The latest DxOMark tests

Carl Zeiss Loxia 2:50 Sony FE vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4:55 ZF.2 Nikon vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Canon
Zeiss Loxia 2/50 Sony E-mount lens review can be found here:

“Anyone looking for a small, high-grade 50mm lens for the Sony A7-series cameras will find a lot to like about the Zeiss Loxia. Not only is it relatively small and lightweight compared with other lens options such as the 55mm Otus (which could be used with an adapter), it is a very good performer, not to mention a lot more accessibly priced. It’s still not cheap, of course, and somewhat bizarrely, it competes directly with the similarly-priced Sony-made Zeiss-designed 55mm f/1.8 which not only is a slightly better performer in the outer field, but is an autofocus model, which may appeal to a wider market. Still, the Loxia is a great lens, but choosing between it and the Sony model may come down to whether you prefer manual focus or not.”

Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art lens review
The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art lens (Canon mount) review is here:

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Yongnuo YN-622N II pictures and specifications

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Yongnuo published the first pictures and specifications of their new Yongnuo YN-622N II trigger for Nikon cameras (available also for Canon). Check pricing and availability on eBay. Here are the specs:

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Deal of the day: Sony cameras and Adobe CC photography plan

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The Sony RX1 R camera (grey market) is now available for $1,899.99 ($900 cheaper). Other Sony deals:

Adobe CC photoraphy plan deal
$20 off the Adobe CC photography plan (12-months subscription). You can also still get the CC photography plan for $7.99/month.

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What else is new?

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Canon cuts profit outlook on weak camera demand:

  • quarterly operating profit fell by a fifth as demand for digital cameras slumped
  • operating profit for the July-September quarter came in at 71.8 billion yen ($665 million)
  • Revenue fell 4.5 percent to 872.2 billion yen.

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Official press release for Sony buying Toshiba’s image sensors unit (aprox. 1,100 workers will be transferred to Sony)

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Sneak peek of GoPro quadcopter footage

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Last year I reported a rumor that GoPro is working on a consumer drone with HD camera. The official announcement will be in first half of 2016. Yesterday the company published the first sneak peek video of their upcoming quadcopter hat will have a stabilization system (no post-production stabilization was implemented in the video):

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Canon rumored to be working on a full frame mirrorless camera

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Just like Nikon, Canon is rumored to be working on a new full frame mirrorless camera that will have a version of the EF-M mount and will require a new set of full frame lenses.

Canon is also rumored to announce another APS-C based EOS M camera. Two new EF-M prime lenses are expected in Q1 of 2016.

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Gun grip for the Olympus Open Platform Camera (OPC)

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In Japan you can now buy this gun styled grip for the Olympus Open Platform Camera (OPC). Use at your own risk.

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Hasselblad E-mount lenses are now cheaper than Sony’s equivalent

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Check out those prices at B&H – Hasselblad E-mount (APS-C) lenses are basically cheaper than the same Sony labeled models:

  • Hasselblad LF 16mm f/2.8 lens: $149, Sony’s version: $248
  • Hasselblad LF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens: $499, Sony’s version is $848
  • Hasselblad Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens: $699, Sony’s version is $998

Few other Sony/Hasselblad deals:

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Ricoh limited edition GR II camera kit coming to the US

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The new Ricoh limited edition GR II camera kit that was announced last month is coming to the US with a price tag of $1,299 – check availability at B&H and Adorama. For comparison, the price of the camera only is $569.95. Shipping will start before the end of the year. The kit includes:

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Sony RX1R II camera at the PhotoPlus Expo

Some additional coverage on the new Sony RX1R II camera ($3,299) from the 2015 PhotoPlus Expo (credit: Alexander Guerra):

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Sony had on site cleaning/maintenance booth at the PhotoPlus Expo (credit: ZoetMB):

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Sony RX1R II camera hands-on from Adorama:

Sony RX1R II camera hands-on from Cameta Camera:

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