Canon has introduced two new super-telephoto lenses, the EF 400 mm f/2.8L IS III USM and EF 600 mm f/4L IS III USM with significant weight reduction and high-image quality. While the EF 400 mm f/2.8L IS III USM received a weight reduction of over 25 percent, the EF 600 mm f/4L IS III USM is now lighter by 20 percent. Both lenses feature two of Canon’s most advanced … [Read more...]
Fujifilm debuts GFX 50s mirrorless camera and Fujinon GF lenses
Fujifilm has launched the GFX 50s medium format mirrorless camera in India along with Fujinon GF Lens series. The line-up includes seven interchangeable lenses – GF23mm f/4 RLM WR, GF45mm f/ 2.8R WR, GF63mm f/2.8 R WR, GF110mm f/2 R LM WR, GF120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro, GF250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR and GF32-64mm f/4 R LM WR. The camera is equipped with a 43.8mm x 32.9mm, 51.4 MP … [Read more...]
Sigma 100-400mm f/5 – 6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
The 100-400mm focal range is much sought after by all nature and wildlife lovers. All the major manufacturers have such a lens in their range. With us this month is Sigma’s 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary. In recent times, every Sigma lens tested by SP has been special. Will the 100-400 repeat the success? Design & Build Quality The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG … [Read more...]
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG |Art
The 135mm, being an Art-series lens, certainly has a reputation to keep. 135mm can rightly be considered an essential focal length in the ‘true’ telephoto range. This telephoto range produces just the right amount of compression effect for portraits and still life. Combined with a wide aperture, this Art lens is believed to deliver shallow depth-of-field along with pleasing … [Read more...]