Some specs

• 16 elements in 10 groups, ED + anomalous glass + aspherical elements
• HD coating
• F22 min aperture
• 9 diaphragm blades
• Stepper AF motor
• APS-C coverage
• Relatively quiet operation (for photo guys)
• Weather sealed
• 77mm filters
• 84mm x 117mm
• 712 g
• Available in August of 2021 for $1,400

Specs

• 8 elements in 7 groups (1 ED + 3 aspherical elements)
• F22 min aperture
• 7 diaphragm blades
• 0.18m min focusing distance
• Linear AF Motor
• 68 mm x 45 mm
• 49 mm filters
• comes with hood
• weather sealed
• 162 g
• $598 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1630080-REG/sony_sel24f28g_fe_24mm_f_2_8_g.html

• 7 Elements in 5 Groups
• Max aperture: F1.2
• Min aperture: F16
• Min focusing distance: 0.5m
• 52mm filters
• 10 Diaphragm Blades
• Manual Focus
• Dimensions: 62 x 60 mm
• Weight: around 336g
• Mounts: Sony E, Canon EOS M, Fuji X, MFT
• $98 only
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1612192-REG/ttartisan_a19b_50mm_f1_2_aps_c_lens.html

Specs

• Ultra-thin DX-format lens
• Min focusing distance of 0.2m on the wide end and 0.3m at max zoom
• 46mm filters
• 136g
• $297
  • https://www.adorama.com/nkz1650s.html
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1649282-REG/nikon_16_50mm_f_3_5_6_3_nkr_z.html

Specs

• Focal Length: 500mm
• Maximum Aperture: F/5.6
• PF lens element
• 9.3 inches in length
• 3.2 lbs
• Moisture and dirt Resistant
• VR Mechanism with 4.01-stop shutter speed camera shake compensation
• Compatible Mounts: Nikon
• Available on September 13th 2018 with a MSRP of $3599.95
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431717-REG/nikon_20082_af_s_nikkor_500mm_f_5_6e.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/nk50056e.html?origterm=nk50056e
  • www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-500mm-5-6E/dp/B07GSJQXRM/
  • UK - https://www.wexphotovideo.com/nikon-500mm-f5-6e-pf-ed-vr-af-s-lens-1673116/
  • DE - https://www.camerapro.com.au/nikon-nikkor-500mm-f5-6-pf-ed-vr-lens.html

MELVILLE, NY – Today, Nikon Inc. announces the development of the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, an FX-format fixed focal length super-telephoto lens, which will offer a compelling combination of portability and performance. The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR will be a high-performance super-telephoto lens that is significantly smaller and lighter than comparable predecessors due to the adoption of the same type of Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element found in the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens, introduced in January 2015. Despite its 500mm focal length, the lens is small and light enough to use hand-held in a wide variety of situations where a photographer must capture unpredictable and fast-moving subjects, including sporting events and wildlife photography.

Phase Fresnel Lens Elements

The Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element developed by Nikon effectively compensates for chromatic aberration utilizing the photo diffraction phenomenon. Compared to many general camera lenses that employ an optical system using the photorefractive phenomenon, a remarkably compact and lightweight body can be attained with fewer lens elements.

Price and Availability

Information regarding the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens, including final specifications and pricing, will be announced later this year. For more information on the latest Nikon products, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced three HD PENTAX-FA Limited interchangeable lenses for use with PENTAX K-mount SLR cameras. Featuring the latest HD coating and a round-shaped diaphragm for a natural bokeh effect, these new prime lenses boast improved imaging performance to deliver sharp, distinctive images in combination with a K-mount camera body, while sporting an attractive exterior design.

HD PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited: an ultra-compact lens with exceptional high-contrast, high-resolution optics that is ideally suited for everyday use including indoor photography, traveling and hiking. This lens features a unique design element — A mount pointer made of a Shippoyaki (cloisonné) ware. This pointer allows the user to mount the lens to a camera body as effortlessly as other Limited Lens-series models.

Lens is available black or silver and feature the distinguished qualities of the HD FA Limited Lens series including outstanding description of texture, fine reproduction of gradation in highlight areas, true reproduction of details, and natural reproduction of the bokeh effect. They deliver sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding conditions like backlight. They also feature a completely round-shaped diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh effect in the foreground and background. The lenses have been treated with the PENTAX-original HD coating, which assures much higher light transmittance than conventional multi-layer coatings.

Lenses in the FA Limited Lens series are renowned for their high-quality details inside and out – from outstanding image rendition to durable aluminum bodies. These new lenses are specifically designed to ensure even better optical performance than the original Limited Lens series and are a prime example of PENTAX’s commitment to high-performance, high-quality products.

The lens will be available in April at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging- authorized retail outlets for the following manufacturer’s suggested retail prices:

• HD PENTAX-FA 43mmF 1.9 Limited Lens: $599.95

Rumored specs

• 14 elements in 11 groups
• with 2 aspherical lenses, 1 UD lensm, 1 BR lens to reduce chromatic aberrations
• Special SWC coating and fluorine coating
• 9 blade circular aperture
• Minimum focusing distance - 0.28m
• Dust and water resistant
• Filter mount diameter of 72mm
• Lens length - 105.5mm
• Maximum diameter: 80.4mm
• Weight 760g
• Price around $1799

Specs

• 14 elements in 10 groups
• Angle of View 63.26°
• Max Aperture f/1.4
• Min Aperture f/16
• 72mm Filters
• Min Focus distance is 30cm
• 9 Diaphragm Blades
• Included are Flower-shaped hood, Lens caps, Lens pouch
• Weight 805g
• Height 102.3mm
• Length - Canon 104.8mm (4.1 in), Nikon 102.3mm (4 in)
• Weight - Canon 815g (28.7 oz), Nikon 805g (28.4oz)
• Preorder soon
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1461527-REG/tamron_aff045n_700_sp_35mm_f_1_4_di.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/tm3514nk.html

Specs

• 15 elements in 10 groups
• 7 aperture blades
• Min Aperture F22-32
• Min focusing distance - 80cm (WIDE), 150cm (TELE)
• Fast Hybrid AF
• Eye AF
• Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
• In-camera lens correction (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion)
• Camera-based lens unit firmware updates
• 67mm filters
• Ø77mm x 147mm
• Comes with - Round-shaped hood, Lens caps
• 544 g
• Sony E-mount
• $549 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1582345-REG/tamron_a047_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_3_di_iii.html

While Tamron has manufactured many popular telephoto zoom lenses that extend to 300mm for DSLR cameras, the new 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 is the first model designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Developed with the concept of bringing the joy of easy telephoto shooting to photographers everywhere, it’s the world’s smallest and lightest 70-300mm zoom lens at 5.8 in., 19.2 oz. and maximum diameter of 77mm, and delivers exceptional image quality.

Its Moisture-Resistant Construction provides greater protection when shooting outdoors and the lens shares the 67mm filter diameter common to all members of Tamron’s lens series for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens also takes full advantage of in-camera features, including Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF that support a fantastic shooting experience. The 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 is a highly practical lens that makes the excitement of telephoto shooting easier than ever before across a diverse range of shooting styles including landscapes, sports and other athletic events, wildlife, portraits, and more.

Main features

• The world’s smallest and lightest size brings you the joy of easy telephoto shooting.
• Superb optical performance with high image quality and aberration correction.
• AF drive system powered by Tamron’s RXD stepping motor unit provides high-speed, high-precision and quiet operation.
• Moisture-Resistant Construction contributes to a comfortable, user-friendly photographic experience.

Available at

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1582345-REG/tamron_a047_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_3_di_iii.html

Small body, lightweight

This product is designed for RF mount mirrorless camera，the maximum diameter and length of the lens is about 67×88mm, and the net weight is only about 380g. The lightweight design is good for long-term handhold shooting and video recording.

Equipped with a control ring, supports silent operation

Users can assign common functions such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, etc. to the control ring according to their needs. Rotating the control ring can quickly adjust the corresponding parameters, greatly improving operation convenience creative efficiency.

The lens is also designed with a “Click” switch: After Click is turned on, turning the control ring will have a clear sense of gear and a “click” sound; When the Click is turned off, turning the control ring will not make any noise, which is helpful during video recording.

Note: The control ring and manual focus ring are integrated designs, please set the switch to the corresponding position when using.

Equipped with AF/MF focus mode switch，supports full-time manual focus.

Through the AF/MF focus mode switch, you can quickly switch the focus mode. When the autofocus operation is set to [ONE SHOT], you can focus manually after you keep pressing the shutter button halfway to complete the focus (full-time manual focus).

Note: The full-time manual focus function can only be used normally after enabling the corresponding settings on the camera. For detailed operations, please refer to the camera manual.

Equipped with quiet DSM stepping motor

Digitally controlled stepping motor (DSM) has a quick start-stop response, high focusing accuracy, and quieter focusing action, which is suitable for photo shooting and video recording.

The lens mount is equipped with a dust-proof and water-proof rubber ring

The lens mount is equipped with a dust-proof and water-proof rubber ring，which can effectively resist the entry of dust and water droplets.

Note: The mount position of this lens has a certain degree of waterproof performance, but it is not completely waterproof. If you are shooting in rainy weather, please try to keep the lens from getting wet.

Equipped with a low-dispersion lens

Equipped with one low-dispersion glass, which can effectively suppress the dispersion problem.

With 9 optical lenses in 8 groups, the nano-multilayer coating process

The lens adopts an optical structure of 9 lenses in 8 groups, and the lens has a nano-multilayer coating process, which can effectively increase the light transmittance and suppress back-light ghosts and glare.

F1.8 large aperture, 7 aperture blades

Flexible use of F1.8 large aperture, easy to obtain soft blur effect, highlighting the subject.

The lens is designed with 7 aperture blades. It can shoot circular diffuse spots. It can also take pictures with 14 starburst effects if the aperture is appropriately reduced.

USB firmware upgrade

Equipped with a USB Type-C interface, you can download the latest firmware to upgrade the lens to keep the lens at its best performance.

Metal bayonet, gold-plated contacts

The lens adopts high-precision metal bayonet and gold-plated contacts, which can effectively improve the signal conductivity and corrosion resistance. At the same time, it can maintain reliable communication between the camera and the lens, and realize functions such as autofocus, aperture control, and EXIF information transmission.

Specs

• 17 Elements in 14 Groups
• 9 Diaphragm Blades
• Lacks Image Stabilization
• Min Focus Distance - 28mm
• Min Aperture - F22
• Rear gel filter place
• 97.6 x 137 mm
• 847 g
• $2998
• Preorders at
  • UK - https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe-12-24mm-f2-8-g-master-lens-1745120/
  • US - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1573884-REG/sony_sel1224gm_12_24mm_f_2_8_gm_lens.html
  • US - https://www.adorama.com/iso1224gm.html
  • US - https://www.focuscamera.com/sony-fe-12-24mm-f2-8-g-master-full-frame-ultra-wide-zoom-lens-black.html

Upcoming Nikon Z mount lenses:

• Nikon Z 28mm
• Nikon Z 40mm
• Nikon Z 50mm Micro
• Nikon Z 18-140mm DX
• Nikon Z 24-105mm S-Line
• Nikon Z 85mm S-Line
• Nikon Z 105mm Micro S-Line
• Nikon Z 100-400mm S-Line
• Nikon Z 200-600mm
• Nikon Z 400mm S-Line
• Nikon Z 600mm S-Line

Specs

• 12 elements in 10 groups
• Designed for FF sensors
• 7 aperture blades in Nikon and Pentax versions
• 12 aperture blades in Sony/Canon versions
• 24.4 degrees angle of view
• 24.7cm min focusing distance
• 67mm filters
• F22 min aperture
• 72x125mm
• 638mm
• Pentax K, Canon FE, Sony E, Nikon F mounts
• $449 at
  • https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-100mm-f-2-8-2x-macro-apo/
  • Sony - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1478041-REG/venus_optics_ve10028sfe_laowa_100mm_f_2_8_2x.html

Specs

• FF Lens
• Aperture - from F1.2 to F16
• Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics Element
• One UD Element, One Aspherical Element
• Air Sphere Coating
• Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
• Customizable Control Ring
• Min Focus Distance - 85 cm
• 82mm Filters
• 104.14 x 116.84 mm
• 1196.3 g
• Preorder, as usual, very cheap, for only $2699, at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1477265-REG/canon_rf_85mm_f_1_2l_usm.html

“The RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS, with Defocus Smoothing lens technology, is a uniquely designed lens that offers a combination of beautifully smooth defocused bokeh. Featuring a super-fast F1.2 aperture, the lens will help produce breathtaking portraits that will surely stand out from the crowd.

Lens will be more expensive and will have defocus smoothing feature.

• 12 Elements in 8 Groups
• Min Aperture: f/32
• Aperture Ring: Yes
• 9 Diaphragm Blades
• Min Working Distance: 272mm (1x) - 100mm (5x)
• Max Reproduction Ratio: 5:1
• 58mm filters
• 67mm x 122mm
• 750g
• Lens Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Sony Alpha, Pentax K, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Fuji X
• $499 at https://zyoptics.net/product/mitakon-creator-25-85mm-f-2-8-1-5x-super-macro/

Specs

• 13 elements in 11 groups, including 1 aspherical lens and 5 high-refraction low-dispersion lenses.
• Minimum aperture is F16
• 10 aperture blades
• 70cm min focusing distance
• 72mm diameter filters
• 56 x 61 mm
• 410 g.
• Comes with a square hood and a filter holder

Specs

• 15 elements in 11 groups
• 1 FLD, 1 ELD, 2 SLD and 2 aspherical elements
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Water and oil repellent coating on front element
• Internal focusing
• Minimum focus distance - 30cm
• High-speed autofocus that uses stepping motor
• 11 aperture blades
• Compatible with lens-based optical correction
• 67mm filters
• Dust and splash proof structure
• High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
• 75.5×109.5mm, E-mount version is 111.5mm
• 645g
• $899 at
  • https://www.adorama.com/sg3514dgsoe.html
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1636130-REG/sigma_303965_35mm_f_1_4_dg_dn.html

Specs

• 9 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical elements)
• F22 min aperture
• 7 diaphragm blades
• 0.25m min focusing distance
• Linear AF Motor
• 68 mm x 45 mm
• 49 mm filters
• comes with hood
• weather sealed
• 173 g
• $598 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1630081-REG/sony_sel40f25g_fe_40mm_f_2_5_g.html

Specs

• Equipped with a CPU chip and aperture motor
• Coming soon
• 41mm long
• 125g
• $399
  • https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-10mm-f-2-zero-d-mft/

Specs

• 19 elements in 15 groups, including 3 double-sided aspherical lenses and 9 abnormally dispersion lenses
• 11 diaphragm blades
• Wide - 18 cm min focusing distance
• Tele - 38 cm min focusing distance
• AF - stepping motor
• 88 x 123 mm
• 856 g
• $2,795 at https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/leica-vario-elmarit-sl-24-70mm-f-2-8-asph-lens-bundles/products/leica-vario-elmarit-sl-24-70mm-f-2-8-asph?variant=39345631395971

Specs

• Full Frame coverage
• 6 elements in 4 groups
• 20mm focal length
• Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, m43, Fuji X mounts
• Min, aperture F2 - max aperture F16, aperture ring
• 3 diaphragm blades
• Min distance - 0.2m
• Maximum reproduction ratio - 4.5:1
• Minimum reproduction ration - 4:1
• Weight - 230g
• Diameter - 62mm
• Length - 60mm

Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released a new compact Super Macro Lens for full frame cameras, the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens and it features a high reproduction ratio up to 4.5:1.

Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2 4.5X Super Macro Lens is very compact in its class which allows photographers to capture extremely fine details or patterns with ease. The lens is capable of creating unbelievable macro images ranging from 4x to 4.5x magnification. Users no longer need to DIY or use any extension tubes to reach high magnification shooting. It incorporates a 6pcs of elements in 4 groups structure which delivers impressive resolution from corners to corners. Weighing merely 230g and 6cm long, it is a perfect companion for wildlife and outdoor shooting. The wide angle of view and close focusing distance allows you to compose creative images with more information included into the frame. Greater magnification (up to 13:1) can also be achieved by stacking extension tubes or bellows. The high magnification is also extremely useful for scientific purposes.

The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability. Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Sony Alpha, Pentax K, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Fuji X mounts are available.

Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2 4.5X Super Macro Lens is now available to ship and purchase.
The Recommended Retail price is USD 199.

Specs

• 7 elements in 7 groups
• Ultra multi coating
• 0.24m minimum focus distance
• Rubberized focus ring
• Size around 35mm portable lens
• Silent operation, friendly to video
• 49mm filters
• 61.8 × 37mm
• Weight is 93g
• Available at $400 price in
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1413345-REG/rokinon_io24af_e_af_24mm_f_2_8_lens.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/sy2428soe.html
  • https://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Angle-Focus-Mount-Black/dp/B07FH133Q1/

Specs:

• Full-Frame Lens
• 15 elements in 13 groups
• Three Aspherical Elements
• Three Low Dispersion Elements
• Multi-Coating
• Aperture Range: F2.8 to F22
• 0.28 m min focus distance
• Silent Drive DC Motor Autofocus System
• 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Built-In Lens Hood
• EF-Mount Lens/Nikon Mount lens
• 133.5 x 89.0 mm (Nikon) or 136.0 x 89.0 mm (Canon)
• 940 g (Nikon), 950 g (Canon)
• $699 at
  • Canon - https://www.adorama.com/tn1628opc.html
  • Nikon - https://www.adorama.com/tn1628opn.html
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1458784-REG/tokina_opr_af168fxc_opera_16_28mm_f_2_8_ff.html

Superior, reliable image quality with a universal lens
The lens construction features 16 elements in 12 groups. This includes three Molded-Glass Aspherical elements, one Hybrid Aspherical element, two LD (Low Dispersion) elements, one XR (Extra Refractive index) glass element, and one element of UXR (Ultra-Extra Refractive Index) glass, which has greater refractive index than XR. The full use of specialized glass elements in the design contributes to thorough compensation of optical aberrations. In addition, the use of the latest coating technology for suppressing reflections on lens element surfaces minimizes unwanted flare and ghosting and assures sharp, crisp, high-contrast images.

A further expansion of the imaging range
With a minimum focal length of 16mm (35mm film equivalent: 24.8mm) at the wide-angle end of the zoom range, and a maximum focal length of 300mm (35mm film equivalent: 465mm), this remarkable new lens provides a zoom ratio of approximately 18.8X.

Responding to requests from consumers who wanted to be able to photograph subjects with a wider viewing angle than is possible with conventional high-power zoom lenses, Tamron has begun developing a unique lens with a minimum focal length of 16mm. At the telephoto end, the maximum focal length has been increased to an impressive 300mm. Users of this new lens can enjoy unprecedented framing flexibility by easily adjusting the angle of view using the convenient zoom ring.

Using a new design approach to create an ultra-compact lens

The latest optical technology has been used to provide an expanded zoom range (compared to the B008) at both the wide-angle and telephoto ends, without necessitating the use of an oversized lens body. By employing UXR glass (which helps to reduce the size of the front lens diameter), an optimized layout of the Molded-Glass Aspherical elements, and adopting a 5-lens-group zoom system approach to provide enhanced design flexibility, the new lens embodies the fusion of state-of-the-art optical design, sophisticated mechanical design, and high-precision lens manufacturing technology, thereby attaining a compact size, an unprecedented zoom range, and superior image quality.

A minimum focusing distance of just 0.39 meters supports an extensive range of macro photography capabilities
The new lens provides a minimum focus distance of 0.39 m over the entire zoom range, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.9. This makes it possible to get right up close to the subject of the photo to enjoy easy, stress-free macro photography.

PZD (Piezo Drive) delivers faster, quieter autofocus action
The PZD (Piezo Drive), an advanced standing-wave ultrasonic motor system, delivers faster, quieter, more precise AF action when the autofocus is engaged. There is enhanced support for contrast-detection AF capabilities, and focusing when in live-view mode has been made smoother. The new lens also features full-time manual focus, a function that was not provided by B008, making manual focusing more convenient.

Sharper images with VC (Vibration Compensation)
Tamron’s acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism is incorporated into the new lens. VC reduces image blur caused by camera shake to deliver significantly sharper images even when shooting handheld at long telephoto settings.

Moisture-resistant construction for worry-free outdoor shooting

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Specs

• 13 elements in 10 groups
• Min focus distance is 0.28m
• XD linear focus motors
• 9 aperture blades
• 67mm filter size:
• 74.7 x 85.2 mm
• 395g weight
• Announcement within next 2 months