.

The set of seven lenses will cover focal lengths from 21mm to 100mm, and a wide covering circle means they are suitable for large format sensors. All are compatible with the ZEISS eXtended Data metadata system and Cooke’s i/Technology for recording shooting information on along with each frame to help special effects teams integrating additional content into the picture.

Zeiss hasn’t yet announced a price for the lenses but says they will start shipping April 2020. For more information see the Zeiss website.

Press Release:

ZEISS Unveils New High-End Cinematography Optics: ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses

A Modern Lens, based on ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses, with Controlled Flares – orders possible by 31st March 2020!

ZEISS has unveiled the ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses, an exclusive new set of seven high-end cinematography lenses. The lenses are based on the high-speed ZEISS Supreme Prime lens family with the benefit of the new T*blue coating, which offers a distinctive look and consistent flares without any compromises.

“The ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses deliver stunning, consistent flares across all focal lengths that cinematographers can create at will,” says Christophe Casenave, Product Manager for Cinema Products at ZEISS. “The new lens family has been infused with ZEISS’s experience and passion for premium-quality cinematography lenses – combined with its aspiration to support filmmakers throughout the creative process,” says Casenave.

ZEISS Unveils New High-End Cinematography Optics: ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses

Controlled images that exude artistic flair
The ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses are available as a set of seven focal lengths of between 21 and 100 millimeters, all with a maximum aperture of T1.5. This makes it possible to capture subtle nuances, even in poor light.

“When we spoke to filmmakers and industry experts, we took a close look at the appeal of flares and their unique impact on the atmosphere of a movie,” says Casenave. He describes how ZEISS is responding to users’ needs to integrate flares to ensure greater creative freedom with the lenses: “We didn’t just want to reproduce the effects, but to create tools that would allow this effect to be achieved at any time and in a controlled manner, and so the T* blue coating was born.” The new coating allows users to create flares in the right light without any losses in contrast or transmission – and in the high quality that customers have come to expect from ZEISS.

The versatility of the lenses can be used to create this visual look, which is due to the smooth depth of field and elegant bokeh, thus meeting users’ every artistic wish – from a blockbuster to a high-end commercial or a film d’auteur.

Compact, lightweight full-frame lenses

In addition to their flare behavior, the new lenses offer all the benefits of the ZEISS Supreme Primes. Thanks to their image circle diameter of 46.3 millimeters, they cover the current large-format cinematography sensors and are as such compatible with the latest camera models, such as the Sony Venice, ARRI Alexa LF, and Mini LF and RED Monstro. Moreover, they feature a front diameter of 95 millimeters with consistently positioned focus and aperture rings. They weigh around 1,500 grams on average.

The lenses are equipped with the ZEISS eXtended Data metadata technology launched in 2017, providing frame-by-frame data on lens vignetting and distortion in addition to the standard metadata provided using the Cooke /i technology1 protocol. This simplifies and speeds up workflows, particularly for VFX and Virtual Production.

Limited availability

The ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses are available to order from announcement until March 31st, 2020. The seven focal lengths – 21 mm T1.5, 25 mm T1.5, 29 mm T1.5, 35 mm T1.5, 50 mm T1.5, 85 mm T1.5 and 100 mm T1.5 – are available exclusively as a set from ZEISS Cinema dealers. The lenses will be delivered from April 2020 after the end of the ordering period.

From November, 9th -16th ,2019, ZEISS will be unveiling its ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses for the first time before a large audience at the CAMERIMAGE International Film Festival in Toru?, Poland. The short film R&R by Rodrigo Prieto (DOP of movies like The Irishman, The Wolf of Wall Street and Brokeback Mountain) shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses, will also be shown at the festival. After CAMERIMAGE, ZEISS will be running a series of events at various rental houses around the world to give cinematographers the chance to try out the new lenses.

To find out more, please visit: www.zeiss.com/cine/radiance.

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