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.
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.
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):
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:
Some quick comparisons between the image quality of the new Ricoh GR and several other cameras (click for larger view):
The first Ricoh GR promo and hands-on videos are out:
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 […]
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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