Monthly Archives: April 2014

13 Pentax 645 medium format FA lenses coming to the US

By PR admin | Published: April 13, 2014

In addition to the new 645z camera that is rumored to be announced tomorrow, Pentax will also introduce 13 FA series 645 lenses to the US market. The new lenses are already listed with prices on the B&H website:

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Pentax 645z detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2014

The detailed specifications of the Pentax 645z medium format camera leaked online – here is the short version (full specs after the break): 52.99MP CMOS without AA filter (51.4Mp effectively, 8265 x 6192 pixel) ISO 100 – 204,800 SAFOX11 AF system, 27 point (25 cross type), LW -3 – +18 3.2″ LCD screen: 3:2 ratio, 1,037,000 dots […]

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Additional Pentax 645z pictures leaked online

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2014

Here are some additional pictures of the upcoming Pentax 645z medium format camera – it looks pretty identical to the previous 645 model. The full detailed specifications can be found here. Additional images after the break:

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price announced: $949, available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: April 11, 2014

The US price of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be $949. B&H is currently taking pre-orders for the different mounts: Canon mount Nikon mount Sigma mount Sony mount Update: Adorama now is also taking pre-orders for the new 50mm Art lens. Press release:

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The new Sony a7s camera to cost twice as much as the regular a7 model?

By PR admin | Published: April 11, 2014

The UK based store WEX Photographic has listed the new Sony a7s camera for £2499 – this is double the price of the regular a7 model (£1235):

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The new Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016) lens will start shipping on April 24th

By PR admin | Published: April 11, 2014

Few hours after Nikon announced their new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR ($896.95), Tamron published the shipping date of their 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens (model B016) which was announced back in February: the new lens will start shipping on April 24th, 2014 in Japan. The US price is $629 (available also at B&H). Full […]

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New: Lomography RUSSAR+ ART 20mm f/5.6 lens for L39/M mounts

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

Lomography announced a new 20mm f/5.6 RUSSAR+ ART lens for L39 and M mounts. Visit LeicaRumors for all the details, including sample images and technical specifications. The price of the new lens is $649.00

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Pentax 645z medium format camera US price: $8,500

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

A quick update on my post from yesterday – the US price of the Pentax 645z medium format camera will be $8,496.95. FIY: the previous 645 version costed $10,000 when it was announced back in 2010 (now it is listed for $6,996.95).

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art pricing to be announced tonight, shipping starts on April 25

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

The official pricing of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be announced tonight. Shipping fro the Canon version will start on April 25th, other versions will be released at a later date. The price is expected to be around USD 1,000. Stay tuned for the official announcement. Sample images taken with the new 50mm Art […]

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