Sigma filed a new patent in Japan for a 25mm f/1.2 lens for Micro Four Thirds sensors. In the past Sigma has filed patents for a 25mm f/1.4 and 75mm f/1.8 MFT lenses. In 2011 the company announced that it will start producing MFT lenses and currently has three different models: 19/2.8, 30/2.8 and 60/2.8.
→ 21 rare Rolleiflex prototype cameras listed for sale on eBay for $177,950 (via Popphoto). → The Ricoh WG-M1 camera is currently on sale for $145.81. → Firmware update v1.21 for the Pentax 645z camera released. → Sony released new firmware updates for the a7, a7R, a7S, a7II and a6000 cameras. → IR interview with Fuji: “now […]
→ Tamron and Sony filed a join patent for a 35mm f/2.8 full frame lens. → The first 100x zoom lens is patented by Canon: 3-300mm f/1.8-9 IS.
Other current deals: → $100 off all Zeiss lenses (including Otus and ZM product lines) → WPPI special from B&H → Panasonic FT5 waterproof camera for $197 (original 297.95) → Profoto B1 500 AirTTL flash is now $100 off → Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 lens is now $100 off → Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 lens is now $270 off → […]
→ Tamron filed a patent for a 90mm f/2.8 Macro full frame mirrorless lens. → Canon has a patent for a 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 APS-C mirrorless lens. → Canon filed a patent for EF-M lens adapter with improved AF speed.
→ Tokina announced a new Cinema 50-135mm T3.0 lens. → The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR lens is now in stock. → The latest Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC lens is now in stock. → New Zeiss Otus ZE 85mm f/1.4 lens for Canon mount is now $900 off on eBay. → The Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8 […]
Update: B&H is now shipping the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 lens. The first Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame lens ($1,199) video reviews are already out:
→ Tamron filed a patent for a 70-200mm f/4 VC lens. → Another interesting Tamron patent for a 28-320mm f/3.5-6.3 full frame mirrorless lens with image stabilization.
I already reported that the new Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame lens is already shipping. The lens will come in Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts. You can check the current in-stock availability at Amazon, B&H and Adorama. Here are few unboxing pictures:
The first Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame lenses are already shipping in Japan. Paul Nelson already purchased the lens on eBay and posted several sample photos on dpreview. The Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 lens is available in Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts. Additional information can be found here.
