Category: Sony E

News, Product Announcement, Sigma, Sony E

Sigma Launches AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Zoom

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Sigma Launches AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Zoom

Sigma has officially pulled the curtain back on the 28-45mm T2 FF, the first release in its brand-new AF Cine Line. Launching November 6, 2025, this lens is more than just another short zoom; it’s Sigma’s declaration that autofocus has a place in professional cinema production. Available in L-Mount and Sony E, the 28-45mm arrives with cine-style mechanics, the optical pedigree of Sigma’s Art series, and a high-response linear actuator for fast, near-silent autofocus. For Sigma, this is both a technical showcase and a philosophical challenge to decades of manual-only cinema tradition.

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Canon RF, Fuji X, Laowa, Lenses, News, PL, Product Announcement, Sony E

Mind-Bending Perspective: Laowa’s New 8-15mm T2.9 Zoom Fisheye

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Mind-Bending Perspective: Laowa’s New 8-15mm T2.9 Zoom Fisheye

When you hear the name Laowa, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Normally, and I’ll say this with the utmost respect, weird lenses. Laowa always goes against the norms, choosing innovation over following trends. They consistently deliver tools that at first seem niche or strange, but quickly prove themselves as must-haves once you see the results. I’ve always appreciated that approach. It’s a bit like that middle-school idea that not trying to be popular ends up making you stand out anyway.

Now comes the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 Fisheye Zoom, their latest ultra-wide cine lens, and a potential game-changer for AR and VR creators. This lens fills a noticeable gap left by a certain lens with a red ring, which was widely used in immersive production workflows. The question is whether this new Laowa offering is simply trying to replicate what came before, or if it’s pushing things forward on its own terms.

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Canon RF, Lenses, News, Sony E, Zeiss

ZEISS Otus ML: The Return of Legends, Now for the Mirrorless Generation

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ZEISS Otus ML: The Return of Legends, Now for the Mirrorless Generation

After a five-year hiatus and a slew of rumors suggesting that ZEISS was bowing out of the still photography market, they’re back with a bang. Enter the Zeiss Otus ML line—a reimagining of the beloved Otus family that promises to shake up the mirrorless camera world. Today they are unveiling two focal lengths: 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4.

The Otus ML lenses are intended to push optics in this new generation of mirrorless cameras. The original Otus primes to this day remain at the pinnacle of optics so the question is: Can the new iterations compare? Buckle up, this is going to be a long one.

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DZO Film, DZOFILM, Lenses, News, Sony E

The Thypoch Simera-C: Now In M-Mount

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The Thypoch Simera-C: Now In M-Mount

Rarely does a lens series come along that stays in my mind for long. When a new cine lens entry hits the market, and there have been many this year, I’m always excited. A spark of excitement and that deep “Lens Geek” obsession sets in. I don’t want anyone to think I’m not interested in the other releases this year, but as time passes, one set in particular has managed to live rent free in my head. Enter the Thypoch Simera-C primes.

Released in October in E-mount variants, these primes made a surprising splash, and now with the release of M-mount versions, their impact is set to grow even more. We’ve already covered the Simera-C on our social media and posted an article about the newly released 21mm T1.5 earlier this month. But this M-mount release presents the perfect opportunity to revisit them — and maybe ease their hold on my mind

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Duclos, Fuji X, Lenses, Micro 4/3, News, Opinion, Sirui, Sony E

The Sirui 40mm T1.8 1.33x is Anamorphic AF

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The Sirui 40mm T1.8 1.33x is Anamorphic AF

Over the past year, a fresh batch of exciting lenses has emerged, adding new flavors to the ever-evolving lens industry. While these releases have certainly stirred the pot, as the saying goes, the technique you use can make all the difference in the final dish. Now, Sirui enters the scene with their bold campaign for the 40mm T1.8 1.33x AF Anamorphic Prime, leaving us to wonder: Will this new ingredient enhance the overall recipe, or will it be a flavor that fades into the background?

Don’t worry there are no more references to food going forward.

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Canon EF, Canon RF, Laowa, Lenses, News, PL, Sony E

Snag A Close Up of the Laowa 60mm 1.5x Macro Anamorphic Prime

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Snag A Close Up of the Laowa 60mm 1.5x Macro Anamorphic Prime

2024 is coming to a close, the holidays are around the corner and Laowa is the lens manufacturer that just keeps giving. Just in time for gift giving season the Laowa Nanomorph 60mm Macro Anamorphic is a perfect stocking-stuffer for the special Lens Geek in your life.

The Nanormorph 60mm fits in so well with the rest of the line up and truly makes me wonder why it took so long for a macro addition like this to be added. Let’s dive in and get a close up look.

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Canon RF, Fuji X, Lenses, Micro 4/3, News, Sirui, Sony E

Sirui Nightwalker 16mm & 75mm T1.2 Primes

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Sirui Nightwalker 16mm & 75mm T1.2 Primes

Enter the Void

Sirui has expanded its Nightwalker lineup with two new additions designed to enhance the creative capabilities of filmmakers and content creators alike. With a plethora of mount options including: Sony E, Canon RF, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, and L-Mount versions, these primes appear to be the Swiss army knives of the affordable compact cine lens category.

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Canon RF, Cooke, Lenses, News, Product Announcement, Sony E

Cooke SP3 Primes: A New Line of Compact Cine Primes for Mirrorless Camera Systems

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Cooke SP3 Primes: A New Line of Compact Cine Primes for Mirrorless Camera Systems

Cooke is on a roll with their latest product rollouts and the new SP3 are no exception. Named after the classic Speed Panchro primes from Cooke, it’s safe to say this is the latest version of that concept. The”3″ in SP3 indicating it’s the third line to inherit what created nearly 75 years ago. The new set will consist of five prime lenses in an all-new super compact, lightweight housing aimed at mirrorless camera systems.

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Canon EF, Irix, Lenses, Micro 4/3, PL, Product Announcement, Sony E

Irix Introduces Cine 15mm T2.6 Ultra-Wide

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Irix Introduces Cine 15mm T2.6 Ultra-Wide

The newest wide-angle lens from Irix joins the ultra-wide 11mm, standard 45mm, and macro 150mm.  Inspired by their popular Firefly and Blackstone 15mm f/2.4 models, the new cinema lens is lightweight, affordable, and exhibits very little distortion.  Available in EF, E, PL and Micro 4/3 mounts.

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Canon EF, Lenses, Micro 4/3, News, Nikon F, PL, Sony E, Zeiss

Goodbye CP.2 – Hello CP.3!

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Goodbye CP.2 – Hello CP.3!

Zeiss pulled the veil of their long anticipated update to the Compact Prime line which will officially be called the CP.3 and CP.3 xD. The new line will consist of FF35 primes ranging from 15mm to 135mm in a lightweight, compact cinema housing. The new lenses will feature high performance optics at affordable prices with a couple of features not yet seen in the Sub-$5K market. Let’s take a look at the details of Zeiss’ new cinema primes.

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Canon EF, Lenses, News, PL, Sigma, Sony E

Sigma Fills Out Nicely with 14mm and 135mm Cine Primes

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Sigma Fills Out Nicely with 14mm and 135mm Cine Primes

Sigma has just announced the development of a 14mm T2 and 135mm T2 prime lens. Based on the Sigma ART line of optics, these two new primes will join the already impressive 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm . This news comes as no surprise to anyone who follows Sigma. The photo version of these lenses which were released earlier this year, seem like they were designed specifically to join the Sigma Cine family. They’re a welcome addition and render the Sigma Cine Primes a powerful option for cinematographers.  Continue reading “Sigma Fills Out Nicely with 14mm and 135mm Cine Primes” →

Accessories, C-Mount, Duclos, Fuji X, Micro 4/3, News, Sony E, veydra

Fuji X-Mount for Veydra Mini Primes Coming Soon

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Fuji X-Mount for Veydra Mini Primes Coming Soon

The increasing popularity of Fujifilm’s cameras for quick, nimble motion picture work has begun another trend in the mirrorless realm – using legacy legacy lenses for cinematic work. Similar to the popularity of the Sony E-mount ecosystem, the X-mount features a similar shallow flange depth that makes adapting older SLR lenses a breeze with a plethora of cheap, accessible adapters. But what if you wanted an affordable, purpose built cinema lens for the X-mount system without using cheap, flimsy adapters?  Continue reading “Fuji X-Mount for Veydra Mini Primes Coming Soon” →

Canon EF, Micro 4/3, News, Nikon F, PL, Rokinon, Sony E

Rokinon adds 16mm T2.6 to Xeen Line

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Rokinon adds 16mm T2.6 to Xeen Line

Last week Rokinon announced that the latest addition to their XEEN by Rokinon line, the 16mm T2.6 lens, is available immediately from authorized dealers. This is the first XEEN lens to be released since the 135mm lens began shipping last July, and is the first (but most likely not the last) XEEN of 2017. Continue reading “Rokinon adds 16mm T2.6 to Xeen Line” →