Panasonic Announces 18mm Wide Angle Lens
Panasonic has announced an ultra-wide 18mm f/1.8 full frame lens. It has 13 elements and a minimum focus distance of 7.09” (18cm). Performance behind a dome port is as yet unknown!
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Sigma Announces 20mm Lens for Mirrorless Cameras
Sigma has announced their 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary ultra wide angle lens for mirrorless cameras. It offers a 94.5° field of view (in the air) and has a minimum focus distance of 22cm (8.7in.). Mount options are Leica L and Sony E mounts.
Review: Nikon FX wide-angle lenses
Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon presents a review of most of the available rectilinear wide-angle lens choices for Nikon full-frame camera. The aim is to evaluate individual lens’s performance underwater, but also for this to be a reference for those seeking information about lens choices. As other test lenses come available, the tests will be added to, so please keep checking back for updates
Wetpixel asks the Pros: Wide-angle 1
In the second article of our “Ask the Pros” column, we have focused on wide-angle photography techniques. The subject is a huge one, and it was difficult to narrow it down to a manageable number of questions, so it is likely that we will revisit the topic at a later date. We are incredibly lucky to have so many busy professionals willingly sharing their techniques with the Wetpixel community. From us to all of them: Thank You!
Sigma announces 18-35mm f1.8 wide-angle zoom lens
Sigma has announced that they are releasing an 18-35mm wide-angle zoom with a constant aperture of f1.8. The 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens is, the company claims, the first lens to offer such a large aperture throughout its zoom range. Suitable for DX cameras, the camera has a minimum focus distance of 11”, which may make it suitable for underwater use.