Lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/categories/lenses/p19/feed.rss Fri, 22 Nov 24 19:35:53 +0000 Lenses en-CA Focos for Video https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/23499/focos-for-video Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:57:48 +0000 tida 23499@/talks/discussions Focos is an App for iPhone which emulates 3D lens focus for images. In the following article they state that Software company does develope currently a version for video. This Should be very interesting if it works that well as it already does for images.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/9/20856585/focos-2-0-hands-on-portrait-mode-blur-any-photo

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60-600mm F4.5-6.3 Sigma DG OS HSM Sports lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/20487/60-600mm-f4.5-6.3-sigma-dg-os-hsm-sports-lens Sat, 22 Sep 2018 02:33:15 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 20487@/talks/discussions image

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50mm F1.0 AF Fujifilm XF Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/23495/50mm-f1.0-af-fujifilm-xf-lens Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:19:34 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 23495@/talks/discussions image

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25-62.5mm F1.7 dream lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/23494/25-62.5mm-f1.7-dream-lens Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:03:46 +0000 apefos 23494@/talks/discussions Is there any chance of Panasonic develop a 25-62.5mm 1.7 lens for m43 cameras? This would be perfect with the 10-25mm 1.7 lens and all work could be done with only two lenses, with 10 to 62.5mm range with low light and shallow dof possible.

The 10-25mm is 2.5x zoom and the 25-62.5mm would be 2.5 zoom also. The range would be equivalent to 20-125mm in full frame considering the two lenses, enough for all film work.

If 25-62.5 is difficult to build, maybe 30-60mm 1.7 would be great also

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85mm F1.2 SP Samyang Rokinon Premium lens, Zeiss you can afford https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/15702/85mm-f1.2-sp-samyang-rokinon-premium-lens-zeiss-you-can-afford Mon, 12 Sep 2016 03:14:19 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 15702@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • 10 elements in 7 groups, 1 aspheric glass lens, 1 HR element, 2 ED
  • manual focus
  • designed for 8K video and 50Mpix photo sensors
  • min focus distance - 0.8m
  • 86mm filters
  • 9 pieces circular aperture
  • 98mm Long, 90mm diameter
  • 1050g
  • Canon EF mount only for now
  • Zeiss like design and performance

More info http://www.samyanglensglobal.com/product/detail.do?SQ=53

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150mm T3.0 Irix Cine Macro 1:1 Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22242/150mm-t3.0-irix-cine-macro-11-lens Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:04:52 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22242@/talks/discussions image

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50mm F1.8 Sony FE lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/14907/50mm-f1.8-sony-fe-lens Sat, 02 Apr 2016 06:35:20 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 14907@/talks/discussions image


Available at https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-50mm-F1-8-Lens/dp/B01DLMD5O6/


Weighing in at less than 7 oz (192 g), the new lightweight FE 50mm F1.8 “normal” prime lens (model SEL50F18F) delivers an outstanding blend of performance, compactness and value, making it a perfect choice for hobbyist photographers and videographers looking to experience the benefits of a wide aperture prime lens at an attainable cost.

The lens features a new optical design with an aspherical element that effectively compensates for all forms of aberration, resulting in beautiful, crisp imagery. Additionally, it has a circular aperture with a maximum of F1.8, producing beautiful ‘bokeh’ in images that allows the subject to stand out against a smoothly defocused background. For extended durability, the new prime lens is built with a solid metal mount.

The new FE 50mm F1.8 prime lens will also be available in May for about $250 US and $350 CA, respectively.

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35mm F2 XC Fujifilm prime lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/23421/35mm-f2-xc-fujifilm-prime-lens Thu, 23 Jan 2020 07:57:02 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 23421@/talks/discussions image

For those interested in expanding their X-T200 tool kit, the new FUJINON XC 35mm F2 lens gives an equivalent to 52mm field of view on 35mm format. Weighing just 130g and measuring 46.5mm in length, this new prime lens has nine elements, including two aspherical lens elements in six groups, which work to produce sharp and crisp images with creamy bokeh. AF operation is quick and near silent thanks to the use of an internal focus system and a stepping motor, which is used to drive the focusing elements quickly and accurately.

XC 35mm F2 lens: $199 USD ($259.99 CAD)

Preorders

Product page

https://fujifilm-x.com/global/products/lenses/xc35mmf2/

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35mm F1.4 ZA FE Sony lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/12520/35mm-f1.4-za-fe-sony-lens Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:30:48 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 12520@/talks/discussions image

This new ZEISS® Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA full-frame wide angle prime showcases legendary ZEISS® optical performance in a compact design.
With a minimum focusing distance of approximately 12 inches, the ZEISS® Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 is the first E-mount lens to feature an exceptionally fast aperture of F1.4. The lens has a 9-bladed circular aperture, which makes it a superior choice for creating smooth bokeh (defocus) during portrait shooting. It also performs extremely well in low-light shooting scenarios or for simple everyday photographs.

The new 35mm prime lens produces stunning corner-to-corner sharpness – even at maximum aperture – thanks to its advanced optical design with 3 aspherical elements including one Sony advanced aspherical element and a 9-bladed circular aperture. It also features ZEISS® T* coating that suppresses flare and ghosting for natural color reproduction and excellent contrast.

Additionally, the lens has a Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) system that enables whisper-quiet precision focusing, even at the shallowest depth of field. A dedicated aperture ring can be set for smooth, continuous operation – ideal for movie-makers – or with click-stops to provide tactile feedback when shooting still images. The ZEISS® Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 is also dust and moisture resistant design for reliable operation when shooting outdoors.

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New 2020 Laowa Lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/23397/new-2020-laowa-lenses Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:01:42 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 23397@/talks/discussions 50mm F2.8 m43

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CF 65mm F2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X

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9mm Cine

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28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD FE Tamron lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19007/28-75mm-f2.8-di-iii-rxd-fe-tamron-lens- Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:10:08 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19007@/talks/discussions image

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Fujifilm GF MF Lenses Roadmap updated https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/23422/fujifilm-gf-mf-lenses-roadmap-updated Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:11:02 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 23422@/talks/discussions image

FUJIFILM Corporation has unveiled the latest plans to add to its Family of GF Lenses, designed exclusively for the GFX Mirrorless Camera System; which is equipped with Fujifilm's large format (43.8mm x 32.9mm) image sensor, an imaging surface approximately 1.7 times the size of 35mm full-frame sensors*1.

Bringing the eventual total to 13 lenses, this expanded GF lens lineup will accommodate even broader shooting categories and diverse shooting styles.

More about the two lenses recently added to the GF lens development roadmap:

FUJINON GF30mmF3.5 R WR: An impressive, wide-angle, prime lens. This wide angle 30mm lens is an equivalent 24mm focal length in the 35mm film format and is a perfect solution for landscape photography.

This lens will be a slim, compact, and lightweight lens offering incredible resolving power for high-resolution imaging sensors.

FUJINON GF80mmF1.7 R WR: A unique, wide-aperture, standard lens. A standard 80mm lens with an equivalent focal length of 63mm in the 35mm film format, which is incredibly suitable for portraiture and making images in low-light conditions.

This will be the lens with the widest aperture among GF lenses and be an incredible solution for portrait photographers who want beautiful, creamy bokeh with their GFX System Cameras.

This compact and lightweight lens will have a wider angle of view than the highly popular GF100mmF2 R LM WR and deliver the same level of incredible image quality.

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24mm F1.8 Nikon Nikkor Z Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22522/24mm-f1.8-nikon-nikkor-z-lens Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:49:53 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22522@/talks/discussions image

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Today, Nikon Inc. announced the fast, wide- angle NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S, the latest addition to the ever-expanding NIKKOR Z lineup of lenses. The 24mm f/1.8 S is optimized for capturing everything from cityscapes to environmental portraits and is built to take advantage of Nikon's large Z-mount, delivering the ultimate combination of fast, bright and sharp performance in nearly all lighting conditions.

"The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S continues our commitment to offering exciting prime lenses to Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 users, while also providing exceptional level of quality achieved by the S-Line of NIKKOR Z lenses," said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. "The combination of wide-angle perspective and a fast f/1.8 aperture is optimal for all types of photography including landscapes, making the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S a must-have lens to unleash the full potential of the Nikon Z series."

The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S -- A Storyteller's Dream Lens:

The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S joins the S-Line of high-performance NIKKOR Z lenses, giving creators an essential focal length to add to their kit of fast prime Z-mount lenses. The lens takes advantage of the most advanced NIKKOR technologies to deliver optical superiority, exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh and high-resolution across the entire frame, even at maximum aperture.

The new NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S was designed for photographers and videographers looking to capture gorgeous wide-angle landscapes or vivid street photography, a travel adventure or a stunning starscape. For videographers and content creators, this popular focal length is a staple for production due to its natural perspective. Thanks to the advantages of the lens' bright and fast f/1.8 maximum aperture along with the wider Z-mount, Nikon Z series users can capture exceptionally sharp images in dimly lit settings, with a lens that's ideal for nighttime shooting and astrophotography.

The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S features 9 rounded aperture blades, allowing users to capture beautifully circular bokeh that adds a level of dimensionality to help capture compelling content. Users can confidently explore their creative potential in nearly any landscape thanks to the lens' reliable dust and drip resistant design, ideal for tough weather conditions. The lens construction also consists of four Aspherical Lens Elements and one Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass element to combat aberration, while Nikon's patented Nano Crystal Coat helps eliminate ghosting and flare. The 24mm f/1.8 S is further equipped with Nikon's Multi-Focusing System, which uses two AF drives in tandem to deliver superior resolving power and achieve fast and accurate autofocus, even at minimum focus distance.

In addition to achieving the top-notch image quality that storytellers and content creators have come to expect from the S-Line of NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S is also optimized for video capture. As a popular cinematic focal length, the 24mm f/1.8 S will be a welcome addition to Z series shooters' arsenals, boasting near-silent stepping motors for ultra-quiet performance, reduced focus breathing, a customizable control ring for smooth control of aperture and exposure compensation and the ability to take advantage of the in-camera 5-axis VR + eVR of the Nikon Z series cameras.

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Price and Availability

The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S will be available in mid to late October 2019 at a suggested retail price (SRP) of $999.95. For more information on the latest Nikon products, including the new NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S and the full Nikon Z mount system, please visit www.nikonusa.com.

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75mm F1.25 7artisans Leica M Mount Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22410/75mm-f1.25-7artisans-leica-m-mount-lens Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:18:08 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22410@/talks/discussions image

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40mm T2 1.8X Vazen Anamorphic Lens for m43 and other their lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22146/40mm-t2-1.8x-vazen-anamorphic-lens-for-m43-and-other-their-lenses Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:10:09 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22146@/talks/discussions image

  • 1.8kg (3.97lbs)
  • 110mm x 175mm (4.33in x 6.89in)
  • $3,250
  • 28mm and 65mm will come later

Stay tuned for our interview.

https://vzlens.com/

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20mm F1.4 Sigma DG HSM Art Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/13938/20mm-f1.4-sigma-dg-hsm-art-lens- Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:20:09 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 13938@/talks/discussions image

http://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/art/a_20_14/

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35mm F2 Leica APO-Sumicron-SL ASPH L-Mount lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21646/35mm-f2-leica-apo-sumicron-sl-asph-l-mount-lens Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:41:10 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 21646@/talks/discussions image

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14-30mm F4 S Nikon Z Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/20552/14-30mm-f4-s-nikon-z-lens Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:34:16 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 20552@/talks/discussions image

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15mm F4.5 W-Dreamer Laowa https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/23390/15mm-f4.5-w-dreamer-laowa- Sun, 19 Jan 2020 04:08:47 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 23390@/talks/discussions image

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75mm F1.8 Olympus lens topic https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3323/75mm-f1.8-olympus-lens-topic Thu, 24 May 2012 05:06:41 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 3323@/talks/discussions image

  • 75mm focal length
  • F1.8 aperture with circular blades
  • 3 ED and 2 HR lens elements
  • Premium multi-coating using Olympus ZERO lens coating technology
  • High speed, silent focusing with MSC lens drive technology
  • All metal barrel
  • Precision manual focus ring

Available at:

Price: 799 EUR / $899


MTF, Construction:

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Previews and reviews:

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50-200mm F2.8-4 Panasonic Leica lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/15775/50-200mm-f2.8-4-panasonic-leica-lens Thu, 22 Sep 2016 03:21:07 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 15775@/talks/discussions image

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50mm F1.4 and F1.8 YONGNUO lenses for Canon https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/11400/50mm-f1.4-and-f1.8-yongnuo-lenses-for-canon Fri, 26 Sep 2014 03:40:12 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 11400@/talks/discussions image

Seems to be absolute copy of Canon F1.4 lens.

http://www.dcfever.com/news/readnews.php?id=11567

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40mm F2.8 Yongnuo lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17440/40mm-f2.8-yongnuo-lens Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:53:05 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 17440@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • Made for Nikon F cameras
  • 6 lenses in 4 groups
  • F22 min aperture
  • Minimum focus distance - 0.3m
  • DC motor AF
  • 58mm filter
  • 74x45mm size
  • 130g

Features

  • Aspheric Lens: YN40mm F2.8N have aspheric lens, which effectively compensate aberrations.
  • Firmware Upgradable: YN40mm F2.8N has USB port. To maintain maximum compatibility and performance, the firmware of the lens can be updated. Please download the latest firmware from the offical YONGNUO website.
  • F2.8 Large Aperture: F2.8 bright and large aperture helps to blur out the background and highlight the subject.
  • Two Focus Modes Supported: Auto Focus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF): YN40mm F2.8N supports auto focus and manual focus. You can choose focus mode according to the practical shooting needs.
  • 6pcs Aperture: With 6pcs of Aperture blades, YN40mm F2.8N helps making rounded defocused spots, or stops down to make effect of 12 stars.
  • Durable Metal Mount: YN40mm F2.8N adopts chrome plated and high-precision metal mount, which is consistent with the camera. The mount is wearable, corrosion-resistantand durable.
  • Focus Distance Indicator: YN40mm F2.8N is equipped with focus distance indicator. It’s convenient for you to judge distances and the depth of field.
  • Multilayer Coating: All series of products adopt glass optical lens and multilayer coating, which effectively helps to increase the light transmittance and inhibit backlight and glare.
  • Gold-plating Technology: YN40mm F2.8N adopts gold-plating metal contacts to effectively increase signal conductivity and corrosion resistance.

MTF

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14mm F2.8 Yongnuo Lens topic https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/18535/14mm-f2.8-yongnuo-lens-topic Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:36:39 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 18535@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • 12 elements in 9 groups
  • 7 Diaphragm Blades
  • Minimum Aperture - 22
  • Min. Focus Distance - 0.2m
  • DC Motor
  • Φ86×105mm
  • 780g

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Demo: De-clicking Canon FD lens to get stepless aperture https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/2410/demo-de-clicking-canon-fd-lens-to-get-stepless-aperture Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:21:21 +0000 ticoneva 2410@/talks/discussions I would like to share my experience de-clicking FD lenses.


Dedicated video lenses usually feature stepless aperture to allow for smooth adjustment of exposure. Most still photography lenses, in contrast, feature stepped aperture adjustment. This article demonstrates how to "de-click" Canon FD lenses to get stepless aperture.


Before you continue, note that

  1. De-clicking is easy. All you need to do is to unscrew the rear and take out one or two things.
  2. The process will not introduce dust into your lens---the optical assembly is sealed in one piece inside the lens.
  3. There is a "cheat" that gives you continuous aperture adjustment without the hassle of opening up the lens. All you need to do is set your lens to the smallest aperture, then turn the ring on the FD adapter. The downside of this cheat is you do not have any indication of which f-stop you are at.

With that in mind, if you still believe de-clicking is useful---and I personally do find that being the case---here is a quick demonstration on how to do so.

1. Take apart the lens from the rear and remove parts that cause un-smooth movement

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You need to remove the two parts indicated by the blue arrows if you want the aperture ring to rotate smoothly. If you can stand the un-smoothness, however, you can keep the parts on---with the parts on, step 2 alone is actually sufficient to give you stepless aperture.

2. Remove the piston

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On lens such as the the 28mm---in which you lock by rotating the whole lens---the piston underneath the aperture ring provides the click. Remove the piston de-clicks the lens. If you have kept the two parts on in the first step, you can now re-assemble the lens.

If instead your FD lens locks with a rotating metal ring, you will need to remove the two ball bearings inside the aperture ring.

3. Removing the spring holding the aperture selector

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At this point if you re-assemble the lens without the jiggering parts, you will notice that the aperture bounces back when you try to set a small aperture. This is due to the spring mechanism used in FD lens' aperture control: the aperture ring is actually only capable of driving the aperture in one direction; reverse movement is driven by the spring holding the aperture selector. Removing the spring solves this issue.

4. Linking the aperture ring to the aperture diaphragm

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Because the aperture ring is designed to only drive the aperture in one direction, you need to manually link the aperture ring to the diaphragm. Here I used a short polyester thread, lopping around the coupling pin on the diaphragm and held underneath the link on the aperture ring. Make sure the aperture size match up with the f-stop indicated on the aperture ring.

If your FD lens locks with a rotating metal ring, you will be lopping around the coupling fork instead:

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5. Re-assemble the lens. It's done!

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16-55mm F2.8 G Sony E Mount Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22492/16-55mm-f2.8-g-sony-e-mount-lens Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:25:26 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22492@/talks/discussions image

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18-36mm Thingify and other their pinhole lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21770/18-36mm-thingify-and-other-their-pinhole-lenses Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:27:49 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 21770@/talks/discussions image

Kinds:

  • Thingyfy Pinhole Pro
    • adjustable aperture
    • better build
    • EF, F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds lens mounts
  • Thingyfy Pinhole Pro S
    • EF, F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds lens mounts
    • $69 USD.
  • Thingyfy Pinhole Pro X 18-36mm

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85mm F1.8 S Nikon NIKKOR Z Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22032/85mm-f1.8-s-nikon-nikkor-z-lens Wed, 08 May 2019 22:02:08 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22032@/talks/discussions image

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15mm F2 Kamlan Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22439/15mm-f2-kamlan-lens Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:54:41 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22439@/talks/discussions image

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14-42mm Olympus small pancake zoom https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/9478/14-42mm-olympus-small-pancake-zoom Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:56:59 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 9478@/talks/discussions image

  • Electric zoom feature for video shooting
  • Wireless zoom control
  • Fully rotating focus ring
  • Retail price at $349.99

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