Cosina
Cosina is a notable manufacturer in the optics industry. The company originated in Japan in 1959. It was founded by a group of dedicated visionaries, including Mr. T. Hayashi and others, who played significant roles in establishing Cosina as a key player in the camera glass market.
Cosina is well-known for its innovative optical designs, particularly in creating high-quality photographic lenses. They have developed several product lines, including the highly acclaimed Voigtländer series, known for their manual focus lenses that attract both professional and amateur photographers alike. Their lenses are praised for their sharpness, unique rendering qualities, and classic feel.
Over the years, Cosina has produced camera glass for various markets. Their lenses have often been sold under other brands, particularly during collaborations. Notably, they have partnered with manufacturers like Zeiss and Nikon to produce some of their optics.
In 2008, Cosina underwent a rebranding effort. It has remained independent, and as of now, the brand continues to be active, producing high-quality lenses while expanding into digital offerings.
Cosina has an interesting history with its manufacturing facilities located primarily in Japan. They also operate overseas, allowing for a broad distribution of their products. Throughout its journey, Cosina has influenced the photography community significantly, with their designs becoming a cornerstone for many modern lens makers.
As for marketing, Cosina has often targeted niche segments of the photography market focused on enthusiasts seeking high-quality, vintage-inspired glass. Their branding has evolved, occasionally refreshing their logo to reflect modern aesthetics while maintaining their classic roots.
Overall, Cosina has made a lasting impact on the lens manufacturing landscape, bringing innovation and quality to a market that values craftsmanship and tradition.
Cosina Lenses
Cosina 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 MC
~$209
Cosina 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 MC is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 162 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 740 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
Cosina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 MC
~$82
Cosina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 MC is a auto focus wide angle zoom lens for aps-c cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 16 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Full frame equivalent focal length is 28.5-52.5 mm.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>77 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.
Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro
~$125
Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>39 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 190 grams so convinient to carry.
Cosina 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 MC AF
~$115
Cosina 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 MC AF is a auto focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 437 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 90 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Cosina 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Macro MC
~$22
Cosina 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Macro MC is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 650 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.
Cosina 28-210mm f/3.5-5.6 MC
~$116
Cosina 28-210mm f/3.5-5.6 MC is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 540 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 109 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.
Cosina 28-210mm f/4.2-6.5 IF Aspherical
~$48
Cosina 28-210mm f/4.2-6.5 IF Aspherical is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 394 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Cosina 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 MC Macro
~$100
Cosina 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 MC Macro is a auto focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro
~$14
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 273 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 65 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Cosina 60-300mm f/4 - 5.6
~$18
Cosina 60-300mm f/4 - 5.6 is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 620 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 111 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Cosina 70-210mm f/2.8-4 AF
~$17
Cosina 70-210mm f/2.8-4 AF is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>With high brightness value, it has the ability to collect light even in poor lighting conditions Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>128 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. Weights 710 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
Cosina 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 MC Macro
~$24
Cosina 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 MC Macro is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 358 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Cosina 75-200mm f/4.5-5.3 MC Macro
~$59
Cosina 75-200mm f/4.5-5.3 MC Macro is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
Cosina AF 100-300mm f/5.6-6.7 MC Macro
~$64
Cosina AF 100-300mm f/5.6-6.7 MC Macro is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 450 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Cosina AF 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 MC
~$249
Cosina AF 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 MC is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Great choice mainly for good light conditions<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>162 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 740 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
Cosina AF 100mm f/3.5 Macro
~$44
Cosina AF 100mm f/3.5 Macro is a auto focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 207 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 71 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Cosina AF 100mm f/3.5 MC macro
~$30
Cosina AF 100mm f/3.5 MC macro is a auto focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>72 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 208 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.
Cosina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 MC
~$85
Cosina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 MC is a auto focus wide angle zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>74 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 390 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Cosina AF 28-210mm f/3.5-5.6 MC
~$50
Cosina AF 28-210mm f/3.5-5.6 MC is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>112 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 540 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.
Cosina AF 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC
~$34
Cosina AF 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>122 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 570 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.
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