SongRAW Moonlit 85mm f/1.2 Lens Announced
SongRAW Moonlit series – 50mm and 85mm f/1.2. Image credit: CineD
The new Chinese company announced the 85mm f/1.2. This is their second lens after the 50mm f/1.2 which has been announced a couple of months ago and i still not available in EU and EU stores.
CineD listed the specs:
- Autofocus using STM motors
- one aspherical element, five ED glass elements, and 11 HR glass elements
- onstructed from aerospace-grade aluminum
- 1.5kg
The SongRAW Moonlit 85mm f/1.2 will initially be available in Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount versions, with an L-Mount version planned for later release. The price is set at $1,299, with availability expected by the end of 2025.
UPDATE: Laowa Shocks the Market: 200mm f/2.0 FE Launches at Just $1999!
In this interview, the Laowa manager revealed that the upcoming Laowa 200mm f/2.0 FE will cost just $1999 — a full $1,300 cheaper than the Sigma 200mm FE!
For that price folks…I will buy one and you?
UPDATE: I apologize to readers and Laowa for the initial mistake where I wrote $999 instead of $1999
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A reader named Blair (Thanks!) spotted this first unboxing video on bilibili.com
From the IBC show: NEw Viltrox NEXUS PL to E Pro Autofocus adapter and 50mm f/1.4 PRO lens
Newsshooter is covering the IBC show andthey did tow videos about the new PL to E autofocus adapter (cool!) and the new Viltrox lenses including the 50mm f/1.4 PRO:
Ending tonight on Kickstarter: New MAVEN Filters – WAVE 3
Last chance to grab the new MAVEN Filters – WAVE 3 on Kickstarter (click here). In this 24-minute video, Michael gives a full rundown of all the new filters:
Reminder: The German company Spinn.Design launched the new weatherproof ProWrapp on Kickstarter (Click here).
Today only: Save $240 on the Sigma 50mm f/2.0 FE lens sold by BHphoto
For a limited time you save $240 on the Sigma 50mm f/2.0 Contemporary lens sold by BHphoto (Click here).
Sigma 300-600mm f/4 Hands-On in the Wild – A Kingfisher Adventure with Olle Nilsson
Wildlife photographer Olle Nilsson took the brand new Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG DN OS Sports Lens out for a two-day field test, aiming to capture lightning-fast kingfishers in action. Key highlights from the video:
- The constant f/4 aperture delivers exceptional subject separation and low-light performance
- Sharpness is superb across the 300-600mm range, paired with a Sony A1 for 50MP cropping flexibility
- Lens is large (~4kg), but surprisingly manageable with its internal zoom and balance
- Compared to the Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS, the Sigma delivers much stronger subject isolation
- Faster and more versatile than using a 300mm f/2.8 GM with teleconverter setup in static positions
- Ideal for hide-based or tripod work – less suited for mobile “sneaking” shoots due to weight
Olle also tested the lens on a Leofoto PG-1 gimbal head and a carbon fiber tripod, which helped stabilize the heavy setup for hours in the field.
His final verdict? While it’s a heavy investment, the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 delivers pro-level results at nearly half the price of a 600mm prime. For those who shoot from a fixed location and value flexibility, sharpness, and beautiful background separation – this is one of the best lenses available.
Gear mentioned:
- Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG DN OS Sports Lens: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton
- Sony A1: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton
- Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton
- Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton
For those interested in stunning wildlife imagery and want a telephoto workhorse that rivals prime lenses in sharpness and speed – this Sigma might just be the dream lens.
UPDATE: He also posted this new video: