Category Archives: Zenit

Zenit announced a new Zenitar 50mm f/1.5 lens for Sony E-mount

In addition to the Zenitar 35mm f/2, the Russian brand Zenit announced a new Zenitar 50mm f/1.5 full-frame manual focusing lens (1.5/50) for Sony E-mount. US pricing and availability is not yet released. In the US Zenit lenses are sold at the official Zenit US website and at B&H. Here is the translated press release:

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Press release: Russian Helios and Zenitar lenses are now sold in the USA, Canada, China, and in Southeast Asia

The Russian Helios and Zenitar cameras and lenses are now sold in the USA, Canada, China, and in the countries of Southeast Asia.

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Update on the two new Zenit lenses: not for Sony E-mount

A quick update on the two new Zenit lenses – some websites wrongly reported that the lenses will be for Sony E-mount, which is not correct. Here are the details:

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Zenit announced a new Selena 58mm f/1.9 lens

In addition to the 60mm f/2.8 macro lens, Zenit announced also a new Selena 58mm f/1.9 lens (in the US Zenit lenses are sold at B&H and zenit.store). Here is the translated press release:

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Zenit announced a new Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro lens

Zenit announced the first lens of the Zenitar line with an electronic-controlled diaphragm: Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro lens. The lens will be produced in the Krasnogorsk factory S. A. Zverev (KMZ). The Zenitar 2,8/60 Macro lens has 1:1 magnification scale, the minimum focusing distance is 0.23m. The lens will be sold in Russia, USA, Germany, Italy, and China […]

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Zenit officially announced their new Zenitar 35mm f/2 lens for Sony E-mount

The previously rumored/leaked new Zenit Zenitar 35mm f/2 lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced. US pricing and availability is not yet released (Zenit lenses are sold at the official Zenit US website and at B&H). Here is the translated press release: Update: This lens has 9 aperture blades, 7 elements in 5 groups, manual […]

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New Zenit lens for Sony E-mount coming soon: Zenitar 35mm f/2

Zenit is going to announce a new Zenitar 35mm f/2 lens for Sony E-mount:

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Zenit lenses are now available for sale at B&H

Zenit lenses for various mounts are now available for sale at B&H. Currently, 13 different models are listed for Nikon F, Canon EF, M42 and Sony E-mount:

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