Fuji officially announced the X-H2s and two new lenses (plus new roadmap)

Fuji as usual announced a ton of new gear! A full coverage can be found at Fujirumors.com.

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They also unveiled a new roadmap with those new lenses: XF 56mm F1.2II, XF 8mm F3.5 and XF 30mm F2.8 R Macro

First leaked images of the new Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens

On June 1st Sigma will announce the new lens. Here are the leaked images and specs via digicame-info:

  • 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
    ・Lens configuration: 16 elements in 11 groups (5 FLD glass, 4 aspherical lenses)
    ・Minimum shooting distance: 25cm
    ・Maximum magnification: 1:5.6
    ・Number of aperture feathers: 9 (circular aperture)
    – Filter diameter: 72mm
    ・Size: φ77.2 x 100.6mm (102.6mm for E-mount plate)
    ・Weight: 450g
    ・Mount: L-mount, Sony E-mount
    ・Estimated release date in Japan: June 17, 2022
    ・Overseas price: $899

 

Just announced: New Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 APS-C E and X mount lens

Today Tokina announces the new 33mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for E and X-mount. You can find the product page here, while preorders should be up and running soon at BHphoto.

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Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 X and Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 E worldwide sales date announcement

May 20, 2022

Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the sales release of the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 lens for Fuji X and Sony E (APS-C) camera mounts. SZ series offering a range of exciting products with specific features and valuable advantages.

Sales will commence on June 17, 2022.

The main concept of the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 lens is to provide a lens for an affordable price but with a superb bokeh and great low-light performance designed for photographers and videographers in mind. 33mm focal length (50mm in full frame) equals to a standard angle of view that allows this lens to be used in a wide range of genres like landscapes, street snap, portrait and nightscape photography. Compared to the existing Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4, the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 is faster and adopts a manual focus and aperture to realize a more attractive price and to make this lens more functional in video production.

By releasing the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 for Fuji X and Sony E mount mirrorless cameras, Tokina aims to provide the mass market with one more powerful option for photographers and videographers.

Highlighted Features

  • The most natural angle of view for wide range of genres.
  • Fully manual focus and aperture for video shooting.
  • Super fast f/1.2 aperture for faster shutter speed and smooth bokeh.
  • Low light fall-off.
  • High contrast performance.
  • Click-less aperture ring & depth of field scale.
  • Long focus throw for an extremely precise focus.