News & Reviews on New Camera Lenses
Hoya’s brand new extra durable HD2 glass filters may make you jealous if you are using filters to protect your lens. Although only 1mm thick, Hoya’s lenses are significantly more durable than standard glass types. The company unveils three new filter models in the family, a low profile circular polarizer, transparent protector filter and UV […]
It was reported recently that the Nikon Repair Center in Taiwan received a damaged Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 worth $1800. The lens was accidentally dropped into the sea and damaged by salt water exposure. The repair technicians disassembled the lens and found that the corrosive salt water has caused a coating of rust to form. This has […]
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR telephoto zoom lens is an update to the earlier AF 80-400mm telephoto lens. The new lens offers more robust optical construction while the integrated Vibration Reduction system improves the autofocus mechanism greatly. Crafted for high-resolution, high-performance DSLRs in mind, the lens is designed to deliver excellent results […]
The renowned lens maker, Carl Zeiss, will be releasing three new camera lens models for Sony NEX and Fujifilm X; 12mm f/2.8, 32mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/2.8. They will be available for purchase next month. Two of these lens models will be priced at $1,000 and $1,400. Carl Zeiss camera lenses are known for quality […]
It isn’t necessary to completely replace a scratched camera lens, as repairing one may actually cost you more than the camera unit itself. In most cases, tiny scratches won’t affect images produced, but larger ones do. If you begin to notice constant blurriness on the same area of the images, it could necessary to deal […]
