Panasonic launches Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm lens

PMA 2009: Panasonic has today announced a new image-stabilized Micro Four Thirds superzoom lens to accompany the DMC-GH1 body. Designed specifically for video as well as photo use, the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 ASPH Mega OIS incorporates a new silent focusing system which allows continuous AF during movie recording and a stepless aperture control. The 28-280mm equivalent focal length range is achieved in a body that is about 10% smaller and lighter than the company's previous equivalent for Four Thirds. Distortion and chromatic aberration are minimised using four aspherical and two Extraordinary Dispersion glass elements, and the aperture uses 7 rounded blades for smoothly blurred backgrounds.

Sigma announces 10-20mm f3.5 EX DC HSM lens

PMA 2009: Sigma has announced an ultra-wide angle zoom, the 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM. This new design squeezes a relatively fast F3.5 constant maximum aperture into a body about 10% larger in each dimension than the company's popular 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 24 cm (9.4 inches) throughout the zoom range, and features two Super-Low Dispersion glass and two Extraordinary-Low Dispersion glass elements for the correction of chromatic aberrations. It is designed for cameras with APS-C/DX sensors, and will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs.

Pentax announces 15mm DA lens

PMA 2009: Pentax has announced the availability of the DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited ultra wide-angle lens. Incorporating most of the DA* series lens features, it offers a 23mm (35mm equiv.) angle of view and includes a Hybrid Aspherical lens and an Extra-Low-Dispersion glass optical element to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration. With a light aluminum body and a compact design, this lens will start shipping in April 2009 for $649.95 USD.

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED – New!

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED – New!

Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operationInternal Focusing (IF) design allows faster, smoother autofocusing and eliminates changes in lens barrel length, for consistent handlingTwo aspherical elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration, even at the widest apertureM/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual focusingED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element for superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberrationNano Crystal Coat and high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating delivers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flareClosest focus distance of approximately 0.185 m (0.6 ft.)Rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus objects appear more naturalAccepts 62 mm filter attachments

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24-70 mm f/2.8 EX DF Lens for Nikon AF

24-70 mm f/2.8 EX DF Lens for Nikon AF

The Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF is one of several innovative products introduced by Sigma in 2001. This lens covers focal lengths from 24mm ultra wide angle to 70mm medium telephoto and provides a large f2.8 aperture at all focal lengths. It’s design employs three (3) aspherical lens elements to minimize spherical aberration, astigmatism and sagittal comma flare. The use of two (2) SLD (The Special Low Dispersion) glass elements results in excellent correction of chromatic aberration and provides a high level of optical performance and high contrast and resolution. The lens also incorporates a Dual Focus mechanism. The 24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF is an easy to hold the lens, since the focusing ring does not rotate during auto focusing, and yet provides a wide focus ring for easy to use manual focus. Since the front of the lens does not rotate, it allows the use of a flower shaped Perfect Hood and facilities the use of polarizing filters. The lens materials used in this new lens are lead and arsenic free ecological glass.

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