Category Archives: Canon

Latest patents: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport, Canon mirrorless lenses and more

→ Sigma has a new patent for a 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Sport lens that will most likely replace the current 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM. Next are several new new lens patents from Canon and more:

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Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM, PowerShot SX620 HS announced

Canon announced three new products today (previously reported here): Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash – price: $579, shipping in June, 2016 Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens with LED light – price: $299, will be also shipping in June, 2016 Canon PowerShot SX620 HS – price: $279, shipping will start in late May, 2016 Additional […]

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Coming soon: Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens and Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash

Additional information on two new Canon products that are expected to be announced soon: Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens (previously reported here) The world’s lightest macro lens Hybrid IS built-in Built-in LED light Maximum magnification: 1.2x One UD and two aspherical elements Minimum focusing distance: 0.093m Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash Coverage: 20mm-200mm Guide […]

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What else is new?

Tamron announced shipping dates for the SP 35mm f/1.8 and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di USD lenses for Sony A mount Firmware updates for Sony a7R II and a7S II cameras released Reminder: the 12% savings on Leica gear will end on May 10th Pentax K-1 reviews and videos Exclusive Interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz

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New Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M registered in Russia

A new Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M cameras was registered in the Russian certification agency Novocert: The official announcement will most likely be at Photokina in September. Canon currently has four different EOS-M lenses in their lineup (five with the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens) and none of them […]

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The latest Sony, Fuji, Olympus and Canon financial resutls

Sony financial results for the 2015 fiscal year Fujifilm 2015 Financial Report

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera now shipping in the US

I received information that the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera (announced in February) is now shipping to authorized dealers in the US. Check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and WEX (UK). For a limited time you can get a free 64GB CFast 2.0 card and reader when you pre-order the camera: More info on the Canon EOS-1D […]

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What else is new?

This B+W UV-PRO Premium device should prevent lens fungus (Leica mount compatible) Pentax K-1 camera unboxing pictures Pentax K-1 camera now shipping in the US New Nikon D750 ERR shutter issue reported online Nikon D3300 replacement rumored to be announced this year (D3500?)

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