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Introduced as part of the Leica S-System line up, the Summarit-S 35mm lens spots a maximum aperture of f/2.5.  The elegant and minimalist design is unmistakably Leica. The lens has an equivalent 35mm-format focal length of 28mm. Specification at a glance: Lenses/group: 11/9 (2 aspherical surfaces) Image angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): approx. 75°, 65°, 46°, [...]

Nikon has just announced the long awaited replacement for the popular 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens. The new model incorporates the newer generation VR II vibration reduction system, and promises better performance right through to the edge of the frame when used with full frame FX sensor Nikon DSLR.  The new lens also spots the Nano [...]

Nikon has just announced the new AF-S DX 18-200mm replacement, notable improvement being the VR II vibration reduction engine. Other improvements include better zoom mechanism which reduces the “zoom creep”, a common problem with the previous mode.   A zoom lock has also being incorporated, which allows the lens to be locked when not in use [...]

An interesting and much welcome addition to the Nikkor DX range, effectively a normal lens for the Nikon DX sensor digital SLRs.  A very usable f/1.8 maximum aperture too, ideal for the low light situations. More information at the Nikon web site: http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1310-8934b9b612

Cosina, maker of the Voigtländer range of lenses has recently announced one of the fastest lens around, coming in at f/1.1 More information at the Cosina web site: http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/english/standard-e.html

The manual focus 50mm f/1.2 is one of the fastest lens from the Nikkor (Nikon) line up. More information at the Nikon web site: http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=136-1d3d4b0c43

The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is one of the fastest lens from the Canon line up. More information at the Canon web site: http://www.canon.com.au/products/visual/cameras_lenses_accessories/standard_lenses/ef_50mm.aspx