Two weeks ago I leaked this image (see above) of the Tokina 11-18mm f/2.8 APS-C lens that will be on market in September. This will be Tokinas first own designed E-mount lens. Today Tokina announced a price revision and renewing of Tokina brand lenses: tokinalens.com/news/about_price_revision_and_renewing_of_tokina_brand_lenses/
Sony 135mm GM – You NEED This Lens For Your Wedding Films (Review)
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Sony E 15mm f/1.4 ‘G’ lens review with samples (Christopher Frost). DpreviewTV: Photography Basic Training: Circular Polarizers with Drill Sergeant Chris
The Importance of Context in Wildlife Portraits (42West).
Feiyu Announces the Simplified SCORP-C Handheld Gimbal (Explora).
Samyang / Sigma / Sony / Tamron zoom lens comparison at Mobile01.
I have been told Sigma will announce the two new wide angle primes in August. Here are the known specs:
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens configuration: 17 elements in 15 groups (2 SLD glasses, 3 aspherical lenses)
Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
Minimum shooting distance: 0.23m
Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 6.1
Filter Diameter: 82mm
Size: φ87.8 x 111.2mm (E-mount version 113.2mm)
Weight: 635g (E-mount version 630g)
AF assist function
MFL switch (MF lock)
rear filter holder
lens heater retainer
152,900 yen including tax
24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens configuration: 17 elements in 14 groups (1 SLD glass, 2 FLD glasses, 4 aspherical lenses)
Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
Minimum shooting distance: 0.25m
Maximum shooting magnification : 1: 7.1
Filter diameter:
72mm Size: φ75.7 x 95.5mm (E-mount version 97.5mm)
AF assist function
MFL switch (MF lock)
rear filter holder
lens heater retainer
Weight: 520g (E-mount version 510g)
On July 28th Samyang will launch a new version of one of their current FE lenses:
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are releasing a range of second generation upgrades to some of your favourite AF lenses.The first one launches this Thursday – stay tuned!