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New gear: Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm & Sony APS-C mirrorless
The new Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 is a fast, normal, manual focus prime that should cater to stills and video shooters alike.
Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
As customers switch to mirrorless and demand for older optics falls, Nikon has archived the product pages for at least 14 F-mount lenses over the past couple of months.
New gear: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds
With an 18mm equivalent focal length, fast aperture, and near-silent AF, this $500 lens should appeal to a wide range of users.
7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost
The all-manual 7artisans M28mm f/5.6 is a compact and affordable walk-around prime for Leica M-mount cameras.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II: a smaller, lighter standard zoom lens
Sony's new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 promises exceptional performance in a small body.
Nikon plans to expand its Z-mount lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025
The brand’s medium-term management plan hints at an increase in Z-mount lenses, more capable non-pro bodies, and a 20% price hike on gear across the board.
The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is a smaller, lighter, more affordable super-tele
Nikon's new compact, full-frame super-telephoto lens for Z-mount mirrorless is 48% lighter and 16% shorter than its F-mount equivalent.
New gear: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II focuses faster, handles better
The second-generation prime lens for Sony E-mount sports an updated focus motor, weather-sealing, new controls, and subtly-tweaked styling.
New gear: Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 ‘shift’ lens
This new $1,100 manual focus lens shifts +/- 11mm, providing perspective control for architecture and real estate photographers.
New gear: Sony 16-35mm f/4 power zoom for full-frame E-mount
Although it's aimed at videographers first and foremost, Sony's latest power zoom lens will nevertheless also prove useful for stills photography.