We’ve known these cameras were coming since Photokina (September 2018) but this is the first sight we have of the full specs for the new cameras. Panasonic showed off pre-production versions of its new models at a global press event in Barcelona on January 31 2019, together with the three new lenses which are going... Continue Reading →
HD Pentax-DA* 11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW announced for APS-C Pentax owners
Pentax has added to its premium quality ‘Star’ lens range with a new ultra-wideangle zoom for its APS-C cameras. The HD Pentax-DA* 11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW is designed to offer high resolution and high contrast without any blurring at the edges, and to accommodate the high resolution capture of digital cameras of the future.... Continue Reading →
Pentax launches the full frame HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2
Well here’s a rarity. A full frame 35mm f/2 lens that doesn’t need an engine hoist to get it into your camera bag. In fact, the new Pentax HD Pentax-FA 35mm F2 is very compact for a wide aperture prime lens with this focal length. This is how big 35mm SLR lenses used to be... Continue Reading →
New Kenko TELEPLUS HD Pro teleconverters
These replace Kenko’s previous TELEPLUS Pro300 teleconverters and come with redesigned optics and multi-layer coatings to bring them up to date with the latest high-resolution DSLRs and lenses. Teleconverters fit between the lens and the camera body and magnify the image to produce a stronger telephoto effect. They come in different strengths, typically 1.4x and... Continue Reading →
Fujifilm releases GF 100-200mmm telephoto zoom for its medium format cameras
Fujifilm has added a 100-200mm telephoto zoom to its GF lens range for its medium format GFX 50S and 50R cameras. The FUJINON GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR is the second GF zoom alongside the GF32-64mm F4 R LM WR standard zoom and takes the total number of GF lenses up to eight. It’s effectively... Continue Reading →
New NiSi 5x cine lens bundle from MTF
UK video specialist MTF has announced the availability of NiSi F3 full-frame cine lenses in the UK. First announced in 2018, these lenses are now in full production and available for order from MTF. The F3 lenses are available in focal lengths from 25mm to 100mm, but they can also be bought as a five-lens... Continue Reading →