News round-up: New lenses and wireless video systems

Here's another roundup of news you might have missed, including new lenses from Iris and Sony, and a new wireless video system for RED cameras.

Irix reveals new 45mm F/1.4 wide angle lens for Fujifilm GFX 

Owners of the Fujifilm GFX 35mm medium format cameras will be happy to learn Irix has announced a new 45mm F/1.4 lens. This wide angle lens features 11 elements in 9 groups with 9 aperture blades, smooth bokeh, a focus lock, and is fast at F/1.4.

It's built for the weather with proper sealing and solid construction. In addition, it has a 77mm front filter diameter and weighs just under 2.5 pounds (1120 grams). The Irix 45mm F/1.4 wide angle lens will cost about $1023 USD (£749); you can learn more here.

Vaxis ATOM 600 KV kit wireless system for RED KOMODO now available in White

Vaxis has unveiled an all-white version of their ATOM 600 KV Kit wireless system for the RED KOMODO Stormtrooper edition. You'll be able to monitor video wirelessly in real-time via an app and RX, it features up to 600 feet in transmission range, supports 13 channels, and many other features.

You can learn more about the ATOM 600 and pre-order it for $999 USD (about £728) at Vaxis' website.

Sony FE 35mm F/1.4 GM lens announced

Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras will have a new and fast G Master series lens with the unveiling of the Sony FE 35mm F/1.4 GM featuring an E-mount. Along with other G Master lenses, the new GM lens includes excellent edge-to-edge sharpness, a professional build, incredible bokeh, and much more.

This standard wide angle prime lens is fast and priced at $1399.99 USD (around £1020). Its strong build and dust- and weather-proofing, sharpness, and other features makes it a must-have for Sony mirrorless A-series owners. Learn more at Sony's site.

PortKeys unveils affordable LH5P on-camera monitor

If you're looking for an affordable on-camera monitor that supports DCI 4K (up to 24p), UHD 4K (up to 30p), and full HD (up to 60p), then take a look at the recently unveiled PortKeys LH5P on-camera monitor, with 1920x1080 resolution.

The 5.5-inch LH5P on-camera monitor can be viewed in the daylight, and features up to 1700 nits of brightness. It has all the monitoring tools neeeded to ensure your video looks good, including waveform, 3D LUT monitoring, zebra, false color, etc. There is a single HDMI input and another HDMI output. The build is aluminum alloy and tempered glass.

The PortKeys LH5P can wirelessly control a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, including starting and stopping recording, focus, camera settings, and more. The price is only $399 USD (about £291), and can be bought here.

New Fotodiox FUSION Canon EF to Nikon Z adapter

Many photographers and video professionals have built up a collection of lenses over the years, which can make it difficult to switch cameras that use different mounts. However, there is a solution that can help out with that: A new adapter now available called the Fotodiox FUSION Canon EF to Nikon Z.

This adapter not only allows Canon EF and EF-S lenses to be used with Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras, but you'll have full control of the aperture and autofocus. Fotodiox promises the FUSION's Canon EF lens autofocus functions remain fast. 

The Fotodiox FUSION Canon EF to Nikon Z adapter is affordable at only $229 USD (around £167), and you can learn more and make a purchase on their site.