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Nikon Z9 Nikon has officially launched their flagship Mirrorless camera - the Z9. The camera, which in some ways takes over the position of the D6 as the era of DSLR's slowly wind down boasts a 45.7MP sensor with no mechanical shutter, 8K recording and 120fps shooting. The Z9 features a Full frame 45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor with 493 AF points and has Hybrid Phase detection AF. The sensor has a sensitivity of ISO 64 to 25600 (32-102400 expandable) and considering that has an electronic shutter, it can reach 1/32000 shutter speed (max) and if you want to use a flash it can hit a maximum of 1/800 through HSS (high speed sync) . The sensor features IBIS and with VR enabled lenses, it can hit 6 stops of vibration compensation and it has a Vibration Lock to protect the sensor and the mechanism if it detects high levels of vibration or unintentional drops. Due to the lack of a mechanical shutter, the sensor can hit a maximum of 20fps RAW (1000 image buffer is available), 30fps JPEG and if...

Nikon - Once a dominating power in the Camera duopoly and a pioneer in optics has been faithful to its F mount since its inception in 1958 and all cameras from the SLR film era and right upto the modern flagship D6 used this with optics and the electronics within them being the only factor of change. But in the age of Mirrorless, the F mount seemed to be "too small" and thus it was replaced by the Z mount with cameras sporting the new mount receiving mixed response from the shrinking Nikon fanbase.  But as with all modern changes, change is never fast and many prefer to remain in the DSLR realm as long as possible unless Nikon "kills off" production - which was certainly expected but now  with the current "crisis" affecting the industry hard, Nikon is accelerating the process by listing the following lenses as "Old product"  - Which would indicate that the following lenses are no longer in production and are available till stocks last.   AF-S Nik...

Kinefinity  announced their new line of MAVO Cinema lenses with  25mm , 35mm,50mm ,75mm and a 100mm focal lengths and T2.0 aperture , The lenses come with a 12 bladed iris and the lens optics have a 46.5mm image circle diameter - making it ideal for any large format (35mm) cinema cameras (Alexa LF , Red Monster WW, Canon's C700FF  and the Sony Venice . Kinefinity also hopes to announce their own development plans for a 35mm FF camera which is currently called the Mavo LF . The MAVO primes are priced at around $2500 each and you can get them for around $12000 if you order the whole set . Shipping starts in May 2018. Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - Nofilmschool

Fuji has officially released two new lens mount options for their MK 18-55mm t2.9 and MK 50-135mm t2.9 cinema lenses . The new duo , designed for the Fuji X mount , are released in the same timeframe as the Fuji X-H1 , indicating that Fuji is indeed making a serious push into video. Both The MKX 18-55mm t2.9 and the MK 50-135mm t2.9 – feature 22 glass elements in 17 groups and it has six super ED lens elements and two ED lens elements as well , Both lenses have a 9 bladed iris , allowing for more rounded “bokeh” in your videos . Both lenses feature a minimum aperture of f2.8 and they can be manually stopped down to f22(keep in mind that these lenses are all manual ) . Pricing for the MKX 18-55mm t2.9 is $3,999 while the MK 50-135mm t2.9 costs $4,299 , not bad considering their low price , both lenses will ship in Summer of 2018 . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - DPreview Press Release - Fujifilm

Zeiss has officially announced a new compact -manual focus prime lens for their FE mount Loxia range , the new Loxia 25mm f2.4 is the fifth member of the lineup which consists of a 21mm F2.8, 35mm F2, 50mm F2, and a 85mm F2.4. The lens , designed with great precision , features 10 elements in 8 groups and features 1 APD element and 2 Aspherical elements with a special T* nanocoating . The new Zeiss Loxia 25mm f2.4 is expected to retail at $1299 and will be available from March 2018 . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - DPreview

Sony has officially released a new zoom lens for their APS-C E-Mount cameras . The new 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 features Sony’s Optical Steady Shot (OSS) as well as a quiet linear motor for silent AF . The lens ,designed for cameras such as the A6000/6300/6500 and possibly a future A5xxx successor will give an equivalent focus range of 27-202.5mm (35mm eqv) . The lens weighs 326g and has 16 elements in 12 groups (including 2 ED elements ) and has a 7 bladed aperture system . Pricing for the new lens is said to be about $600 . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - Petapixel Preorder link - Bhphotovideo

Samyang has officially announced their first Autofocus lens for Canon EF . The new lens - a 14mm f2 aperture lens features smooth and quiet AF without breaking much bank (compared to Canon’s offering ) . Featuring 12 elements in 10 groups with 2 aspherical ,1 ED and 4 high refractive lenses will also feature a weather resistant metal body . The lens , which features a 7 bladed aperture will result in stunning bokeh if you plan on shooting anything with a 116.6 angle of view . Pricing starts at $849 and apparently Rokinon will release the same version under their name in the U.S) Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - Petapixel Preorder link - Bhphotovideo

Nikon has officially announced their new Nikkor 180-400mm f4E TC1.4 FL ED VR super telephoto lens . The new glass ,which comes with a rather long name tag actually the first to feature a 1.4x teleconverter built in . The teleconverter , which extends the range of this already extreme zoom lens will give a 252-560mm eqv field of view on a FX system or 378-840mm on a DX camera (with the 1.4x teleconverter on) . The F4 aperture , which is excellent for such super-zoom lenses also has a 9 bladed aperture inside and a 4 stop VR compensation . The lens features 27 elements in 19 groups (8 ED , 1 FL , and fluorine coatings on the elements) . The lens barrel - made out of a magnesium alloy will give the lens a total weight of 3.5Kg . Pricing for the new lens starts at $12399 with shipping starting in March . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - dpreview Preorder link - Bhphotovideo

Are you frustrated with your lens cap falling off ? well worry no more as KUVRD has you covered with their new Universal Lens cap solution which will not only roll over your existing lenses , but also protect it to some degree from drops , splashes and dust . The ULC - universal lens cap is a one size fits all design which would allow you to pop it onto just about any lens available right now and due to its rubberized construction , it can stretch from 60mm unto 150mm over any lens (you can also pair it with a second one to cover the rear portion and make a snug carrying case for a small profile prime or zoom lens ) . The case , which is flexible and collapsible will fit perfectly in your bag or pant pocket and therefore you won't have a need to deploy your precious rubber sheaths to protect your lenses when it starts to drizzle outside . So how much will the ULC cost then ? . well right now , you can still pledge $30 and get one ULC + another if you share on social media , you ...

Yongnuo has officially announced a 14mm f2.8 fish-eye lens for the Canon EF mount . The new lens , designed as a cheaper alternative to similar lenses from Canon and other third parties feature an f2.8 aperture , full manual and autofocus/manual control and a 7 bladed aperture for rounder Bokeh (Even Canon's own $2000+ 14mm f2.8 II version has 6 blades ) .  The lens , designed with 12 elements in 9 groups offer a not so silent autofocus motor as well  .  Although the lens is probably set to appeal to novice shooters who shy away from Canon's pricy offering , the lens does have one ace up its sleeve as the Micro USB port on the lens allows it to work with future firmware updates . Interested ? .. well Apparently Yongnuo will be selling the lens online for a mere ~$500 ( A Nikon F variant will also follow soon ) Written by Rakitha for MasHD via - DPreview

Tamron has officially announced their 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 super-telephoto lens for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras . The new lens , aimed at sports and wildlife shooters is a cost effective option as it costs $800 . The lens , which features  Tamron's eBAND nanocoating for reducing lens flaring and ghosting consists of   17 elements in 11 groups also features 3 LD(low dispersion) elements and a 9 bladed aperture diaphragm . Weighing in at 1115g (1.1Kg or 39.3oz) the lens is somewhat lighter than some competing lenses of the same range as it uses magnesium parts in key areas of the lens . There is also a metallic lens foot with an Arca swiss style mount and this is an optional accessory for this lens . Also listed as optional accessories for this lens are 1.4x and 2x teleconverters and a Model TAP-01 console to update and customize the lens firmware . The lens is dust and moisture resistant . Shipping for this $800 lens starts on the 16th of Novemb...

Olympus has officially announced 2 premium lenses for the Micro 4/3 system . The new M.Zuiko 17mm and 45mm  are both f1.2 aperture lenses and are designed to offer resistance against the elements , good bokeh and image quality . The 17mm f1.2  - which equals to about a 35mm in full frame terms features a Extra low dispersion ED-DSA element and features 15 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical elements . The lens features a 9 bladed aperture diaphragm and a focus by wire AF system which can be disengaged and controlled in full time manual focus by pulling the ring backwards . The lens , which has a weight of 310g is light enough for most work and thanks to IBIS - in body image stabilization on Olympus (and some Panasonic) bodies , the stabilization can be compensated internally . The 45mm f1.2 follows on the same advanced features of the 17mm lens (eg- snap back focusing into manual ) and has 14 elements in 10 groups in order to give a 90mm (full frame equivalent) lo...

Sigma has officially announced their latest lens for mirrorless cameras . The new 16mm DC DN for Sony E mount and Micro four thirds is a f1.4 aperture lens designed to take advantage of the crop factor on the Sony and Micro 4/3 camera systems and therefore the 16mm lens offers a (Full frame) equivalent - 32mm field of view on Panasonic , Olympus and other Micro 4/3 cameras and 24mm on Sony E APS-C cameras with a 1.5x crop . The lens is equipped with 16 elements in 13 groups and has a 9 bladed aperture ring .The lens has a 67mm filter size and features a stepper motor for silent autofocus . Pricing and availability details are yet to be revealed by Sigma . Written by Rakitha for MasHD. A new solution for mirrorless camera users Via Press Release - Sigmaphoto The second in a series combining F1.4 brightness and a compact body Introducing a new high-performance, large-diameter wide-angle lens: 1 A new system for mirrorless cameras 2 Bright prime fu...

Sony has officially launched their 24-105mm f4 OSS General zoom lens and 400mm f2.8 lens development plans today . The two new lenses , announced along side the new  A7 RIII , brings two much needed lens options for E mount users who may have been waiting for their announcement for a while . The new 24-105mm f4  , a general purpose lens , is sure to woo in many potential converts from other platforms as this lens (or this zoom range) is preferred by over the 24-70 in many situations as it gives you extra reach - ideal for event and travel photography . The new lens ,a member of the Sony G series  , comes with the model ID - SEL24105G features Sony's excellent image stabilization - OSS and DDSSM - Direct Drive SSM silent motor for autofocus . The lens , protected against the elements thanks to a dust and moisture resistance , complements its general purpose design and the Nano AR coating minimizes lens flaring , ghosting and chromatic aberrations .The lens...

via - iZugar (specification list) This compact and lightweight fisheye lens makes your shoot  interesting. With its 220° angle of view and unique bending effects, every scene will take on new dimensions. Achieve great low-light results with it’s fast f/2.5 aperture, and maintain good depth of field in every shot. Full circular 220°viewing angle The MFT Fisheye-iZugar 3.25mm f/2.5 achieves an ultra-wide picture angle of 220° while remaining compact and lightweight. Its unique fisheye bending effect with edge-to-edge sharpness opens up entirely new compositional possibilities for virtual reality video making. You can get parallax more easily compensated, reduce the number of cameras needed yet maintain high quality output. Lens Specifications MODEL - iZugar MKX-22 FORMAT - 10mm full circular MOUNT - Micro Four Third mount (MFT) 35MM EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH - 3.25mm APERTURE -f/2.5 (fixed) MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE - 0.6m LENS GROUPS/ELEMENTS - 10 / 11 ...

MT-26 EX-RT Canon has officially announced four lenses for their EF range , the three lenses ,which consist of Canon's first image stabilized 85mm prime lens and three tilt shift lenses - TS-E 50mm F2.8 Macro ,TS-E 90mm F2.8 Macro and TS-E 135mm F2.8 Macro were announced along side Canon's latest budget friendly EOS M Camera - the EOS M100 and the MT26 EX-RT twin macro speedlights . Pricing details are as follows Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM - $1599 Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift - $2199 Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift - $2199 Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro Tilt-Shift - $2199 Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite - $989 Canon U.S.A. Expands Its Lens Portfolio With The New Ef 85mm F/1.4l Is Usm Lens And Their First-Ever Macro Tilt-Shift Lenses New Canon EF Lenses Support a Variety of Photography Applications including Architecture, Portrait, Food and Landscape MELVILLE, N.Y., August 29, 2017 – C...

Most of you may have not heard about the 7Artisians lens manufacturing company from China . The company , which makes affordable quality lenses for some time now is now rumored to be preparing a new 50mm f1.0 lens for all those who need a race to the bottom in the f stop race . The upcoming lens , which is said to be available for $370 for Sony E , M4/3 and Fuji mirrorless cameras is reasonably priced considering its f1 lowest aperture setting , being a manual focus lens , the lens will benefit greatly from focus peaking on mirrrorless cameras and considering that 7Artisian lenses are already sold on Amazon and Ebay , getting one will be quite easy once the lens is officially launched . Source - dpreview image via dpreview

Cap lenses deserve a special place in your travel bag , whether it be for travel photography or just a quick snap lens which would replace your lens cap for those times when you just tend to miss important shots when your expensive lenses are not around ,but ,what if you wanted a lens that's trendy and still offer decent image quality , then say hello to C.P Goerz  Citograph 35 - a 35mm f8 which promises to keep everything in focus - when you want to . Based on their successful Kickstarter campaign , the C.P Goers , a German startup , initially plan their always -on lens cap replacement lens to be available for shipping by March 2018 . The lens , which has no manual controls for aperture (yes ,you read that right , its fixed aperture at f8 ) and being a prime , it has no zoom or vibration control . .The lens , which has a minimum focusing distance of 3m(9 ft for your imperials!) to infinity weighs just 120g - making this a compact and possibly one of the smallest t...

Tamron has officially announced their long awaited SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 or 24-70mm f2.8 G2 for short , which officially replaces the previous generation 24-70 medium zoom from 2012 . The new lens , which comes with the model number A032 is available for Nikon F mount and Canon's EF mount . The new G2 lens , which like the rest of Tamron's new generation lineup features a satin finish which gives it a more monolithic and a more upscale look when compared to the copper ringed models from a few years back .although looks are not important , the latest design trend does mean that the kit will match perfectly with the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 model which was announced a few months back(if you are after a Tamron holy trinity collection that is ) Anyways , the insides are what counts and in that regard , the new lens will surely outperform the older model as it now features 5 stops of vibration control (best in class) and fast autofocus thanks to dual embedded microprocess...

Test sample by © Christina Venedict Lensbaby has announced a new lens for their high end Velvet line . The new 85mm f1.8 might not sound groundbreaking , but if you are a fan of dreamy bokkeh with creamy skin tones and shoot at high apertures  then this prime is certainly something to have in your bag . The lens , which joins the Velvet 56mm offers a artistic,fun and a unique way of shooting portraits which according to Lensbaby, offers a way to "Compose impressionistic masterpieces with a velvety glow at bright apertures, straight out of camera. Use darker apertures to bypass glow and make images with a crisp, film-like aesthetic." Other details include the ability to shoot 1:2 Macro , a 12 bladed iris for awesome and unique bokeh art and f1.8-f16 manual control . The lens , built upon the feedback given to the Velvet 56 now comes in basically every camera mount option to date ! Building on the strengths of our bestselling Velvet 56 lens, Velvet...