Portraits of Stephanie Tam taken by Nikon D800E with Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm F2 ZF at Lam Tei.
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to publish an updated version of the FUJIFILM X-mount lens roadmap. This is further to the last XF lens roadmap issued in April 2013. A total of 10 high quality Fujinon XF lenses will be on the market by early 2014 and now an additional 2 Fujinon XC lenses have been added to this list. When you combine this with the 3 Zeiss lenses already announced, it brings the total number of X Mount lenses available to 15.
Source: Fujifilm Impress Watch of Japan published some sample photos of the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM taken by Sony A99.
This new Carl Zeiss full-frame, large-aperture, single-focal-length lens delivers high-end image quality with renowned Carl Zeiss resolving power and contrast. It features the latest optical design with two aspherical lens elements, a high-quality metal body, quiet and smooth SSM focusing, DMF function, a focus hold button and a dust- and drip-resistant design compatible with the flagship Alpha a99 DSLR. Fully deserving of the Planar name, exceptional image quality, operability and mobility combine at an extremely high level to make this genuine Carl Zeiss model an essential lens for professionals and enthusiasts. Source: Impress Watch Portraits of Vincy Leung taken by Nikon D800E with Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 ZF at Studio.
With cameras like the D800E, which are suited to photography of visually complex subjects, maximizing lens resolution is vital. Though results will vary from lens to lens, the greatest contrast all the way to frame peripheries can generally be achieved at an aperture setting two to three stops down from maximum aperture. Some lenses that offer excellent resolution are listed below.
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D Source: Nikon Professional Services Toshiba today announced new SDHC memory cards in their Exceria Pro series, which the company claims will sport the world’s fastest writing speeds. The UHS-II compliant memory cards will boast writing speeds of up to 240MB/s, with reading speeds of up to 260MB/s. These kinds of speeds are relevant to both videographers and photographers that need to save large amounts of data in a very short time. The cards are coming in sizes of 16 and 32 GB and will hit Japanese markets first in October.
Source: Toshiba Portraits of Crystal Lam taken by Nikon D800E with Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 ZF at Studio.
Sony today announced the launch of the new Cyber-shot RX100 II, which puts even more shooting power in your pocket. Sleekly styled in strong, light aluminium, it’s a perfect partner for quality-conscious photographers who want DSLR-style images from a pocket camera with generous control options. Building on the superb picture quality of the multi-award winning RX100, the new camera now delivers even better results whether you’re shooting indoors or at dusk without a flash. The newly developed back-illuminated Exmor R 1.0-type CMOS sensor increases sensitivity while reducing picture noise in tricky low-light scenes. Combined with the exceptional f1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, you’ll see the difference with exceptionally crisp, natural stills and Full HD video in any shooting situation – from parties to night-time landscapes.
Wi-Fi makes it easy to connect the camera wirelessly with your smartphone and transfer photos or MP4 videos for easy sharing. It’s also the first ever camera from Sony with NFC technology, giving the extra convenience of One-touch connection with Android smartphones and tablets. There’s no set-up needed – simply touch your mobile device against the RX100 II and a wireless connection is made instantly. One-touch Remote even lets you trigger shutter release from your smartphone — great for group shots when you don’t want to be left out of the action. The camera’s enthusiast appeal is further enhanced by a new Multi Interface Shoe and Multi Terminal. Expand your photographic possibilities by attaching optional accessories – including an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash and stereo microphone – via the versatile Multi Interface Shoe. The Multi Terminal also allows the addition of other options such as a shutter-release remote controller. The bright, detail-packed 3.0-type White Magic LCD now tilts up and down, giving greater freedom to compose shots in comfort. Hold the camera high up to reach over crowds, or get down low and see things from the perspective of pets and children. It will be available from end of July 2013. Sony today announced a new sister version of Sony’s acclaimed Cyber-shot RX1 full-frame compact camera satisfies the most critical photographer’s hunger for sharper, more detailed pictures. Building on the awesome imaging power of the RX1, the RX1R takes pixel-perfect picture quality to new heights. The model’s ‘R’ suffix denotes a further improvement in the pocket-sized camera’s already spectacular resolution.
Found in many DSLR cameras, the original Cyber-shot RX1 featured an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) in front of the sensor to suppress unwanted moiré and colour artifacts. The enthusiast-oriented RX1R removes this low-pass filter, ensuring flawless capture of fine details without any blurring or dispersion. To compensate for the OLPF’s removal, the camera’s processing functions have been optimised to maintain image sharpness without compromising lens/sensor performance. Bringing new levels of realism to landscapes and other finely-detailed subjects, the modified edition RX1R lets photo enthusiasts express their creativity with unprecedented clarity. While weight and dimensions remain the same as the ground-breaking RX1, the modified edition RX1R adds other refinements to suit discerning photographers. In addition, compatibility with TRILUMINOS Colour technology ensures even richer, more natural colours when viewing stills and video on the new generation of BRAVIA televisions featuring TRILUMINOS Display. Videographers can also add an optional stereo microphone, allowing Full HD movie soundtracks to be captured with even greater clarity. It be available from end of July 2013. |