Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Four new Sigma full-frame DSLR lenses announced

Sigma today announced the previously leaked full-frame DSLR lenses (only the 60-600mm lens is currently available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H):

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Just announced: Irix 150mm f/2.8 MACRO 1:1 lens

The previously rumored Irix 150mm f/2.8 MACRO 1:1 lens was just officially announced. Here are the MTF chart, distortion graph, technical specifications and press release:

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Confirmed: Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens

Irix published another teaser video confirming that Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens with a 1:1 macro and a minimum focusing distance of 34.5cm:

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Specifications of the upcoming Sigma lenses (28mm f/1.4, 40mm f/1.4, 70-200mm f/2.8 and 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3)

Here are the leaked technical specifications of the upcoming Sigma lenses:

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Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens for Nikon F-mount released, US pricing announced

Tokina officially released their Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount. The US price is $949. Shipping will start at the end of October. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens additional information (MTF chart, lens design, specifications):

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First Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens reviews

Kevin Lisota published his review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens: “Handling of the lens is very similar to carrying a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. It is easy to carry and handhold, where some of its larger siblings can be fatiguing or require a monopod for any significant amount of shooting. […]

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New Irix Dragonfly 150mm macro lens to be announced at Photokina?

Irix published their third teaser and it seems that they will be announcing a new Irix Dragonfly 150mm macro lens (I could be wrong here). Take a look at the three teasers – what do you think they will announce?

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