Category Archives: Canon

What else is new?

→ The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens is now available for pre-order at B&H (additional information available here). → Rocky Nook is running a 40% off all eBooks sales this week – use coupon code PHOTOMONTH at checkout.       → First look at the new Google photos app. → Toshiba announced new Exceria Protm SD […]

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Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6 L USM lens review

B&H published an interesting review of the Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6 L USM lens currently available in their used department (see also this post): With the Canon 1200mm lens, planning involves not what to bring and leave behind, it starts with this question: “How many people do I need to bring with me to carry the […]

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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is now in stock

The new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is now shipping worldwide and is currently in stock at B&H, Amazon and Adorama. Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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First Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens spotted in the wild, sample photos now available

The guys over at Etphotos.net got their hands on the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and sent me few photos of and from the new lens (available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H, shipping starts on May 21st):

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What else is new: firmware updates, service advisories and more

→ Olympus will release firmware updated v3.1 for the OMD E-M1 camera on June 16. → Canon issued a service advisory: “the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive“. → Firmware update v1.0.4 for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera released. […]

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens officially announced

The previously leaked Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens is now officially announced. The price is $125. Adorama and B&H are currently taking pre-orders. Shipping starts on May 21st, 2015 Here is the lens specifications summary: Compact, lightweight, fixed focal length standard lens for EOS cameras Large f/1.8 maximum aperture 80mm effective focal length […]

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Canon got issues, sensor issues

Canon published a product advisory regarding sensor defects on the Rebel T6i and T6s DSLR cameras:

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This is the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens

This is the first picture of the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens that will replace the current EF 50mm f/1.8 II model. The official announcement will be in the next week or so. The lens specifications are:

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New patents: Canon 35mm f/1.4 and Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 lenses

Two new patents from Canon and Sony: → New Canon 35mm f/1.4 lens patent was filed in Japan. → Sony filed a patent for a FE 55mm f/1.8 full frame mirrorless lens.

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What else is new?

→ The Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera is now $998. → This massive NASA Jonel 100 2,540mm f/8 mirror lens just sold on eBay. More info is available here. → The new DJI Ronin M is now available for purchase – it weighs in at just 5 pounds (2.3kg) and it’s small enough to […]

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Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM lens for sale at $180,000 (pack mule not included) *UPDATED*

B&H currently has the rare Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM lens for sale at $180,000. The lens is “used” in 9+ condition: Update: B&H published a new video of the lens in action: More videos after the break:

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Lee Filters working on a SW150 MK II filter system for the Canon 11-24mm f/4 lens

The new Lee Filters SW150 MK II filter system compatible with the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens will be released in a month. The new version 2 has a light shield and option for Big Stopper and Square Polarizer. It also fits the new Sigma 24mm f/1.4 lens. Lee Filter are also currently testing a version two of […]

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