Monthly Archives: February 2016

Leaked pictures: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) and SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lenses

Some additional information on the upcoming Tamron lenses: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) lens Release date: February 25, 2016 Price in Japan: 97,200 yen (tax included), or around $850 (US prices will be lower) Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lens Release Date: March 23, 2016 Price in […]

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New lens from Meyer-Optik coming this Spring (plus Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 update)

Meyer-Optik will announce another new major lens project in Spring. Here is an update on their Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lens: the lens will be officially announced in the US and global markets tomorrow. Shipments to Kickstarter backers have already begun and will continue through March. New sales will be fulfilled on a first come first serve basis as soon as the […]

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO and Fuji XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lenses are now shipping

The new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO ($2,499) and Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ($1,899.95) lenses are now shipping in the US in limited quantities. The Olympus 300 f/4 is scheduled to be in stock on February 25th while Fuji 100-400 should be available in stock on February 22nd: […]

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What else is new?

→ New Gariz leather case released for the Sony Cybershot RX1R II camera. → New from Rocky Nook: free ebook guide titled “Making the Move to Capture One Pro from Lightroom or Aperture”. You can use coupon code CAPTUREONE40 for 40% off the full eBook “Capture One Pro 9”.

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Tamron may announce a third product next week

There are rumors floating around that Tamron may announce a third product next week in addition to the two rumored lenses. Check the discussion over at CanonRumors.

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The latest patents from Canon, Konica Minolta

The latest patent applications from Japan: → Canon EF-S 18-100mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens patent designed for APS-C DSLR cameras → Canon has a patent for 120x lens zoom (9-1080mm f/1.8-5.6 designed for a 2/3″ sensor) → Another recent Canon patent describes a new way to compensate for the image quality degradation in cameras with pellicle/translucent mirror

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New Sigma MC-11 AF lens adapter (Canon EF / Sigma SA to Sony E-mount)

In addition to the 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art and 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses, next week Sigma will also announce a new Canon EF and Sigma SA to Sony E-Mount lens adapter called MC-11 that will be 100% compatible with AF and metering. Sigma is preparing new firmware updates for the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS […]

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