Prime Lenses
Third-party lens-maker Viltrox is announcing two new prime lenses for Sony E and Nikon Z full-frame cameras, the 35mm f/1.8 II EVO and 55mm f/1.8 EVO lenses. Joining an 85mm f/2 prime released in fall 2025, the new
Anamorphic options continue to grow more compact and affordable with the new DZOFilm Arcana T2.1 primes. These PL-mount lenses feature a 1.5x squeeze and are available in 32mm, 45mm, 75mm, or as a set with all three. The Arcana primes promise full frame sensor coverage with dramatic oval bokeh and anamorphic flares that mirror
After something of a banner year for the company, Sigma's new year begins with the announcement of two new lenses, the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E and L-mount full-frame cameras and the
Zeiss has just announced the latest addition to its Otus ML lens family with the new Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 Lens. Designed for precise creative expression, this manual-focus lens brings Zeiss’s renowned optical performance and natural color rendition to the latest and greatest mirrorless systems.
ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 Lens
The Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens joins an existing lineup
Zeiss is paying tribute to some of their most popular legacy offerings with the new Aatma Prime T1.5 cine lenses. The nine focal lengths in the set draw inspiration from classic Planar, Distagon, and Sonnar photo lenses, balancing technical precision and character-rich rendering. Large format coverage and Zeiss eXtended Data compatibility means the Aatma lenses can also keep up with the demands of modern productions.
Leica has announced their newest M lens, the revolutionary Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. A generational leap in performance, this is the fastest 35mm lens in the M-System to date. With a maximum aperture of f/1.2, the lens earns the Noctilux moniker. Additionally, it is the first Noctilux lens to feature close-focusing capabilities, making it an even more versatile tool for image
The wait is finally over. Canon has revealed the highly anticipated EOS R6 Mark III, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Joining the versatile full-frame camera is a revolutionary new lens. The RF 45mm f/1.2 STM is a lightweight prime with a maximum
Thypoch is excited to announce their latest prime, the Simera 50mm f/1.4 Lens for the Nikon Z. An outstanding large-aperture lens with a vintage design, this normal-length fully manual prime is perfectly suited for street, portrait, and run-and-gun filmmaking uses. The design pays homage to 1960s-era optical classics and merges seamlessly with Z-mount Nikon cameras. Equipped with ultra-high quality aspherical lens elements and a 14-blade diaphragm, this lens
A long-awaited upgrade has arrived from DZOfilm in the form of the Vespid2 line of cinema prime lenses. These new prime lenses feature improved image quality, enhanced sharpness, and they have essentially eliminated chromatic aberration in the center for an enhanced realistic effect. The lenses also provide a cleaner, more consistent bokeh over the previous VESPID line. The
There are few lenses more comforting than a compact, bright 50mm prime. The Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air is exactly that—one of the smaller and lighter 50mm lenses available for the Nikon Z lens mount and one of the few third-party lenses for the system with autofocus. The beauty of a lens like this is its inherent simplicity; it’s a straightforward normal-length prime and a perfect go-to
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Jabari runs down the entire lineup of DZOFilm's Arles Prime Cine Lens and takes the five-lens set to record some test footage.
0:00 - About DZOFilm's Arles Lineup
0:40 - Vista Vision Sensor Coverage
1:31 - Flares & Bokeh
2:04 - Aperture & Shared Specs
2:44 - Today's Video Shoot
3:50 - Test Footage
5:47 - Conclusion
On the heels of its successful Indiegogo campaign, Viltrox is announcing that its ultrathin, ultralight AF 28mm f/4.5 FE Lens for Sony E mirrorless cameras is now available for purchase at B&H. Nicknamed “Chip,” the full-frame, fixed-aperture pancake prime will be of particular interest to street photographers with its wide field of view and discrete, lightweight profile. The lens also sports Viltrox’s latest voice-coil motor autofocus
What is the best lens for landscape photography? The answer is that any camera lens can and will be the perfect lens for capturing a landscape, depending on your viewpoint and the subject. But if a landscape photographer is heading out into the world with a single lens, betting money says they will go with a wide-angle zoom or prime lens affixed to their camera.
How to Choose the Best Focal Length for a Landscape Lens
We started this buying guide by saying that almost any lens could be used as a landscape lens. Let’s refine that premise to
Apple and lenses! Apple launched new Macs at WWDC, Sigma showed off a 14mm f/1.4 lens, and IRIX has a 150mm macro and 15mm on the way.
Week of June 4, 2023
Apple stole a fair bit of the news cycle this week with its annual WWDC conference. This year’s was a doozy. The brand not only released a new 15" MacBook Air,
Nikon adds DX 24mm f/1.7, Aputure launches a pair of pro-grade cinema lights, and Godox creates a KNOWLED LED panel
Week of May 28, 2023
No headliners this week—although I guess the standard edition of the RED KOMODO-X will soon be available. That doesn't mean there isn't lots to talk about. We have a new NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Lens from