Monthly Archives: May 2018

Manual focus phobia

    Manual focus phobia by Riccardo Mantero Now I’d like to add my two-cents worth in debunking those (in)famous doubts that gravitate around manual-focus lenses. To begin with, when I decided to get something wider and sharper for my beloved Nikon 16-35 f/4, I have to admit that I was worried about the prospect. No, […]

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Samyang XP lenses pulled out by Swedish distributor due to design similarity with Zeiss lenses

There is some kind of conflict in Sweden between Zeiss and Samyang regarding the latest Samyang Premium XP lenses for Canon EF mount: Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 lens Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2 lens The distributor in Sweden, Focus Nordic, has contacted all shops in Sweden to stop selling the Samyangs XP lenses and return the existing inventory […]

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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens available for pre-order at $1,599

The new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now available for pre-order for $1,599 (£1,500/€1,499) at: B&H Adorama Amazon Park Camera (UK) Shipping will begin in late June and its available in Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Sony E mounts. The full press release can be found here. Additional information on the latest Sigma 105mm […]

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What else is new?

The Leica M7 camera is now officially discontinued Nikon mirrorless camera rumors update Pentax K-1 Mark II firmware update version 1.02 released Angelo Pelle Fujifilm X100F And GFX50S Cases

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Tamron updates its 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens

Today Tamron updated their 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD DSLR lens – the world’s lightest and smallest 15x zoom lens. It seems that the new version is cheaper at $349 (the previous model is $449). The lens is available for both Nikon and Canon mounts. Shipping is expected to start on May 30th. Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 […]

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The upcoming Samyang 24mm f/2.8 AF pancake lens for Sony FE mount already listed online

A quick update on the rumored Samyang 24mm f/2.8 AF pancake lens for Sony FE mount I reported about yesterday: the Chinese website ZOL has already listed the lens without any other additional information which means we are getting close to the official announcement (expected in June). Samyang currently has four AF mirrorless lenses for Sony FE mount:

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A new line of Zeiss Supreme Prime cinema lenses announced

The previously rumored Zeiss Supreme Prime cinema lenses are now officially announced. The set of six lenses is priced at 108,000 USD. Here is the full press release:

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Fuji X-T100 mirrorless camera announced, priced at $599

The previously rumored Fuji X-T100 mirrorless camera is now officially announced. Fuji showed us that a decent mirrorless camera can also be cheap – the price of the X-T100 body only is $599 (pre-orders are now open at Amazon, Adorama, B&H and WEX). Fujifilm X-T100 key features, technical specifications and hands-on videos:

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