I assume that the shutter speed stays at 1/50 for videoing sport? I'm not looking to film the whole match just key moments of one player that I would edit down to a 5 minute promo.

Thanks for any advice.

Specs

• F2.8-F16, 7 blades aperture
• 8 lenses in 8 groups with ED lenses
• Minimum focus distance 0.28m
• 71mm diameter
• 55mm filter
• Sealed
• Weight - 236g
• Available at $499 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1277527-REG/sony_sel50m28_fe_50mm_f_2_8_macro.html

Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced a new full-frame lens for their E-mount camera system, the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens (model SEL50M28).

Ideal for everyday photography, this 50mm macro lens features an F2.8 maximum aperture that offers outstanding image quality and bokeh, while its 1:1 macro capability allows the photographer to get sharp close-up shots of their subject. Additionally, its comprehensive range of controls including focus-mode switch, focus-range limiter and focus-hold button ensure an effortless shooting experience for a wide range of users.

The lens offers a 6.3 inch minimum focusing distance and a wider field of view for capturing more background, compared to longer focal-length macro lenses. Weighing in at a mere 8.4 oz., it’s extremely lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry around.

The new FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to effectively compensate for axial chromatic aberration at close focus, allowing it to create consistently sharp and high quality images. The optical and mechanical construction of the lens has less glare and ghosting, even without a lens hood. The lens is also dust and moisture resistant.

Pricing and Availability

The new FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens will be available in September for about $500 US and $650 CA, respectively. It will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America.

I'm on my once in a lifetime around the world trip and my Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS broke down in middle of nowhere in Philippines.

The problem:

• Camera body (Sony A7sII) does not recognize lens aperture and it cannot be controlled. When switching lens on and off and flicking camera power the camera might show the right aperture just for 0,5 seconds and then disappear into -.

• Lens aperture sometimes randomly "hunts" between aperture fully open and closed until it always gets stuck in closed (~f36).

• Focusing works very randomly. Focus mode cannot be changed due to "Lens not attached properly or not supported"

• Still photos can be taken (not in focus) but no video cannot be recorded.

• There is a strange ticking sound inside the lens when camera power is turned on and lens attached.

Tried fixes:

• Contacts are cleaned and no physical damage can be seen on the lens. Other lenses Sony FE lenses work fine with the camera body.

Have you guys experienced similar problems with Sony FE lenses??

I'm truly getting desperate. :(

Anyone heard rumour of Olympus plugging this gap?

• Zeiss Ultra Prime 135mm
• Zeiss Master Prime 135mm
• Cooke S4 100mm
• Cooke i5 100mm
• Leica Summicron-c 100mm

Specifications:

• Designed for APS-C
• F22 Min aperture
• 7 blades
• 16 elements in 13 groups
• Min focus distance - 0.39 m
• Ultrasonic motor
• Filter - 62mm
• 430 g

Links

• http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2014/01/07/sigma-announces-new-50mm-f-1.4-art-and-18-200mm-f-3.5-6.3-contemporary-lens
• http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/18-200mm-f35-63-dc-macro-os-hsm-contemporary

PR

1. Contemporary line that covers a wide range of photography

SIGMA is organizing all its interchangeable lenses into three product lines; Contemporary, Art and Sports. Among the three, the Contemporary line is a high performance line which incorporates the very latest technology making it possible to accommodate both high optical performance and compactness for use in various photography situations. Sigma has solved the difficult problem of keeping the size and weight down without compromising optical performance and function with the latest technology. This lens covers frequently used wide-angle to tele-photo, as well as macro photography.

2. New standard zoom up to 200mm

SIGMA has always been producing a high performance standard zoom lens, dedicated for digital DSLR cameras, that covers up to 200mm by reflecting the latest technology.

In 2005, SIGMA released 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC as a smallest and lightest all-rounder lens in class that covers from wide-angle to tele-photo range. SIGMA, in 2007, incorporated OS (Optical Stabilization) functionality, and in 2011, has successfully made the size of the lens even more compact.

Now, this new lens has been redeveloped as the standard zoom lens from SIGMA’s new product line, which has higher performance, is even smaller and lighter-weight, and on top of that, includes “the macro feature”. As an entry level interchangeable lens, it is capable of many photographic scenes.

3. Diameter reduced by 4.6mm compared to its predecessor

We pursued the compactness as an ideal everyday lens. From an early stage of development, SIGMA was determined to make the lens size compact, for example, by incorporating double-sided aspherical lens elements and downsizing the motor. As a result, while the predecessor had a diameter of 75.3mm, this lens has reduced it to 70.7mm, which has the difference of 4.6mm. It also achieves -11% in volume ratio compared to its predecessor. It is one of the smallest in its class of lenses with more than a 7x zoom ratio, and is more comparable in size to a generic standard zoom lenses.

4. High rendering performance throughout the entire zoom range

With our Contemporary line, the lens is required to fulfill the maximum potential while achieving a compact and light-weight construction. This lens incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements that have a high refractive index, and corrects chromatic aberration at the telephoto-end very well. Moreover, aspherical lens elements, including double-sided aspherical lenses, ensure a compact size and excellent correction of distortion. This also helps to produce superior rendering performance throughout the entire zoom range from wide-angle to tele-photo and macro photography.

5. Close-up photography

One of the biggest features of this lens is that it is possible to shoot subjects as close as Macro lenses. This lens features a minimum focusing distance of 39cm and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3. It offers the versatility for shooting close-ups of fashion accessories, cuisine, flower arrangements and much more without changing the lens. Its working distance is 14.7cm, and it is suitable for shooing images with natural light as it keeps the shadows of camera and lens off of the image. On its lens barrel, it indicates the maximum shooting magnification at each focal length, and it is so convenient for a photographer that the size of the object in the image sensor becomes easily recognizable. Uncompromising in every aspect of lens design, Sigma has even chosen to engrave the product name on the front of the lens to prevent reflections of the letters during close-up photography.

6. Incorporating new composite TSC

In product development of cameras and lenses, it is crucial to lay out main components, metal parts and polycarbonate, to optimize and ensure each feature. This lens has incorporated TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) that has the same level of thermal shrinkage as aluminum and little elasticity, especially in temperature changes. Since thermal shrinkage is low, it has a high affinity to metal parts that contributes to high precision in product manufacturing. It also results in slimmer mechanical parts, such as the zoom ring and scaling.

The Olympus 17mm f/1.8, which has been criticized on many fronts for having sub-par IQ, focus speed, and manual focus. The Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 which I have owned. The image is lovely, the focus speed and manual focus ability are both awful, so bad that I really couldn't use this lens.

There are other lenses in this approximate focal length that are much larger, physically. This is not what I'm looking for.

So, are there any compact (pancake?) lenses in the 35mm-equivalent for micro four thirds at f/2 or better that autofocus quickly and have at least a halfway decent manual focus ability?

• 10 elements in 7 groups
• 50 mm focal length
• F0.95-F22 aperture range
• 15 aperture blades with anti-reflex coating
• Min. focusing distance is 0,5 m
• Filter diameter is 67 mm
• 680g
• €2,999 price

Specs

• 6 lenses in 6 groups, one ED lens
• FF sensor coverage
• 9 leaves aperture
• Min. focus distance is 1.5m
• Build in lens hood
• Filter thread - 58mm
• 66 × 106mm size
• 575g

Many thanks in advance!

• 11 glass elements in 8 groups
• Aperture range F3.5 - F22.
• Made for mirrorless cameras
• Removable lens hood and lens pouch
• Minimum focusing distance is 10cm
• Diameter - 77mm
• 440g
• $199 at https://www.amazon.com/Meike-Angle-Fisheye-DSLR-Cameras/dp/B01L8F9ZO2/

• Aperture range: f/2 - f/22
• Number of blades: 9
• Focus mode: AF, MF
• Maximum magnification: 0.140x
• Focal length: 100mm
• Lens size: 76.6 x 122mm
• Full frame is supported
• Filter size: 58mm
• Compatible with Canon mount
• Nikon mount coming soon
• Weight: 400-500g
• $171 at https://www.aliexpress.com/item/YONGNUO-YN-100mm-f-2-YN100mm-F2-0-Long-Fixed-Focus-Lens-For-Canon-DSLR-Cameras/32754912607.html

This new compact, lightweight standard zoom lens provides a focal-length range from wide angle to medium telephoto.

Despite its compact, highly maneuverable body, this versatile zoom lens is designed to accommodate the image circle of a large 35mm full-frame image sensor, thanks to the adoption of state-of-the-art optics and high-performance optical elements. When mounted on the PENTAX K-1 camera body, it delivers high-resolution imaging power, making it an ideal everyday lens for the new 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera.

Main Features

Standard zoom lens covering most frequently used ranges

This standard zoom lens accommodates the image circle of a 35mm full-frame image sensor, and covers focal lengths between 28mm wide angle and 105mm medium telephoto. By incorporating the latest optics and a number of high-performance optical elements, it retains a sufficient brightness level even at edges of the image field, while effectively compensating for various aberrations. It delivers high-resolution images by optimising the imaging power of the PENTAX K-1’s (approximately) 36.4 effective megapixels. Its compact, lightweight body and excellent cost performance make this lens an ideal regular lens for the PENTAX K-1.

Excellent image description, complementing the full-frame digital SLR camera performance

In its 15-element, 11-group optics, this zoom lens incorporates two high-precision aspherical optical elements, one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical element and one anomalous-dispersion glass optical element, to deliver bright, sharp images with minimal chromatic and spherical aberrations. Since its optics are designed to assure ample resolving power for the large, high-pixel image sensor, it produces well-defined, fine-detailed images.

HD Coating to improve image description

This lens is treated with the high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating. Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, this PENTAX-original coating assures higher light transmittance and less reflection to deliver bright, high-contrast images that are free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions including backlight.

Quick-Shift Focus System

This PENTAX-developed system allows for flawless, delay-free switching from autofocus to manual-focus operation, after the subject is captured in focus by the camera’s AF system.

Weather-resistant construction

This lens features a dependable weather-resistant construction with eight sealing parts to effectively prevent the intrusion of water into the lens interior. Paired with a weather-resistant PENTAX digital SLR camera body, it creates a durable, dependable digital imaging system that performs superbly in demanding shooting settings — even in rain or mist, or in locations prone to water splashing or spray.

Other features

• SP (Super Protect) Coating applied to the front surface of the lens to effectively repel water and grease
• Rounded diaphragm to produce a smooth, beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect, while minimising the streaking effect of point light sources
• Built-in DC motor to assure smooth, quiet, high-speed autofocus operation

• 1080p60 video at 28Mbit
• Compatible with Sony smart shoe audio adapters (XLR, wireless, etc)
• Same OLED EVF as A6500
• Tri navi interface far outpacing even A6500
• From $349 body

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005IHAIEI/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Kit from $549

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005IKZU8O/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

do you have any tips on which lenses to choose in this focal range. They should be vintage lenses and below 140€ (I know this is probably though for the 24mm). They should be relatively fast (below 2.8), plenty sharp and have an analog, film look like color rendition. I know that everybody wants these, but maybe you have some ideas. Have a great day. V

Three names come to mind to bring this lens production ready: Bernie O'Doherty in New York Edward Koehler in Germany Les Bosher in Wales.

Does anyone have other recommendations for engineers who can do this work?

TIA

• Closest focusing distance - 0.25m
• 7 aperture diaphragm

http://www.hkyongnuo.com/e-detaily.php?ID=359

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, two normal zoom lenses compatible with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras.

The AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G are 3.1x normal zoom lenses covering the 18-55mm range of focal lengths (effective angles of view equivalent to those of a lens with 27-82.5mm focal lengths in FX and 35mm [135] formats). They are the first "AF-P" lenses for Nikon digital SLR cameras, utilizing stepping motors to drive AF for fast and quiet autofocusing. In addition, they have a compact and lightweight design for which retractable barrels were adopted for excellent portability, and the use of two aspherical lens elements has resulted in superior optical performance with which various types of aberration, including distortion and spherical aberration, are effectively suppressed. The AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is also equipped with a vibration reduction (VR) mechanism offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.0-stop* (with testing in accordance with CIPA standards) increase in shutter speed.

The combination of superior AF performance and excellent agility afforded by these lenses makes them perfect for those ready to try their hand at full-scale photography with a digital SLR camera.

AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Primary Features

• AF-P lenses that achieve fast and quiet AF with adoption of a stepping motor for AF drive operation
• Compact and lightweight 3.1x 18-55mm (effective angles of view equivalent to those of a lens with 27-82.5mm focal lengths in 35mm [135] format) normal zoom lenses utilizing a retractable barrel and compatible with the Nikon DX format
• Adoption of aspherical lens elements (2) achieves superior optical performance with which various types of aberration are effectively suppressed
• Equipped with a vibration reduction (VR) mechanism offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.0-stop* (with testing in accordance with CIPA standards) increase in shutter speed (AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR)

Specifications:

• Lens Construction - 18 elements in 13 groups (2 ED lenses , 1 UED lens)
• Nano Surface Coating
• Optical Image Stabilizer - POWER O.I.S.
• Focal Length: f=35-100mm (35mm camera equivalent 70-200mm)
• Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
• Maximum Aperture: F2.8
• Minimum Aperture: F22
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.85m / 2.8ft
• Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.1x / 0.2x (35mm camera equivalent)
• Filter Size: 58mm / 2.3in
• Max. Diameter: Approx 67.4mm / 2.7in
• Overall Length: Approx. 99.9mm
• Weight: Approx. 360g

Good to have separate one :-)

Reviews and previews:

• http://sgoldswoblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/panasonic-35-100mm-first-impressions/
• http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_35_100mm_f2_8_asph_review
• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/panasonic-lumix-g-x-35-100-2-8-ois
• http://www.dslrmagazine.com/pruebas/pruebas-tecnicas/desafio-70-200-mm.html

Samples:

• http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_35_100mm_f2_8_asph_photos
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-g-vario-x-35-100mm-f-2-8-sample-photos-20158

Price: $1499

Available at:

• US - http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-H-HS35100-35-100mm-G-Series-Cameras/dp/B009B0X9PI/
• US - Offers from other sellers http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009B0X9PI/
• US - http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/H-HS35100
• EU - http://www.technikdirekt.de/main/de/642488/-/article-panasonic-2-8-35-100-mm-g-x-vario-power-ois.html

Extra:

Links and samples:

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlzeisslenses/11961049266/

Available at:

• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/970837-REG/zeiss_2030_680_touit_50mm_f_2_8_macro.html

PR

More and more photographers are taking advantage of the growing possibilities afforded by compact system cameras with APS-C sensors. With the Touit 2.8/12 and Touit 1.8/32, ZEISS already offers two lenses with E- and X-mount that suffice in meeting the demands of ambitious photographers. Now, the new ZEISS Touit 2.8/50M expands the Touit family to include longer focal lengths as well as close-up coverage.

The Touit 2.8/50M offers a magnification power of 1:1. As a result, the photographed object appears on the camera sensor in its original size. Details that cannot be seen with the naked eye become impressively visible at short shooting distances. This new Touit is therefore following in very large footsteps: ZEISS macro lenses with a magnification power of 1:2, such as the Makro-Planar T* 2/100 and Makro-Planar T* 2/50, have already established themselves as top macro lenses among SLR lenses.

Thanks to its moderate telephoto focal length, the Touit 2.8/50M is also perfect as a portrait lens. When allowing for a crop factor of 1.5, the angular field corresponds to a full-frame-equivalent focal length of 75 mm. Here, too, the lens’s enormous versatility pays off. The lens covers distances from infinity to a magnification power of 1:1. The Touit 2.8/50M is a versatile lens that harmonizes very well with the flexible application of compact APS-C system cameras. Its imaging power makes it an ideal choice for close-ups and portraits.

The Touit 2.8/50M also employs the floating elements design from ZEISS. This enables the lens to achieve a consistently high imaging performance, including up to the minimum object distance (MOD). The exceptional image quality remains consistent, independent of the focus setting. Two aspheres – lens elements number three and four – deliver an important contribution to the high image quality. Two additional lens elements with low dispersion – lens elements number two and nine – help ensure that the lateral and longitudinal chromatic aberrations are kept to a minimum.

A round iris with a total of nine blades gives areas of the motif outside the focus a soft and very natural-looking character. Focused objects before a blurry background are clearly accentuated, creating a harmonious and balanced bokeh. Excellent sharpness along all f-stops rounds off the performance spectrum of the Touit 2.8/50M.

“The new Touit 2.8/50M is for photographers who already use our other two Touit lenses; it’s the ideal complement to their portfolio. Owners of APS-C system cameras with Sony E- or Fujifilm X-mounts who are looking for a new high-end lens will also want to use the Touit 2.8/50M. Whether a photographer has an eye for the smallest details or likes sharp portraits and pleasing bokeh, our new all-around Touit will definitely be at the top of their wish list,” says Dr. Michael Pollmann, Product and Program Manager from ZEISS Camera Lenses.

The Touit 2.8/50M with E and X mount will be available worldwide in March 2014. The recommended sales price will be about EUR 755 (excl. VAT.)* or US$ 999 (excl. VAT)*.