Monthly Archives: February 2015

Tokina announced a AT-X 116 PRO DX V lens with an interlocking follow focus

Tokina announced a new AT-X 116 PRO DX V lens equipped with an interlocking follow focus gear for cinematography. Here are the details:

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This is the Sigma dp3 Quattro compact camera

The upcoming Sigma dp3 Quattro compact camera is already listed on Sigma’s website and is “coming soon”. I expect additional details to be announced at the CP+ show next week. While the dp1 has a 19mm f/2.8 and the dp2 comes with a 30mm f/2.8 lens, the dp3 will have a 50mm f/2.8 lens. All three models have […]

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New Fuji, Sony and Panasonic rebates

Fujifilm, Sony and Panasonic announced new camera and lens rebates. Full list of discounted products after the break:

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More CP+ leaks and rumors: Canon EOS M3 and new Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

The CP+ show in Japan is next week and we are starting to see more leaks online. Here are the latest updates: Canon EOS M3 Canon has not given up on mirrorless and will announce a new EOS M3 camera (leaked picture above) this week along with few other new products. New Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 […]

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First Venus Optics 60mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro lens review is now online

Few weeks ago I reported about the new Venus Optics 60mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro lens ($379 on eBay) – the world’s first 2:1 magnification lens with infinity focus. Here is the video review of this lens:

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The latest Tamron lens patents

→ Tamron filed a patent for a 70-200mm f/4 VC lens. → Another interesting Tamron patent for a 28-320mm f/3.5-6.3 full frame mirrorless lens with image stabilization.

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What else is new?

→ Paralinx announced a new Triton 1:1 wireless HD video transmitter for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Additional information is available here. → Yongnuo YNE3-RX receiver announced (can add Canon RT functions to any flash). Check eBay for pricing and availability. → Lensbaby is currently working on new Micro Four Thirds, Sony E and Fuji mounts lenses that […]

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