Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 (S-S40) lens specs
Technical Data Manufacturer Panasonic Model Lumix S 40mm F2 (S-S40) Web https://www.panasonic.com/uk/ Elements/construction 7 elements in 6 groups (3x Glass Moulded (GMo) Asph), Coatings: Fl Angle of view (h,v,d) 48.6°, 34.4 °, 56.7° Max aperture F2 (7x blades) Min aperture F22 Min focus distance 0.3 m (11.8 in) AF/M Stepper-motor TBC Mount L mount Filter size 62 mm Length 40.9 mm (1.6 in.) Diameter 69.4 mm (2.7 in.) Weight 144 g (5.1 oz) Price £349 inc VAT ($399) Check prices and preorder the Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 (S-S40) at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) |Panasonic Store (UK) (5yr warranty) B&H Photo (US) | Adorama…
Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens specs
Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 14mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 18 elements in 13 groups (1x Fluorite, 1x UD, 1x BR, 3x Glass Moulded (GMo) Asph, 1x FLE, Coatings: 2x ASC, SWC, SSC) Angle of view (h,v,d) 104°, 81°, 114° Max aperture F1.4 (11x blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.24 m (9.4 in) AF/M VCM plus Nano USM (for floating element control) Mount RF mount Filter size Rear Gelatine (Gel) Length 112 mm (4.4 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 578 g (1.3 lb) Price £2,399 inc VAT ($2,599) Check prices of the Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)|…
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM lens specs
Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 16 elements in 11 groups (5x UD, 2x Replica Asph, Coatings: 3x ASC, SSC) Angle of view (h,v,d) 190° to 149°45′・190° to 99°50′・190° to 180° Max aperture F2.8-3.5 (9x blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.15 m (5.9 in) AF/M STM, rear focus with breathing suppression Mount RF mount Filter size Rear drop-in filter holder Length 109.4 mm (4.3 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 476 g (1.0 lb) Price £1,719 inc VAT ($1,899) Check prices of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) |…
Canon announces the RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM lens
Canon announced the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM lens on the same day as the RF 14mm F1.4L VCM, see the previous post. This new Fisheye lens replaces the highly regarded EF model and is a welcome addition to the range, but it is likely to appeal to a smaller market. I reviewed the EF 8-15mm F4L Fisheye USM lens and the later Nikon equivalent and found them very useful for their unique field of view. What’s more, I’ve sold photographs made with both lenses, so while niche and appealing mainly to the editorial market, the unusual perspectives do get noticed. The new lens costs £1,719 inc VAT ($1,899)…
Canon announces astro-oriented RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens
Canon’s new RF 14mm F1.4L VCM is targeting astrophotographers, as the lens designers say in an interview published on the Canon Japan site; however, an ultrawide like this is likely to appeal to a much wider audience. The new lens costs £2,399 inc VAT ($2,599) and will be available from 20th February. A second lens was also announced: the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM lens. Key features and user benefits • Rectilinear ultra-wide hybrid-type prime for lower distortion (supplemented with digital (profile) correction) • Fast F1.4 maximum aperture for added versatility in low light (faster shutter speeds possible for night-time and astro photography, reducing movement blur and noise) •…
