Category: Camera Lens

FUJINON XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR listed on Amazon US [ Pre-order ]

Fujifilm has launched the FUJINON XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR lens in the US. It costs $899.95 and is now listed online on Amazon US ( Amazon.com ) for pre-order. According to the listing, this item will be released on September 15, 2022.

According to Fujifilm, the FUJINON XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR is the first X Series XF lens engineered in collaboration with the design team responsible for bringing FUJINON lenses to the high-end worlds of cinema and broadcast. It offers a variable power zoom, smooth manual focus, and stepless aperture adjustments to ensure a seamless recording experience.

The max aperture of this lens is F4. It can be stopped down to F22 aperture. The 18-120mm focal length offers a 27-183mm equivalent full frame focal length. It has a 7-bladed rounded diaphragm opening and takes Ø72mm filters. The minimum focus distance this lens can achieve is 0.6m. The max magnification it can achieve is 0.2x. This lens weighs 460g.

Front lens cap FLCP-72 II, Rear lens cap RLCP-001, Lens hood, and a Lens wrapping cloth are included in the box.

New Launches in Photography and Camera Gear on Amazon US [ June 2022 ]

Amazon US has listed a few recently announced new Cameras and Lenses up for pre-order online. Sony launched a few ultra-wide and wide-angle lenses for its Sony Alpha series of cameras a couple of days ago. Sony also launched Xperia 1 IV XQZCBCT/B Android smartphone which comes with some fantastic cameras. Canon has come up with some APS-C mirrorless cameras as well. All these new Photography Gears are now available to pre-order online from Amazon US. Check out the prices and availability below.

Sony Xperia 1 IV 512GB Factory Unlocked Smartphone with Sony Official Case with Stand Bundle ( XQZCBCT/B ) costs $1,634.98 in the US. You can also get it with Sony WF-1000XM4 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones for a price of $1,599.99. The Sony Xperia 1 IV along has a launch selling price of $1,599.99 in the US. It is the first smartphone to feature an optical zoom camera built-in. This high-end smartphone comes with a 6.5” 4K 120Hz HDR OLED 21:9 wide Display and supports 4K HDR native 120fps video recording on all rear cameras.

Sony has launched 3 new lenses for its Alpha Mirrorless Camera bodies – Sony SEL15F14G E 15mm F1.4 G APS-C Large-Aperture Wide-Angle G Lens ( Price: $749.99 ), Sony SELP1020G E PZ 10-20mm F4 G APS-C Constant-Aperture Power Zoom G Lens ( Price: $749.99 ), and Sony SEL11F18 E 11mm F1.8 APS-C ultra-wide-angle Prime for APS-C Cameras ( Price: $549.99 ).

Amazon US now listed new Canon Mirrorless Cameras launched in 2022 up for Pre-order. Canon R10(US) Body only has a pre-order price of $979.99 in the US. It comes with a 24.2 megapixels APS-C-sized CMOS sensor. You can also buy Canon R7 which features a newly developed High Image Quality 32.5 megapixels APS-C sized CMOS sensor. The body only Canon R7 can be pre-ordered for $1,499. You can also buy it with 18-150 IS STM lens for a price of $1,899.00.

Fujifilm has a new Camera and new high-end lens up for grabs as well. Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Camera Body is available to pre-order from Amazon US along with the new Fujifilm XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens which costs $1,999.

Fujifilm XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR up for pre-order on Amazon US

Fujifilm has launched X-H2S Mirrorless Camera and XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens in the US online. It costs $2,499.95 and $1,999.95 respectively. Amazon US has now listed these up for pre-order. According to the listing, these items will be released and start shipping to pre-order customers from July 7, 2022, onwards.

Fujifilm XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is made for Fujifilm APS-C mirrorless cameras. It gives a full-frame equivalent focal length of 229-914mm. At the wide end, the max aperture is F5.6. At the tele-end, the max aperture becomes an F8.

This lens has 24 elements arranged in 17 groups including 3 ED and 4 super ED elements. It has a 9-bladed aperture, offering a rounded diaphragm opening. It takes Ø82mm filters.

Fujifilm ships XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens with Front lens cap FLCP-82, Rear lens cap RLCP-001, Lens hood, Lens pouch, Tripod collar foot, and a Shoulder strap. It weighs 1,605g. The minimum focus distance is 2.4m.

From the manufacturer
Bringing vast distances beautifully into frame, XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR places an astounding degree of potential in the hands of any capable image-maker. Its 229-914mm equivalent focal length opens limitless possibilities for nature and wildlife photographers to make the most remote parts of our world feel like they’re a single image away. Compatible with XF1.4X TC WR and XF2X TC WR teleconverters, XF150-600mmF5.6-8 can be transformed into a lens that, at its longest, offers an equivalent focal length of 1828mm.

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Fujifilm XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Technical Specs
  • Lens construction: 24 elements in 17 groups (including 3 ED and 4 super ED elements).
  • Focal length: 150-600mm (229-914mm full frame equivalent ).
  • Max aperture: F5.6-F8
  • Min aperture: F22
  • Aperture: 9-bladed (rounded diaphragm opening)
  • Minimum focus distance: 2.4m
  • Filter size: Ø82mm
  • Weight: 1,605g ( excluding caps, hoods and tripod collar foot )
  • US Price: $1,999.95 ( Amazon affiliate link ).

Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH. H-X09 Launched in the US

Panasonic has launched LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH. H-X09 Micro Four Thirds Lens in the US online. It costs USD 499.99 and is now listed for pre-order online on Amazon US, B&H Photo etc. Check out the current pricing and availability here ( Amazon affiliate link ).

The new Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH. H-X09 is a compact lens made for Micro four thirds systems like Panasonic GH5, GH6, etc, and offers wider-angle flexibility, bright aperture, and macro capability.

It is 9mm wide, which is gives an 18mm focal length in a 35mm camera. It takes 55mm filters and offers half life-size macro photography ( Maximum magnification of 0.5x ). This lens has a Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design that will let you use it in challenging outdoor conditions without much worry.

The lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes offering better 4K recording using Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras. H-X09 lens construction consists of 12 elements in 9 groups, including 2 ASPH lenses, 2 ED lenses and 1 UHR lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure good resolution.

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Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH. H-X09 Technical Details
  • Focal length: 9mm (35mm camera equivalent 18mm).
  • Lens Construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens).
  • Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
  • Maximum Aperture: F1.7
  • Minimum Aperture: F16
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 0.095m / 0.31ft
  • Maximum Magnification: 0.25x / 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)
  • Dust and Splash Resistant: Yes
  • Filter size: φ55mm
  • Weight: 130g / 0.29lb (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
  • Accessories: Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (SEL2470GM2) up for pre-order on Amazon US

Sony has launched FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (SEL2470GM2) lens online in the US. It costs $2,299.99 USD and is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US. Check out the current pricing and availability here ( Amazon affiliate link ).

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (SEL2470GM2) lens is the successor to the first-gen 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens ( SEL2470GM ) launched a while back. It has an F2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range and offers improved focusing and image quality. According to Sony, SEL2470GM2 is the Smallest and lightest F2.8 24-70mm zoom in its class.

Sony has equipped the new 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens with Four XD Linear Motors and floating focus to achieve fast, precise, and quiet Autofocus. The minimum focusing distance at 24mm is 8.3 inches. At the 70mm zoom end, the min focus distance increase to 11.8 inches.

Sony has equipped this new lens with a new feature called zoom smoothness switch which let you adjust the stiffness of the zoom ring. You also get Two customizable focus hold buttons, an Aperture ring, a click/de-click switch, and an iris lock.

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (SEL2470GM2) weighs 695g which is approx. 200g lighter than the first-gen lens. Sony ships this with a Petal-shaped, bayonet mount lens hood with a filter control window to let you easily adjust the attached filter like a polarizer easily. Check out the detailed specs and features below.

  • Model name: SEL2470GM2
  • Lens mount: Sony E-mount
  • Lens made for: 35mm Full frame
  • 35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C): 36-105mm
  • Lens construction: 15 elements in 20 groups
  • Max aperture: F2.8 ( throughout the zoom range )
  • Min aperture: F22
  • No of Aperture blades: 11 ( circular )
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.21m(W)-0.3m(T) / 0.69ft(W)-0.99ft(T)
  • ED/Super ED glass (elements): 2x ED, 2x Super ED
  • Lens coating: Nano AR Coating II
  • AF actuator: XD Linear Motor
  • Weight: 695g
  • US Price: $2,299.99

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens selp1635g US Pre-order Info

Sony has launched FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens ( selp1635g ) for its Sony Alpha E-mount cameras. It costs $1,199.99 in the US and will be available to pre-order from Amazon US, B&H Photo, Adorama, etc starting March 23rd. According to the listing on Amazon, this item will be released / ship to pre-ordered customers on June 24, 2022 only.

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens ( selp1635g ) is World’s Lightest Constant F4 Wide-Angle Power Zoom Lens offering a nice wide focal length for both photography and videography. On Crop sensor cameras like Sony A6600, this gives an equivalent focal length of 24-52.5 mm.

For the first time in a Sony Alpha lens the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G uses four XD linear motors for the power zoom function in addition to the two XD linear motors used for focus. With this newly designed electronic power zoom system, the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G provides advanced control with the response and immediacy of non-powered manual zoom.

This lens has got 2 AA elements (advanced aspherical) and a conventional aspherical element, along with One Super ED glass and One ED glass element to produce excellent image quality throughout the focal range.

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens is 11 inches ( 0.28m ) at the wide 16mm end and 9.5 inches at the zoomed-in 35mm focal length.

Sony has equipped this lens with two XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear motors to control autofocus. While many Sony G-master lenses are notorious for their focus breathing, this lens got it under control and has minimal focus breathing.

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Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens Technical Specs
  • Package name: SELP1635G FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G – Full-frame Constant-Aperture Wide-angle Power Zoom G Lens
  • Mount: Sony E-mount
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.92 inch (W)-0.79 inch (T) / 0.28 mm (W)-0.24(T)
  • Focal length: 16-35 mm
  • Crop sensor APS-C focal lenght: 24-52.5 mm
  • Lens construction: 12-groups / 13-elements
  • Aperture: Contast F4 throught the focal range
  • Minimum aperture: F22
  • Aperture blades: 7
  • Zoom system: Powered 4x XD Linear Motors
  • Focus motors: 2 XD Linear Motors
  • Built-in Image stabilization: No
  • Weight: 12.5 oz / 353 g
  • Filter thread diameter: 72 mm
  • Build: Dust and moisture resistant design and front fluorine coating
  • Price in the US: $1,199.99

Specs Source: Sony Alpha Universe.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 up for pre-order on Amazon US

Nikon has launched a new lightweight and compact 28-75mm lens for its mirrorless camera system. It is compatible with both FX and DX-format Nikon Z series mirrorless bodies. Due to the crop factor, on a DX-format aka APS-C Nikon camera, it gives a full-frame equivalent focal range of 42mm-112mm.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 costs $1,199.95 in the US and is now available to pre-order online on Amazon US. According to the product listing, this item will be released on January 31, 2022. Check out the current pricing and availability here ( Amazon affiliate link ).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm is a mid-range zoom lens featuring a fast F2.8 constant aperture throughout its zoom range. It offers a close focusing distance of 0.63ft and weighs 565g. This lens has a 9-bladed rounded diaphragm offering better bokeh.

According to Nikon, this lens is currently the lightest F2.8 aperture lens they ever created. It is approximately 30% lighter than the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. Check out the full specs below.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Specifications

  • Mount: Nikon Z Mount ( Mirrorless – both DX and FX )
  • Zoom range: 28 – 75mm
  • Maximum Aperture: F2.8
  • Minimum Aperture: F22
  • Lens Construction:
  • 15 Lens Elements in 12 Groups
  • Image Stabilization: No Inbuilt stabilization available
  • No of Diaphragm Blades: 9 rounded aperture
  • Special lenses: 1x ED Glass, 1x Super ED Glass, 3x Aspherical Elements
  • Autofocus system: STM (stepping motor)
  • Internal Focusing: Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.63 ft (0.19m) @ 28mm, 0.73 ft (0.22m) @ 35mm, 0.99 ft (0.3m) @ 50mm, 1.28 ft (0.39m) @ 75mm
  • Filter Size: 67mm
  • Weight: 19.9 oz. (565 g)

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Panasonic S-S35 LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 up for Pre-order on Amazon US

Panasonic has launched LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 (S-S35) lens in the US online. It costs $699.99 and is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US. This lens is made for L-mount Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Cameras like LUMIX S5. Check out the current lowest price and availability here ( Amazon affiliate link ).

Panasonic S-S35 LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 is a compact, lightweight lens with a Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant design. It is made with 11 elements in 9 groups including 3 aspherical lenses and 3 ED lenses for better image quality. This lens has 9 diaphragm blades offering a Circular aperture diaphragm.

It has a max aperture of F1.8 and has a minimum aperture of F22. This has a close focusing distance of 0.24m / 0.79ft and a max magnification of 0.22x. It takes φ67mm filters and weighs 295g.

Other Panasonic L-mount F1.8 lenses: 85mm (S-S85), 50mm (S-S50), 24mm (S-S24).

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Panasonic S-S35 LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 Specifications

  • Mount: L-mount
  • Max aperture: F1.8
  • Min aperture: F22
  • Close focusing distance: 0.24m / 0.79ft
  • Max magnification: 0.22x
  • Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Special glasses: 3 aspherical lenses, 3 ED lenses
  • Aperture blades: 9 diaphragm blades
  • Filter diameter: 67 mm
  • Weight: 295g
  • Weather resistance: Dust, splash and freeze-resistant

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Launched in the US | Price, Specs

Sony Alpha has launched the new FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II ( Mark 2 ) lens ( SEL70200GM2 ) in the US at a launch price tag of $2,800.00 USD. You can pre-order this lens in the coming days from Amazon US, Adorama, B&H, etc. It will ship to customers in December 2021 only. In Canada, the price for this lens is $3,500.00 CAD.

Oct 14 Update: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 Mark 2 up for pre-order on Amazon US. Check here for the current pricing and availability. It will ship to customers on Dec 16, 2021.

According to Sony, the new FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II 2021 model is the world’s lightest F2.8 telephoto zoom lens and is about 29% lighter than the previous model which now sells for $2,598 in the US. The new lens offers better and faster Auto Focus thanks to four Sony-original XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors ensuring fast and precise AF.

Sony has made some improvements on the video front as well. The new FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II lens has reduced focus breathing, focus shift, and axis shift when zooming comparing to the older model. You also get separate rings for focus, zoom, and aperture. The 11-blade circular aperture offers better bokeh and can be de-clicked if needed for a smoother transition.

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Specification

  • Model number: SEL70200GM2
  • Mount: Sony E-mount Full Frame
  • Focal length: 70mm – 200mm zoom
  • Aperture blades: 11-blade circular aperture
  • Max Aperture: Contast F2.8 aperture
  • Min Aperture: F16
  • Special elements: Two aspherical lens elements including one XA (extreme aspherical) element, two ED (extra-low dispersion) spherical glass elements and two Super ED spherical glass elements
  • Minimum focus distance: 15.7 inches (0.4 meters) at 70mm and 32.3 inches (0.82 meters) at 200mm
  • Teleconvertor support: Yes ( 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverter )
  • Coating: Nano AR Coating II
  • Auto focus motor: 4 Sony-original XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors ( focus tracking improved by 30% )
  • Quick switches: AF/MF, Full Time DMF, Focus limiter, Optical Image Stabilisation, Modes, Iris Lock
  • Rings: Focus, Aperture, Zoom
  • Weight: 1,045g
  • Price in the US: $2,800.00 USD

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Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens up for pre-order on Amazon US

Canon has launched a new RF lens. It’s not your typical portrait, telephoto or landscape lens, instead, it’s a Dual Fisheye lens that’s let you capture 180-degree 3-Dimensional (3D) stereoscopic visuals.

Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens has a launch price of $1,999 in the US and is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US. This item will be released on December 23, 2021. Check here for the current pricing and availability.

Canon boasts the RF5.2mm F2.8 lens as the world’s first digital interchangeable lens capable of enabling stereoscopic 3D 180° VR shooting to a single image sensor. This lens, as of this writing works only on Canon’s EOS R5 bodies. Canon is also launching a paid subscription-based EOS VR Utility and EOS VR Plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro to help you with creating better VR photos and videos with this lens.

From the manufacturer
As part of the EOS VR System – this lens paired with the EOS R5 updated with firmware 1.5.0 or higher and one of Canon’s VR software solutions – you can create immersive 3D that can be experienced when viewed on compatible head mount displays including the Oculus Quest 2 and more. Now, creators can go from traditional stills or video shooting to stereoscopic 3D capture with a simple lens swap. The pairing of this lens and the EOS R5 camera brings high-resolution video recording at up to 8K DCI 30p and 4K DCI 60p.

Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Specs

  • Focal length: 5.2mm
  • Interpupillary Distance: 60mm ( Distance between Left and Right Lens Centers )
  • Lens Construction: 12 Elements in 10 Groups
  • Aperture blades: 7
  • Angle of View: 190°
  • Maximum Magnification (x): 0.03x
  • Minimum Aperture: F16
  • Anti-dust and Moisture: Yes
  • Special glass elements: Two UD glass elements
  • Focus: Manual focus only
  • Lens coatings: Canon SSC, Canon SWC, Fluorine Coating
  • Weight: 350g
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 0.2m / 0.66ft

EOS VR Utility Features

  • Convert images into equirectangular projections
  • Supports toggling between images/footage shot by the left and right lenses.
  • Supports image straightening/parallax correction
  • Supports playback and basic cutting of 180-degree VR images
  • 8K File conversion to different sizes and file format
  • LUTs (Lookup Tables) support
  • Supports output to DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) and Apple ProRes for NLE (non-linear editing) purposes.

Source: Canon, Amazon US

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