Canon EF-s 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs (added on 17.04.07)
Canon EF-s 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM features Compact and lightweight standard zoom lens specifically for digital SLR’s that accept EF-S lenses, 5x zoom ratio, mage Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster, Inner focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing, Double-sided, aspherical lens element (GMo) for high image quality at all focal lengths, Optimized lens coating minimising flare and ghosting prone occurring with digital cameras, Minimum focusing distance of 0.35m at all focal lengths, and Circular aperture for beautiful out-of-focus images.

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens
Last update: Video Review @ CameraLabs (added on 17 April’07)
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens (announced 16.11.06) is the kit lens for the Nikon D40 SLR camera featuring Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and smooth autofocusing, an ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes astigmatism and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast.

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Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED DX VR
Last updated: Video Review by CameraLabs (added on 29 March’07)
The Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G IF-ED is a compact, lightweight lens features High-ratio, 11x zoom lens and 18-200mm focal range, VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed, two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements, AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus.

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Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X 535 PRO DX
The Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X 535 PRO DX Lens is a large-aperture telephoto zoom lens designed exclusively for use with digital SLR cameras. It features a fast constant aperture of f/2.8, and provides a focal length equivalent to 80-216mm in 35mm format. This zoom range covers a broad range of frequent telephoto situations. DX series lenses feature a smaller image circle (rear of lens) and are designed to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result these lenses are also more compact and lightweight, and are better matched to digital SLR cameras.

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens
Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ Photozone (added on 23 March’07)
Canon has announced its new L-series standard prime lens: the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM. The lens is featuring Latest Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and near silent auto focus with manual focus override with environmental seals providing dust and moisture resistance. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM should be available in November 2006 for US$1600.

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Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG Lens
The Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG Lens (announced 8 March 2007) is a the world’s first Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens that offers featuring a fast aperture of F2.8 even at 500mm focal length. This mammoth lens also features Four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations and produce a high level of optical performance throughout the entire zoom range.

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Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 DI LD (IF) Macro Lens
The Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 DI LD (IF) Macro Lens (announced 8 March 2007) is a lightweight, high-performance and fast tele-zoom lens designed for SLR cameras with full-size image sensors. The lens features Soft Out-of-Focus Effect and Sharp Depiction, Internal Surface Coatings Minimize Ghosting and Flare, and one-touch AF/MF Switchover mechanisms (for Canon and Nikon only).

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Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR DI VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens
The Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5 - 6.3 XR DI VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens (announced 8 March 2007) is a high power zoom lens equipped with Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism. The lens also features Internal Surface Coatings Minimize Ghosting and Flare, Lightweight and Compact Design.

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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens
Last Updated: Vide Review & Sample Photos @ DigitalGrin (added on 02.03.07)
The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens is a compact, lightweight and robustly built super wide angle lens (equivalent to 16-35mm in 135mm format) for Canon digital camera with 1.6x crop factor featuring inner focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing, three aspherical lens elements (two types) as well as a super-UD glass element for high image quality at all focal lengths, and Optimized lens coating minimising flare and ghosting prone occurring with digital cameras.

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Canon Virtual Lens Plant
Interested to see how Canon lenses are made? You might want to visit the Canon Virtual Lens Plant, a new section to Canon Camera Museum website that demonstrates how lenses are made and explains some of the underlying technologies used in lens design. The website contains graphics and video clips that illustrate the production processes used in lens manufacture.

Warning: This is a heavy website, you will require high-speed Internet connections such as ADSL, optical cable or CATV plus Adobe Flash Player version 8 or later.

