Monthly Archives: April 2015

Is this the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS STM lens?

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2015

I just received this pictures of a new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS STM lens that has been rumored for a while. For comparison, here is the current Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II model:

Posted in Canon | 14 Comments

Olympus AIR A01 camera module “rocket launcher style setup” can probably get you arrested

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2015

DC.watch published an interesting use of the new Olympus AIR A01 camera module in “rocket launcher style” delivering a whopping 1,200mm telephoto equivalent by using the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm f/2.8 lens:

Posted in Olympus | Tagged | 10 Comments

Voigtländer 10.5mm f/0.95 Nokton Micro Four Thirds lens UK price announced

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2015

Voigtländer announced the UK price of their new 10.5mm f/0.95 Nokton Micro Four Thirds lens: £999 (around $1,200). The US price of the lens is not yet released (check here for updates). Here are the lens specifications:

Posted in Voigtlander | Tagged | 1 Comment

Samyang/Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 and T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO lenses officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2015

The Samyang/Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 lens is now officially announced and is listed for pre-order at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Two different versions are available:

Posted in Rokinon, Samyang | Tagged | 16 Comments

New Olympus TG-4 compact camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2015

Olympus will soon release a new Olympus TG-4 compact camera (pictured above) that will replace the current TG-3 model. The TG-4 already appeared in a Russian government agency product registration back in January. Via Digicame-info

Posted in Olympus | 9 Comments

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens listed at B&H

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2015

Few weeks ago I broke the news about a new Samyang 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens. The Rokinon version is now listed on B&H with a price tag of $549. Note that this post is not tagged with April 1st. Here are the details:

Posted in Rokinon, Samyang | Tagged | 14 Comments

Today’s recap

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2015

In addition to the detailed coverage today, here are few news stories you may have missed: → Leica Virgin (Typ 1000) camera → New Canon to Nikon Adapter from Fotodiox. → Canon buys knock off brand Yongnuo → New Canon 770D DSLR camera?

Posted in Canon, Leica, Yongnuo | Tagged | 3 Comments

Canon C700x cinema camera

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2015

Is this a new Canon C700x cinema camera that will be announced at the 2015 NAB show (click on images for larger view):

Posted in Canon | Tagged , | 5 Comments