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Meyer-Optik launches Kickstarter to revive the Primoplan f1.9/58 lens

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2016

Meyer Optik started a new Kickstarter campaign for the remake of the Primoplan f1.9/58 lens. It seems that the teaser was only for one new lens as initially reported two days ago. Here are the details:

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This (again) is the Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2016

In case you missed the previous leak, here again the upcoming Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera that will be announced on September 15th. Two different lens kits will be available: with the existing EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and with the new EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens. The expected EOS M5 camera specifications are: Built-in electronic viewfinder […]

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Fuji X-T2 camera now in stock

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2016

The Fuji X-T2 mirrorless camera is currently shipping world wide and is currently in stock at Adroama (with free overnight shipping). Fujifilm Japan issued a notice about a potential delay of production because of high demand – it seems that this is now a standard procedure for every new product. The Fuji X-T2 manual can be […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2016

A quick recap of what is new at our sister Rumors and Addict blogs:

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Three new Zeiss Milvus DSLR lenses announced: 2.8/15, 2.8/18 and 2/135

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2016

Zeiss announced three new manual focus lenses for DSLR cameras (available for both Canon and Nikon mounts): Milvus 2/135 (previously rumored back in March): Tech data | Sample photos | Pre-order Milvus 2.8/15: Tech data | Sample photos | Pre-order Milvus 2.8/18 (new/updated lens design): Tech data | Sample photos | Pre-order Press release:

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Deal of the day: Fuji X-E2 camera + lens + accessories for $689

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2016

Adorama currently has a good deal on this Fuji X-E2 camera kit that includes the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens, Fuji NP-W126 battery, Fuji half case and 24/7 holster bag – everything for $689 with free shipping and $27.56 in rewards. For $10 less you can get a grey market Fuji X-T1 camera […]

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The latest Canon patents

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2016

Canon has a patent for displaying information on a LCD screen mounted on a lens similar to the latest Zeiss Batis lenses. Canon has a patent for expanding the AF points coverage area that was implemented in the recently announced 5D Mark IV camera. Similar to Nikon, Canon also has a patent for a multi-aperture […]

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Meyer Optik to announce a new lens on Friday

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2016

Meyer Optik will announce a new lens on Friday – see the teaser above: for perspective and scale, in the background to the left and center it appears to be the Trioplan 50 and Trioplan 100. The new lens (in front center) has a profile similar to the T50: Update – there are actually two new […]

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New Canon camera and EVF-DC2 electronic viewfinder registered online

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2016

The Russian government agency Novocert has new registration for a Canon camera (code name PC2325) and EVF-DC2 electronic viewfinder. Since the rumored EOS M5 will have a built-in EVF, this filing could be for a new compact camera or another EOS M model with optional EVF. Via Nokishita

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Sigma announced new line of cinema lenses, confirms new 85mm f/1.4 Art lens design

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2016

This is something I reported as a rumor few months ago – today Sigma announced a new line of cinema lenses that include 3 zoom and 5 prime lenses: Sigma 18-35mm T2 Sigma 50-100mm T2 Sigma 24-35mm T2.2 FF Sigma 20mm T1.5 FF Sigma 24mm T1.5 FF Sigma 35mm T1.5 FF Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF Sigma […]

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