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The latest BCN Ranking data: Sony is in the lead again in the Japanese mirrorless market

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2022

Here are the latest BCN Ranking data from Japan and Sony is leading in the mirrorless market again – they dethroned Canon for the first time in the past 35 weeks:

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Sony Q1/FY2022 financial results are out

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2022

Sony released its Q1/FY2022 financial results. Sony cameras are listed under the Entertainment, Technology, and Services segment:

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New Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II lens announced (2nd generation)

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2022

Samyang announced a new AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II full-frame lens for Sony E-mount (previously reported here) Pre-order here Additional information Product listing Press release As previously reported, this is the first of several upcoming new Samyang 2nd generation AF lenses:

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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens development announcement (model A067)

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2022

Tamron officially announced (development announcement) the previously rumored 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A067). This lens will be officially released in September, 2022:

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Sigma CEO: the new Sigma 60MP three-layer X3 1:1:1 Foveon sensor prototype is currently under development and will be available later this year

By PR admin | Published: July 27, 2022

In a recent interview, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that the new Sigma 60MP three-layer X3 1:1:1 Foveon sensor prototype is currently under development and will be available later this year. The official announcement is expected at the CP+ show in Japan next year (2023). Update on the Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 27, 2022

Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Firmware 1.0.2 Released Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 V2 and V1 Firmware Updates Released Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Squeaky Toy? Additional Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Details Fujifilm X-H1, X-T200, X-T100, X-A7, and X-A5 Firmware Updates Released

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Canon releases second quarter 2022 financial results

By PR admin | Published: July 26, 2022

Canon released its Q2 2022 financial results. Here are the details for the Imaging/Cameras division:

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Tokina price increase, new package design and 16 discontinued lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 26, 2022

Here is an update on the Tokina price increase I reported back in March – Tokina is also changing their lens packaging and discontinuing 16 lenses:

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Samyang is teasing a new 2nd generation lens to be announced on July 28

By PR admin | Published: July 26, 2022

Samyang has a new teaser for a 2nd generation lens that will be announced on July 28. For their 50th anniversary, Samyang is releasing a number of second-generation updates to some of their existing AF lenses. Some of the characteristics of the new second-generation lenses are: different color tones, modern design, improved AF performance, custom […]

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The first autofocus lens from TTartisan is now available for pre-order (32mm f/2.8 Z)

By PR admin | Published: July 25, 2022

      The first autofocus lens from TTartisan is now available for pre-order (TTartisan 32mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount, previously reported here): TTartisan online store (international shipping available) Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon DE Amazon JP Pergear (international shipping available) TTartisan lenses are sold also at: Adorama | B&H | Ebay | AliExpress Additional information (lens features, specs, sample […]

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