Monthly Archives: April 2013

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 18, 2013

Sigma officially announced the previously rumored 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens:

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Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens leaked? *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

The Czech website Digiarena published a picture of a soon to be announced Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens. No other details are available at that point. This of course could be just another late April’s fool joke. What do you guys think? Update: this may actually be true, here are some detailed specs on […]

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Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 PRO DX lens release dates announced

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

Tokina announced the release dates for their new AT-X 12-28mm f/4 PRO DX lens with internal focusing for APS-C DSLR cameras: Nikon version will be released on April 25th, 2013 Canon version will be released in late June, 2013 Sample images from the lens can be found here and here.

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Adobe published a sneak peek video on a new Photoshop feature

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

Adobe released an YouTube video for a new Photoshop feature that will reduce blur in photographs. More details will be revealed at the Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles during May 4-8, 2013.

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Ricoh GR sample images

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

Based on the MTF charts and the image quality comparisons, the new Ricoh GR camera seems to have an excellent, sharp 28mm lens. Here are few sample images taken with the new camera (more images available here and here):

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Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens sample images, new firmware update

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

Fujifilm published several sample images from their just announced Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens ($699). There will also be a new firmware update that will be released once the lens starts shipping:

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Ricoh GR image quality comparison with Fuji X-Pro1, Canon G1x/G15, Sony RX100 and Nikon Coolpix A

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

Some quick comparisons between the image quality of the new Ricoh GR and several other cameras (click for larger view):

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Ricoh GR promo and hands-on videos

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

The first Ricoh GR promo and hands-on videos are out:

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Updated Fujifilm XF lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

In addition to the new XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens, Fujifilm also published an updated XF lens roadmap which includes one small change: the upcoming XF 56mm lens will have a f/1.2 aperture instead of the previously planned f/1.4. The new roadmap includes also two (Planar T* 1.8/32 and Distagon T* 2.8/12) of the upcoming Zeiss lenses for Fuji mirrorless […]

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Ricoh GR officially announced, available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

Ricoh officially announced their new GR digital compact camera. B&H is currently taking pre-orders for the new GR (price: $799.95). The new GR has a redesigned 28mm equivalent f/2.8 lens. Here are a MTF charts comparison between the GR and the GR Digital IV: Detailed Ricoh GR technical specifications:

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