Monthly Archives: February 2018

Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera announced

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2018

The previously rumored Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera is now officially announced: Pre-order links: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon Product page Notice for upgrading your current K-1 to the Mark II version Press release Via PentaxRumors

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Sony to release a new HVL-F60RM flash

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2018

Sony is going to release a new HVL-F60RM flash that appears to be a radio-controlled version of the current Sony HVL-F60M model. Via Nokishita

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New firmware updates for the Olympus E-M1 Mark II and Pen-F cameras coming on February 28th

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2018

On February 28th Olympus will release a new firmware update version 2.00 for the Olympus EM-1 Mark II mirrorless MFT camera (currently $1,699 after $300 rebate). Here is the list of new features/fixes:

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Nikon will not announce a new mirrorless camera for the 2018 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2018

Nikon will not announce their new mirrorless camera for the 2018 CP+ show in Japan which explains the lack of credible leaks and rumors. The next possible announcement timeframe is the Photokina show in September (Nikon has a booth at the NAB show but I doubt we will see something big there). In the next […]

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Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 lens for Canon EF mount announced

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2018

The previously rumored Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens for Canon EF mount is now officially announced. The lens has resolving power for above 50MP and 8K production, 9 aperture blades and Ultra multi coating. This is the third XPert (XP) lens from Samyang. Shipping will start in March with a price around $900. Additional […]

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Picture and specifications of the Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2018

Here are the rumored specifications of the upcoming Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera:

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Coming soon: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2018

As I already reported yesterday, the second Tamron lens will be mirrorless and we will most likely see only the development announcement. The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD full frame lens will be first available only for Sony E-mount. Here is the first picture of the lens courtesy of Nokishita: Like: Tamron Facebook page | Join: Tamron Facebook group

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What’s next?

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2018

Here is an updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

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Tamron to announce two new lenses this week

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2018

Tamron is rumored to announce two new lenses this week – the first one will be a new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras, the second will most likely be a mirrorless full frame lens for Sony E-mount (the second teaser says “one more”). Tamron will probably just announce […]

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First photos taken with the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2018

Photographer Bob Martin is using the not yet officially released Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The new lens is expected to start shipping in September. You can see some photos taken with the lens on his Instagram account (check the hashtag #400mm):

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