Sigma’s New 500mm f/5.6 Lens is So Popular, It Can’t Keep Up With Orders
Sigma's latest compact telephoto optic, the 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports lens is so popular that the company can't keep up with pre-orders.
Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Review: A Solution in Search of a Problem
When it comes to general-purpose standard zooms, Sony has you covered. With some classic choices like 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II and 24-105mm f/4 G or the unique Sony FE 20-70mm f/4, there is something for everyone. However, Sony decided to go even further and add the brand new FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G to its growing collection. The idea is to have a more affordable and compact lens alternative to the expensive 24-70mm GM while still having a fast f/2.8 aperture, albeit with a reduced zoom range. I got my hands on one to try, and here is what I found.
Sony’s New FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Lens is Compact, Light, and Fast
Novel and non-traditional focal length and aperture combinations are becoming significantly more common among mirrorless system lenses. Sony is no stranger to different sorts of lenses, having launched the 20-70mm f/4 G last year. Sony is channeling a similar spirit with its newest E-mount lens, the FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G.
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens Is a Mobile Pro-Grade Ultra-Tele
Sigma has long struck an exciting balance between offering high-quality alternatives to lenses the major camera makers offer and creating unique optics that offer something different from existing lenses. Sigma's two newest lenses both mostly fall into the latter category. The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports lens is not wholly unique but fills an empty void in the E-mount and L-mount systems.
Viltrox to Launch Four New Lenses, Including First ‘LAB’ Prime: Report
Reports out of China suggest that Viltrox is preparing to launch four new prime lenses, including its first LAB series prime lens, a new product line that promises pro-level image quality.
New Zeiss Nano Prime T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lenses Range from 18 to 100mm
Following a short teaser campaign and a lengthy hiatus in the interchangeable lens space, Zeiss has announced a new series of cinema lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Zeiss Nano Prime lenses come in six focal lengths, ranging from 18mm to 100mm, and every lens features a fast T1.5 aperture.
Viltrox’s AF 20mm f/2.8 is Now Available for Nikon Z-Mount
Last November, Viltrox released an autofocus-equipped 20mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E-mount. Today, the company announced it is also bringing the lens to Nikon Z-mount.
$190 Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens Promises Great Value
Chinese lens maker Viltrox routinely releases high-quality lenses that far outpace their affordable price tags. For example, per PetaPixel's review by Ryan Mense, the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens has "no business being this cheap." Viltrox has launched a new AF 20mm f/2.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony cameras for just $190 that appears to also be very good.
Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE Lens Review: It Has No Business Being This Cheap
The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE full-frame prime lens features an intriguing blend of a wide focal length, a fast aperture, and a low $550 price. Can it possibly be any good?
Sony Hit with Lawsuit Alleging its Lens Serial Numbers Fall Off
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the state of California that alleges the serial number stickers on Sony lenses too easily fall off and therefore prevent owners from getting free repairs or taking part in product recalls.
Sony PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens Review: More Power to You
Now 66 E-mount lenses in, Sony is reworking more of its popular focal lengths and modernizing them with the latest standards. The new Sony PZ 16-35mm f/4 G takes a classic and gives it new life.
The $999 Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 Parfocal Lens Has Launched Globally
The Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 lens that was originally launched in Thailand earlier this month has been announced for a global release. The company has released final details as well as sample images taken with the lens.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Review: A Perfect Fit
With Sigma's latest release, the company is going back to basics to deliver a standard wide-to-telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount crop-sensor cameras. Does it have any flash or is it nothing more than a simple kit lens?
Sony Unveils the ‘World’s Lightest’ 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
Sony has announced the second-generation 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master lens that it says has excellent performance packed into the world's lightest large-aperture telephoto zoom lens.
Samyang Unveils Parfocal E-Mount Autofocus 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens
Samyang has released a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E-Mount that not only features autofocus but is also parfocal, a rarity in stills lenses and especially at the sub-$1,000 price at which it is currently listed.
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Review: A Little Weird, a Lot Awesome
Tamron recently released its longest-reaching lens for the Sony E-mount camera system with the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD. After two packed weeks of glorious bird photography, there’s a lot to be said for this new telephoto zoom.
Sigma Versus Sony: Which E-Mount 35mm f/1.4 Lens is Better?
Within a few months of each other at the beginning of 2021, both Sony and Sigma announced 35mm f/1.4 lenses for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. They were just begging for a comparison to be made.
Sony Again Underestimates Demand, Delays Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM
Sony appears to have underestimated the demand for one of its new products again, as the company has announced a shipping delay out of Japan due to a number of orders that "greatly exceeded" expectations despite initial statements to the contrary.
Sony Unveils the 50mm f/1.2 G-Master Prime Lens
Sony has announced its 60th E-mount lens -- the 50mm f/1.2 G-Master -- that it hopes will prove that not only can it continue to make compact, lightweight primes but also can also do so while competing with the fast aperture lenses of both Canon and Nikon.
First Look: Sigma 35mm f/2 and 65mm f/2 DG DN C
Earlier this month, Sigma announced three new lenses for Sony E and Panasonic/Leica L Mount cameras: The Sigma 35mm f/2, 65mm f/2, and 24mm f/3.5. These lenses, while bearing the “Contemporary” badge, are part of a new “I series” category.
Viltrox 33mm and 56mm f/1.4 APS-C E-Mount Lenses Now Available
Viltrox has added the 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 APS-C prime lenses for Sony E-Mount to its online store. The 56mm f/1.4 looks very similar to the Fujifilm X-Mount version that became available in September.
Lens Review: The Tamron 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom for Sony E-Mount
Photographer and YouTuber Jay P Morgan from The Slanted Lens has published this 6.5-minute video review of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-Mount. In summary, Morgan says that it "did all the things I really needed it to."
Tamron Unveils the ‘World’s Smallest’ Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount
After announcing its plan to create this exact lens almost two months ago, Tamron has officially launched the 70-300 f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD: the "world's smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras."
Sony Reveals 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master Lens, Its Longest E-Mount Yet
In addition to the impressive new a9 mirrorless camera, Sony also debuted a new lens today. Meet the brand-new 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 OSS G Master super telephoto zoom lens—the longest E-mount lens Sony has ever manufactured.