Specs

• 14 elements in 10 groups (four aspherical elements and four extra-low dispersion elements)
• Equivalent to 15-36mm in the 35mm film format
• Min. aperture: f/22
• Number of blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
• Step size: 1/3EV, total 16 steps
• Max. magnification: 0.16x at telephoto end
• External dimensions: 78mm × 87mm (Wide-angle end) / 87mm (Telephoto end)
• Weight: 385g
• Filter size: 72mm

FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the FUJINON XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Lens, the 36th interchangeable lens designed for Fujifilm's X Series digital camera system. The lens, an update to the current FUJINON XF10-24mm F4 R OIS Lens, also features significant design and usability updates.

The new XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Lens is an ultra-wide zoom lens covering focal lengths from 10mm to 24mm (equivalent to 15mm-36mm in the 35mm format). "XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR packs many updated features including an f-stop scale on its aperture ring, an Auto-position lock, and a new weather-resistant design," said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product development for FUJIFILM North America Corporation. "We're confident that this lens will be a top choice among landscape and nature photographers who need an ultra-wide angle zoom lens designed to withstand the elements."

Additionally, the internal structure has been redesigned to make the focus and zoom rings slimmer, giving the XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR lens a lower overall weight than its predecessor by 25g (.88 oz). Also, Optical Image Stabilization has been extended in the new version by 1 stop, bringing the total stabilization effect of the new lens to 3.5 stops.

The new lens utilizes the same optical design from the original XF10-24mm OIS Lens to provide similar image-resolving performance and also has a maximum aperture of F4.0 across the zoom lens' entire focal length range.

Main product features

A new, weather-resistant design and usability updates

• Updated aperture ring with f-stop scale and Auto-position lock
  The aperture ring of the new XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR lens has been updated with an f- stop scale to allow photographers to visually check what aperture the lens is set to, eliminating the need to check through the camera's EVF or LCD Display. The ring also features an Auto-position lock, similar to that found on Fujifilm's GF lenses, which is designed to prevent unexpected aperture ring movements, and ultimately ensure the photographer's shooting efficiency.
• Added weather-resistance features
  This new lens is both dust and moisture resistant, is able to operate in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10° C) and weighs 0.88 ounces (25 grams) less than the previous model, despite the addition of the weather resistant features.
• Improved optical image stabilization
  A new, sophisticated gyro sensor used in this lens improves image stabilization by 1.0 stop from the previous model, to 3.5 stops. When used with a new X Series camera, like FUJIFILM X-T4, the lens and camera work together to achieve approximately 6.5 stops of 5-axis image stabilization.

Optical design that delivers advanced image resolving performance

• The new lens consists of 14 lens elements, including four aspherical elements and four extra-low dispersion elements, in 10 groups. The aspherical elements are designed to minimize spherical aberration, field curvature and distortion, while the extra-low dispersion elements are designed to correct chromatic aberration, delivering crisp, edge- to-edge sharpness. Despite its compact form factor, the lens can maintain the maximum aperture of F4.0 across its focal length range from the ultra-wideangle 10mm to wide- angle 24mm (equivalent to 15mm -- 36mm in the 35mm format), while still allowing users to keep a constant f-stop value at any focal length.
• The front lens element is carefully coated to minimize ghosting, which tends to occur with the extremely concave elements normally found on an ultra-wide angle zoom lens, to give a high level of image sharpness and clarity.
• With a minimum working distance of just 24cm (9.5in), the lens is also suitable for macro-style photography. Use the lens to close in on a subject while also taking in the background at the same time, thereby creating powerful images that take maximum advantage of the available ultra-wideangle focal lengths.

Fast and near-silent autofocus (AF)

• The use of lightweight focusing elements and a high-precision motor allows for fast and near-silent AF, even when using it with an X Series cameras' Face / Eye AF functions.

Pricing and Availability

The new FUJINON XF10-24mmF4 R OIS Lens is expected to be available in the U.S. and Canada markets commencing November 2020. Pricing for the lens will be at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $999.95 USD and $1,349.99 CAD.

For more information, please visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf10-24mmf4-r- ois-wr/.

Specs

• Min F16 aperture
• Has aperture ring
• 7 diaphragm blades, rounded
• 7elements in 5 groups, 1 aspherical element
• 0.34 m minimum focus distance
• AF lens with micromotor
• Full time manual focus ovveride
• Weather sealed
• 39mm filters
• Comes with hood
• 84g
• 62mm x 23 mm
• $399 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1618892-REG/fujifilm_16670168_xf_27mm_f_2_8_r.html

Samples

https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/1934460454/fujifilm-xf-27mm-f2-8-r-wr-sample-gallery/1800880566

PR

The APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH.: A state-of-the-art, wide-angle lens for the Leica SL-System

Leica Camera is delighted to launch the first true wide-angle lens for the SL-System, the APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. This latest addition joins the APO-Summicron-SL series – a lens range renowned for its fast, top-level optical performance and reliable autofocus.

Joining the existing focal lengths of 35, 50, 75 and 90mm in the series, the APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. features the same dimensions and filter size as its relatives. Its angle of view makes the lens particularly suitable for reportage, interior and architectural photography.

Both the construction and the design of the cutting-edge Summicron-SL series represent the next step forward in the development of lenses for the Leica SL-System. New, extremely precise manufacturing methods and measuring technologies have been developed specifically for the production of these lenses – resulting in more compact dimensions and a considerably lower weight, as well as a truly outstanding imaging performance.

In the construction of the APO-Summicron-SL lenses, particular attention was paid to the prevention of stray light and reflections. In addition to optimising the optical and mechanical design, the developers also reduced unavoidable reflections to an absolute minimum by applying a high-quality coating to the lens surfaces. Thanks to their effective sealing against dust, moisture and water spray, as well as the Aquadura coating of the exposed lens surfaces, these extremely durable lenses can be used in almost any weather conditions without any reason for concern.

As is generally the case with Leica lenses, the maximum aperture is synonymous with the effective aperture. Its maximum aperture – which is large for this focal length and can be used without any loss of image quality – offers additional creative possibilities through the controlled application of sharpness and blur. Consequently, there is no need to stop down to increase the image quality – instead, reducing the aperture is only necessary for compositional purposes. Natural skin tones, soft transitions into bokeh, exceptionally contrast-rich details and edge-to-edge sharpness across a distortion-free image: these qualities are very much the norm for Leica lenses. Thirteen lens elements (three of which feature aspherical surfaces on both sides) in ten groups contribute to a maximum level of image quality even at a wide open aperture.

The APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. is further distinguished by its apochromatic correction, which is a notable feature in a lens of this focal length. To ensure the optimal correction of chromatic aberrations, the majority of the grouped lens elements feature anomalous partial dispersion and are made of high-quality, specialist glass types whose construction is so elaborate that even Leica’s most innovative production methods are utilised to every inch of their capacity.

The autofocus drive of all Summicron-SL lenses employs extremely robust and high-performance stepping motors with DSD® (Dual Syncro Drive™). This enables the AF to travel the entire focusing range in around 250 milliseconds. At the same time, Leica Camera also takes an innovative approach to manual focusing technology: Summicron-SL lenses feature an entirely new manual focus ring construction in the form of an embedded ring magnet with alternating north-south polarisation. When the ring is turned, the magnetic field changes its polarity. A sensor monitors the status of the magnetic field and sends the data to the main processor. The drive then shifts the lens to the corresponding focusing position based on the angle of rotation and the rotational speed – this, in turn, enables even faster and more precise manual focusing.

Thanks to the L-Mount standard, the APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. is equally compatible with cameras made by other partners of the L-Mount Alliance that have been equipped with the Leica-developed lens mount.

The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH is available now at the Leica retail stores (book your virtual appointment here) or online at store.leica-camera.com/uk

RRP: £4,050

Shavbe announced four new lenses:

• MC RUBINAR 1000/10 Macro
• MC RUBINAR 500/8 Macro
• MC RUBINAR 500/5.6 Macro
• MC RUBINAR 300/4.5 Macro

Moscow, February 01, 2021 Press Release

The line is represented by lenses with focal lengths of 300, 500 and 1000 mm, which are suitable for creative and astronomical photography. The developers of Shvabe Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation have updated the design and improved technical characteristics.

MC Rubinar 10/1000 Macro, MC Rubinar 8/500 Macro, MC Rubinar 5,6/500 Macro and MC Rubinar 4,5/300 Macro are now on sale. The new versions of these devices got a redesigned lens hood, improved matte inner surfaces, and enlightened optical details – which is especially relevant for digital photography.

The metal body is not made from a tube, but milled from a billet. Such a solution ensured a higher manufacturing accuracy and stability of the optical circuit during operation. The Lytkarinsky Optical Glass Plant (LZOS) of Shvabe, which developed the products, notes: at the moment Rubinar is the only serial mirror-lens lens in Russia with such characteristics.

“The lenses have become more modern in their new guise and have gained a number of advantages. For example, creative people will enjoy bokeh in the form of rings and macro mode. At the same time, our specialists retained the M42 mount thread for greater unification with all existing mounts through simple and inexpensive adapters. Currently, the first production batch has been manufactured,” noted Alexander Ignatov, LZOS General Director. For astrophotographers, LZOS developers offer an additional service of lens adjustment “MS Rubinar 10/1000 Macro”. This model is suitable for photographing the surface of the Moon, stars and planets of the Solar System.

Specs

• 7 elements in 6 groups, apochromatic element
• 90cm min focusing distance
• 5.8cm long
• 55mm filters
• 350g
• Made by Nisi cinema lenses design team
• Canon EF and Nikon F mounts
• $420 Chinese price
• $599 US to fund intermediates

• Improved MTF
• Solid metal construction
• Photo oriented
• $1,200
• Available in April

Specs

• 9 elements in 7 groups, 2 aspherical + 1 UHR element,
• Dust and Splash Resistant
• Circular 7-blade diaphragm
• Minimum focusing distance - 30cm
• Nano surface coatings
• 46mm filters diameter
• Comes with soft case and hood
• 63mm x 55mm
• 205 g
• $697
  • Preorder at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1501347-REG/panasonic_h_xa025_leica_dg_summilux_25mm.html
• UK 579.00 GBP
  • https://www.parkcameras.com/p/P241181D/mirrorless-camera-lenses/panasonic/leica-dg-summilux-25mm-f14-asph

Specifications:

• 13 elements in 11 groups
• High-precision, low-dispersion aspherical element
• One-touch focus clutch
• 82mm filter diameter • Minimum focusing distance: 0.28m
• Inner focus
• Nine aperture blades
• Length 106.0mm
• Maximum diameter 89mm
• Weight - 735 g
• Available in March 2016 for around $999
• Preorder http://www.adorama.com/TN14202NK.html

Via http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/tokina/atx14-20.html

• 14 Elements in 13 Groups
• Min T-Stop T22
• Min Focus Distance - 69 cm
• 9 Iris Blades
• Gear and Iris focus rings, 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
• 112mm filters
• 300° Focus Rotation
• Lens Support Foot with 1/4"-20 Mounting Thread
• 187 mm long, 114mm diameter
• 2.46 kg
• Sony E Mount
• $7500 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1616835-REG/tokina_kpc_3009e_65mm_t1_5_cinema_vista.html

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lomography/atoll-ultra-wide-17mm-art-lens

Specs

• Improved AF performance
• Support for 240fps modes
• Improved Power OIS performance
• 14 elements in 9 groups, 4 asph lenses, 1 Ultra extra-low dispersion lens, 1 Ultra High Refractive Index lens
• 58mm filter
• 67.6mm diameter x 73.8mm length
• Preorder - https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Professional-Mirrorless-Optical-H-HSA12035/dp/B01MY1ICID/

PR

LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 II ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA12035)

• Versatile usage ranging from portraits and landscape to street photography.
• Achieves handheld shooting without using a flash thanks to the F2.8 high-speed aperture and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. even in low-lit situations, including indoors.
• Splash/dust-proof and freeze-proof down to -10℃ with a rugged design for heavy field use.
• Supports high-quality video recording(as described above).
• The lens system comprises 14 elements in 9 groups including 4 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, 1 UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens and 1 UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens.
• Panasonic’s black box technology Nano Surface Coating is applied to minimize ghosts and flaring.
• Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.

The HSA12035 will be available in black for $999.99 in March.

Specs

• 12 lens elements in 11 groups (including 1 UD lens)
• Minimum focus distance 0.35m
• IS efficienbcy - up to 5 stops
• STM Autofocus technology
• 1:2 macro capabilities
• 67mm filters
• φ78×90.5mm
• 500g
• Price including VAT in GB/RU - £649.99 / €769.99
• https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/canon-rf-85mm-f2-macro-is-stm/

Specs

• 17 elements in 12 groups
• 9 aperture blades
• Min focusing distance - 29.5cm
• Maximum magnification of 1: 1,
• 62mm filters
• Weather sealed
• Comes with hood
• Ring-type ultrasonic AF motor
• φ74 x 133.6mm (E mount 135.6mm)
• 710g (E mount 715g).
• $799.
  • E-Mount - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1595582-REG/sigma_260965_105mm_f_2_8_dg_dn.html
  • L-Mount - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1595583-REG/sigma_260969_105mm_f_2_8_dg_dn.html

Specs

• 19 Elements in 13 Groups
• 7 diaphragm blades
• 1.1m min focusing distance
• 67mm filters
• 77 x 142mm
• 625 g
• $998
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1502821-REG/sony_e_70_350mm_f_4_5_6_3_g.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/iso70350e.html
• £829
  • https://www.parkcameras.com/p/7240794T/sony-e-mount-lenses/sony/sony-e-70-350mm-f45-63-g-oss

Specs

• 17 elements in 12 groups, 3 aspherical + 3 SLD elements
• 11 diaphragm blades
• 0.30m min focus distance
• Ring-type ultrasonic AF
• Full time manual focus override
• Weather sealed
• Comes with lens hood
• 82mm filters
• 88mm x 136mm
• 1090g
• $1500 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1492967-REG/sigma_341969_35mm_f_1_2_dg_dn.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/sg3512l.html

• Aperture Range f/3.5-6.3 to 22-40
• One ED and Five Aspherical Elements
• Linear Motor AF System
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• Dust and Moisture Resistant
• Circular 7-Blade Aperture
• 780 g
• $1000
• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL24240-3-5-6-3-Standard-Zoom-Cameras/dp/B00U29GNC8/

Sony's new "all-in-one" FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS 10x zoom lens is an ideal travel partner handling everything from landscapes and everyday portraits to sports and action scenes with ease. Its huge 24-240mm range (10x zoom) makes this full-frame high magnification zoom is an ideal travel partner, covering focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto without the need to carry extra lenses.

The advanced design includes five aspherical elements and one ED glass element, contributing to the lens' excellent optical performance in a compact design. It features an advanced linear motor that drives the focusing mechanism for quick, smooth response throughout the extensive zoom range, as well as built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) stabilization and dust and moisture resistance.

Specs

• 13 elements in 13 groups
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.2m (AF) /0.13m (MF)
• Maximum shooting magnification: 0.4x (AF / 105mm) / 0.5x (MF / 24mm)
• 5 stops of image stabilization
• Filter diameter: 67mm
• Size: 76.6mm x 88.8mm
• Weight: 395g
• $399 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1546032-REG/canon_4111c002_rf_24_105mm_f_4_7_1_is.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/car24105.html

Scheme

Specs

• 3 Super ED lens elements, 1 ED lens element, and 2 ELD elements
• Manual focus clutch
• L-Fn button for assignable functions (now we copy Samsung)
• $1300 price
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WENHU6S/

Specs

• 17 elements in 10 groups
• 4x ED glass elements
• 3x aspherical lens elements
• 11 rounded diaphragm blades
• 0.5m minimum focus distance
• 82mm filter thread
• 2000g weight (approx.)
• 102mmx153mm dimensions
• Available for $7996 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1511298-REG/nikon_20086_nikkor_z_58mm_f_0_95.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/nkz5895.html

The NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct that Nikon is currently developing will be a large aperture, standard 58 mm prime focal-length, the fastest lens in Nikon’s history*, manual-focus lens positioned at the very top of the S-Line. It will symbolize the Nikon Z mount system’s new dimension in optical performance.

It has inherited the design concept behind the original AI Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2, a standard prime lens released in 1977, named for “Nocturne” (a musical composition inspired by or evocative of the night), and popular for its ability to finely reproduce point light sources as point images. This new Noct lens that is currently in development will take advantage of advanced design flexibility, afforded by the Z mount, pursuing ultimate optical performance. Development continues with the goals of achieving an extremely fast maximum aperture of f/0.95, offering the ultimate in NIKKOR rendering performance with superior detail and sharpness. Additionally, the goal is to achieve beautiful blur characteristics, or bokeh, with good continuity, while ensuring outstanding point-image reproduction capabilities for more compelling, three-dimensional imaging.

Specs

• 19 elements in 14 groups, 3 HLD and 4 aspherical elements
• 0.37m minimum focus distance
• Ring type ultrasonic motor
• Full time manual focus adjustment
• Has distance scale
• F22 minimum aperture
• 9 diaphragm blades
• Sealed
• 82mm filters
• 88mm x 108mm
• Dedicated hood supplied
• Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet mounts
• $1299 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1321309-REG/sigma_24_70mm_f_2_8_dg_os.html

Available at:

• EF - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1077545-REG/samyang_syds50m_c_50mm_t1_5_cine_lens.html
• m43 - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1077557-REG/samyang_sa501543_50mm_t1_5_cine_lens.html
• Nikon F - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1077547-REG/samyang_syds50m_n_50mm_t1_5_cine_lens.html

Specs

• 15 elements in 11 groups, 1 Super ED, 3 ED, 1 ED-DSA, 1 EDA, 1 Super HR, 1 aspherical
• F16 minimum aperture
• 9 diaphragm blades
• 20cm min focusing distance
• 62mm filters
• stepper motor autofocus
• full time manual override
• 390 g
• 68mm * 87mm
• Magnesium alloy
• Weather sealed
• Lens hood included
• Available late January 2018
• $1,199.99
  • https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Zuiko-17mm-f1-2-Black/dp/B0767MMV1Q/
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1366998-REG/olympus_v311100bu000_m_zuiko_digital_ed_17mm.html

Specs

• Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.21m (wide-angle end), 0.38m (telephoto end)
• Maximum shooting magnification: 0.3x (when 32mm)
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9
• Filter diameter: 82mm
• Camera shake correction up to 5 stops
• Size: φ88.5 × 125.7 mm
• Weight: 900g
• US Price: $ 2299
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1502500-REG/canon_3680c002_rf_24_70mm_f_2_8l_is.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/car2470.html

The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is a high-performance, standard zoom lens for professionals and photo enthusiasts alike – ideal for shooting portraits, landscapes, documentaries or weddings.

Specs:

• Price - about $59

Available at:

http://www.adorama.com/IOMBLC158.html

Reviews:

• http://www.pekkapotka.com/journal/2012/10/8/olympus-15mm-f8-walking-the-dog-and-having-fun.html
• http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/10/15/olympus-15-8-body-cap-lens/

Will be available next year.