
Carl Zeiss has recently rolled out the wide-angle lens Distagon T* 2/28 ZE with EF bayonet, which is perfect for most of analog and EOS camera models. It is actually a manual focus lens that is made up of 10 elements in 8 groups and has a floating focus mechanism to provide high image quality across a variety of focus distances. The Distagon T* 2/28 ZE lens will be available this autumn for $1,429. (excluding VAT). [dpreview]

Carl Zeiss today introduced the new Distagon T* 2,8/21 with EF Bayonet mount. The wide-ange lens fits all analogue and digital EOS camera models. It is perfect for architectural and landscape photography. The lens’s floating elements design also guarantees high imaging performance, from close-ups to infinity. The Distagon T* 2,8/21 ZE will be available in Autumn 2009 for a suggested retail price of €1.549 ($2.262). [Carl Zeiss]

Lensbaby just announced a new array of mountable lens designed for use with PL mount motion image capture cameras. The new Muse PL will compliment Lensbaby’s existing motion picture camera lens, Lensbaby 3GPL, which will remain in Lensbaby’s product line. The Muse PL allows for highly creative focusing effects on any 16mm or 35mm PL mount movie camera, as well as several PL to video camera adapters such as the P+S Technik, Redrockmicro M2, Brevis35, Letus35, and SGpro. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [Press Release]

Nikon Imaging Korea today launched its new wide aperture fixed-focal length NIKKOR lens which is dubbed as the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. The lens is currently available in the South Korean market for around 600,000 Won. The lens also features Nikon’s ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ring-type and enables autofocus in cameras without a built-in motor such as the Nikon D40 and Nikon D60. The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G offers two focus modes including M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus). [AVING]

Here is the Super Secret Spy Lens that features a “secret” cut-out that reveals an angled precision mirror assembly on the inside that works just like a periscope. Using this spy lens, you can take photos in any direction while appearing like you’re shooting straight ahead. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [PhotoJoJo] More

Here is the X-Ray Vision camera lens from David Steele that is claimed to use infrared filtering allowing you to see what’s going on under certain types of fabric. You should spend your $200 to bring home this camera lens. The X-Ray Vision camera lens is currently available in 30mm and 58mm sizes. [David Steele]