Next week Sigma is rumored to announce two new lenses for the 2018 CP+ show: Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens – this will be a direct (and cheaper) competitor to the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95) Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens – unknown mount/sensor/type configuration. Update – here is a […]
The new Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art full frame DSLR lens will be officially released on March 9th, 2018 according to Nokishita. The price in Japan is rumored to be ￥164,700 or around $1,500 (US pricing not yet available, check this page for updates). For comparison, the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens is currently priced at […]
The rumored Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras is now officially announced: Pre-order links: B&H Photo | Adorama Sample photos and additional information Full press release Additional information (technical specifications, lesn design, MTF charts): Update: several readers asked me about the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens – it […]
On February 28th Tokina is rumored to announce a new Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens that will be available also for Nikon F-mount. Here are the leaked specifications (Google translation):
The new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras will be announced tomorrow. Here are the specifications:
I somehow forgot to cover the new Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount that was announced last week. Here are the specs: Aperture Range: f/2.8-16 6 blade internal aperture 8 blade secondary internal aperture for the effect slider Minimum Focus Distance: 6 inches Maximum Focus Distance: Infinity 62mm filter threads Focus type: Manual […]
Samyang will soon announce a new XP 50mm f/1.2 lens (I assume it will come in Nikon F-mount as well, unless this is another AF lens only for Canon mount like the latest Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF):
