Tokina has announced a new wide zoom lens, the AT.X 16-28 mm /f2.8 PRO FX. They promise a new and quieter AF system with more precise focusing. The pricing is quite ambitious at USD 1400, the lens will be available both for Nikon and Canon DSLRs.
DxOMark 2010 now including lens performance measuresments
June 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
DxO Labs announced DxOMark 2010, the new version of its website, adding RAW-based lens performance measurements to its existing database of camera sensor measurements including a lens compare feature. They also propose fifteen scores based on photographic use cases (e.g. travel, portrait) or optical metrics (resolution, distortion).
Sigma confirms Autofocus issues
June 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Sigma UK has confirmed autofocus issues with some recently produced telezoom lenses. Possibly affected are the following lenses:
- APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM, serial numbers between 10633051 and 10972000
- APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM, serial numbers between 10574001 and 10972000
- APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM, serial numbers between 10674301 and 10972000
Read more at the site dedicated to the problem – click here.
Carl Zeiss 25/2.8 lens for Nikon
June 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Carl Zeiss anounces the ZF.2 version of it’s 25mm/f 2.8 lens for the Nikon mount, a wide angle manual focus prime lens featuring a CPU that allows full support of automatic exposure modes. The lens is available at EUR 755.
Nikon confirms issues with Nikkor 24/1.4 lens
June 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
After weeks of rumors and many disbelieving the bad news (and I still don’t get it!) Nikon USA seems to confirm issues with at least two of the new Nikkor 24/1.4 lenses:
“Nikon Service was able to reproduce your issue with your lens as well as another lens. They are currently studying the issue and trying to determine if/when it can be addressed.” (NIKON USA, General Manager of Technical Support)
That’s pretty bad news for potential buyers of this prime lens. I will keep you updated. Source: forum post
Nikon Service was able to reproduce your issue with your lens as well as another lens. They are currently studying the issue and trying to determine if/when it can be addressed.