Monthly Archives: August 2013

Samsung NX 30mm f/2 i-Fn lens (EX-S30ANW) coming soon

Last year I reported that Samsung will release a new version of their 30mm f/2 NX pancake lens with i-Fn functionality. A German retailer now has the new lens listed on their website with a price of 299 EUR (around 400 USD). Expect the official announcement in the next few weeks. The current 30mm f/2.0 lens is listed […]

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Canon announces EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens, PowerShot G16, S120, SX170is and SX510hs cameras

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens ($349.99) For photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection, the new EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a dream come true. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 3.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, it extends […]

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Full list of upcoming Canon compact cameras: PowerShot S200, S120, SX170, SX510, IXY 620F and a new G16

Canon is planning to announce the following compact cameras, including a new PowerShot G16 model (specifications): 5 times zoom 28mm wide-angle end start f/1.8-2.8 lens 12.1 million pixel CMOS sensor DIGIC6 Faster AF Improved the time lag Canon PowerShot S120 specifications: 5 times zoom of 24mm start 12.1 million pixel CMOS sensor DIGIC6 Faster AF Improved […]

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Full list of upcoming Sony products: a3000, NEX-5T, QX10, QX100 and two zoom lenses

Sony will announce the following new products by the end of the month: Sony α3000 SLT-like camera with 20.1MP APS-C sensor, E-mount and built-in EVF Zeiss Vario 16-70mm f/4 OSS ZA-Tessar T * E lens (filter size: 55mm, IS) 18-105mm OSS f/4G E PZ lens (filter size: 72mm, IS) Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera (similar to NEX-5R) […]

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The latest patents from Tokina, Olympus and Konica Minolta

Tokina filed a patent for a 70-200mm f/4 full frame lens. This is most likely the AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens that was displayed during the 2013 Photokina show but was never officially released.   Olympus filed patents for two M.Zuiko macro lenses for Micro Four Thirds: 70mm f/2.8 (left) and 100mm f/4.5 (right). […]

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Fuji X-A1 camera leaked

This is the first leaked image of the entry level Fuji X-A1 camera that will be announced in the next few weeks. The new model will not have a X-Trans APS-C sensor and it will be sold at major retail stores at a low price. On the outside, the X-A1 looks identical to the X-M1.

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Deal of the day: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 ART lens is now $120 off

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 ART lens is currently $120 off on eBay with free shipping (via 47th. Street Photo). The regular price of the lens is $899 and this is a new, not a refurbished product. Canon version is also available for the same price. Sigma recently announced 4 years warranty on […]

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What else is new?

I was offline during the past few days. Here is a quick recap of some of the latest photo related news: New Sony NEX radio triggers and hot shoe adapters announced (available on Amazon and eBay). Think Tank Photo released new sling bag line called TurnStyle. Those are the 2013-2014 EISA photo awards.

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