Sigma’s New 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Is 20% Lighter Than its Predecessor

Sigma has announced the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art, a new fast wide-angle lens for full-frame E and L-Mount cameras. The lens offers excellent resolution in a compact, lightweight design. The original Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art was not released all that long ago, hitting store shelves in April 2021 as a mirrorless successor … Read more

Viltrox NexusFocus Uses Sony PDAF and Motors to Automate Manual Cine Lenses

Viltrox has launched NexusFocus F1, the world’s first PL-E autofocus control system, enabling AI-powered autofocus when using manual PL cinema lenses on Sony E-mount cameras. With vintage glass all the rage these days, this new adapter could be a massive deal for modern filmmakers. “Vintage lenses are making a powerful comeback. Autofocus has become the … Read more

Sigma’s 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports Lens Promises Prime Performance but Zoom Versatility

Sigma announced the 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens for L-mount and Sony E-mount. It is a high-end, professionally-oriented ultra telephoto zoom lens that promises the optical performance and brightness of a prime but the versatility of a wide zoom range. “The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports is a revolutionary large-aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens … Read more