Canon has created two new versions of its Image Stabilizer (IS) super-telephoto lens with the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM models.

Replacing the current EF 500mm f/4L and EF 600mm f/4L IS lenses, the new models are 18 percent lighter (112.5 ounces) and 27 percent (138.3 ounces), respectively. They have also been fitted with...

Even without the accompanying camera body, Panasonic has begun development on “the world’s first interchangeable 3D lens.”

The company’s “twin lens” is scheduled to be released this year, and will eventually be developed to work with the Lumix G Micro System line.

This 3D lens will feature two optical systems installed within the diameter of the lens mount, creating stereoscopic images from the left and right lenses that will then be viewable with any 3D-image processing system.

Tamron has debuted its superior performance SP 70-300mm Di VC USD telephoto lens.

Features for this lens include extra-low-dispersion glass for reduced light refraction as well as ultrasonic, silent drive and vibration compensation, both of which make the lens faster and quieter.

The lens is compatible with full-frame or 35mm sensor cameras. When used with an APS-C sensor camera, the angle of view will change the zoom range to...

Tamron has developed a 70-300mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens featuring image stabilization, M/A focusing and an ultrasonic AF drive.

The ultrasonic silent drive (USD) AF motor has full-time manual focus override, allowing for faster and more accurate focusing. Vibration-compensation image stabilization further helps to compensate for...

Nikon has released the AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II super telephoto lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/4, vibration reduction, a nano-crystal coat and optimized AF modes. With updated image stabilization technology specially engineered for super zoom lenses, this new lens is optimal for still and HD videography. The nano-crystal coat helps reduce ghosting and light flares. Three focus modes are...

Adding to the original three NX lenses already on the market, Samsung will be releasing five new lenses this year to complement the mirrorless NX camera system. These new lenses, all to be unveiled throughout the year, include an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, non-OIS standard zoom lens; a 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 compact zoom lens; a 20mm f/2.8 wide pancake lens; an 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS superzoom lens; and a 60mm...

Lensbaby has added two new products to its Optic Swap Creative SLR line — a fish-eye and a soft-focus lens. Unlike prior models to hit the market, the two new lenses have a flatter and sharper field of focus overall, while the other four lens options capture images with a sharp focal point and dramatic blurring around it.

The fish-eye lens, which captures a 160-degree angle by convexing an image to fit on the screen, has an ultra-wide 12mm focal length and works with a variety of Lensbaby’s interchangeable aperture disks, ranging from...

Nikon debuts its fast-aperture AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II super telephoto and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III for FX- and DX-format cameras.

The lens is equipped with improved vibration reduction (VR II) and optimized autofocus (AF) modes in the lens. With this lens, users have three focusing options: manual mode, autofocus with manual priority mode, and the new...