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Sony Electronics Announces a New Compact FE 24-50mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens Designed for High Performance and Portability

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics is pleased to announce the release of the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens (SEL2450G), which is compatible with Sony's α™ (Alpha™) cameras. The 72nd addition to the full-frame E-mount lens lineup is extremely compact and lightweight yet maintains high-resolution performance synonymous with Sony's G lens series. With a constant F2.8 maximum aperture, it produces stunning bokeh and enables creative flexibility across the entire zoom range. The versatile 24mm to 50mm focal range, coupled with its compact form, enables users to capture a myriad of scenes including portraits, everyday snapshots, landscapes, and video.

Key Points: 
  • The 72nd addition to the full-frame E-mount lens lineup is extremely compact and lightweight yet maintains high-resolution performance synonymous with Sony's G lens series.
  • "The demand for light and compact standard zoom lenses is increasing, and our new FE 24-50mm F2.8 G lens offers a F2.8 standard zoom option for creators seeking portability, without a sacrifice.
  • It is a lens option ready to go anywhere," said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. "The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is our first-ever full-frame F2.8 standard zoom lens in the G series lens lineup.
  • The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G's 11-blade circular aperture and well-controlled spherical aberration creates the beautiful, smooth bokeh known to the G lens series.

Ricoh Announces large-aperture, high-performance PENTAX PF-85EDA spotting scope

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX PF-85EDA spotting scope, a compact, highly portable and waterproof terrestrial telescope ideal for a variety of applications including birdwatching, and nature and astronomical observations.

Key Points: 
  • The roof prism optical design enables the PENTAX PF-85EDA to be compact and highly portable, making it comfortable to carry for outdoor explorations.
  • The PENTAX PF-85EDA was designed to maximize comfort and ease of use in a variety of conditions.
  • A kit including the PF-85EDA spotting scope and smc PENTAX Zoom 8-24mm Eyepiece will also be available at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,599.95.
  • Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. is part of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

X100 Series Marks International Debut with Stunning Pro Photography and Superior Performance

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the international debut of X100 and X100 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone lineup built to deliver professional photography capabilities and powerful performance. The new X100 series brings significant upgrades to the vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System inside and out. vivo X100 Pro introduces the versatile ZEISS APO Floating Telephoto Camera, a ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera, and supports 4K Cinematic Portrait Video for stunning, cinema-like video quality. vivo worked closely with MediaTek to define the flagship SoC experience for X100 series. Both models come with the powerful Dimensity 9300 and a customized imaging chip[i], paired with enhanced battery capacity for smooth performance.

Key Points: 
  • vivo X100 and X100 Pro feature an upgraded vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System for pro-level photography on a smartphone and deliver superior performance with Dimensity 9300, a customized imaging chip and enhanced battery capacity.
  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the international debut of X100 and X100 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone lineup built to deliver professional photography capabilities and powerful performance.
  • X100 Pro features a 50MP ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera, a 50MP ZEISS APO Floating Telephoto Camera and a 50MP Super Wide-Angle Camera.
  • X100 and X100 Pro carry on the X series' pursuit of making professional-level photography possible on a smartphone, this time bringing a whole new take on portraits.

X100 Series Marks International Debut with Stunning Pro Photography and Superior Performance

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the international debut of X100 and X100 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone lineup built to deliver professional photography capabilities and powerful performance. The new X100 series brings significant upgrades to the vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System inside and out. vivo X100 Pro introduces the versatile ZEISS APO Floating Telephoto Camera, a ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera, and supports 4K Cinematic Portrait Video for stunning, cinema-like video quality. vivo worked closely with MediaTek to define the flagship SoC experience for X100 series. Both models come with the powerful Dimensity 9300 and a customized imaging chip[i], paired with enhanced battery capacity for smooth performance.

Key Points: 
  • vivo X100 and X100 Pro feature an upgraded vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System for pro-level photography on a smartphone and deliver superior performance with Dimensity 9300, a customized imaging chip and enhanced battery capacity.
  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the international debut of X100 and X100 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone lineup built to deliver professional photography capabilities and powerful performance.
  • X100 Pro features a 50MP ZEISS 1-inch Main Camera, a 50MP ZEISS APO Floating Telephoto Camera and a 50MP Super Wide-Angle Camera.
  • X100 and X100 Pro carry on the X series' pursuit of making professional-level photography possible on a smartphone, this time bringing a whole new take on portraits.

Sony Releases a9 III Camera with World's First Global Shutter, New 300mm f2.8 GM Lens -- Learn More at Adorama

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adorama announces new developments from Sony, including the highly anticipated Sony a9 III camera and Sony 300mm f2.8 GM OSS lens, both available for preorder November 8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adorama announces new developments from Sony, including the highly anticipated Sony a9 III camera and Sony 300mm f2.8 GM OSS lens, both available for preorder November 8, 2023.
  • The groundbreaking Sony a9 III camera introduces the world's first full-frame global shutter image sensor, setting new benchmarks in professional photography.
  • Global Shutter Technology: The a9 III boasts a 24.6 MP CMOS image sensor with a global shutter system, eliminating distortion in fast-moving subjects.
  • Weighing just 51.9 oz, the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens is the lightest large-aperture lens in its class.

Fujifilm Unveils Eagerly Anticipated Tilt-Shift Lenses for its GFX System of Mirrorless Digital Cameras

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the launch of two highly anticipated tilt-shift lenses for its GFX System of mirrorless digital cameras FUJINON GF30mmF5.6 T/S lens (GF30mmF5.6 T/S) and FUJINON Lens GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro lens (GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro).

Key Points: 
  • VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the launch of two highly anticipated tilt-shift lenses for its GFX System of mirrorless digital cameras FUJINON GF30mmF5.6 T/S lens (GF30mmF5.6 T/S) and FUJINON Lens GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro lens (GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro).
  • These new lenses, designed for GFX System’s 55mm large-format sensor [1] , cater to the demands of professional photographers that need the ability to adjust for parallax, distortion, and focus.
  • “The introduction of tilt shift lenses for GFX System opens doors for architectural, product, and commercial photographers to use a native G Mount lens for the first time with their GFX System cameras,” said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation.
  • GF30mmF5.6 T/S consists of 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical elements,2 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Super ED element.

Aspherical Lens Market worth $12.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.
  • The increasing focus of market players on the research and development of glass based aspherical lens is also driving market growth.
  • The molded segment of the aspherical lens market accounted for the largest share in 2023.
  • Asia Pacific market accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.

Aspherical Lens Market worth $12.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.
  • The increasing focus of market players on the research and development of glass based aspherical lens is also driving market growth.
  • The molded segment of the aspherical lens market accounted for the largest share in 2023.
  • Asia Pacific market accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.

THE POWERFUL NEW NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS EPIC SHARPNESS AT EXTREME DISTANCES

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Inc. has announced the new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, the latest in an unrivaled collection of high-performance super-telephoto lenses for professionals. The new 600mm f/4 TC VR S offers an unprecedented combination of versatility and powerful performance, boasting the latest optical technology and anti-reflective coatings for the ultimate in image quality, plus the added benefit of a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for even more reach.

Key Points: 
  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Inc. has announced the new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, the latest in an unrivaled collection of high-performance super-telephoto lenses for professionals.
  • Created and tested for the most demanding professional imaging and video professionals, the new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S offers users the following:
    Built-in 1.4x Teleconverter: Like two lenses in one, the 600mm f/4 TC VR S can instantly swap between 600mm f/4 and 840mm f/5.6.
  • The new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S will be available in late November 2022 for a suggested retail price of $15,499.95*.
  • The cameras compatible with this function are the Z 9, Z 7II, Z 6II and Z 30 only.

Fujifilm Unveils FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R WR Mid-Telephoto Lens

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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“XF56mmF1.2 R WR is the first Fujifilm X Mount lens to feature an almost perfectly circular aperture, even at F4 or F5.6, resulting in a clean edge along a highlight, with minimal aberrations and distractions, that is especially pleasing when it is out of focus. This design allows beautiful bokeh with busy backgrounds melting away from their subjects to create an isolating effect untouched by any other lens,” said Victor Ha, vice president of the Electronic Imaging and Optical Device Divisions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “The new XF56mmF1.2 R WR lens offers a wide variety of creative applications such as portraits, weddings, street photography, table-top, and commercial photography -- all situations that demand precise control over depth-of-field.” 

Key Points: 
  • Valhalla, N.Y., Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announces the launch of the new FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R WR (XF56mmF1.2 R WR) weather-resistant, mid-telephoto prime lens, the latest in the series of interchangeable lenses designed for the FUJIFILM X Series of mirrorless digital cameras.
  • XF56mmF1.2 R WR, offering the 35mm equivalent focal length to an 85mm lens, is successor to the popular FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R lens, and now features significant improvements from that prior model in minimum focusing distance, image-resolving performance and beautiful rendering of out-of-focus background.
  • The new XF56mmF1.2 R WR lens offers a wide variety of creative applications such as portraits, weddings, street photography, table-top, and commercial photography -- all situations that demand precise control over depth-of-field.
  • XF56mmF1.2 R WR is the first Fujifilm X Mount lens to use 11 diaphragm blades to achieve a near-perfect circle in the aperture [1] , even at F4 or F5.6.