• 6 elements in 5 groups
• 9 aperture blades
• 190 degree FOV
• Superb nano coating for no flare
• 5cm minimum focus distance
• 300gr
• Lens pouch included
• Available for m43, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon EF-M mounts
• $149 only at https://www.amazon.com/Meike-Fisheye-Panasonic-Olympus-Mirrorless/dp/B01MSJ9TRF/

Newest deals are in the lasts posts of the topic.

Specs

• 15 elements in 13 groups, 2 ultra extra-low dispersion + Nano Surface Coating
• Minimum aperture - F22
• 9 diaphragm blades
• Minimum focus distance - 1.15m
• Stepper motor AF
• Full time manual override
• Weather sealed
• 77mm filters
• 88 mm x 174 mm
• 1245 g
• Comes with hood and tripod collar
• Available February 2018
• $2999 (with 1.4x converter)
  • https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-PROFESSIONAL-Mirrorless-H-ES200-Teleconverter/dp/B0776C5KQH/
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1367105-REG/panasonic_h_es200_leica_dg_elmarit_200mm.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/ipc20028.html
• $597 2x converter
  • https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-LUMIX-Teleconverter-Black-DMW-TC20/dp/B07765DFM6/
  • https://www.adorama.com/ipctc20.html

With 1.4x tele converter:

How can I force my Panasonic camera body/lens to proceed with the update. The lens firmware I'm modding has the same version as the version already flashed to the lens so the camera just skips the update. I tried to find any reference in the lens firmware with regards to the version number but have been unsuccessful.

Any tips would be much appreciated!

Panasonic is announcing a commercialization of new digital interchangeable lens LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm / F1.7 ASPH. complying Micro Four Thirds System standard.

The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm / F1.7 ASPH. is an excellent 15mm single focal length lens of F1.7 clearing LEICA’s stringent standard. It also features sophisticated exterior that matches the stylish design of the world’s smallest LUMIX GM digital single lens mirrorless (DSLM) camera.

In addition to “LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH.” and “LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.” which are already released to the market, Panasonic has also announced product commercialization of LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm / F1.2 to enhance the lineup of LEICA digital interchangeable lens, attracting professional photographers worldwide.

In the meanwhile, Panasonic is further expanding the range of LUMIX G digital interchangeable lens with the development of new LUMIX G VARIO telephoto zoom lens of 35-100mm in stylish, compact design that also matches the LUMIX GM camera.

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/pressrelease/leica_dg_summilux_15/

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-H-X015K-LEICA-SUMMILUX-15mm/dp/B00J8HV6DG/
• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/970570-REG/bower_sly85vdn_85mm_t_1_5_for_nikon.html
• UK - http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-panasonic-15mm-f1-7-leica-summilux-dg-asph-micro-four-thirds-lens/p1551085

Specs

• F2.8-F22 aperture, 7 blades
• Minimum focusing distance - 0,35m
• 7 elements in 6 groups
• 61,8mm diameter
• 22mm length
• 85.6g weight
• Sony E Mount
• $399
• At https://www.adorama.com/sy35me.html
• July 2017 availablity

A tiny lens with a mighty performance, Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is ideal for daily photography as well as travel photography. This new compact and lightweight lens, together with the existing AF 14mm F2.8 FE and AF 50mm F1.4 FE lenses, now expands Samyang’s autofocus lens line-up to three.

The AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs just 85g and measures 3.3cm in length, without the hood and rear cap. Thanks to Samyang’s exceptional optical technology, its compact size is packed with features for outstanding image quality. Featuring seven elements in six groups, two aspherical lenses and one high refractive lens plus Ultra Multi Coating to minimise aberration and unnecessary light dispersion, the lens delivers high resolution from the centre to the corners of the image.

Perfect Partner for Everyday Photographers

This new lens is specifically designed to work in harmony with full frame mirrorless cameras in Sony E mount. For full frame sensors, the focal length resembles the human eye the most. For APS-C types for Sony alpha 6000 and 5000 series users the lens is equivalent to approximately 52mm, which is also one of the most popular focal lengths among photographers.

Portability with mighty performance and a 35mm focal length makes this lens the best choice for daily photographers who want to capture every memory as a high quality image. The autofocus is fast and accurate and is ideal for the capture of outdoor events such as hiking, sports events and landscape photography. It also has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m and is ideal for street, portrait and close focus photography.

$399 price, available in July 2017.

Specs

• Image circle - FF, 24x36
• Field of view - 121.96°
• 16 elements, 2 aspherical and 3 anomalous dispersion glass, in 10 groups
• 7 aperture blades
• F2.8 - F22 aperture
• Manual focus lens
• Minimum focusing distance is 0.18m
• Lens diameter - 74.8mm, length - 82.2mm
• 570g.
• Versions for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony E
• $949 price
• Available in November 2016

• 15 elements in 12 groups, 2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 UED lenses
• F1.4-F16 aperture
• 9 aperture blades
• Min. focus distance - 0.20 m
• Stepper motor AF
• 335 g
• 70 mm diameter * 70 mm length
• 62mm filter
• Available for $1299 at https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-SUMMILUX-Professional-Mirrorless-H-X012/dp/B01H1MNW68/

PR

The new 12mm wide-angle lens enables photographers to capture beautiful group, event, and nature photography. It also allows indoor shooting in low lighting and produces an impressive, natural defocusing effect with its F1.4 aperture. In addition, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. boasts a rugged, splash/dust-proof design (when combined with splash and dustproof LUMIX G Mirrorless camera models) to meet the needs of a wide-range of photographic situations.

Integrating two aspherical lenses, two UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and an ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens, the lens system is comprised of 15 elements in 12 groups. The adoption of five special lenses makes it possible to meet the stringent LEICA standard for exceptional image quality with high resolution and minimum distortion. In general, flare is commonly seen around the periphery of a point source with many high-speed lenses when a large aperture is employed. However, the new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. achieves high resolution from the center of the image to the corners by suppressing this flare. Users can take advantage of this lens to shoot a brilliant night skies or night scenes containing illumination to capture true-to-life images with minimal blurring and distortion at the edges. The multi-coated lens elements also minimize ghosting and flaring.

Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. is capable of smooth, silent operation together with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at a maximum of 240 fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is excellent for recording 4K videos, where precise focusing is essential.

The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. comes with an aperture ring for direct, intuitive aperture control. Nine blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. A highly reliable metal mount assures durability for repeated use. The lens mount, the barrel and the hood are all made of metal to provide a sleek, sophisticated design that matches the entire line-up of LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras.

Specs

• 5 ED Elements & 1 Aspherical Element
• E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/5.6-6.3 to f/32-36
• Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating
• Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• Zoom Torque Adjustment Ring
• Internal Focus; Focus Range Limiter
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Eleven-Blade Circular Diaphragm
• Preorders links
  • US - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1485540-REG/sony_sel200600g_fe_200_600mm_f_5_6_6_3_g.html
  • UK - https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe-200-600mm-f5-6-6-3-g-oss-lens-1705685/

Sony Announces New FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens

Sony today announced another new lens for its expanding full-frame FE lens line-up; the new FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens (model SEL200600G).

Sony's furthest reaching E-mount zoom, the new G Lens™ series model utilises many of the company's most advanced lens designing technologies to ensure excellent image quality, high-performance AF, and outstanding control. When paired with any of the latest, fastest E-mount camera bodies, it will reliably track and accurately capture all types of moving subjects including birds, wildlife, athletes in motion and much more.

"We will continue to innovate and expand upon our E-mount lens line-up, which now features 33 full-frame models and 51 lenses in total. The new 200-600mm super-telephoto zoom lens gives Sony's camera users yet another powerful tool to realise their vision," said Yann Salmon-Legagneur, Director of Product Marketing for Digital Imaging, Sony Europe. "For wildlife or bird photographers, sports photography enthusiasts and many others, it offers a new level of creative freedom, striking the ultimate balance between performance and portability."

Key Features -- New FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens

• Extended reach with built-in stabilization
• Versatile tele-zoom range from 200mm telephoto to 600mm super-telephoto
• Compatible with Sony's 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, extending the reach to a maximum of 840mm at F9 or 1200mm at F13 with outstanding image quality and AF performance
• Built-in optical stabilisation with three different mode settings allows images to be sharp and in-focus at extended super-telephoto focal lengths

High resolution and corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entire zoom range

• Five ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and an aspherical element, arranged in a new optical design that minimises chromatic aberration
• 11-blade circular aperture mechanism that ensures beautiful bokeh
• Coated with Sony's original Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflections, glare, or ghosting in images

Fast, precise and quiet autofocus

• Equipped with Sony's DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) focusing system, which has the power and precision needed to drive the lens mechanism for remarkably fast, accurate focusing
• Advanced focus system allows exceptionally quiet operation, avoiding any unwanted noise that can disrupt an unpredictable subject like a resting bird or any other form of wildlife

Internal zoom mechanism for reliable and stable handheld shooting

• Overall length of the lens does not change while zooming, maintaining consistent balance and distance between the front of the lens and desired shooting subject
• A fixed-length structure -- internal zoom mechanism - is adopted to retain high resistance to dust and moisture to deal with difficult outdoor conditions
• Quick zoom operation with light zoom ring torque

Refined control and reliability for use in the field

• Focus ring that features Linear Response MF for fine, responsive manual focus control
• Equipped with three customisable focus-hold buttons plus a Focus Range Limiter
• Dust and moisture resistant designii and fluorine coating on the front element to resist dirt and fingerprints

Pricing and Availability

The FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS will ship in Europe in August 2019 priced at approximately £1,800 and €2,100

Available at out deals for: $499 $468

Shipping: Price includes shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact for any other regions.

I want to buy this lens

. PR

The Irix 15mm f/2.4, both the Blackstone and the Firefly versions, is ready for sale”, announces TH Swiss Company. Starting from today, first deliveries of products have been shipped to distributors and retailers. Soon the customers will be able to enjoy the quality of Irix.

Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is designed to deliver the best optical performance and match the demands of full frame DSLR cameras. Providing a focal length of 15mm, this new lens model is ideal for outdoor and indoor photography whether it is photojournalism, landscapes or architecture. The new special features such as focus lock, infinity click! and focus scale calibration set a new level of manual focus lens functionality. Thanks to sophisticated optical construction and special neutrino coating formula, colour aberration, ghosting and flare effects have been reduced to the absolute minimum. With a minimum focusing distance of 0.28 metre (0.92 ft) and 9 rounded shaped aperture blades, the lens stands for supremely smooth out-of-focus areas. The design of the lens allows the use of 95 mm screw-in filters at the front and gelatin filters at the back of the lens.

Blackstone, the Premium version, has durable body made with aluminium-magnesium alloy, that ensures foolproof protection of the lens, even in extreme situations. Its construction is equipped with four seals, that protect the camera mount and focusing mechanism against the dust and moisture, as well as front or side accidental water splashes. Engraved fluorescent markings enable easy read-out and operation in low light conditions.

Firefly is the standard version equipped with three seals that protect camera mount and focusing mechanism against dust, moisture and side accidental water splashes. Ergonomic focusing ring with rubber grip offers the freedom to operate with the camera. It is the most lightweight lens in its class.

Recommended retail prices are:

• 695 EUR for Irix Blackstone
• 475 EUR for Irix Firefly

Both versions are available for Canon EF and Nikon F cameras. By the end of September there will be also a Pentax K mount available.

The Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is designed to deliver the best optical performance and match full frame DSLR cameras demands. Providing a focal length of 15mm, this new lens model is ideal for outdoor and indoor photography whether it is photojournalism, landscapes or architecture.

Innovative technology

Combining capabilities specific to analogue photography with ingenious technology and solutions, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 is the perfect tool for both professionals and hobbyists. The new special features such as focus lock, infinity click and hyperfocal scale set a new level of manual lens functionality. Focus lock enables to lock the focus ring at any time ensuring the chosen settings. Hyperfocal distance scale gives information about the accessible range for depth of field for a given aperture simply and intuitively. When the focusing ring is set in the “infinity” position, there is a noticeable “click” (infinity click), making it easier to find the value without looking.

Extraordinary optical performance

The Irix 15mm f/2.4 meets the most demanding requirements of modern cameras. Thanks to sophisticated optical construction and special neutrino coating, colour aberration, ghosting and flare effects have been reduced to the absolute minimum, so the lens is ready to meet the requirements of the 50+ megapixel sensors of the newest cameras.

The complex optical system consist of 15 elements in 11 groups. Three of the lens elements have a high refractive index and two others have been made from extra-low dispersion glass. The construction also contains two glass aspherical lenses that are responsible for extremely high image quality and improving image brightness at edges, while minimizing distortions and aberrations at the same time.

With a minimum focusing distance of 0.28 meters and 9 rounded shaped aperture blades, the lens stands for supremely smooth out-of-focus areas. Working with a narrow depth of field it allows the user to fully enjoy the bokeh effect.

Resistant to extreme conditions

Irix 15mm f/2.4 lenses are made with extreme precision, allowing them to be used in even the harshest weather conditions. Each lens is equipped with a weather sealed construction that protects the interior against dust and moisture. Thanks to inner seals they are also protected from accidental water splashes.

Prepare for more and create

Despite its short focal length and large aperture, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 is equipped with not only a front filter mount, but also has a rear gelatin filter slot. The design of the lens allows the use of 95 mm screw-in filters at the front in the petal-shape lens hood and gelatin filters at the back of the lens. This ensures unlimited possibilities for image creation.

Personalize your view

For the comfort of our customers Irix has created two versions of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 to meet their personality and individual taste.

Irix Blackstone: classic design meets maximum functionality, achieving the perfect match of innovative technology. The durable aluminium and magnesium body ensures foolproof protection of your lens, even in extreme conditions. Engraved fluorescent markings that reflect the light enable easy operation in all lighting conditions.

Irix Firefly: high quality mechanism in a handy design. Ergonomic focusing ring offers the freedom to capture the most ideal moment, whether it is big city architecture or wildlife scenery. The most lightweight lens in its class. Challenge accepted.

Ultimate precision

Each Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens leaving the factory has been properly calibrated. However, the focus calibration function provides the unique opportunity to adjust the focusing scale for a particular model of camera.

http://irixlens.com/

Specs

• Full Frame lens
• 110 degrees FOV
• 15cm minimum focusing distance
• Manual focus
• 72mm thread
• 66x82cm
• 500g
• Sony FE mount only
• Available at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357085-REG/venus_optics_ve1520sfe_15mm_f_2_0_fe_zero_d.html

Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of quality lenses with ‘World’s First’ specifications, is proud to unveil two premium lenses with extreme specifications and impressive performance, the Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D & the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT.

Laowa 15mm f/2 FE is currently the World’s Fastest 15mm rectilinear lens for Full Frame cameras. It features a close-to-zero optical distortion, allowing photographers to take landscape or architecture shots with straight lines retained.

Dedicated to fulfill the need of photographers, Venus Optics have managed to add a 72mm filter thread onto the 15mm f/2 lens. Photographers can easily install standard screw-in filters without paying for an expensive yet bulky filter holder system.

Designed specially for the Sony Full Frame Mirrorless cameras, Venus Optics has successfully controlled the size and weight of the lens to the minimal. Weighing less than 1.1 pounds (500g) and 82mm in length, the portability and compactness of the Sony E- mount Mirrorless cameras can be maintained when used with the Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Lens.

Featuring the fastest f/2 aperture ever built with a 15mm lens, the new Full Frame E- mount lens is engineered for professionals to shoot impressive landscape, architecture and primary astro photos with great details. This is an every-day and must-buy lens that every Sony Full Frame Mirrorless camera user should have one in his bag.

MTF

• Manual Focus
• Filter Size is 67mm
• F2 (T3.2, due to apodization element) to F22
• 11 elements in 8 groups
• Aperture Blades - 8 F‐stop, 14 T‐stop
• Min. Focus Distance 0.9M
• 745g
• 76mm x 98.9mm
• $699
• Cheaper on our deals - http://www.personal-view.com/deals/lenses/laowa

UK OPTICS (LAOWA UK) is pleased to present the Laowa 105mm F2 STF Lens. STF stands for Smooth Trans Focus, in reference to its special optical system, which is intended to deliver smooth transitions between crisp in‐focus areas and creamy defocused background or foreground areas. This unique manual focus only lens has an integrated apodisation filter that provides superior bokeh rendering and crystal sharp images.

Full frame compatible lens featuring 11 elements in 8 groups with a 14 blade aperture* and a minimum focus distance of just 0.9M. All metal alloy construction housing multi‐coated glass elements throughout. At a focal length of 105mm and with the inherent softly diffused bokeh, this lens is perfect for portraiture.

The Laowa 105mm F2 STF lens is one of only a few lenses currently offering an apodisation effect. Available later in March with an MSRP of £649.99, in the following mounts: Nikon, Canon, Sony A, Sony E and Pentax.

A mutual passion for photography and the art of image capture between two companies’ owner has led two special firms, Shanghai Transvision and German IB/E Optics, to collaborate on an industry-shaking new innovation. By merging Geman high-quality engineering standards with Chinese cost-effective production infrastructure, the new camera lens brand Handevision (“Han” means China in Mandarin and “De” is the word for Germany).

After many months of collaboration between engineering and production teams, final quality control assessments have concluded and the IBELUX 40mm f0.85 high-speed lens, the fastest lens in the world, is nearly ready for release. Available for sale by February, 2014, this lens will be available for Sony NEX, Fuji X, Canon EOS M and Micro 4/3 digital mirrorless camera mounts (MSRP is $2,080 USD).

http://kipon.com/en/articledetail.asp?id=60

Specs

• 21 elements in 15 groups, 4 SLD elements
• Minimum focus distance - 0.16m
• Push/Pull zoom
• Ring type ultrasonic motor
• Full time manual focus adjustment
• Minimum aperture - F22
• Sealed
• 9 diaphragm blades
• 67mm filter thread
• Comes with dedicated hood
• 1160g
• 86 mm x 182 mm
• Preorder https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1321312-REG/sigma_100_400mm_f_5_6_3_dg_os.html

Specs

• 22 lens elements in 16 groups,one Super ED and two ED elements
• Nano AR coating
• Linear motor and Direct Drive SSM actuator
• 1,395 g
• Price - $2500
• Available at https://www.adorama.com/iso100400e.html

Specs

• 16 elements in 11 groups, 3 FLD and 4 SLD elements
• F16 minimum aperture
• 0.27m minimum focus distance
• Ring-type ultrasonic motor
• 9 diaphragm blades
• Full type manual focus adjustment
• Distance scale present
• Dedicated hood supplied
• 95mm x 126mm
• 1170g
• $1599 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1321306-REG/sigma_14mm_f_1_8_dg_hsm.html

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

• 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/

Which one do you guys recommend the most?

Specs

• 21 elements in 18 groups, including 6 ED elements, 1 SR element, 2 aspherical elements, and 1 fluorite element 
• Reflective Nano Crystal, ARNEO coatings to cut down on chromatic aberrations and a fluorine coating to resist fingerprints 
• 5 stops of built-in optical VR image stabilization, the most Nikon has ever included in a lens 
• 9 rounded aperture blades for beautiful bokeh 
• Multi-focus system with two af drive motors 
• Weather-sealed construction, with two customizable function buttons and a custom control ring
• Weighs 3.17 lbs
• The eleventh lens to join the Z mount family
• Available for $2,600
• Available in February for $2600 at
  • https://www.adorama.com/nkz70200.html
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1538574-REG/nikon_nikkor_z_70_200mm_f_2_8.html
  • https://www.wexphotovideo.com/nikon-z-70-200mm-f2-8-vr-s-lens-1728151/
  • https://www.parkcameras.com/p/3243260Z/nikon-z-mount-mirrorless-lenses/nikon/nikon-70-200mm-f28-s-z-mount-lens

More info

• Pro-grade Z mount telephoto zoom lens. Covers the versatile 70-200 mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture.
• Superb performance. Sharpness and contrast are exceptional throughout the frame. Focusing is smooth, fast, and silent.
• Advanced optical design. 21 elements in 18 groups, with Nikon’s ED glass and SR glass as well as anti-reflective ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings. Chromatic aberration, coma, ghosting, and flare are thoroughly countered.
• Ready for video. Focus breathing is all but eliminated, and stable aperture control delivers natural exposure changes throughout the scene.
• OLED lens information panel. Quickly confirm aperture, focus distance, exact focal length, ISO, and depth of field right on the lens.
• Fn button. Assign as many as 21 different functions to the lens’ Fn button, from AF lock to metering, bracketing, and more.
• Workhorse. Tough, compact build with extensive sealing to protect from dust and moisture.

Optical prescriptions that appear to correspond to production lenses are of particular interest and over 400 are organized into the Optical Bench Hub. The Optical Bench Hub is probably the best place to start.

In addition to the Optical Bench there is an Optics Primer that people may find interesting reading.

The Optical Bench has a many features and if things aren't obvious as you play with it check out the Help button. The help is a little out-of-date, for example the Zoom and Focus slider features are quite new and not documented yet (but a lot of fun!).

To whet your appetite I'll attach a screenshot showing the recently announced Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS US.

• 7 lenses in 6 groups, one DSA lens, one EDA lens, one aspherical lens
• 0.095m minimum focusing distance
• 1.25x (35mm equivalent 2.5x) photo magnification
• 7 aperture blades
• 46mm filter
• 57 x 60mm
• 128g
• $299.99 USD and $399.99 CAD
• Available at https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-Zuiko-Digital-Macro-Black/dp/B01ERLMUD2/

http://www.getolympus.com/lenses/m-zuiko-ed-30mm-f3-5-macro.html

Specs

• 19 lenses in 14 groups, one Super ED lens, 2 ED lenses, one E-HR lens, three HR lenses, one aspherical lens
• Nano coating
• 0.3m minimum focusing distance
• 9 circular aperture blades
• 62mm filter
• 70 x 87mm size
• 410g weight
• Dust and waterproof design
• Function button on lens
• Manual focus clutch
• $1,199.99 USD and $1,499.99 CAD
• Available at https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-V311080BU000-25-25mm-1-2-16-M-Zuiko/dp/B01LW4IFUI/

Specs

• 16 elements in 13 groups
• 9 rounded diaphragm blades 9
• Min aperture is F16
• Min focusing distance is 25cm
• Filter size -67mm
• Dimensions 72.2mm × 92.3mm
• Weight 405g
• Versions for Sony E-mount / Micro Four Thirds.
• Available at
  • US - https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-F1-4-Micro-Four-Thirds/dp/B077BWK9ZD/
  • US - https://www.adorama.com/sg1614mft.html
  • UK - https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sigma-16mm-f1-4-dc-dn-micro-four-thirds-fit-1644657/
  • DE - https://www.amazon.de/Sigma-Objektiv-Thirds-Objektivbajonett-schwarz/dp/B077BWK9ZD/