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28 Feb 2012 Tamron is set to release a new 24-70mm zoom with built-in stabilisation and a fast maximum aperture of f2.8 across the zoom range.

21 Feb 2012 Rather than producing a round in-focus "sweet spot" like other Lensbaby optics, the new Edge 80 works more like a tilt-shift lens with a sharp line of focus surrounded by soft blur.

14 Dec 2011 Olympus' new 12-50mm zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system is dust- and splash-proof and includes a motorised zoom mechanism for smooth video.

09 Dec 2011 Tamron is set to launch its first E-mount lens for Sony's NEX-system cameras, the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III VC.

06 Sep 2011 Samyang Optics' first lens for the micro Four Thirds system, the Samyang 7.5mm 1:3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT, is expected to be available before October this year.

12 Jul 2011 Nikon has announced a new prime lens for its DX-sensor DSLRs. The Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G Micro offers an equivalent focal length of 60mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8.

27 Apr 2011 Nikon's new AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G comprises seven lens elements in six groups and is the first 50mm lens in the Nikon lineup to feature an aspherical lens element.

20 Apr 2011 To mark its 60th anniversary Tamron has launched the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD, the world’s lightest, smallest 15x zoom lens and the first to feature PZD autofocus.

05 Apr 2011 Lensbaby has announced a professional version of its popular Composer lens. The new lens features an upgraded metal ball design which results in smoother focus and tilt control.

08 Mar 2011 Lensbaby has added the Sweet 35, a 35mm selective focus optic with an internal 12-blade adjustable aperture, to its lens system.