News alert

Signup for our NewsAlert, and get an e-mail when new articles are posted...

RSS

The latest digital imaging news is also available through our IFA 2007 RSS service. Add the RSS feed to your news feeder and you will receive constantly updated articles on all the IFA 2007 news. To use our RSS service you will need an RSS reader, of which there are many available online.

IFA 2007 RSSIFA 2007 Headlines
IFA 2007 Sitemap by CategorySitemap by Category
IFA 2007 Sitemap by BrandSitemap by Brand

Binoculars

Fixed Focal

Macro Lenses

Special Lenses

Zoom Lenses

News by Category

News by Brand

Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm lens

Ralf Jurrien
IFA 2007 Report
Thursday 30th, August 2007
Posted by: Ralf Jurrien

Panasonic introduces a Leica D large-diameter telephoto zoom lens. The new Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S., lens offers an exceptionally long zoom range of 14-150mm (35mm equivalent: 28-300mm) and complies with the Four Thirds System to assure wide compatibility with other camera models. It will be available in the market from around November 2007. The new lens provides a considerably longer telephoto range than the previously released Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. lens, yet is just as compact and lightweight. This impressive downsizing is the result of incorporating four aspherical lenses in the unit.

Read complete news story about : Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm lens
Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm lens

Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm lens

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 30th, August 2007

Panasonic is pleased to announce the LECIA D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm F3.8-5.6 Mega O.I.S. is a large- diameter standard zoom lens featuring a focal length from 14mm to 50mm and compliance with the Four Thirds System. Positioned below the previously released Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8 -3.5 ASPH. Mega O.I.S., the new lens comes in a more compact and light-weighted body while keeping the optical design and meeting Leica`s stringent quality and performance standards. It delivers high resolution and contrast from edge to edge especially at the telephoto end and captures beautiful portrait photos with an attractive smoothness in out-of-focus areas, produced by the seven-blade diaphragm aperture.

Read complete story about Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm lens

Sigma 50-150mm HSM lens

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Tuesday 28th, August 2007

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM lens. Specially designed for digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, this large aperture F2.8 lens has a compact and lightweight construction of 76.3mm (3.0") in diameter, 132.6mm (5.2") in length and weighing just 780g (27.5oz) (Nikon Mount). The incorporation of the very latest optical technology gives optimum lens performance providing excellent correction for flare, ghosting and all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. Four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements are used for utmost correction of chromatic aberrations.

Read complete story about Sigma 50-150mm HSM lens

Sigma 18-200mm OS lens

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Tuesday 28th, August 2007

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the 18-200 F3.5-6.3 DC OS lens. 11.1 high zoom ratio lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporates Sigma’s original OS technology. This high ratio zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS function and exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. It is perfectly suitable for low light conditions, indoors, at dusk and telephoto range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and aspherical glass provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7”) throughout the entire zoom range and has a maximum magnification of 1:3.9.

Read complete story about Sigma 18-200mm OS lens

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR lens

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 23rd, August 2007

Nikon Europe announced a new super-telephoto lens incorporating Nikon’s exclusive VR II Vibration Reduction system. Aimed at professional sports, news and wildlife photographers, the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR complements the NIKKOR range of super telephoto lenses. The new Nikon 600mm f/4G ED VR super telephoto gives photographers the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops faster, thanks to Nikon’s VR II technology. “Lenses like these bring the photographer right to the heart of the action, even from hundreds of meters away,” said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products & NPS, Nikon Europe BV. “Judging from feedback we have had already, this news will be very welcomed by photographers”.

Read complete story about Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR lens

Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR lens

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 23rd, August 2007

Nikon Europe announced a new super-telephoto lens incorporating Nikon’s exclusive VR II Vibration Reduction system. Aimed at professional sports, news and wildlife photographers, the Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR complements the NIKKOR range of super telephoto lenses. The new Nikon 500mm f/4G ED VR super telephoto gives photographers the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops faster, thanks to Nikon’s VR II technology. “Lenses like these bring the photographer right to the heart of the action, even from hundreds of meters away,” said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products & NPS, Nikon Europe BV. “Judging from feedback we have had already, this news will be very welcomed by photographers”.

Read complete story about Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR lens

Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 23rd, August 2007

Nikon Europe announced a new super-telephoto lens incorporating Nikon’s exclusive VR II Vibration Reduction system. Aimed at professional sports, news and wildlife photographers, the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR complements the NIKKOR range of super telephoto lenses. The new Nikon 400mm f/2.8G ED VR super telephoto gives photographers the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops faster, thanks to Nikon’s VR II technology. “Lenses like these bring the photographer right to the heart of the action, even from hundreds of meters away,” said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products & NPS, Nikon Europe BV. “Judging from feedback we have had already, this news will be very welcomed by photographers”.

Read complete story about Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 23rd, August 2007

Nikon Europe announces a new zoom NIKKOR lens designed to maximize the potential of the advanced new FX format Nikon D3 digital SLR camera launched today. Fully compatible with existing DX-format Nikon DSLRs as well, the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens provides fast f/2.8 apertures across the zoom range. The slim line AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is designed for the exacting optical demands of professional use. “The new Nikon AF-S 24-70mm zoom NIKKOR offers photographers immense creative potential when combined with the new FX-format Nikon D3, but are equally useful for those using Nikon’s DX-format cameras too.” said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products & NPS, Nikon Europe BV.

Read complete story about Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens


With the explosive growth of the digital SLR market - last year’s DSLR sales again showed impressive numbers - accessories become more important and know by the consumer. Digital camera accessories like SLR lenses are important for the retail channels to sell extra with a standard SLR kit. But the consumer - whether amateur or professional - is also able to enjoy and experience digital SLR photography with the availability of a large number of SLR lenses. Several manufacturers are offering a wide arrange of SLR lenses, some cheap, some way above the average budget, but all with one goal in mind; capture the favorite moment with the right focal length. Due to the range of diverse SLR mounts we see a lot of SLR lenses with just a difference in mount. Bookmark the DSLR news section; you’re next SLR lens may just pass by!