→ DJI announced Inspire 1: a new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting the HD video signal to multiple devices straight out of the box (check pricing, specs and availability at Adorama and B&H). → The Sigma dp1 Quattro camera is now in stock. → Spend over $450 on a Gitzo tripod by 12/31/2014 […]
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon US and Amazon Germany. Technical details, sample images and additional information on the new lens can be found here.
With the new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens, Canon Germany also had a listing for the previously rumored EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens on their website earlier today (see screenshot above). The text is now removed, but here is the translation:
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is now officially announced and is available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information: EF Mount L-Series Lens/Full-Frame Format One Fluorite and One Super UD Element Air Sphere and Fluorine Lens Coatings Ring-Type USM AF Motor, Internal Focus Optical Image Stabilizer with […]
Rokinon announced a new 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC Cine DS fisheye lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A and Sony E mounts: Canon EF Mount Lens/ Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: T3.1 to 22 Three Extra Low Dispersion Elements Two Aspherical Elements Nano Crystal and UMC Lens Coating Manual Focus; Internal Focus […]
It seems that the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is already officially announced – PDN already has their article online: Improved four stops image stabilization The original “push-pull” zoom has been redesigned to a rotating zoom (updated) Improved optical design: one Flourite and one Super UD lens element Newly developed Air Sphere Coating to minimize flaring […]
Rumors started surfacing online for new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II DSLR cameras that could be released in early 2015 (most likely for the CES or CP+ shows). The 1D X Mark II will reportedly be announced first, but will ship later in 2015. There are no additional details or specifications for […]
Today several websites confirmed what I already reported back in May: the Italian design center in Treviso, that Hasselblad opened in 2012, has been closed. Hasselblad is probably/hopefully abandoning the idea of creating high-end re-batched Sony cameras like the Lunar, Stellar, Solar and HV models. There is still no official statement from the company.
The Sony a7 series trade-in program is back. The participating cameras are Sony Alpha a7, Sony a7 kit with 28-70mm lens and Sony Alpha a7R. All three have an instant rebate of $200 each, 4% Adorama rewards and free Expedited shipping. You will need to trade-in your working used DSLR camera or interchangeable lens within 30 […]
A quick update to my yesterday’s post – Digicame-info posted the first leaked picture of the upcoming EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto lens: Here are the lens specifications (Google translation):
