As a general rule of thumb, the more exotic the targets, the higher the prices and the more third parties are likely to hurt big players with affordable alternatives. The Kipon 14mm f/2.8 seems to be the latest addition to this category. The company says on its website that it's designed for APS-C format cameras, though the only confirmed fit to date is for the Fujifilm X mount. The lens offers an effective focal length of 18mm when used with compatible Fujifilm cameras. , like the Fujifilm X-T30 and X-T3, and its large f/2.8 maximum aperture is expected to give enough appeal for portable applications, such as street and documentary photography. The lens was designed with 12 elements divided into nine groups and seven slats inside to form the diaphragm. For those looking for maximum depth of field, the aperture can be narrowed down to f/22, though the minimum focus distance isn't clear because the product page states it can focus as close as 10 and 15cm from the subject. < p class="bordeaux-image-check">
Few details have been made available so far, but it appears the lens doesn't arrive with its own focus motor, which means focusing will be limited. to manual operation. The barrel appears to be made of metal and has a manual opening ring and a front thread for conventional screw-in filters. It's unclear if the lens will be suitable for other APS-C cameras, such as Sony's E-mount models such as the A6400 series, or Canon's EOS M series, such as the EOS M50. Although it should be available from September. Pricing has yet to be released, though it will certainly be more affordable than offerings that use autofocus.