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Few images from the Zeiss and Voigtländer lenses shown at the 2013 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

The new Zeiss Distagon 55mm f/1.4 lens (click on images for larger view): Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 lens ($2,122.00):

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Pentax confirms their full frame DSLR camera plans (again) *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

Tokina employees confirmed that a new Pentax full frame DSLR camera is under development and prototypes already exist. It seems that Pentax also confirmed their full frame DSLR camera plans in an interview with PentaxForums. Rumors about a full frame Pentax DSLR camera has been circulating since 2009. Update: here is the video clip from the interview with […]

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New: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2013

Another interesting product that was on display during the 2013 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras (pictured on a Sony NEX mirrorless camera). The lens is expected to be released in July, 2013 with a price between ¥120,000 – ¥ 150,000 ($1,200-$1,600). The lens will be available in X mount (Fuji), M mount (Leica), […]

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Panasonic adds 42.5mm f/1.2 and 150mm f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds lenses to its roadmap

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2013

At the 2013 CP+ show Panasonic added two new Micro Four Thirds lenses to their roadmap: 42.5mm f/1.2 and 150mm f/2.8. Prototypes of the new lenses were also on display:

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Canon doesn’t believe in large sensor compact cameras, future of semi-pro APS-C is questionable, EOS 70D is coming soon

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2013

In an interview with dpreview Masaya Maeda (Managing Director and Chief Executive, Image Communication Products Operations at Canon)  made some interesting points on the directions Canon might be taking in the future: There is no room for large sensor compact cameras like the Sony RX100. Canon EOS 70D camera is coming: “Some day in the future. Without fail“. […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for January 2013

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2013

                     Those are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for January 2013:

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News from the first day of the CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2013

New Voigtländer Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds: 23cm minimum focusing distance 1:4 magnification ratio No aspherical element New Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lens for Sony A mount: 72mm filter size Circular aperture diaphragm 9 optical elements in 8 groups 45cm minimum focusing distance Olympus had a teaser for their E-P3 […]

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Fujifilm released firmware updates for X-Pro1, X-E1 cameras and XF 35mm lens

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2013

Fujifilm released the previously rumored firmware updates for the X-Pro1, X-E1 and Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 lens:

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Fuji X100S and X20 delayed, XF 14mm f/2.8 lens shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2013

Fujifilm Japan announced one week delay in the release of the X100s ($1,299.95) and X20 ($599.95) cameras. The new release date is now February 23, 2013. You can already download the X100s manual here. Meanwhile, after several delays, the Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R lens is finally shipping in the US. Check the in-stock availability at Amazon, Adorama […]

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New Olympus Stylus cameras and 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II lens announced

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2013

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II lens ($549.99) Focal length 75-300mm  35mm equivalent  150-600mm Lens construction 18 elements in 13 groups (including Super ED lens x 1, ED lens x 2 and HR lens x 3) Angle of view 16°-4.1° AF system High Speed Imager AF (MSC) Closest focusing distance (m) 0.9 m (focal […]

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