The previously rumored Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens is now official. Adorama has the price listed as $499. The Canon version is expected later this month, Nikon mount will be released in July, Sony and Pentax versions will be out later this year. The current 18-250mm model will be available for sale through the […]
Schneider Kreuznach announced their plans to start producing lenses for mirrorless cameras.The company has been part of the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group for a while and logically one of the upcoming lenses will be a 14mm f/2.0 Super Angulon for Micro Four Thirds. Expect the announcement during Photokina with a price tag around $1500. The 14mm […]
In addition to the 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens from last week, Pentax filed another patent in Japan for a 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1 mirrorless APS-C lens:
Sigma is expected to announce a new 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lens for Canon mount. The new version will add macro capability to the current Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens and will be available on June 25, 2012. Via Digicame-info.com
Samyang announced their new 8mm f/2.8 UMC fisheye lens for Sony E and Samsung NX mounts. The price is £279.99 | €349.99 (no US pricing yet), shipping will start in July 2012. In the US, Samyang lenses can be purchased from B&H.
Olympus confirms 2,700 layoffs, plans to focus on mirrorless and high-end compact cameras. Panasonic denied previous Reuters reports and says they have no plan to invest in Olympus. Fujifilm’s digital camera REAL 3D W3 ($275) currently being used to take 3D images of the International Space Station (ISS). Next generation iPhone rumored to adopt thinner and improved […]
Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Canon 5D Mk III DSLR camera – the A5D Mk III. The standard depth rating is 90m/300ft and can be upgraded to 130m/425ft. The price is $3,199.
Here is a more detailed list of the upcoming Samsung NX lenses: Samsung iFn 12-24mm f/4 OIS ED VCM Samsung iFn 55mm f/1.8 pancake Samsung iFn 30mm f/2 pancake (version II) Samsung iFn 16-50mm f/2.8 OIS SSA Samsung iFn 70-400mm f/4-5.6 OIS ED VCM The premium prime NX lenses will be announced in 2013.
Pentax filed a patent 2012-10830 in Japan for a 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens (28-80mm equivalent) for APS-C mirrorless camera (like the K-01 or maybe for a new mirrorless model):
Canon officillay announced their EOS Rebel T4i DSLR camera ($849-$1188), EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens ($199):
