Archive for Lenses – Page 3

NIKKOR Announces Four New Lenses

Nikon LogoAug 19, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY – Nikon Inc. announced four new lenses to the legendary NIKKOR line to meet the needs of all types of photographers, from those looking for the ideal lens for capturing memories of the school play to pro glass that captures client work in the studio. The new AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR and AF-S 85mm f/1.4G deliver the optical excellence and stunning image quality that consumers have become accustomed to with AF-S NIKKOR lenses. Nikon’s optical engineering experience and devotion to extraordinary standards of excellence have contributed to the strength and legend of the NIKKOR brand. With the addition of these four lenses, 2010 has seen the introduction of a total of seven new NIKKOR lenses, reinforcing Nikon’s role as the world leader in optics.

NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens

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Tamron's 60th Anniversary Telephoto Zoom Lens Delivers Superior Resolution and Unparalleled Optical Performance

Tamron LogoAug 12, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY – On August 26, 2010 (Japan Standard Time), Tamron Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7740), will release another advance in the company’s pursuit of high-resolution images in the telephoto lens category. Their new 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens features image stabilization and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive. The SP 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (model A005) high-resolution DSLR lens is engineered for a Nikon mount, with compatibility for Canon and Sony mounts to follow. While designed for digital SLR cameras, the SP 70-300 mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) can be used with both full-frame sensor and AF 35 mm cameras having a zoom range of
70-300 mm, and as well with APS-C sensor cameras where the angle of view changes the zoom to
109-465 mm.

Tamron A005 70-300mm Lens

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The Amazing Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Lens: by Ian Kydd’Miller

What is all this hype about the ‘’nifty 50’’ and does it hold water? The image quality is said to be astounding and focus sharper than sharp, is it true? The answer to both these questions can be seen in the images below that this cheap little lens produced.

Ian Kydd'Miller - Man Image f/1.8

This image was shot at f/1.8 using Aperture Priority

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 has been around in one shape or form for many years and is a simple lens to manufacture with a winning optical formula. Read More→

Sigma Lens Compatibility with "Lens Correction" Feature in Photoshop CS5

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April 25, 2010

PRESS RELEASE

Adobe Systems Incorporated’s image processing software compatibility announcement

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that, through collaboration with Adobe Systems Incorporated (Headquarter: Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo), Sigma lenses will be compatible with the “Lens Correction” feature of the professional digital imaging standard, “Adobe® Photoshop® CS5” and “Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 Extended” software (hereinafter referred to as Adobe Photoshop CS5)” (Windows® version/Macintosh® version). Read More→

Sigma's New APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 Lens for Sony and Pentax Mounts

SIGMA LogoMarch 20, 2010 – Sigma announced their new APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens for Sony and Pentax mounts. The lens has an equivalent field of view of a 225-750mm when used on a DSLR with an APS-C size sensor. Sigma’s optical stabilizer offers the use of shutter speeds 4 stops slower which is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape handheld shooting. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. A removable tripod socket is included with the lens. See the Press Release for more details.

SIGMA 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens

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Canon Struggles to Meet Demands for New EF 70-200 Lens

March 20, 2010 – Canon Japan announced that they are struggling to meet the demands for the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens that was announced at the beginning of the year. The previous model has proved to be a staple for many professional photographers and based on the demand, the updated version should prove to be the same. Although they announced a shortage, you can still find the lens online for around $2499.

For more details about this lens check out my previous post “The Best Just Got Better – Canon’s Second Generation EF 70-200mm f/2.8L Lens“.

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM