In recent years, Venus Optics has developed a reputation for crafting innovative and unique optics, making a name for itself by producing lenses that often push the boundaries of engineering. I’d go so far as to say Venus Optics has become one of, if not the most exciting manufacturers on the market.
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New Versions of Voigtlander’s APO-Lanthar 35mm and 50mm Lenses Coming to Z Mount
Cosina announced upgraded Mark II versions of its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Compared to their predecessors, released in 2022, the …
Nikon’s Surprising New Z 35mm f/1.4 Lens Points Toward a Great Future
Since Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens last week, I have been asking myself — and Nikon — a lot of questions about it. What about the 35mm …
Nikon Bucks Expectations and Launches Z 35mm f/1.4 Lens for $600
Hot on the heels of debuting its new Nikon Z6 III camera, which is slated to start shipping any day now, Nikon has announced a new, highly requested lens: the …
The Nikon Z6 III Aims to Set a New Standard for Mid-Range Cameras
After much anticipation and rumors, the long-awaited Nikon Z6 III has finally arrived. Based on its features and performance, it appears that people’s patience has been rewarded in a big …
Sirui Expands ‘Sniper’ APS-C Series With 16mm and 75mm f/1.2 Lenses
Sirui has announced the expansion of two new autofocus lenses for its budget-friendly f/1.2 Sniper series. The addition of the $399 16mm wide-angle and 75mm telephoto lenses for the APS-C …
A Phoenix Rising From the Ashes: How Nikon Found Its Way Back to Profit
Although Nikon was founded nearly 107 years ago and has been ubiquitous in the photography space for much of that time, the company is not far removed from financial troubles …
Viltrox Adds Compact 40mm f/2.5 AF Lens to its Full-Frame Nikon Z Lineup
Viltrox announced a 40mm f/2.5 lens for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras that is super affordable, compact, and promises precise, accurate autofocus performance. The lens is billed as a lightweight option …
7Artisans’ 50mm f/1.8 Prime Is an Affordable Choice for Nikon Z Cameras
Alongside its new 27mm f/2.8 lens for APS-C E-mount cameras, 7Artisans has released its affordable 50mm f/1.8 prime lens for Nikon Z mount. First released just over a month ago …
The Compact Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Portrait Prime Costs Only $139
Chinese lens company Viltrox, known for its impressive and affordable lenses, has unveiled the 56mm f/1.7 compact prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The autofocus lens for Fujifilm X Series and …