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New Carl Zeiss Photographic Accessories
Today, Carl Zeiss announced new photographic accessories to complement photographer’s work with Zeiss lenses. The UV and POL filters and a special camera strap with air cell padding for SLR cameras are expected to be available by the end of 2010. The quick and easily changable UV and POL filters feature high-quality optical glass tailored […]
Read More »Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/35 Wide-Angle Lens
Today, Carl Zeiss announced the Distagon T* 1.4/35 moderate wide-angle lens that complements the Planar T*1.4/50 and T*1.4/85 lenses. The Distagon T* 1.4/35 is a fast lens with short focal length and harmonious bokeh. It features a large focus ring for sharp pictures even at maximum aperture opening, Zeiss T*‘s anti-reflective coating, and special bokeh […]
Read More »New Olympus 70-300mm & 40-150mm Micro Four Thirds Lenses
Olympus is introducing Micro Four Thirds versions of two of my favorite Olympus digital SLR lenses – the Zuiko Digital 70-300mm and Zuiko Digital 40-150mm. The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 zoom lenses are designed to work with the Olympus E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 Pen Digital cameras. […]
Read More »Canon Updates Classics – 300mm f/2.8L IS II and 400mm f/2.8L IS II Lenses
Canon has updated two of their most important pro-level super-telephoto lenses, the 300mm f/2.8L IS and the 400mm f/2.8L IS. Actually, it looks like more of a complete overhaul. Those lenses date back to about 2000 so they’re definitely due for an update. The new Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II and Canon EF 400mm […]
Read More »New Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS Zoom Lens
Canon announced a batch of new DSLR gear on Wednesday, including the new EOS 60D digital SLR and a new L-grade compact super zoom, the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. There are lots of 70-300mm zoom lenses on the market but most are consumer zooms with an emphasis on price over quality. A compact, packable, […]
Read More »Canon's Unique 8-15mm Fisheye Zoom Lens
Last night Canon announced four new lenses and a new digital SLR, the EOS 60D. Of the new lenses, the most exciting and unique is the new Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens, “the world’s widest fisheye zoom lens.” It’s Canon’s first L-class fisheye lens and it replaces the venerable 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye. The […]
Read More »Canon Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III
Canon has announced an upgrade on two of its popular extenders with the new Canon Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III. These direct replacements feature faster autofocusing, improved autofocus precision with compatible EF lenses, an anomalous dispersion lens element for reduced chromatic aberration, enhanced optical image quality, a newly developed microcomputer that […]
Read More »Carl Zeiss at Photokina 2010 Tradeshow
Carl Zeiss has announced its attendance at this year’s Photokina Tradeshow in Cologne, Germany. Carl Zeiss will also announce new lenses and for the first time, accessories at the tradeshow. The “application island” at their booth in Hall 2.1 will feature the entire line of Carl Zeiss lenses, allowing consumers to touch, test and even […]
Read More »Sony announces Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM, DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM and 85mm f/2.8 SAM Lenses For Alpha DSLR Cameras
Today, Sony announced the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z), the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (model SAL35F18) and the 85mm f/2.8 SAM (model SAL85F28) lenses to its A-Mount lens line-up for Alpha DSLR cameras. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM lens features built-in SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) […]
Read More »New Nikon AF-S 28-300mm VR FX Superzoom Lens
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the new Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens. That’s right folks – a 10x superzoom Nikkor lens for your full-frame Nikon digital SLR! Now Nikon FX DSLR and 35mm SLR owners have their own version of the popular, one-size-fits-all, Nikkor 18-200mm VR zoom lens. Travel photographers, event photographers […]
Read More »Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G VR Zoom Lens
Today, Nikon announced the AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR versatile zoom lens. The AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) II Image Stabilization system, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for color consistency and reduced flaring, M/A Focus Mode Switch, Internal Focus, two ED elements, three […]
Read More »Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G Lens
Today, Nikon announced the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G ultra-fast portrait lens. The AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for color consistency and reduced flaring, two focus modes, M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual), Internal Focus (IF), and Nano Crystal Coat reduce ghosting and flare.
Read More »Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens
Today, Nikon announced the AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR compact, super telephoto zoom lens. The AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) II Image Stabilization system, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for color consistency and reduced flaring, Tripod Detection Mode, and a High […]
Read More »Tamron Releases SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens
Tamron has announced the release of the SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD telephoto zoom 60th Anniversary lens. It is designed for digital SLR cameras, and can be used with both full-frame sensor and AF 35mm cameras. The telephoto zoom lens features VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization, LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra […]
Read More »Sony Announces New Alpha Lenses
Sony announced the new Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM, the DT 35mm F1.8 SAM, and the 85mm F2.8 SAM lenses for its Alpha-mount digital SLRs. The Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM lens, jointly developed with Carl Zeiss, features a fast response focus, built-in SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for a smooth and quiet […]
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