Monthly Archives: February 2018

Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH POWER OIS lens specifications leaked online

Here are the specifications of the upcoming Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH POWER OIS lens: Update – the lens is now officially announced: Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH POWER OIS lens officially announced

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Canon M50, Rebel T7 cameras and 470EX-AI flash officially announced

Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera New DIGIC 8 Image Processor HD 120p High-frame video rate Built-in OLED Electronic Viewfinder with Touch and Drag Autofocus Vari-Angle LCD touchscreen Wi-Fi*, NFC** and Bluetooth connectivity*** Automatic image transfer to compatible devices while shooting* New Silent Mode Press release Pre-order Canon EOS Rebel T7 Built-In Wi-Fi* and NFC** connectivity Scene […]

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Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens announced

In addition to the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D lens, Venus Optics also announced a new Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens. The US price will be $399. Here are the details (Google translation):

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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C lens officially announced

The previously rumored Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C lens is now officially announced. Shipping is scheduled for early April 2018. Main lens features (Google translation):

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List of products rumored to be announced next week for the 2018 CP+ show in Japan

Updated list of rumored/expected products to be announced next week for the 2018 CP+ show in Japan:   → Canon EOS 2000D, EOS 4000D, EOS M50 cameras and Speedlight 470 EX-AI flash → Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lenses → Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for […]

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Two new Sigma lenses leaked: 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art (*UPDATED*)

Sigma is rumored to announce two new lenses for the 2018 CP+ show next week: Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens: available for Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Sony E mounts (probably with an adapter) – this will be a direct competitor to the excellent and expensive Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens Sigma 70mm f/2.8 […]

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B&H specials for the 2018 WPPI show

The B&H Photo specials for the 2018 WPPI show are now live and include: Select Canon and Nikon cameras will include a free storage bundle Sony a7S II will include a free Rode mic bundle worth $229 Sony a9 will include a 5TB HD and Shoulder bag Sony a7R II will include 4TB HD Fuji […]

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The latest Fujifilm financial reports: increased sales attributes to the Instax camera line

Fujifilm recently reported their Q3 (FY2018) financial report where the company showed increased sales thanks to better Instax camera sales:

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