TTArtisan’s $300 250mm f/5.6 Reflex Lens Delivers Donut-Shaped Bokeh
TTArtisan announced a compact and affordable 250mm f/5.6 telephoto reflex lens for full-frame cameras.
Canon Designs 300mm f/2.3 and 400mm f/5 Autofocus Mirror Lenses
Canon has designed a pair of RF-mount catadioptric telephoto lenses that it says successfully corrects for field curvature while still being small, lightweight, and have a large aperture: a 300mm f/2.3 and a 400mm f/5.
Tokina’s 300mm, 600mm, and 900mm Reflex Lenses are Coming in February
Tokina will make its SZ 300mm PRO Reflex f/7.1, SZ 600mm PRO Reflex f/8, and SZ 900mm PRO Reflex f/11 reflex lenses available on February 3, 2023.
Tokina’s Trio of Compact Super-Telephoto Lenses Launch Globally
Kenko Tokina has launched an IndieGoGo campaign for its three compact super-telephoto APS-C prime lenses: the 300mm f/7.1, 600mm f/8, and 900mm f/11.
Kenko Tokina’s Three New Compact Telephoto Primes for APS-C Cameras
Kenko Tokina has announced three prime reflex telephoto lenses for APS-C cameras; a 300mm, a 600mm, and a 900mm.
Tokina Launches a 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens for Six Camera Mounts
Kenko Tokina has announced that the 500mm f/8 mirror lens that it teased last year is finally available and will be available for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, T-mount, and Micro Four Thirds.
A Close Look at the Rare Vintage Nikon 1000mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens
We often get rare and unique equipment through our doors at KEH Camera; the kind of gear that many photographers often dream of seeing. One prime example of those unique pieces is this 1000mm f/6.3 Reflex lens from Nikon, circa 1959.
Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex Review: A Challenging But Fun $250 Lens
Remember when lenses had character? Tokina remembers. Last year, it released the SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens which oozes personality that most modern lenses miss out on -- it's a tiny but mighty telephoto lens.
Tokina to Release a 500mm f/8 and Six APS-C Lenses This Year
Kenko Tokina has published an updated lens roadmap that extends through 2022 and includes several lenses for a variety of camera mounts. Notably, the company plans to launch a 500mm f/8 reflex lens as well as six APS-C primes for a mix of Fujifilm X- and Sony E-mount.
Canon Might Be Planning Super Cheap Super Telephoto Lenses
A newly published patent suggests that Canon might be trying to bring a catadioptric optical system back to its camera lens lineup. If the "mirror lens" designs do materialize, we would likely see super telephoto lenses that are much smaller and cheaper than equivalent Canon lenses currently on the market.
Tokina’s 400mm f/8 Reflex Lens Now Available for Canon RF and Nikon Z
Tokina has announced that its SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF lens that was originally announced in July of 2020 for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fuji X, and Micro 4/3 mounts is now available for Canon RF and Nikon Z.