Monthly Archives: February 2014

Tamron planing to announce a new wide angle zoom and a standard zoom lenses

In addition to the recently announced 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010) and 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (model B016) lenses, Tamron is also planning to introduce two “strategic new products”: a wide zoom and a standard category zoom lenses. This information was published in the company’s 2013 financial report that can be downloaded here.

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Fuji X-mount “lens cap” lens

Some new products from Fujifilm were on display at the CP+ show in Japan (no official announcement yet). The first one is a tele conversion lens for the X100 and X100s cameras that will turn the fixed 23mm lens into 35mm (50mm equivalent). Fuji already has a wide conversion lens (WCL-X100). The second new product is […]

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What else is new?

→ Sandisk announced world’s fastest SD card with up to 250MB/s write speeds for continuous burst mode shooting and transfer speeds of up to 280MB/s. The new SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II card is UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) enabled, a new specification allowing for high-quality 4K video recording. → All current deals and rebates can be found […]

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Cosina announced Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 type II lens

  Cosina officially announced the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The new lens has a stepless aperture ring (this seems to be the only difference from the current version). Here are the detailed specifications:

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Breaking: Samyang to start producing autofocus (AF) lenses

Samyang will start producing autofocus (AF) lenses. The company is expected to make an official announcement in the future. Samyang will also reveal a new logo (see above). Stay tuned for more details.

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Olympus announces the development of M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 and 300mm 1:4 PRO lenses

Olympus announced the development of of M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO and 300mm 1:4 PRO lenses designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Both lenses are expected to ship in 2015. Additional information:

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Canon EOS Rebel T5, G1X Mark II, macro ring and PowerShot cameras officially announced

Canon officially announced the Canon EOS Rebel T5, G1X Mark II, a new macro ring flash and several PowerShot cameras. For pricing, availability and detailed specifications check the links below: → Canon EOS Rebel T5 camera with EF-S 18-55 IS II lens → Canon MR-14EX macro ring lite II → Canon G1X Mark II (sample images). Canon G1X Mark II […]

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Sony a6000, HX400, H400, H300, WX350 and W800 cameras announced

Sony officially announced the mirrorless a6000 camera and several new Cybershots. For pricing, availability and detailed specifications check the links below: → Sony 70-200mm f/4-5.6 G lens → Sony A6000 mirrorless camera body (kit also available with the 16-50 lens) → Sony DSC-HX400

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