Monthly Archives: February 2022

First leaked picture of the rumored Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM and RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM lenses

Here is the first leaked picture of the previously rumored Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM and RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM lenses: Canon also put another teaser earlier today for a possible new 8K camera:

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Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera announced with 25MP sensor

The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera is now announced and yes, it has a new 25MP sensor. Here are the details: Pre-orders: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo | Koch | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX Additional info: Adorama | Explorer Product page Press release Related videos:

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Update on the 60MP Sigma Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology

In addition to three new lenses, Sigma’s CEO also released an update on the 60MP Sigma Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology that was initially delayed and now has been developed from scratch:

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Additional details on the upcoming Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 lens for MFT from Venus Optics

The previously rumored Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 lens for MFT from Venus Optics will be announced later this week. Here is the latest info (see also this post):

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Canon announcement in 3 days (new 8k camera?)

Canon has a new teaser on Chinese social media for a new product announcement on February 24th with the hashtag #canon8k – the number 8 is also present on the teaser as the infinity sign and even the gold number “3” will probably turn into an “8” by Thursday: Canon is rumored to announce two […]

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SIgma announces three new lenses for Fuji X-mount: 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

The previously rumored Sigma APS-C mirrorless lenses for Fujifilm X-mount are now officially announced: 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (based on the existing Sigma APS-C mirrorless lenses). A fourth lens for Fuji X mount (Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8) is currently under development. Here are the details on the three new lenses: Pre-orders: […]

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Another Sigma new product event tomorrow

In addition to the new 20mm f/2 lens that was announced on February 9th, Sigma will have another “live broadcast” CP+ event tomorrow where they will probably announce new product(s): Here is what is expected:

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Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera announcement tomorrow

The Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera will be announced tomorrow at 8 PM EST. There have been plenty of leaks (both pictures and specifications):

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New Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Sony E and Fujifilm X camera announced

Tokina announced a new SZ 8mm f/2.8 fisheye APS-C lens for Sony E and Fujifilm X mount:

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Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI example: upscale from 4,000px to 16,000px

Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) upscaled one of his photos taken with the Nikon Z7II camera from 4,000px to 16,000px with the Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI software. The results are impressive – you can download the 16,000px photo from Flickr: The latest Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.8 was recently released with several improvements and it […]

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