Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens price: $799


NikonRumors spotted the not yet officially announced price of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens that is currently listed for pre-order at B&H for $799. The lens will be available in both Nikon and Canon mounts. Additional information on the lens can be found here.

Via NikonRumors

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Canon’s financial results for the third quarter of 2017 (they hiked their profit forecast for the third time)


Canon published their financial results for the third quarter of 2017. From Reuters:

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Olympus to announce the rumored 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lenses on October 26th

The previously rumored Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lenses will be officially announced on October 26th (Japanese time - probably on October 25th EST) during the 2017 PhotoPlus show in NYC. The official release date will be in late January 2018.

Olympus already has one fast PRO lens (25mm f/1.2).

Olympus is also rumored to announce a new camera at a later date.

Additional information on the new lenses:

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Sigma announces the development of a new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens




Sigma officially announced the development of the new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds. The release date and price are TBD (check US pricing here). The lens hood will be available as an accessory (LH716-01).

Update: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens will be released on November 19th.

In addition to the new 16mm f/1.4 and the already existing 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, Sigma is also planning to release another middle telephoto lens for Sony E-mount and MFT (between 45mm and 90mm focal length, maybe even between 60mm and 90mm):


Sample photos can be found here. Lens design, MTF chart and full press release:

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White Instax Square SQ10 Announced

Lensrentals: Fujinon Lens Rentals Increase By 96% In 2017 Canon And Nikon Decreased 8% And 10%

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Sony: we will continue to develop A-mount cameras and lenses


Here is another recap from SonyAddict of a recent Focus Numerique interview with Sony:

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Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens (model A035) to be officially released on October 26th


The new Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens (model A035) is rumored to be officially released on October 26th.

Here are some of the lens features and specifications:

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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens to be announced this week



An update on the lens Sigma is going to announce this week - it will be a new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens.

Sigma DN lens - for mirrorless cameras

High-performance lenses, designed exclusively for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The latest technology for the lens design ensures high optical performance, a compact construction and quiet autofocusing. The superior telecentricity assures sharp and high resolution image quality across the entire image plane.

Sigma DC lens - for APS-C cameras

Optimized for DSLRs with APS-C size image sensors, Sigma DC lenses leverage original technology fostered in the development of Sigma SD series cameras. The configuration of lens elements and the lens coatings represent the culmination of decades of optical engineering experience. The result is truly excellent performance in a compact, lightweight format that offers outstanding flexibility to the serious photographer. (source)

Sigma already has a 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for Sony E-mount and MFT.

Additional pictures:

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