Monthly Archives: November 2016

Hasselblad “is considering” a macro XCD lens for 2017

In a recent interview with Luminous Landscape, Ove Bengtsson from Hasselblad went into details explaining the not-yet-released Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera (the shipping date is now listed as December 1st). Several of settings and features mentioned in the 25 minutes long video are expected to be released in the upcoming months with multiple […]

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Canon rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

Canon is rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (replacement for the current Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens pictured above). The new version is expected to be lighter and to have a new IS system and upgraded optics. This should not be a surprise since Nikon recently announced their new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E […]

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Rumors: Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar ZA lens to be replaced soon

I was told that Sony’s screw driven 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens replacement will be announced shortly. The new model will include Zeiss T-Coatings, SSM and will be weather-sealed (SAL85F14Z SSM). These lenses are being manufactured by Cosina Co Ltd in Japan. Pictured above: the current Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens.

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First Black Friday deals are already here

Adobe already announced their Black Friday deals: 20% off Creative Cloud Individual plans 68% off Student Creative Cloud plans The German software manufacturer Franzis also published their Black Friday deals online (valid till November 28th): HDR projects 4 Professional now 87% off Denoise projects Professional now 69% off Cutout 5 Professional now 80% off I […]

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage: Dpreview posted their Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens sample gallery online. Ephotozine, Petapixel, MPEX, Optyczne/LensTip and Photographyblog posted their reviews of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens is already shipping – the next batch is expected on November 25th. The lens features […]

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Pictures of the Fuji X-A10 mirrorless camera leaked online

The first pictures of the previously rumored Fuji X-A10 mirrorless camera leaked online. The X-A10 will be the “cheaper” version in the Fuji X line and will most likely have the same 16MP Bayer sensor. Expect the official announcement in the next few days. Via Digicame-info

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The latest patents from Samsung, Tamron, Olympus, Sigma, Fuji, Panasonic and Canon

With all the announcements around the Photokina and PhotoPlus shows, I have not covered the latest patent applications in a while. Here is an update: Samsung → I addition to the 70-200mm f/2.8, there is another full frame mirrorless lens patent from Samsung for a 24-70mm f/2.8 OIS lens that was recently published in Japan. […]

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