The SAL70300G lens incorporates the optical performance of Sony’s G series in a compact and flexible telephoto zoom lens ideal for sports and portrait photography. Constructed of 16 elements in 11 groups, with one extra-low dispersion element, this lens offers superb contrast and sharpness across its wide focal length range. The use of extra-low dispersion glass compensates for chromatic aberrations which challenge long telephoto zoom lens design, maintaining excellent optical characteristics from center to periphery. Internal focus construction not only...
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Co-developed with Carl Zeiss®, the SAL2470Z model is a wide angle 24-70mm zoom lens with a large f/2.8 aperture, ideally suited for discerning landscape and portrait photography. Constructed of 17 elements in 13 groups with two aspheric elements and two extra-low dispersion elements, this lens exhibits excellent contrast and center-to-edge resolution. Its exclusive Carl Zeiss T* (T star) coating technology provides higher light transmission, and minimizes flare to produce images of luminous clarity, color and sharpness. The SAL2470Z lens excels...
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm Lens News Release Nikon's New AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm Lens Offers Broad Focal Range And Vr Image Stabilization For Photographers Of All Levels Nikon, Inc., today announced the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, which offers Nikon digital SLR photographers exceptional wide-angle capability along with superb telephoto versatility. The wide-ratio zoom makes this new lens suitable for a broad range of shooting situations, including indoor and outdoor events; streetscapes; and portraits...
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Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Lens News Release Nikon's New AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Lens Brings Sophisticated Technology and Design To Close-up Photographers Nikon, Inc., today introduced the new AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens engineered specifically for extreme close-up photography, and perfectly suited for general imaging as well. The new AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens can focus at a distance of approximately 0.185m (.6 ft.) at its closest, and allows photographers...
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Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Lens News Release Nikon's New Wide-Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Lens Allows Photographers To Control Perspective Nikon, Inc., today introduced the new PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lens, the latest in a series of lenses that are equipped with a tilt/shift mechanism that enables photographers the flexibility to effectively manipulate perspective, distortion and focus. Whether photographing architecture, landscapes, interiors or panoramas, this Perspective Control (PC) lens easily corrects linear distortion and aberration to deliver...
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Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens news Release: Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two Highly Anticipated Telephoto Lenses At PMA 2008 EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses Add New Levels of Super Telephoto Performance to Canon's Market-Leading EOS System Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM*/** and the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM*/**, the world's...
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Canon EF 200mm f/2/L IS USM Lens News Release Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two Highly Anticipated Telephoto Lenses At PMA 2008 EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses Add New Levels of Super Telephoto Performance to Canon's Market-Leading EOS System Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM*/** and the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM*/**, the world's...
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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens News Release Tamron Announces the Launch of the Popular AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II with Built-In Motor for Nikon (Model A18N II) A Compact, Lightweight and Ultimate High Power Zoom Lens Boasting the 13.9X Zoom Power Designed Exclusively for APS-C Sized Digital SLRs Mr. Morio Ono, of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company will release the AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, a lightweight, compact and ultra high power zoom lens...
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Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM. This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in and maximum magnification ration of 1:3.5. This lens is suitable for taking all type of subjects such as portraits, landscape, and close-up pictures. Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and three...
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Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM lens. This large aperture telephoto zoom lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors and its compact, lightweight body provides freedom of movement and versatility. The minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in. and the high-resolution power layout have improved the strength of the lens in close-up photography. This lens...
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The first Circular Fisheye Lens exclusively for use with APS-C size digital SLR cameras 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM The first 180 degree circular fisheye lens designed specifically for APS-C size digital SLR cameras Fast F2.8 maximum aperture making it ideal for low light photography Minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm and a maximum magnification of 1:6 SLD glass minimizes color aberration Equipped with HSM with full-time manual focus override Equisolid angle projection method is possible for art...
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Fisheye lens with close up ability designed exclusively for use with APS-C size digital SLR cameras 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM Fisheye lens designed specifically for APS-C digital SLR cameras 13.5cm minimum focusing distance and 1:3.3 maximum magnification allows close up photography Equipped with HSM allowing full-time manual focus override Equisolid angle projection system is possible for art and scientific use The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE...
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OLYMPUS ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm f2.0 SWD LENS The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm f2.0 SWD, which covers a zoom range equivalent to 28mm to 70mm on a 35mm camera lens is the world’s first standard zoom lens to feature a large f2.0 aperture3. Boasting industry-leading imaging performance, this lens is a worthy addition to the Olympus Super High Grade (SHG) series of lenses. Together with the ED 7-14mm f4.0, ED 35-100mm f2.0 and ED 90-250mm f2.8 lenses, this lens...
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ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD Lens The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD is a high-performance super-telescopic zoom lens that features, for the first time, the SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) autofocus system and covers a zoom range equivalent to 100mm to 400mm of a 35mm camera lens. ED lens elements are used extensively to correct the color blurring that can occur when telescopic lenses are extended to their maximum focal length, while the digital-dedicated design ensures high-definition performance...
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ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD Lens The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD is a high-performance standard zoom lens, which covers a zoom range equivalent to 24mm to 120mm on a 35mm camera lens. Special optical glass elements are used to correct various types of aberrations, while the 100 percent digital design ensures high-definition performance with clear, crisp images from edge to edge. This lens also boasts impressive close-up shooting capability, allowing users to shoot from as close...
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Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM Lens News Release CANON U.S.A. TO EXHIBIT TWO NEW TELEPHOTO LENSES UNDER DEVELOPMENT AT PHOTOPLUS EXPO Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the development of two all-new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM*/** and the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM*/**. The Company will exhibit prototypes of the new lenses at PhotoPlus Expo (booth #318), taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center...
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Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM News Release CANON U.S.A. TO EXHIBIT TWO NEW TELEPHOTO LENSES UNDER DEVELOPMENT AT PHOTOPLUS EXPO Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the development of two all-new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM*/** and the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM*/**. The Company will exhibit prototypes of the new lenses at PhotoPlus Expo (booth #318), taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in...
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Today Pentax have announced the SMC Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL Lens. SMC Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL LensMain Specifications Lens mount: PENTAX KAF mount Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups Angle of view: 76° ~6.5° (when mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR camera body) Number of diaphragm blades: 7 Minimum aperture: F22 ~ F45 Minimum focusing distance: 0.45m (1.48ft) Filter size: 62mm Maximum magnification: 0.28X Dimensions & weight: 75mm (maximum diameter) x 85.5mm (length) (3.0 inch x...
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Nikon today announced three new super telephoto lenses. AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR Full details on these Nikon lenses in the following Nikon Announcement ...
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Canon also announced the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens today. Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS offers the longest zoom range in the EF-S series to date. The 88-400mm equivalent focal length opens up new framing possibilities for owners of EF-S mount cameras shooting wildlife, sports and travel photography. Optical quality is assured through a UD element, which minimises chromatic aberrations that could otherwise cause reduced contrast and colour fringing. We're yet to receive information on...
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Today Canon announced the new Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens. Here's how they describe it: The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is a lightweight general-purpose zoom lens that is ideal for handheld photography in a wide range of lighting conditions. Offering high optical quality, the lens has an 11 element, 9 group construction, including one aspherical element for crisp corner-to-corner detail. The lens maintains a closest focusing distance of just 25cm throughout the zoom range, giving photographs the...
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The Canon EF 14 mm F2.8 L II USM Lens is an updated version of their earlier 14mm f2.8 lens. This new L series 14mm lens features aspherical and UD elements to get a higher image fidelity and gives a massive 114° field of view on a full frame camera. The Canon EF 14 mm F2.8 L II USM Lens doesn't come cheap and will have a retail price of $2199 USD when released in October. Feature lists includes:...
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One more 'pre announcement' from Amazon today is that of a new lens - the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens. There are no real details except that it's priced at $199.99 USD and will be available in November 2007. Also 'announced' today were: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Canon EOS 40D Way to go Amazon! ...
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Every few days I'm asked by readers for advice on buying DSLR Lenses. I guess with DSLRs becoming more and more affordable it's only natural that they're being bought more and more and that users are wanting to get the most out of them. There's such a big difference in quality between one DSLR Lens and another that it's important to understand what you're buying - so over at Digital Photography School I've been writing a lot of articles...
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Leica have announced the development of their new 14-150mm Four Thirds Lens in the following news release: Development Under Way of New Leica Telephoto Zoom Lens for Digital SLR Cameras LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. Panasonic and Leica Camera have launched the development of a new Leica D large-diameter telephoto zoom lens designed specifically for digital SLR cameras. The new LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S., lens offers an exceptionally long zoom range of 14-150mm...
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The Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm Lens is an update of Nikon's previous 55-200mm lens. It features Vibration Reduction (optical), a new Silent Wave Motor and ED glas lens element. On a Nikon DSLR with 1.5x FOV it is the equivalent of a 82.5-300mm lens (3.6x zoom). Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm Lens News Release A compact telephoto zoom lens with VR system for Nikon digital SLRs AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-EDTokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased...
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Released with the new Olympus Evolt E-510 today are two new Zuiko Digital ED lenses - on of which is the Zuiko Digital ED 14 – 42 mm f3.5 – f5.6 Lens. It's described by Olympus as: The E-510 outfit includes a compact, Zuiko Digital ED 14 – 42 mm f3.5 – f5.6 Lens (equivalent to 28mm – 84mm in 35mm photography) that perfectly matches the imager so light strikes the sensor directly to ensure rich, accurate colors and...
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Released with the new Olympus Evolt E-510 today are two new Zuiko Digital ED lenses - on of which is the Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 Lens. It's described by Olympus as: The E-510 two-lens outfit adds the Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 (80-300mm equivalent) Lens, which provides users with greater telephoto power for far-away shots in a compact size. This telephoto lens is smaller than many standard zoom lens at 2.6 inch diameter x 2.8 inch length and...
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A new EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens succeeds the versatile EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM Lens as a high-performance L-series wide-angle zoom lens, specifically designed for improved peripheral image quality. Compatible with all EOS SLRs past and present, it uses three high-precision aspherical lens elements and two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) lens elements to minimize lateral chromatic aberration and to produce superb image quality with excellent resolution and contrast. New coatings minimize ghosting and flare. It is an internal focus...
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Major features of the smc PENTAX-DA*50-135mm F2.8ED [IF ]SDM Lens Mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR camera body, this 2.7X zoom lens covers angles of view from 76.5mm to 207mm (in the 35mm format). Coupled with a large maximum aperture of F2.8, it is a perfect telephoto zoom lens for applications such as portraiture featuring beautifully obscured, out-of-focus backgrounds and sports photography freezing split-second action at high shutter speeds. Incorporating three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, this telephoto zoom lens...
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Specific features of the smc PENTAX-DA*16-50mm F2.8ED AL [IF] SDM Lens When mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR camera body, this 3.1-times zoom lens covers angles of view from 24.5mm to 76.5mm (in the 35mm format). This versatile ultra-wide to medium-telephoto coverage lens may be used as a standard zoom lens in a wide variety of applications, including landscape and portrait. Incorporating two ED (extra-low dispersion) elements and three aspherical elements, this standard zoom lens effectively compensates for chromatic...
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Camera Labs review the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens and gives it a rating of 83%. They write - 'The EF 17-40mm f/4.0L is one of the best lenses in Canon’s range. It brings you a taste of the truly exotic with ultra-wide coverage, while boasting ‘L’ quality all at a surprisingly affordable price. Sure it ain’t exactly cheap, but it’s considerably more affordable than the EF 24-105mm f/4.0L and almost half the price of the EF 16-35mm...
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Large aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens gives an equivalent field of view to 1600mm for the Four Thirds system. Sigma's APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM lens. Courtesy of Sigma, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture! APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM This large aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers the equivalent field of view to 600mm to 1600mm when used on Four-Thirds cameras. By continuously varying the angle of view, the lens takes a lot...
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A Compact telephoto zoom lens for Four Thirds system. Sigma's APO 135 - 400mm F4.5 - 5.6 DG lens. Courtesy of Sigma, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture! APO 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG This telephoto zoom lens gives the equivalent field of view to our popular 800mm when used on Four-Thirds cameras. The very latest lens coating technology and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras. This lens uses one...
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This large aperture F1.8 wide-angle lens has a minimum focusing distance of 18cm (7.1”) and a maximum magnification of 1:2.7. Two aspherical lenses ensure the utmost correction of distortion and aberrations. The floating focus system provides high optical performance from 18cm to infinity. The Dual Focus (DF) system makes the lens easy to hold and eliminates focus ring rotation during auto-focusing, making the lens particularly suitable for accepting the petal-type lens hood. *With Four Thirds cameras, the focal length...
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Sigma 18 - 50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO News Release Extract EX series large aperture zoom lens designed specially for use with digital SLR cameras with a minimum focusing distance of 20cm. Minimum focusing distance of 20cm with a maximum magnification of 1:3. Aspherical lenses offer compact and lightweight construction. SLD and ELD glasses offer excellent correction of color aberrations. New optical design minimizes vignetting. The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 18-50mm F2.8...
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Lens News Release Extract NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION - 18 - 200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS Equipped with Sigma’s own unique technology OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and two aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of optical aberrations. The Sigma Corporation is please to announce the new 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS lens. This high zoom ratio lens is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras and is capable of covering a...
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Pentax today released some information on three new DSLR lenses. They are the DA* 16-50 mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] DA* 50-135 mm F2.8 ED [IF] DA* 60-250 mm F4 ED [IF] They have supersonic motors and to be released in March of 2007. ...
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The Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 Limited Lens is yet another new release from Pentax today. It weighs just 130 grams and is just 26mm in length making it a highly portable and very convenient lens to use. The is a digital only lens. Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 Limited Lens Press Information Ultra-thin, super-lightweight design Thanks to its newly developed, high-performance optics, this new medium-telephoto lens measures only 26 millimeters long and weighs a mere 130 grams. When mounted on...
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The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens is a second new lens from canon today that rounds out their f/4 range of lenses. It is sealed from dust and moisture and has two IS modes built in (one for stationary subjects and another for intentional panning). It will retail for $1249 and should hit stores in November. The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens - Versatile and Compact New EF Lens Canon is also the only manufacturer to provide...
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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens is a great looking new L-series lens for camera that is sure to get Canon DSLR owners mouths watering. It's f/1.2 aperture makes it the fastest AF lens in it's class and will be ideal for weddings (that's how Canon are promoting it) and other low light portrait situations. It will retail for $1599 and should hit stores in November 2006. Compare prices on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 USM Lens Get...
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The following Mini Review of the Canon 200mm f/2.8 II USM Lens was submitted by Liza 11 This lens is probably the best I own in terms of image quality and overall bang for the buck. When viewing the initial image taken with this lens, the first word out of my mouth was, "Wow!" The sharpness and bokeh are absolutely superb. The image quality is on par with the 135L, Canon's sharpest prime. Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM...
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The following Mini Review of the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens was submitted by Liza 11. Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens The Canon 100mm Macro lens should have been given L designation. It’s crazy sharp and produces the quality of images reserved mainly for the lenses with the red ring. When I first used this lens, you could hear a sharp intake of breath when I reviewed the images on the monitor. It’s that good. Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro...
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Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Lens Press Release The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM lens. Specially designed for digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, this large aperture F2.8 lens has a compact and lightweight construction of 76.3mm (3.0”) in diameter, 132.6mm (5.2”) in length and weighing just 780g (27.5oz) (Nikon Mount). The incorporation of the very latest optical technology gives optimum lens...
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The following Mini Review of the Canon 85mm f/1.8 Lens was submitted by Liza 11. This lens is one of the best and most versatile prime lenses I own. Not only do I use it as a portrait lens for my outdoor senior portrait shoots, I also keep it handy for basketball season. The 85mm is known in sports shooter circles as “the basketball lens,� and for good reason. For a sideline shooter like myself, it’s the perfect focal...
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The following Mini Review of the Canon 50mm f/1.8 Lens was submitted by Liza 11. This is the lens that every new DSLR user should have in their bag. Inexpensive but with good image quality, the “nifty fifty” is a crowd pleaser. It’s a good lens for the beginner, as I feel it makes you consider composition more carefully since you’re required to foot zoom instead of resorting to the convenience of a zoom lens. For the price, the...
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The Nikon 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens is a second new lens being released today in conjunction with the Nikon D80 DSLR. It features Internal focusing, silent wave motor, an aperture range of f/4.5 at it's widest focal length of 70mm and 5.6 at 300mm and vibration reduction. Expect to see this lens retail at a price of around $700 USD. Nikon 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens News Release New Lens Offers Enhanced Nikon VR...
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The Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom lens has been announced today alongside the new Nikon D80 DSLR and will be supplied as a kit lens with the D80. It features internal focusing, a silent wave motor and a maximum aperture range of f/3.5-5.6 across it's 18-135mm range. Bundled with the Nikon D80 it will cost approximately $1299 or alone expect to see it in the £300 range. Nikon 18-135mm News Release Nikon today introduced the versatile, affordable...
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Photodoto reviews the Nikkor 18-200 G f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S VR DX lens and writes - 'Overall, it’s a nice lens and produces good images. If you’re looking specifically for something with an 11x zoom range, for whatever reason, you could do much worse than buying this lens. I’d recommend it if you have to travel light or for day trips with the family. It’s economical, too, when you consider the cost of buying two or more lenses to cover...
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Think Camera has posted their review of the Nikon 50mm 1.8 AFD lens where they give it a rating of four stars out of five. In their review they recommend - 'Don't let the low price and plastic body put you off - this is a pro lens that you can use all day long to produce fantastic images. When the light goes down, open it up wide and it will still blow your kit lens away for sheer...
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Superb value in a wide-angle lens for interiors, group photos and landscapes. With its precision optics, compact size and wide 75° angle of view, this lens is an excellent choice for sharp, high-contrast shots when you’re working indoors, with people in groups, or in landscapes and urban scenes when you want a panoramic or inclusive shot with lots of detail. Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lightweight wide-angle lens provides a near-standard 42mm focal length (35mm...
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Crisp images in the unique perspective that only a fisheye lens can provide. A superb fisheye lens with a look all its own -- a fascinating perspective on landscapes, cities, crowds and special events. With a 180° angle of view and extraordinary corner-to-corner sharpness, this lens achieves crisp, clear detail from about 8 inches to infinity. Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, it provides a 110° angle of view with 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent). A Unique...
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The brilliant long-distance lens with wide aperture and fast auto-focus response. For definitive long-shot precision and spectacular portraits even in low light, this professional G-Series lens raises the standard of DLSR performance. Its 35mm-equivalent 450mm focal length and ultra-bright f2.8 aperture combine for superb results in virtually any light -- and its high-speed SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) auto-focus is fast, accurate and quiet. SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor): A built-in lens motor for faster automatic focusing with high...
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A high-performance telephoto lens with the widest aperture in its class. Whether you’re shooting a distant mountain peak or a beautiful orchid at arm’s length, this superb telephoto lens provides amazing image quality. Its f/1.8 aperture makes it the brightest telephoto lens in its class -- and with 35mm-equivalent 202.5mm focal length plus the ability to focus tightly on objects closer than three feet away, it can cover an amazing range of photographic assignments. Ultra-Bright Images: At fully open...
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A unique telephoto lens for smooth, natural focus effects in foreground and background. This advanced STF (Smooth Transition Focus) telephoto lens incorporates an apodization optical element that distributes light rays to create smooth, aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds that make sharp-focus subjects stand out more vividly. Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 200mm focal length (35mm equivalent). Smooth Transmission Focus: While subjects remain in sharp focus, out-of-focus backgrounds or foregrounds are blurred smoothly and...
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The world’s only super telephoto reflex lens with auto-focus capability. Its reflex design gives this amazing super telephoto lens a short barrel and compact, lightweight design, ideal for field work on wilderness and nature assignments -- and its auto-focus capability makes it unique among reflex lenses of this class. Mounted on the Sony ® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 750mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- and takes advantage of Sony’s in-camera Super SteadyShot® image stabilization system...
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Professional-quality tele-converters to extend the range of your lenses. Using this compact tele-converter lens, you can extend the photographic range of your primary lens by 1.4X -- allowing you to cover more distance and capture more subjects without the burden of extra equipment. Designed to support Sony G-Series 70-200mm f/2.8 G Telephoto Zoom and Sony G Series 300mm f/2.8 G Telephoto lenses as well as the unique Sony 135mm f/2.8 STF (Smooth Transition Focus) lens. Lighten Your Load: Carrying...
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A brilliant lens for portraits, low light and midrange telephoto shooting. It’s a beautiful piece of glass -- and for intimate or low-light portraits, fashion shots, and quick candid photographs with superior visual accuracy, this professional lens will satisfy the most uncompromising demands. Its performance at fully open aperture is astonishingly precise -- and its 35mm-equivalent 125.7mm focal length gives you sharp midrange close-ups and natural, distortion-free portraits at relaxed distances. Superb Sharpness at Fully Open Aperture: In conjunction...
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A precision zoom lens with bright aperture and fast, quiet auto-focus response. Specially designed for the APS-size CCD imager of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this superb G-Series zoom lens covers a broad range of frequent telephoto shooting situations. Its 35mm-equivalent range of 105-300mm zooming, fast f/2.8 aperture and quiet, high-speed SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) auto-focus precision makes it ideal for long-distance sports and wildlife photography. SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor): A built-in lens motor for faster...
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A compact zoom lens that brings you closer to action and portrait subjects. This compact, lightweight 4X zoom lens is a great value and an ideal choice for covering outdoor activities and sports action, even in large stadium locations. Its wide zoom range of 112.5mm to 450mm (35mm equivalent) handles both middle-ground subjects and portraits shot from a relaxing distance, so people won’t be nervous -- even captures intimate details and natural wonders close at hand. Compact Lightweight Design:...
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The ultimate standard DSLR lens -- with ultra-bright f1.4 performance. With its 35mm-equivalent 52.5mm focal length, this superb lens closely reproduces the natural angle of vision of the human eye -- making it ideal for both general photo-imaging and fine-art photography applications where zoom capability might distract you from concentrating on aesthetic properties of your subject. Ultra-Bright f1.4 Aperture: In conjunction with the Super SteadyShot image stabilization system of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens captures bright,...
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An ultra-bright standard lens for fast, accurate shooting by available light. For quick candid shots that capture "the decisive moment," this lens provides superb clarity and visual accuracy even with fully open aperture when working indoors or in low-light and twilight conditions. Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides midrange telephoto 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- and takes advantage of the in-camera Super SteadyShot® image stabilization system to minimize blur from shaky hands. Superb...
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A compact macro-focus lens that covers the full range from life-size to infinity. "Life size" macro imaging means that the image you capture is the same size as the subject in reality -- giving you spectacularly sharp photos of insects, flowers, gemstones, postage stamps and other small nature subjects and collectibles. Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- which means it can also be used as a standard...
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A high-performance standard zoom for wide-angle to midrange telephoto shots. This compact, easy-to-carry lens carries you from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm telephoto -- the range of focal lengths you’ll use most often for general-purpose photography, giving you a single lens to use on vacation or take on location. Mounted on the Sony\ α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides 35mm wide-angle to 157.7mm telephoto imaging (35mm equivalent). 5X Zoom Range: Smaller and lighter, it’s the only 5X zoom lens...
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With the capability to focus quickly and zoom from super-wide-angle to wide-angle, this lens captures interior scenes with greater flexibility and handles fast action in close environments. Its DT design is ideally suited for the APS-size CCD imager of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera -- and its 35mm-equivalent zoom range of 16.5mm to 27mm gives you wide latitude in framing and composition. Internal Focusing System: Lens elements at the rear of the optical system move, allowing rapid auto-focus...
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The ultimate all-in-one zoom lens designed specifically for DSLR imaging. It’s the first professional-grade 5X zoom lens specifically designed for APS-size CCD image sensors -- providing incredible precision in a single compact, easy-to-carry lens that carries you from 24mm wide-angle to 120mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). Advanced Carl Zeiss optical design and anti-flare T* Coating make this one of the most valued lenses in the world of digital photography. 5X Zoom Range: Smaller and lighter, it’s the only 5X zoom...
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A wide-angle lens with uncommon accuracy and extraordinary depth of field. It delivers a super-wide 94° angle of view, corrects visual aberrations from about 10 inches to infinity, and provides deep depth of field for complex shots that maintain sharp focus in both close foreground and far background. Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this beautiful wide-angle lens achieves a 70° angle of view with 30mm focal length (35mm equivalent). Amazing Visual Accuracy: Advanced correcting techniques for...
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Specially designed for the APS-size CCD imager of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this is the standard zoom lens that brings you closer to your subject. With superior all-in-one lens performance for everyday shooting, its 35mm-equivalent range of 27mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto excels at capturing faraway subjects, sports events, dramatic landscapes and intimate close-up views. Internal Focusing System: Internal lens elements move, so the overall length does not change -- creating a lens that focuses more quickly...
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The superb macro-focus lens for both close-up and distant subjects. This versatile macro-focus lens covers a wide range of photographic applications, from close-up nature subjects to midrange telephoto shots -- making it ideal to carry on location or in the field. Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, it provides a 150mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- and its superb sharpness and clarity give you professional results in every shooting situation. Sharp Macro Focusing: You can get closer...
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In addition to the Sony Alpha A100 DSLR being announced today is at least one lens to go with it. First cab off the rank is the SAL 1870 DT18-70mm lens. We don't have any pictures of this lens yet SAL1870 DT18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Lens Press Information: This superb standard lens for the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera handles the full range of shots you’ll take most often -- but there’s nothing “standard” about its advanced optical design. In 35mm...
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In addition to the two new DSLRs released by Pentax today they've announced a new lens - the smc Pentax DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited interchangeable wide-angle lens. This lens was previewed at PMA earlier in the year and we've featured it previously here. It offers a 68 degree angle of view with a minimum focussing distance of 0.66 feet. It has a 43mm diameter and has the equivalency of a 32mm lens on a 35mm format camera. This...
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In my eternal search for the perfect Canon lens I've recently been doing a little research on the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens. I spent a little time with one earlier in the week in my local camera store and was really impressed by what I saw and by the images I was able to take with it on my camera while in store. Every review that I read also says great things about the 24-105mm...
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Pentax are getting ready to launch a new 70mm lens with an f2.4 aperture. PhotographyBLOG has all the details of it and writes: 'Product information Compact, lightweight telephoto lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras Wide-perspective coverage with a 23-degree angle of view ( equivalent in focal length to 107mm in the 35mm format, when mounted on a PENTAX *istD-series digital SLR camera body ) PENTAX-original KAF lens mount Market launch tentatively scheduled for October 2006'...
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Simga APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM Large aperture zoom lens designed specially for digital SLR cameras with close-up capability. * Minimum focusing distance of 100cm, maximum magnification of 1:3.5. * The super multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost. * ELD and SLD lenses for correction of aberrations. * HSM ensures a quiet and high-speed AF. Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO...
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Sigma APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds Mount This telephoto zoom lens is capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths for Four Thirds cameras. This versatile 10x high zoom ratio lens designed specifically for the digital imaging and it covers the wide range of the focal lengths. This lens uses SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass for correction of color aberration, and seven-group zoom system provides a high magnification throughout the entire zoom range. Super...
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SIGMA APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds Mount Super compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability for Four Thirds cameras. This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-up. This macro lens maximizes the potential of Four-Thirds mount system. This lens reduces the chromatic aberration of magnification, which is a critical problem for digital imaging. The best use of SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass...
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Sigma Macro 105mm F2.8 EX DG for Four Thirds Mount High performance medium telephoto macro lens optimized for Four Third cameras. High contrast and excellent image quality are made possible in all shooting ranges. This macro lens maximizes the potential of Four-Thirds system. The power layout and multi layer lens coating reduce the influence of harmful light caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. A screw-in hood is included, for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. * With...
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18-50mm F2.8 EX DC for Four Thirds Mount Compact-Lightweight large aperture zoom lens designed specifically for Four Thirds camera. F2.8 large aperture standard zoom lens designed specifically for Four Thirds system. This zoom lens is exclusively designed to ensure compact and lightweight construction as well as provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration, which is a critical problem for digital SLR cameras. This lens is specially coated to get the best color balance whilst cutting down flare and...
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30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM for Four Thirds Mount This is the standard prime lens specifically designed for the digital cameras with large aperture F1.4. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements are used to obtain the best possible correction for chromatic aberration of magnification, which is a critical problem for the digital imaging. From 40cm (15.75“) minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast. The HSM (Hyper Sonic...
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World's First Leica Interchangeable Lens with Optical Image Stabilization System Designed Exclusively for Digital SLR Cameras LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH Lens Leica Camera AG and Panasonic are pleased to announce development of a new interchangeable lens based on the Four Thirds standard. Featuring a focal length from 14mm to 50mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm to 100mm), the new LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH lens is the first interchangeable lens from Leica developed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. The “D”...
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Professional photographers and enthusiasts seeking the latest opportunity to enhance their extreme close-up and general photography possibilities can rely on Nikon's new 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor. Nikon Inc. (http://www.nikonusa.com) today introduced the world's first macro lens equipped with Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) and Silent Wave Motor (SWM) systems. Engineered for use with Nikon digital and 35mm film SLR cameras, this lens offers a host of Nikon's advanced optical features and technologies including Nano Crystal Coat, Extra Low...
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Here are the full details of the new Lens that Pentax have just announced - the PENTAX-DA 21mm F3.2AL: 'The smc PENTAX-DA 21mm F3.2AL Limited is an interchangeable uni-focal wide-angle lens for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR camera bodies. Offering wide-perspective coverage with a 68-degree angle of view (equivalent in focal length to 32mm in the 35mm format, when mounted on a PENTAX ist D series digital SLR camera body), the lens features a PENTAX-original KAF lens mount....
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Of all the cameras and lenses announced today by Canon, the Canon EF 85 mm f/1.2 II USM L Lens is the one that got my attention the most. While perhaps a little out of most people at $2,100, this L series lens (an update of a previous lens) is sure to appeal to Pros and serious hobbyists, especially those who are looking to take photos in low light. 85mm is a great length for portraits and a an...
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A new lens from Canon today, the Canon EF-S 17-55 mm F2.8G IS Lens. It's being promoted as a great low light performer with it's image stabilization and maximum aperture f 2.8 and is designed with cropped image sensors in mind. Expect to see the Canon EF-S 17-55 mm F2.8G IS Lens in stores in May for a retail price of around $1149 (USD). Read the following news release for full details of the Canon EF-S 17-55 mm F2.8G...
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Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED News Release: Nikon is pleased to announce the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED; the world’s first macro lens equipped with Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) systems, specifically developed to meet customer demands. The new lens offers a host of Nikon's advanced optical features and technologies such as Nano Crystal Coating, Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass and Internal Focusing (IF). The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is...
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Ken Rockwell has one of the most comprehensive comparison reviews of Nikon Digital Wide Zooms. The review looks at the Nikon 12 - 24 mm f/4, Tokina 12 - 24 mm f/4, Sigma 10 - 20 mm f/4 - 5.6 and Tamron 11 - 18 mm f/4.5 - 5.6 lenses and the conclusion is that the Nikon wins with the Tokina coming in second. They write - 'Get the Nikon if you can afford it, otherwise go for the...
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SLRgear reviews the Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Lens and writes - 'At the end of the day, I'd have to say that this is only a mediocre lens, not really worth its relatively high selling price. There's not a lot on the market that directly competes with it, apart from the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro (which we haven't tested yet, as I write this in early 2006). If you can afford the price difference, it would be well...
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SLR gear reviews the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF PRO DX lens and writes - 'This lens is Tokina's first foray into the world of reduced image circle optics, and it's an excellent effort. From 12-20mm, it shows just excellent sharpness across the frame, even when wide open. Its performance suffers somewhat at the 24mm "tele" end of its range, but stopping down to f/8 cleans up the problems there quite well.' Get the latest price on the...
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ephotozine reviews the Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM lens and writes - 'As a wide-angle lens for cropped sensors, this lens falls a little short, with virtually all of the standard zooms giving a wider angle of view. However, on the full frame sensors that Canon are now producing, this lens still warrants its place in their line-up. Nice results combined with ease of use will ensure it will stay there for some time to come.' Get the latest...
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Carl Zeiss AG of Oberkochen, Germany is about to introduce ZF, a new range of interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras, both analog and digital. ZF lenses bring the highly acclaimed Carl Zeiss image quality to the Nikon SLR camera system, which has been the preferred equipment of millions of professional and ambitious amateur photographers for decades. ZF lenses can also be used on the Sinar m professional digital camera and a multitude of industrial video cameras. ZF lenses...
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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO Information Large aperture standard zoom lens designed Specially For Digital SLR Cameras. Macro lens level close up ability Minimum focusing distance of 20cm, maximum magnification of 1:2.3. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting Aspherical and SLD lenses, offer excellent correction for various aberrations. The lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 at wide angle. Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 17-70mm F2.8-4.5...
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Camera Labs reviews the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM lens and writes - 'At first glance the three lenses on test appear to deliver roughly identical wide-angle coverage, but look a little closer and there are differences. The 18-55mm EF-S unsurprisingly delivers a slightly reduced field of view, but interestingly the 17-85mm EF-S captures a slightly wider field than the 17-40mm despite having the same quoted wide focal length. The 17-40mm is the only one of the three...
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This Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG MACRO digitally optimized lens covers all the focal lengths from 28mm wide angle to 300mm telephoto with 10.7:1 high zoom ratio as well as macro capability. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. This lens features two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and four aspherical lenses for...
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I've just taken delivery of a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for my Canon EOS 20D have just spent the last hour out in the garden harassing every beetle and flower I could find. Since buying the 20D a few months ago I had been finding myself enjoying photographing the smaller things of life using the zoom lenses that I'd bought so I thought it was time to get myself a purpose built macro. The 100mm lens...
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Sigma Press Release 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC for Konica Minolta and Pentax digital SLR cameras. Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC lens for Konica Minolta and Pentax digital SLR cameras. This exclusively designed zoom lens allows enjoyment of super wide-angle photography and it is a very powerful tool for indoor shooting and landscape photography with APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. It covers a super wide angle of...
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Pentax News Release PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the smc PENTAX DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED [IF] lens. Designed exclusively for use with the PENTAX line of digital SLRs, this interchangeable lens offers fish-eye (180° diagonal angle of view at a focal length of 10mm) to super wide-angle performance in a single unit. Mounted on the PENTAX *ist D series of digital SLRs, the new PENTAX lens will capture fish-eye imagery with a 180 degree angle of view and...
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Pentax has announced the smc PENTAX DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED [IF] lens. Designed exclusively for use with the PENTAX line of digital SLRs, this interchangeable lens offers fish-eye (180Â diagonal angle of view at a focal length of 10mm) to super wide-angle performance in a single unit. Mounted on the PENTAX *ist D series of digital SLRs, the new PENTAX lens will capture fish-eye imagery with a 180 degree angle of view and a focal length of 10mm...
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Sigma Press Release Compact ultra-telephoto zoom lens, optimized for digital SLR cameras. Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG lens. This compact ultra-telephoto zoom lens is optimized for digital SLR cameras. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, and also creates an optimum color balance and better picture quality through the entire zoom range. This lens uses one aspherical lens and three SLD (Special Low...
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Sigma Press Release A new zoom lens for the “KONICA MINOLTA” Digital SLR Camera System. Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC for KONICA MINOLTA mount. This high zoom ratio lens is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras and capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and two hybrid aspherical lenses offer the utmost correction for all types of...
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Sigma Press Release An ultra-telephoto zoom up to 500mm producing high performance with digital or film SLR cameras. The new multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting. Aspherical lenses and SLD glass provide correction for all types of aberration throughout the entire zoom range. Rear focus system ensures fast auto focus. The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG lens. This compact ultra telephoto zoom lens covers a useful...
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To accompany the release of the Nikon D200 DSLR that was also released today, Nikon have also released this new Nikon DX VR 18-200 mm F3.5-5.6G Zoom Lens which is sure to be very popular with Nikon DSLR fans. Get the latest price on the NIKON 18-200MM f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens Nikon 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens News Release Nikon Adds Versatile New 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens To Its...
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Sigma 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DG Macro Lens News Release A compact, high-zoom ratio lens, ideal for full-frame digital SLR cameras. This lens covers all the focal lengths from 28mm wide angle to 200mm telephoto, the most frequently used focal length range. With a maximum diameter of 70mm (2.75 in.) and length of 77.7mm (3 in.), it has a compact size.It packs a lot of performance in a compact package. Portable and mobile, the lens can be carried anywhere, so it...
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Digitally optimized circular fisheye auto-focus lens - 8mm F4 EX DG CIRCULAR FISHEYE This circular fisheye lens is used to produce circular images, creating vast distortion with an angle of view of 180° when attached to a full-frame digital or 35mm film SLR camera. This auto focus lens is equipped with a new multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting and ensures accurate color balance and high image quality for both film and digital SLR cameras. This...
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Digitally optimized circular fisheye auto-focus lens - Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG DIAGONAL FISHEYE This digitally optimized diagonal fisheye lens is equipped with a new multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting. This also ensures an accurate color balance and high definition results. With a minimum shooting distance of only 15cm (5.9 inch), this lens has a maximum magnification of 1:3.8. The close focusing capability together with a large depth of field allow close up photography that...
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I'm in the market for a new lens for a Canon 20D so articles like this one from Luminous Landscape with compare the Canon 24-105-vs-28-135 are right up my alley at the moment. Hopefully it's helpful for others doing some research at the moment also. ...
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Even at the full, ultra-telephoto 250mm focal length (equivalent to 500mm on a 35mm camera), the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90-250mm (180-500mm*) maintains its bright 1:2.8 aperture, making it particularly popular with sports, nature and other photographers that rely on fast framing. Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED – 90-250mm 1:2.8 Lens Main features: Ultra-bright 1:2.8 maximum aperture over entire zoom range 2.8x telephoto to ultra-telephoto zoom performance 90-250mm (180-500mm on a 35mm camera) Three ED glass elements for absolute minimum chromatic...
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The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35-100mm (equivalent to 70-200mm on a 35mm camera) is the world’s first 1:2.0 telephoto lens. Its increased focal length and maintained 1:2.0 aperture over the entire range makes it the brightest choice for the professional photographer. Olympus Zuiko Digital ED – 35-100mm 1:2.0 Main features: Ultra-bright 1:2.0 maximum aperture over entire zoom range One Super ED and four ED glass elements for absolute minimum chromatic aberration Splash and dust proof construction to enhance reliability 2.9x...
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Olympus presents the world’s lightest macro lens with the introduction of this ZUIKO DIGITAL lens which weighs only 165g. It is competitively priced and enables users to take 1:1 life-size macro shots (2:1 equivalent on a 35mm camera). Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm Macro 1:3.5 Main features: Focal length: 35mm (70mm*) Lens speed: 1:3.5 Closest focusing distance: 0.146m Dimensions: 71 x 53mm Weight: 165g...
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This standard 2.6x zoom lens will be sold exclusively as part of the Olympus E-500 SE Kit. It is extremely compact and lightweight and has a closest focusing distance of 0.28m at any zoom position. Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17.5-45mmZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45mm (35-90mm*) 1:3.5-5.6 Main features: Focal length: 17.5-45mm (35-90mm*) Lens speed: 1:3.5-5.6 Closest focusing distance: 0.28m Dimensions: 71 x 70mm Weight: 210g...
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ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm (36-360mm*) 1:3.5-6.3 Featuring 10x magnification power ranging from a 18mm to 180mm tele (36-360mm equivalent on a 35mm camera), this compact and lightweight standard zoom offers versatility and its closest focusing distance is just 0.45m at any zoom position. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm (36-360mm*) 1:3.5-6.3 Main features: Focal length: 18-180mm (36-360mm*) Lens speed: 1:3.5-6.3 Closest focusing distance: 0.45m Dimensions: 84.5 x 78mm Weight: 440g...
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The Tokina AT-X 100 PRO D is a new macro lens capable of life-sized (1:1) reproduction at 11.8 in. (30 cm). The lens’ multi-coating have been re-engineered to match the highly reflective silicon based CCD and CMOS sensors in today’s digital SLR cameras. This lens gives the best of both worlds because optics still give full coverage and excellent sharpness on 35mm film. A macro lens that can handle both the digital and film worlds with ease. The AT-X...
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Fast aperture telephoto zoom lens that provides excellent optical performance for Digital SLR cameras and film SLR cameras This telephoto zoom lens provides a large F4 aperture at all focal lengths. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, and also maintains minimal light-fall-off, superior peripheral brightness is ensured. Reduces flare and ghosting New multi layer coating of this lens gives superb color performance whilst cutting down flare and ghosting caused by reflections from...
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Compact, large aperture zoom lens is ideal for digital and 35mm SLR cameras Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 28-70 F2.8-4 DG lens. This compact, large aperture zoom lens is ideal for digital and 35mm SLR cameras. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, and also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. An aspherical lens element is used for excellent correction of distortion throughout...
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A large aperture standard zoom lens that covers from wide-angle to telephoto and ideal for full-frame digital SLR cameras. Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 28-105 F2.8-4 DG lens. This large aperture standard zoom lens provides superior performance both for Digital SLR Cameras and 35mm Film SLR Cameras. This standard zoom lens covers frequently used focal lengths from 28mm to 105mm and allows a large aperture of F2.8 at the 28mm focal length. It...
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A compact, high-zoom ratio lens, designed to suit the special characteristics of digital cameras. The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DG Macro lens. This compact, high-zoom ratio lens is designed to suit the special characteristics of digital cameras. The new multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting, and creates an optimum color balance throughout the entire zoom range. Two aspherical lenses ensure excellent correction for all types of...
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update: there has been an advisory from Canon that there have been some users of this lens who have experienced some problems. They assure users that these are under control with new units - however if you have an older one you might be interested to read their advisory. Compare prices on the Canon EF 240105mm f/4L IS USM Lens get the latest price on the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras...
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens News Release Canon’s new telephoto zoom lens with Image Stabiliser – the EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM zoom lens. Featuring the latest 3-stop Image Stabiliser (IS) for outstanding camera shake reduction, the lens is also equipped with super responsive auto focus. Replacing the popular EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, the world’s first interchangeable lens...
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Konica Minolta Photo Imaging today announced the development of the Konica Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4G (D)* interchangeable lens for Maxxum digital and 35mm Single Lens-Reflex (SLR) cameras. The lens is planned for release in the spring of 2006. “With the development of this new lens Konica Minolta not only expands it’s offering of lenses designed for the digital Maxxum series of cameras, but this lens also allows us to enhance our lineup of lenses available for Maxxum film cameras,”...
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Konica Minolta News Release: Development of Konica Minolta AF 35mm F1.4G (D) Interchangeable Lens for SLR Cameras of the Dynax Series Konica Minolta has developed the Konica Minolta AF 35mm F1.4G (D) * interchangeable lens for SLR cameras of the Dynax Series. An overview of the lens is given below. Timing of this lens is planned for Spring 2006. Development Targets The Konica Minolta AF 35mm f1.4G (D) was developed as the successor model of the Konica Minolta AF...
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Sigma News Release Fast maximum aperture 800mm ultra telephoto lens optimised for digital SLR cameras. Two Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass elements produce excellent image quality. Accepts APO EX Tele-Converters. The lens can be used as a 1600mm ultra-telephoto lens when used with the 2X APO EX Tele-Converter. New multi layer lens coating is very effective with digital cameras, minimises flare and ghost. This ultra-telephoto lens is designed to optimize the characteristics of digital SLR cameras and features a...
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Olympus News Release Take a fresh perspective Introducing the Olympus E-System ZUIKO DIGITAL Fisheye Lens Owners of Olympus E-System cameras will be able to get a completely new view of the world from next year with the introduction of the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens. E-1 and E-300 photographers will soon be able to benefit from a full 180° diagonal angle of view enabling unique and eye-catching panoramic pictures to be taken. The fisheye lens offers attention-grabbing...
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Sigma Press Release 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG/HSM High Magnification Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens, with a 10x zoom ratio from 50mm to 500mm, optimized for digital SLR cameras. Most effective coating for minimizing flare and ghost with digital SLR cameras. Triple-cam Rear Focusing System ensures high precision throughout the whole focus range. Uses four SLD (the special low dispersion) glass elements for superior optical performance. Accepts both 1.4X and 2X APO EX Tele-Converters, the lens can be used as a...
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Nikon Expands Its Nikkor Lens Line Up - New AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Lens Brings Powerful Telephoto Capabilities in a Highly Compact Design Nikon today unveiled a new DX format Nikkor lens to accompany its growing line of digital SLR cameras, including the new D50. The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens delivers legendary Nikkor optical performance within ultra-compact, lightweight and affordable designs, to provide superb picture quality for Nikon digital SLR photographers. This new lenses...
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Nikon News Relese:Nikon Expands Its Nikkor Lens Line Up; Introduces a new Dx Lense To Compliment The New D50 Digital SLR Camera New AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens Offers Versatile Zoom Range in a Lightweight, Ultra-Compact Package Nikon today unveiled a new DX format Nikkor lens to accompany its growing line of digital SLR cameras, including the new D50. The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens delivers legendary Nikkor optical performance within ultra-compact, lightweight and affordable...
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Pentax Press Release PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a compact, lightweight, interchangeable telephoto zoom lens for use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. The smc PENTAX DA 50mm-200mm F4-5.6 ED is the fifth DA-Series lens offered by the photo manufacturer. Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX KAF-mount digital SLR cameras including the *ist D and the *ist DS digital SLRs, the new lens offers 4X zoom coverage in the telephoto range. Further, the lens features an angle of view from...
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Canon Press Release: CANON’S NEW EF-S 60MM F/2.8 MACRO USM LENS AND NEW WIRELESS CONTROLLER LC-5 MAKE TAKING CLOSE-UPS EASY…EVEN AT A DISTANCE For photographers whose idea of a close-up is the full-frame flutter of a bumblebee’s wings, Canon’s new EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens makes it happen. And…for photographers who do not want to bump the bee’s knees, spook the subject or receive a stinging rebuke (or worse), Canon’s new infrared Wireless Controller LC-5 can make compelling...
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Sigma Press Release Compact and lightweight, high-performance telephoto Zoom Lens This compact telephoto zoom lens was exclusively designed for use with digital SLR cameras. The image circle was designed to match the size of the image sensors of digital SLR cameras that also allows compact body and lightweight. Characteristics of digital cameras were taken into consideration when designing the lens power layout, making high-quality images reality through the entire zoom range. Corresponding AF Mounts: SIGMA SA mount, NIKON mount,...
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Sigma Press Release Zoom lens that designed to suit the characteristics of digital cameras. Exclusively designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. The image circle was designed to match the size of the image sensors of most digital SLR cameras and this has resulted in a compact lightweight lens. The use of aspherical lenses provides correction for various aberrations and makes high quality images a reality throughout the entire zoom range. Corresponding AF Mounts: SIGMA SA mount,...
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Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of four pieces of compact-lightweight DC lens, the 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC for Konica Minolta digital SLR camera. This lense is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle that DC lenses create is large enough to cover these smaller APS-C image sensors adequately. This lense is especially designed and optimized to complement the characteristics of digital cameras. Compact dimensions and lightweight of this lenses offer superb handling and mobility. Extensive...
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Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of four pieces of compact-lightweight DC lens, the 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC for Konica Minolta digital SLR camera. This lense is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle that DC lenses create is large enough to cover these smaller APS-C image sensors adequately. This lense is especially designed and optimized to complement the characteristics of digital cameras. Compact dimensions and lightweight of this lenses offer superb handling and mobility. Specially...
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Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of four pieces of compact-lightweight DC lens, the 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 for Konica Minolta digital SLR camera. This lense is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle that DC lenses create is large enough to cover these smaller APS-C image sensors adequately. This lense is especially designed and optimized to complement the characteristics of digital cameras. Compact dimensions and lightweight of this lenses offer superb handling and mobility. High performance,...
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Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of four pieces of compact-lightweight DC lens, the 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC for Konica Minolta digital SLR camera. This lense is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle that DC lenses create is large enough to cover these smaller APS-C image sensors adequately. This lense is especially designed and optimized to complement the characteristics of digital cameras. Compact dimensions and lightweight of this lenses offer superb handling and mobility....
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Press Release A new high power standard zoom lens designed for exclusive use with digital (APS-C) SLR cameras AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD ASPHERICAL (IF) MACRO Photokina, Cologne, Germany, September 28, 2004 - Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced the successful development of the AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model A14), a new high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using APS-C size image sensors. The new AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR...
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Press Release A new high performance zoom lens designed for exclusive use with digital (APS-C) SLR cameras covering the ultra wideangle range SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD ASPHERICAL (IF) Photokina, Cologne, Germany, September 28, 2004 - Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced the successful development of the SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) (Model A13), a new high performance ultra wideangle zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using APS-C size image sensors. The...
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Tamron Presss Release TAMRON INTRODUCES SP AF11-18MM F/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD ASPHERICAL (IF) A NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE ZOOM LENS DESIGNED FOR EXCLUSIVE USE WITH DIGITAL (APS-C) SLR CAMERAS COVERING THE ULTRA WIDEANGLE RANGE Photokina, Cologne, Germany, September 28, 2004 - Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced the successful development of the SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) (Model A13), a new high performance ultra wideangle zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using APS-C size image...
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Tamron Press Release TAMRON ANNOUNCES AF18-200MM F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II ASPHERICAL (IF) MACRO A NEW HIGH POWER STANDARD ZOOM LENS DESIGNED FOR EXCLUSIVE USE WITH DIGITAL (APS-C) SLR CAMERAS Photokina, Cologne, Germany, September 28, 2004 - Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced the successful development of the AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model A14), a new high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using APS-C size image sensors. The new AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR...
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Nikon Press Release Nikon is pleased to announce the introduction of the TC-E3PF, an advanced new 3x telephoto converter born of unique Nikon technology for use with the new 8-megapixel Coolpix 8400. Smaller and lighter, the TC-E3PF illustrates how Nikon is taking existing lenses and redesigning them for "go anywhere" convenience. In conventional telephoto converters, a lens with a pronounced convex shape is used to refract the light received through the first element to a greater degree. This results in...
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Pentax Press Release PENTAX Introduces a Third Digital Lens: PENTAX-DA Zoom 18-55 Perfect Fit For New Digital SLR PENTAX Imaging Company has introduced the smc PENTAX-DA Zoom 18mm-55mm F3.5-F5.6 AL lens. Exclusively designed for PENTAX digital SLR cameras including the newly announced *ist DS SLR, the PENTAX-DA Zoom 18-55 lens is portable and affordable to ensure comfortable, well-balanced operations. This compact, lightweight standard zoom lens features an image circle to match the camera's large 23.5mm x 15.7mm image sensor. PENTAX...
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Sigma Press Release A new zoom lens for the Four Thirds System (4/3 System) - Digital SLR Camera System. 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC - An all-in-one lens providing coverage of a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto. - The Super Multi Layer coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras. - A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and two aspherical glass elements produce a@top quality optical performance. - Sigma Corporation is pleased...
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Sigma Press Release World's first High Speed Tele-Macro Lens APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM - Designed to give a superior performance with Digital SLR Cameras as well as 35mm Film Cameras. - Super compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability. - Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override. - Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance. - Detachable Tripod Socket. ...
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Sigma Press Release World's smallest, lightweight, yet Robust, Large Aperture Zoom Lens 28-70mm F2.8 EX DG - EX DG Lens Series; Designed to give an excellent performance with Digital SLR Cameras as well as 35mm Film Cameras. - Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces ghost and flare. - Two pieces of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements and four aspherical lenses provide high quality images throughout the entire zoom range. - Minimum focusing distance of 33cm (13 in.) at all focal...
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Sigma Press Release Multifunctional Macro Flash designed to work with new Digital SLR cameras. ELECTRONIC FLASH MACRO EM-140 DG - Ideal for Close-up photography, especially medical and scientific applications. - Fully dedicated with the latest TTL auto exposure systems. - Flash tubes can be switched on or off for creative flash control - Wireless Flash Control - High Speed Synchro Flash - Guide Number of 14 w/ISO100 Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new ELECTRONIC FLASH MACRO EM-140...
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The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 is sure to be handy for many Digital Rebel owners. Canon EF-S 10-22mm Lens Specifications - Focal length 10-22mm - Aperture f/3.5-4.5 - Angle of view n/a - Filter size / type 77mm - Construction Elements/groups 13 elements in 10 groups - Focusing type Internal USM - Closest focus 0.24m - Weight 0.385kg - Dimensions (Dia x length) 83.5x89.8mm - Mounts available Canon EF-S (Only fits 20D, 350D & 300D) Shop for the best...
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Pentax Press Release Pentax introduces two compact, lightweight macro lenses: first models of high-performance smc Pentax-D FA series optimize digital SLR image quality GOLDEN, Colorado (August 8, 2004) PENTAX Imaging Company will bring the best of both worlds to photographers with two smc PENTAX-D FA interchangeable lenses − the smc PENTAX-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 and the smc PENTAX-D FA Macro 50mm F2.8. The latest series is designed to optimize image quality in both digital SLR and film photography. Each...
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Tamron Press Release TAMRON'S AF28-300MM HIGH POWER ZOOM LENS REDESIGNED TO FEATURE "DI" DESIGN AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model A061) Ideal for Use with Both Film and Digital SLR Cameras New York, NY, July 22, 2004 - Tamron USA, Inc. announced the launch of a newly redesigned AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di Aspherical (IF) MACRO (model A061), a high power zoom lens now featuring "Di" (Digitally Integrated) design. Tamron's Di lenses featuring optical systems for use with...
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Sigma Press Release EX series, large aperture zoom lens designed specifically for use with digital SLR cameras. F2.8 large aperture standard zoom lens designed specially for use with digital SLR cameras. The characteristics of digital SLR cameras were taken into consideration when designing the lens power layout. The new advanced lens design corrects various aberrations. This lens provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration which is a serious problem for digital SLR cameras. This lens is specially coated to...
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Sigma Press Release From life-size close up to infinity, superior image quality for digital SLR cameras is achieved across the range.(2004.6.18) MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG - Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. - Floating Internal Focusing (FIF) system minimizes the aberration in entire focusing range. - Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections from the surface of digital image sensors. - Minimum aperture of F/45 provides greater depth of field (F/45 for Sigma, Canon...
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Sigma Press Release A new design concept for digital cameras. (2004.6.18) MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG Compact and lightweight medium telephoto macro lens. Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. - Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections from the surface of digital image sensors. - Features a compact lens design with an overall length of just 95mm. - Minimum aperture of F/45 provides greater depth of field (F/45 for Sigma, Canon and Konica Minolta mounts...
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Press Release Amsterdam, The Netherlands. May 28th 2004: 07:00 CET: Nikon Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new photographic accessory, the AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II - the first teleconverter to offer a 1.7x lens focal length magnification, but with exposure compensation kept to just 1.5 stops. Designed exclusively for use with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, the AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II extends the Nikon teleconverter line-up to three teleconverters offering a choice of 1.4x, 1.7x, and...
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The Nikkor 200 mm F2.0 AF-S VR G lens is a fast prime telephoto lens with Vibration Reduction capability for when light gets low. Press Release Nikon announces world's first f/2 aperture SLR lens to feature Vibration Reduction AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED Amsterdam May 28th 2004: 07:00 CET: Nikon Europe today announces the introduction of a revolutionary new SLR photographic lens, the first* f/2 aperture lens to feature Vibration Reduction (VR) technology. The AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G...
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