Lens has extreme aberrations due to very bad manual design.

https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/M-Lenses/THAMBAR-M-90-f-2.2

Specs

• 14 elements in 11 groups, three aspherical + super integrated coating elemtn
• Minimum aperture - F29
• APS-C sensor coverage
• Lacks aperture ring
• 7 diaphragm blades
• 0.22m minimum focusing distance
• Stepper motor autofocus, internal
• 230g weight
• 77mm diameter
• 73mm length
• 72mm filters thread
• $306, Preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-P-NIKKOR-10-20mm-4-5-5-6G/dp/B072639587/

Canon Launches New 4K UHD Portable Zoom Broadcast Lenses

The New Broadcast Lenses Feature 45x Zoom, The Highest Zoom Ratio in Their Class

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 1, 2017 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today two new portable 4K UHD broadcast lenses for use with broadcast cameras featuring 2/3-inch sensors: the Canon CJ45ex9.7B 4K UHD Portable Zoom Lens provides users with the highest zoom ratio in its class1, and the Canon CJ45ex13.6B 4K UHD Portable Zoom Lens features both the highest zoom ratio and longest focal length in its class1.

The Canon CJ45ex9.7B and CJ45ex13.6B lenses both feature a broad 45x zoom ratio and wide-angle focal length of 9.7 mm to 437 mm and 13.6 mm to 612 mm, respectively. Both telephoto zoom lenses are ideal pieces of equipment for Electronic Field Production (EFP) broadcast applications including wildlife/nature, sports, live events, documentaries, and helicopter/aerial. Additionally, both lenses are well suited for mid-size broadcast vans and surveillance applications.

“As the demand for more 4K UHD broadcasting continues to grow, Canon is constantly developing high-quality products to provide producers and broadcasters with outstanding optical performance,”said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “The CJ45ex9.7B and CJ45ex13.6B both support a variety of broadcast applications, enabling users to capture breathtaking 4K UHD image quality in a form factor that is both lightweight and compact.”

The CJ45ex9.7B and CJ45ex13.6B both employ Canon proprietary optical design technology that features optimal lens positioning using both fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass. The use of these lens elements enable users to capture high-quality 4K UHD imagery from the center of the imaging field to the periphery and across the entire zoom range, making them ideal for a variety of shooting situations—from close-up shots all the way to wide shots such as panoramic views of large venues.

The form factor and operational controls of the lenses will be very familiar to users who have previously operated one of Canon’s award-winning HD lenses. The lenses are designed to meet the demands of the on-the-go broadcast shooter where lightweight and compact are key advantages, comparable to HD super telephoto lenses. Both lenses feature three 20-pin connectors for zoom control, focus control and access to the virtual terminal, even in full servo setup with focus and zoom controllers connected. Futhermore, a 16-bit absolute value encoder in the digital drive unit helps eliminate the need for any initialization, enabling users to simply turn on the camera and begin shooting.

Availability

The CJ45ex9.7B 4K UHD Portable Zoom Lens is scheduled to be available in April 2018*, while the CJ45ex13.6B will be available in May 2018*. For full product specifications and more information on these lenses and the full-line of Canon 4K Broadcast Lenses please visit, https://www.usa.canon.com/bctv-lenses.

This new 17mm 0.95 Nokton lens coming for the Micro Four Thirds mount.

In stock at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Voigtlander-Nokton-Manual-Focus-Micro/dp/B0046EC1OE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1350808561&sr=8-2&keywords=17.5mm++F0.95
• http://www.adorama.com/VT17095.html
• http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=Nokton+17%2C5mm&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Reviews:

• http://zuikoholics.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/my-expression-voigtlander-17-5mm-f0-95/

Specs

• https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1332674-REG/canon_70_200mm_t4_4_cine_zoom.html

Price: $1299, 1100 Euro, 999 pounds

Avilable at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-H-HS12035-LUMIX-12-35mm-Series/dp/B00843ERMW/
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-H-HS12035E-Lumix-VARIO-12-35mm/dp/B0086ODC3O/
• http://www.adorama.com/IPC1235.html

Press release:

http://www.photographyblog.com/news/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_12-35mm/

Previews and reviews:

• http://www.dslrmagazine.com/
• http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_12_35mm_f2_8_asph_review/
• http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1518/cat/69
• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/panasonic_12-35_2p8
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-g-x-vario-12-35mm-f-2-8-lens-review-19240
• http://www.cscmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24:panasonic-lumix-g-vario-12-35mm-f28
• http://www.camerastuffreview.com/panasonic-lenstest/review-panasonic-12-35-mm
• http://www.digitalkamera.de/Meldung/Panasonic_Lumix_G_X_Vario_2_8_12-35_mm_im_Bildqualitaets-Labortest/7754.aspx
• http://www.popco.net/zboard/view.php?id=dica_review&no=807
• http://admiringlight.com/blog/panasonic-lumix-12-35mm-f2-8-x-review/
• http://soundimageplus.blogspot.fr/2012/07/panasonic-12-35mm-f28-x-zoom-review.html

Samples:

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumix-deutschland/sets/72157629828259104/with/7240668460/
• http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=12001

Another crap lens coming.

Micro Four Thirds, E-Mount, X-Mount, EOS M Mount, and Nikon 1 mount versions.

It has all in focus from 1m to infinity.

Price around $35 (as good AF Chinese lens).

New SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH DSLR Full-frame Lenses for Film-makers and cinematoghraphers

KREUZNACH, 02 April 2013 Schneider-Kreuznach has launched a completely new series of full-frame lenses, the “Xenon full-frame primes” . They have been especially developed for DSLR cameras with full-frame sensors for video shooting and can also be used with professional cine cameras. The new lenses will be available from the second half of 2013.

The series initially comprises three fixed focal lengths: T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm. All lenses are suitable not only for Nikon and Canon DSLR full-format cameras with corresponding F or EOS bayonet mounts, but also professional film cameras with a PL mount. The product series will soon be expanded with wide angle and telephoto focal lengths.

“This series of prime lenses has been especially designed for full-frame sensors and meets users’ exceptionally high demands in terms of optical performance and ease of use,” says Daniela Kesselem, product manager at Schneider-Kreuznach. The lenses are color matched. Whether for commercials feature films, Xenon full-frame prime lenses provide film makers with optimum performance and reliability in all situations.

The full-frame lenses are designed for 4K resolution (4096 × 2304 pixels). They can be used with standard professional cine accessories like rigs, follow focus or matte boxes. Special features required for filming such as minimized breathing, a harmonious bokeh or reduced stray light have been optimized in the Xenon full-frame prime lenses.

Further product features of all Xenon full-frame prime lenses include:

• A maximum aperture of T2.1 as well as identical external dimensions and positioning of the controls in all models
• A circular aperture with 14 blades to ensure a harmonious bokeh
• Robust cine-style lens mechanics
• Manual, precise and reproducible focus settings with a 300° angle of rotation
• Larger focus and distance scales for easier focusing even with greater distances, readable on both sides
• M95 filter thread
• Exchangeable bayonet interface

For more information, see http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com.

Expected - second half of 2013

Specs

• Full Frame sensor coverage
• 14 elements in 11 groups, 3 aspherical + 2 ED element, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
• Minimum focusing distance - 0,28m
• Ring type ultrasonic AF, internal
• 645 g weight
• 83mm diameter
• 101 mm length
• 77mm filters thread
• Sealed
• $1247, available at
  • https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-FISHEYE-NIKKOR-8-15mm-3-5-4-5E/dp/B071LTFPDQ/

SLR Magic is proud to announce the SLR Magic Anamorphot 1,33x – 40 (Compact) adapter for indie filmmakers. This product will be officially introduced during the upcoming 2017 NAB Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center. There will be a demo at the SLR Magic booth (Central Hall, C2663) during the NAB Show from 24 – 27th April 2017.

To achieve the much loved 2.35:1 scope aspect ratio, which gives a very pleasant, epic effect, filmmakers must crop off the top and bottom of standard 16:9 footage when using spherical lenses with modern digital cameras. As a result, 25% of sensor/negative information is discarded.

As a commitment to the film industry, SLR Magic developed this 1,33x-40 (Compact) anamorphic adapter to help filmmakers maximize their image quality by preventing this loss of vertical resolution.

The unique 1,33x squeeze factor uses the entire 16:9 sensor/negative area to achieve the desired 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The Anamorphot 1.33x – 40 (Compact) adapter does this by compressing a 33% wider field of view to fit the width of the 16:9 sensor/negative without compressing image height.

Modern professional cinema cameras have large sensors capable of capturing an image in the 2.35:1 format directly, using spherical lenses, but film makers still desire the anamorphic “look” which often limits them to using rare vintage lenses. These present a number of difficulties in practice, such as size, weight, lack of close focus, availability, high price, and the need for basic dual focus anamorphic skills. We sought to overcome such issues with the SLR Magic Anamorphot 1,33x – 40 (Compact) adapter.

The SLR Magic Anamorphot 1,33x – 40 (Compact) adapter create a unique "artifact" such as horizontal lens flare, commonly referred to as anamorphic streaks, and may create slightly elongated bokeh when achromatic diopters are used. Over the history of cinema, these same stylish effects have contributed to the cinematic "look" of epic motion picture photography. Characteristics that shape this anamorphic “look” come from “front-mounted” anamorphic adapter designs such as the SLR Magic Anamorphot while “rear-mounted” anamorphic designs have more suppressed anamorphic characteristics.

This SLR Magic Anamorphot 1,33x – 40 (Compact) adapter is a small size, light weight, single focus anamorphic adapter designed to work with most camera kit lenses beyond 40mm (35mm equivalent) maintaining capability of the kit taking lens to use autofocus, offering a reliable, easy workflow and readily available solution in an affordable price for amateur or indie anamorphic shooters.

THE SLR Magic SLR Magic Anamorphot 1,33x – 40 (Compact) adapter (MSRP: $499 US) will be available from authorized SLR Magic dealers by end of May, 2017.

Specs

• Specially made for Nikon F mount cameras
• 8 lenses in 6 groups
• F19 minimum aperture
• Minimum focus distance - 0.9m
• 9 aperture blades
• DC motor AF
• 58mm filters
• 76x83mm size
• 440g
• $159 at https://www.aliexpress.com/item/YONGNUO-YN-100mm-f-2-YN100mm-F2-0-Long-Fixed-Focus-Lens-For-Canon-DSLR-Cameras/32754912607.html

Features

• Firmware Upgradable YN100mm F2N has USB port. To maintain maximum compatibility and performance, the firmware of the lens can be updated. Please download the latest firmware from the official YONGNUO website.
• F2 Large Aperture F2 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): YN100mm F2N supports auto focus and manual focus. You can choose focus mode according to the practical shooting needs.
• 9 Aperture Blades: With 9pcs of Aperture blades, YN100mm F2N helps making rounded defocused spots, or stops down to make effect of 18 stars.
• Durable Metal Mount: YN100mm F2N adopts chrome plated and high-precision metal mount, which is consistent with the camera. The mount is wearable, corrosion-resistant and durable.
• Focus Distance Indicator: YN100mm F2N is equipped with focus distance indicator. It’s convenient for you to judge distances and the depth of field. Various Shooting Modes Supported: YN100mm F2N supports various shooting modes. The aperture and other information can be found from EXIF.
• 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: YN100mm F2N adopts gold-plating metal contacts to effectively increase signal conductivity and corrosion resistance.

16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm. Raw video straight from camera Consistent settings, focus, and camera moves throughout testing.

Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced today a new Kickstarter to fund the Trioplan f2.9/50, the next lens to restore the brand’s historic soap bubble bokeh to the modern market. One hundred years ago Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced the Trioplan lens, which soon became a legendary lens that helped establish the golden age of photography. The new 2016 Trioplan f2.9/50 offers creative photographers the most versatile Trioplan yet with a built in front element that provides a macro capability of 1:4 and the brand’s famous soap bubble bokeh.

A modernized lens built with its historic ideal in mind, this new Kickstarter project takes the legendary Trioplan 50 design and updates it with state-of the art materials and handmade manufacturing capabilities. The new innovative front focus lens for the Trioplan f2.9/50 gives users a second way to focus, and allows nature and macro photographers to take 1:4 images, reducing the minimum focusing distance to 0,28 m from originally 0,8m..

The Trioplan 50 offers photographers a new level of artistic capability by producing great quality photos in a wide variety of scenarios; including landscape, street, nature, events, portraits, and more. The photographer can play with the lens’s numerous capabilities to produce the famous Trioplan bokeh backgrounds.

Specs

• Improved AF performance
• 240fps AF modes support
• Improved Power OIS performance
• 18 elements in 13 groups, 2 extra low dispersion lenses, 1 ultra extra low dispersion lens
• 58mm filter
• 64.7mm diameter x 100mm length
• Preorder - https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Professional-Mirrorless-35-100mm-H-HSA35100/dp/B01MU3WOVP/

PR

LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA35100)

• Allows high-speed shutter release, and provides beautiful defocus effect in portrait or close-up shots.
• Achieves handheld shooting without using a flash thanks to the F2.8 wide 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 18 elements in 13 groups including 1 UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and 2 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses.
• 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.
• No front lens rotation/ length extension in zooming.

The HSA35100 will be available in black for $1099.99 in March.

I will try and give a more thought out intro at a later date, and I'll endeavour to put resources in the next post.

http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/camera-usage/minolta-rokkor-lenses-faq

• 11 elements in 10 groups
• Lens Mounts - Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E/FE Mount
• Angle of View - 63.2°
• Aperture f/1.2-f/22 with 14 blades
• 72mm filter
• 690g

http://www.dzoptics.com/

Specs:

• APS-C coverage
• New front lens coating
• Min focus distance is 0.49m.
• Filters size - 62mm
• Includes lens hood
• Size - 74.4 × 88mm
• 450g
• Nikon and Canon mounts

Will be replacement of existing 18-270mm with small improvements.

via http://tech.sina.com.cn/digi/dc/n/2015-07-07/doc-ifxesssr5467821.shtml

Specs

• 6 elements in 5 groups
• 9 aperture blades
• 0.3m minimum focus distance
• Multi-Coated

Specs

• 11 elements in 10 groups
• f/2.5 fixed aperture
• 0.6m minimum focusing distance
• m43 mount
• 57mm x42mm
• 160g
• includes protection caps and bag
• Available for $499 at
  • http://www.izugar.com/shop/product/mkx22/

Sample

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/world-record-17-aperture-blades-lens-biotar-58-f2-camera-photography#/

Any feedback from users?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25mm-F1-8-small-wide-angle-manual-lens-for-Olympus-Panasonic-M43-EP3-OMD-EM5-II-/162470704760?hash=item25d4023678:g:JqQAAOSw~CFY7fyy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/35MM-F1-6-small-wide-angle-manual-lens-for-Olympus-Panasonic-M43-MFT-EP5-OMD-EM5-/162464474851?hash=item25d3a326e3:g:UfwAAOSwhQhY6KaL

Specs

• 10 elements in 8 groups
• Focus Distance range: 0.20m to ∞
• Manually controlled diaphragm, 9 aperture blades, Lowest F6.
• 62mm filters
• FE and E-mounts
• Length to bayonet 61mm
• Largest diameter 66mm
• Weight 445g

SLR Magic extends it’s full frame lens lineup with the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 wide angle lens.

The field of view of the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 opens up many new creative and compositional opportunities, particularly in the areas of interior, architectural and landscape cinematography and photography.

The compact size of the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 wide angle lens also makes it a good choice of lens to be used with gimbals.
We place our highest priority in the development on our lenses to fulfill the rigors and demands of professional cinematographers and photographers, to which the design and build of the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 is manufactured to be rock solid and reliable.

THE SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 (MSRP: $499 US) will be available from authorized SLR Magic dealers by October, 2017.

Specs

• 6 lenses in 2 groups
• 1.15m minimum focus distance
• Original T mount
• F8 fixed aperture
• Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Sony A, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon 1, Fujifilm X, Pentax K, Micro Four Thirds Mounts Adapters
• 74mm x 82mm (for Canon variant)
• 500g (for Canon variant)
• Includes lens hood
• September 15 release

Specifications:

• 13 elements in 11 group
• Full format lens
• Aperture - F2-F22
• 62mm filter
• Min focusing - 0.28m / 11 in.
• Internal focus
• 9 aperture blades
• 69mm diameter
• 81.5mm length
• 490g
• Square, bayonet type hood
• Sony-E mount
• Available - first Quarter, 2017

Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the new FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF. FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF is the first in Tokina product line compact form-factor super wide ultra fast F2 aperture manual prime lens compatible with Full-Frame E-Mount mirrorless cameras.

FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF belongs to a newly launched “FíRIN” series of Tokina lenses for mirrorless cameras (or ILCs – Interchangeable Lens Compacts) marking a new epoch in Tokina history. FíRIN is a variation of Fírinne – the old Irish word for “truth”. It means “that what is real” and signifies “being true to someone or something”. It represents a promise from Tokina to photographers to help them capture the truth in their images with this revolutionary new lens.

Main Features

Perfect match to SONY A7 series body in terms of design, high-precision Japanese made parts and form factor.

Being compact and light-weight, FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF performs excellent optical abilities due to perfectly placed two all-glass precision molded aspherical elements with 3 Super-Low Dispersion (SD) glass lens elements that are greatly reducing aberrations and yielding higher resolution and contrast. All lens elements are carefully multi-coated that helps to reduce reflections and flares to an absolute minimum.

The FíRIN 20mm F2 FE MF has an ability to encode and transmit aperture, distance and optical data to the camera body making this lens fully suitable in terms of using MF assist function, 5 axis image stabilization and view finder electronic distance scale. Lens CPU with optical correction data noticeably contributing to final image processing inside the camera.

Design devoted to manual shooting and cinema enthusiasts includes a wide manual focus ring, aperture ring and depth of field index bar.

De-Click Aperture function makes this lens suitable for cinema/video shooting.

Hands-ons

• http://www.photographyblog.com/news/canon_ef_s_18_135mm_f_3.5_5.6_is_usm_hands_on_photos/
• https://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-ef-s-18-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-is-usm---power-zoom-adapter-pz-e1-hands-on-preview--28881

Power zoom adapter hands-ons

• http://www.photographyblog.com/news/canon_power_zoom_adapter_pz_e1_hands_on_photos/

PR

In addition to the new Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera, Canon U.S.A., Inc., is also introducing the Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens, a newly designed lens with a premium exterior design that will serve as the kit lens for the new Canon EOS 80D camera. This the first Canon lens equipped with Nano USM, a new type of focusing motor that combines the benefits of a ring USM (ultrasonic motor) for high-speed AF during still photo shooting and lead-screw type STM (stepping motor) for smooth and quiet movie AF, and improved AF speeds up to 4.3x (Tele) and 2.5x (Wide) faster than the previous model. The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens also provides up to four stops of optical image stabilization. A new lens hood, the EW-73D, is included with the new lens.

To further enhance the ease-of-use when shootings movies with a Canon DLSR or Cinema EOS cameras, Canon is introducing the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1, specifically constructed to be compatible with the design of the new Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens. The Canon Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 is the world’s first detachable zoom adapter that provides silent and smooth zoom and can adjusted incrementally to 10 different levels of zoom speed3. Additionally, the PZ-E1 can be controlled remotely using the Canon Camera Connect app4.

In addition to the new lens and power zoom adapter, Canon is introducing the first Canon-branded external microphone for the EOS system, the Canon Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1. This new accessory microphone will help improve sound quality while shooting video, allowing users to rotate the direction of the microphone up and down from 90 to 120 degrees depending on the shooting situation. The DM-E1’s durable shock mount construction helps to reduce camera operation noise and lens drive sounds and is built to withstand the rigors of a variety of shooting situations. Featuring a frequency response range of 50Hz to 16kHz, the DM-E1 comes with a wind screen to help limit peripheral sound from wind and other outside factors, allowing shooters to utilize the microphone in a broad amount of shooting situations. Featuring a built-in power supply from a single “button-type” lithium cell battery, the DM-E1 also has a power indicator lamp allowing users to easily check its battery level.

Specs

• Full frame coverage
• 15 elements in 13 groups, Three ED + two aspherical elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
• 7 diaphragm blades
• Lacks aperture ring
• 0.16 m minimum focusing distance
• Ring-type ultrasonic AF, internal
• 485 g weight
• 78mm diameter
• 83mm length
• $1996, Preorder at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071PFFSKM/

Specs

• 16 lenses in 11 groups
• 9 diaphragm blades 9 with circular aperture.
• Minimum shooting distance - 0.45 m
• Maximum magnification - 1: 2.9
• Image stabilization - around 3.5 steps
• 72mm filter
• Diameter × length - 79 mm × 122 mm
• Weight - 726 g
• Canon EF and Nikon F mounts
• Price - $649
• Available - https://www.adorama.com/tm18400eos.html
• and https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1345956-REG/tamron_afb028n_700_18_400mm_f_3_5_6_3_di_ii.html

http://www.mkgrip.com/english.php?m=product&a=product_view&tid=244&id=130

• Minimum aperture: f/22
• 6 lenses in 5 groups
• Angle of view: 57 °
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 blades
• Min focus distance: 0.25 m
• 66.3 × 37.5 mm
• 52mm filter size
• 260 g
• Ai-S (CPU built-in)
• September 7, 2017 release
• ¥ 60,000 or around $550 (US prices are usually lower)
• black and silver rim (the lens is the same color, just the front rim is different):

http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/slr-mount/slr-40mm-s/index.html