Venus Optics has just announced that its ultra-popular Laowa 100mm f/2. 8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens—one of the best and most affordable macro lenses on the market—is now available for Nikon’s Z and Canon’s EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Originally announced in 2018, the lens has been extremely well-received by DSLR shooters and owners of […]. petapixel.com
AstrHori has upgraded its APS-C macro probe lens. The 18mm f/8 2x Macro Probe lens brings its full-frame probe lens to crop-sensor cameras, including those with E, F, RF, Z, L, and M43 mounts. petapixel.com »
2024-02-02 20:15
On Monday, Panasonic announced its 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens for full-frame L-mount cameras with the tagline of "smallest full-frame macro lens." While that came with a stipulation of "with a focal length greater than 90mm," don't let that distract from how compact it is. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-10 19:46
Tilt-shift lenses have been around for a while, but this is the first time I've heard of a lens that can be classified as macro-tilt. The uniquely named AstrHori brand of lenses has released an 85mm f2. thephoblographer.com »
2023-03-08 14:00
Venus Optics has announced the 85mm F5. 6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens, the world’s smallest 2x macro lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The lens is constructed of 13 elements in nine groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements, using an apochromatic (APO) design to minimize chromatic aberrations. dpreview.com »
2021-11-29 17:56
Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics has introduced a new Ultra Macro lens to its Laowa line-up with a 50mm F2. 8 model that offers a 2x macro function. The Laowa 50mm F2. 8 2X Ultra Macro APO is claimed to be the first-ever 2x macro lens for the MTF system, and has a minimum focus distance of 13. dpreview.com »
2020-08-18 18:14
Late last year, macro photographers rejoiced at the announcement of a worthy competitor to the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2. 8 1x-5x macro lens, which has been heralded as the best high-magnification macro lens since its release in 1999. petapixel.com »
2020-01-23 19:33
Zhong Yi (ZY) Optics has announced the release of its new Mitakon Creator 85mm F2. 8 1-5X Super Macro lens. The ‘Super Macro’ lens is constructed of 12 elements in 8 groups, has an aperture range of F2. dpreview.com »
2019-12-03 18:15
Hong Kong-based company Meike has launched new Canon RF and Nikon Z mount options for its full-frame 85mm F2. 8 macro lens. The lens — which is currently available in Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon EF and Nikon F mount systems — is a manual macro lens with an F2. dpreview.com »
2019-08-15 23:27
Tokina has announced the FiRIN 100m F2. 8 FE Macro Lens for Sony E mount camera systems. The lens is constructed of nine elements in eight groups and features a nine blade aperture diaphragm. dpreview.com »
2019-04-21 19:19
The Fantasea-AOI UCL-900F is the finest Super Macro Wet Lens available. photographyblog.com »
2018-11-12 19:00
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2018-08-02 21:50
Ronkonkoma, NY – May 11, 2018 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced that its 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO Art, the first prime macro lens to be adorned with the Art badge, will be available in Canon mount in the end of May for $569.00 USD through authorized Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-05-11 19:25
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2018-04-12 08:00
In this article, I’ll be sharing 10 macro photography tips for beginners who are just starting out in the genre. #1. Lens There are several good lens options for macro photography. You could use extension tubes combined with a normal lens, which gives you some magnification. Or even better, you could reverse a normal lens, […] petapixel.com »
2017-10-02 20:48
It’s been a busy day for Canon, as the company released no less than four new lenses, along with a niche lens flash for macro shooters. Let’s talk about the 85mm f/1. 4 L first, which is the first Canon EF 85mm lens to feature image stabilization, providing up to four stops of shake correction to combat shake. digitalrev.com »
2017-08-29 03:00
Today, Canon is announcing the new Canon EF-S 35mm f2. 8 Macro IS STM lens for their DSLR lineup of cameras. The new lens draws influence, beleive it or not, from the EF-M 28mm f3. 5 macro lens in that its design incorporates a macro LED ring light that is balanced to daylight. thephoblographer.com »
2017-04-06 15:10
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2017-04-06 07:00
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2016-12-20 01:29
Sony today announced its new Sony FE 50mm f/2. 8 Macro full frame lens. It’s a light and compact prime lens that provides versatility. For ordinary photography, the lens features a large f/2. petapixel.com »
2016-08-30 17:00
Yep folks! We can’t have enough of new 50mm FE lenses and that’s why today Sony announced the new 50mm f/2. 8 FE macro lens! :) Sarcasm aside this looks like a really great lens! The 50mm amcro will be available for preorder from September 1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-30 16:49
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2016-08-30 16:00
Tamron announced the new 90mm f/2. 8 SP Sony A-mount lens. You can preorder it for $649 at BHphoto (Click here). This is the full press text: Product Highlights Built upon the outstanding optical performance of the legendary Tamron 90mm Macro Inheriting the optical design of the previous 90mm Macro lens (Model F004), the new Model […] The post Tamron announces the launch of the SP 90mm F/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-20 18:08
I have to admit that I haven't given enough time to review the many, many lenses that are coming to us out of China. The only thing harder than knowing which Chinese camera companies belong to which other camera companies is knowing how to pronounce the often strange naming conventions given to the brands. [Read More]
Venus Optics has announced its first autofocus lens ever, the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. The full-frame lens weighs just 0.93 pounds (420 grams) and is available for multiple mirrorless camera systems, including Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, and Sony E-mount. [Read More]
Venus Optics announced the Laowa Aurogon 10-50x Supermicro APO lens set this summer, although details were extremely scarce at the time. Now Venus Optics has completely revealed the lens, including full specs and many incredible sample images. [Read More]
Venus Optics and Keslow Camera have jointly announced an interchangeable flare version of the Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Lens series, the Proteus Flex. [Read More]
When I reviewed the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0. 95 I was struck by how bad it was, but also how good it could be. Normally, I rate a lens based on how well it handles flare, how sharp it is, and how well it controls chromatic aberrations.
Venus Optics launched its new line of high-end Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic lenses in January with 35mm, 45mm, 60mm, and 85mm T2 primes. The company has now announced another quartet of Proteus 2X lenses, adding 20mm, 28mm, 100mm, and 135mm focal lengths to its cinema lens series. [Read More]
Venus Optics has announced a new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 prime lens for full-frame cameras. Billed as the fastest 28mm for full-frame on the market, the new lens is available for Leica L, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts. [Read More]