7Artisans has officially announced the new Max AF 135mm f/1.8, a full-frame autofocus telephoto prime designed for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The new lens combines a bright f/1.8 aperture, STM autofocus, and an advanced optical design, making it ideal for portrait and low-light photography.
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The Sony a7R VI might very well be the last camera many photographers truly need. It won't be the last camera people want, of course, but there is very little this camera cannot do, at least for still photography. It's exceptional and, in many crucial ways, the new standard-bearer in the industry.
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Sony has unveiled the a7R VI, the company's latest high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera. However, this time it's not only about resolution but also about speed.
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Samyang, which distributes under the Rokinon brand in some regions, has announced that it will finally bring the 14-24mm f/2.8 Schneider-Kreuznach collaboration lens to Leica L-mount on April 30. It was previously only available for Sony E-mount.
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Alongside a trio of new IronStar 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame cameras, Sirui also unveiled three new Vision Prime 1 Series full-frame lenses at NAB 2026. The company unveiled new 15mm, 75mm, and 150mm Vision Prime 1 (VP-1) lenses, each promising "exceptional bokeh, outstanding low-light performance, and superior optical quality."
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Last July, Sirui announced IronStar, a new series of 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame. The 35mm, 45mm, and 60mm primes all shared a fast T1.9 aperture and sub-$1,000 price tag. Sirui has today expanded this series to include 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm primes.
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Brightin Star has introduced the MF 11mm f/2.8 II, a next-generation update to its ultra-wide prime lens that brings a refreshed design and optical improvements to its existing lineup. The new version maintains its predecessor's distinctive field of view while refining handling and image performance for full-frame photographers.
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The full-frame anamorphic lens segment continues to grow at an impressive clip. Blazar, which just announced the Talon series of full-frame 1.5x autofocus-equipped lenses less than two months ago, has unveiled yet another new series of anamorphic lenses: the Viper.
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Sigma has been developing a full-frame Foveon sensor since 2018 but there have not been major advancements in that process since 2022. However, CEO Kazuto Yamaki says that Sigma engineers have made progress and it should be ready to proceed to the final stage of development this year.
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7Artisans has announced the AF 40mm f/2.5 FE, a compact full-frame prime lens. As part of the company’s Lite Series, the new lens emphasizes portability, autofocus performance, and affordability, arriving with a retail price of $159.
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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.
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Cosina has announced the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
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