Last week we touched upon the latest Zeiss rumor regarding a new super wide angle prime expected to be announced this coming Friday, March 16th in the Distagon T* 15mm F/2.8 ZE. Adding a dose of absolute validity to those early claims comes confirmation from Zeiss themselves, taking to Facebook and revealing the first small teaser images of the lens shown above and below.
Nikon 18mm f/1.8 & 20mm f/1.8 FX Patents
Quick News – In an application filed back in June of 2010, but released publicly this past Thursday, patent #2012-27450 calls for two fast, full-frame, wide-angle primes from Nikon: the 18mm f/1.8 & 20mm f/1.8 FX.
Samyang has announced an update to the 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens for Nikon DX cropped-sensored DSLRs. The main changes are found in the inclusion of an on-board CPU, allowing for integration of exposure settings between camera and lens, and improved optics with 10 elements arranged in 7 groups. There is even a new “hybrid” aspherical element to help control color fringing and chromatic aberrations.
So, those recently released Holga lens filters didn’t make an impression on you? No worries iPhoneographers, Photojojo’s iPhone lens dial may just be piece of gear you want for your camera of choice.
With a quick twist to the dial, iPhone users can switch between a fisheye (.33x), wide angle (.7x), and a telephoto (1.5x) lens, increasing the versatility of Apple’s smartphone three-fold. The case will, however, add some significant girth to the compatible iPhone 4 or 4S, essentially tripling the weight at 10 oz (case only).
SLR Magic has unveiled their fifth addition to the micro 4/3 system, expanding their lens line-up with the new Hyperprime 12mm f/1.6.
The ultra-wide, 12mm (24mm in 35mm format), lens is currently the world’s fastest piece of glass at the focal length. Containing 12 elements arranged in to groups, the SLR Magic Hyperprime 12mm f/1.6 has lost the “Noktor” branding and the trademark yellow ring, opting for the subtle all-black look for its final release. Here’s the full specification list for newest hyperprime:
Carl Zeiss has announced an updated version to their popular, semi-wide angle, Distagon 25mm f/2.8, releasing a faster and optically improved f/2 version. All the characteristics that make Zeiss lenses so well-regarded are of course present in the Distagon T* 25mm F/2. Expect full metal construction, an incredibly smooth focus ring, and tack-sharp optics even while wide-open. Zeiss is also claiming to have “virtually eliminated” chromatic aberrations, while dramatically reducing color-fringing with the addition of two aspherical elements.
Riding on the wave of yesterday’s Panasonic X-series lens announcements, we now have two more pieces of “X” glass to look forward to in the coming year. Rumored to be released sometime in first half of 2012, these two lenses will carry the title of being “Fast Zooms” because of the expected large maximum F-stop. My guess is a constant F/2.8, but time will ultimately tell what Panasonic has up their sleeves. The next two additions to the X-series will carry a focal length from twelve to one hundred millimeters, the 12-35mm (pictured to the left) and the 35-100mm (pictured to the right). Similar to the optics announced yesterday, these lenses will feature optical stabilization, as well as nano-crystal coatings. Stay tuned for more information as it is delivered.
Via Dc.Watch
Another Samyang lens is prepped for release this year with the intent on bringing fast aperture, wide-angle fun to the micro 4/3, Canon, Nikon AE, Pentax, Samsung NX and Sony Alpha systems. This 24mm lens is comprised of thirteen elements arranged in twelve groups containing four ED and two aspherical elements. If we have learned anything from Samyang’s track record, we can assume pleasant optical performance at a reasonable price when this lens is released sometime by the end of the year.
Via Cnet Asia
Samyang just announced their latest wide-angle lens for the micro 4/3 system today via Facebook. The 7.5mm f/3.5 fisheye lens provides a 180 degree field of vision in one incredibly small, manual focus only package. No official word was given on price, but we can assume from Samyang’s track record that it will be competitive. Take a look at some sample images below to see what we can expect this September.
Via 43Rumors
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