8.6
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The Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 Evo is a portrait-dedicated prime lens. It aims to deliver a compact form factor without sacrificing ergonomics or image quality. Here is our full review.
8.6
out of 10
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At CP+ 2026, SG-image unveils a limited edition of its 18 mm f/6.3 pancake lens and pays tribute to an icon of Japanese pop culture: Ultraman.
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At CP+ 2026, Meike unveiled a future "Air" range dedicated to APS-C hybrids (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z). It consists of three fixed focal lengths: 25 mm, 35 mm, and 56 mm f/1.7. But the suffix "Air" is strangely reminiscent of the eponymous series from Viltrox.
Sigma completes its f/1.2 trilogy with a surprisingly compact 85mm DG Art lens. We got our hands on the prototype at CP+ 2026 in Yokohama: first impressions of a portrait lens that breaks the mold in this segment.
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Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: a bright, lightweight wide-angle lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
On the sidelines of CP+ 2026, Sigma is launching the 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, a bright fixed focal length lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon RF-S APS-C mirrorless cameras.
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At CP+ 2026, Sigma launches the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art. The successor to an iconic model in the Art series, it is now more compact and powerful.
8.4
out of 10
Canon RF 45 mm f/1.2 STM review: wide aperture and bokeh, finally accessible
The Canon RF 45 mm f/1.2 STM offers an unprecedented combination: an ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture, a very compact form factor, responsive autofocus and an accessible price tag. Here is our full review.
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The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art, lighter and optimized, renews the first f/1.2 autofocus lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts.
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With the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports, the Japanese brand aims to combine long focal length, very bright aperture, and image quality. It is available in Sony E and L Mount.
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SongRaw, a new Chinese manufacturer, enters the autofocus lens race for full-format hybrids with an ambitious AF 50 mm f/1.2 "Moonlit".
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Designed for full-format and APS-C hybrids, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB, AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air , AF 50 mm f/2 Air and 85 mm f/1.4 confirm the manufacturer's lofty ambitions.
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Zeiss, the renowned German optics manufacturer, has announced its return to the camera lens market after a six-year hiatus. The company teased this comeback on its Instagram account, hinting at the release of a new Otus lens.
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The Nikkor Z 35 mm f/1.2 S is an ultra‑bright wide‑angle lens designed to excel in the most demanding lighting conditions, whether for photography or video.
