Hasselblad “is considering” a macro XCD lens for 2017

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016


In a recent interview with Luminous Landscape, Ove Bengtsson from Hasselblad went into details explaining the not-yet-released Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera (the shipping date is now listed as December 1st). Several of settings and features mentioned in the 25 minutes long video are expected to be released in the upcoming months with multiple firmware updates. Another interesting bit of information: Hasselblad "is considering" a macro XCD lens for 2017 (watch at the 22:40 mark). Currently Hasselblad is offering three XCD lenses.

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Canon rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016

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Canon is rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (replacement for the current Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens pictured above). The new version is expected to be lighter and to have a new IS system and upgraded optics. This should not be a surprise since Nikon recently announced their new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens.

Via Canonrumors

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Rumors: Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar ZA lens to be replaced soon

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016

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I was told that Sony's screw driven 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens replacement will be announced shortly. The new model will include Zeiss T-Coatings, SSM and will be weather-sealed (SAL85F14Z SSM). These lenses are being manufactured by Cosina Co Ltd in Japan.

Pictured above: the current Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens.

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First Black Friday deals are already here

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2016

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Adobe already announced their Black Friday deals:

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The German software manufacturer Franzis also published their Black Friday deals online (valid till November 28th):

I will be collecting all Black Friday deals in this page.

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2016

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage:

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Pictures of the Fuji X-A10 mirrorless camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: November 14, 2016

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The first pictures of the previously rumored Fuji X-A10 mirrorless camera leaked online. The X-A10 will be the "cheaper" version in the Fuji X line and will most likely have the same 16MP Bayer sensor. Expect the official announcement in the next few days.

Via Digicame-info

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The latest patents from Samsung, Tamron, Olympus, Sigma, Fuji, Panasonic and Canon

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2016

With all the announcements around the Photokina and PhotoPlus shows, I have not covered the latest patent applications in a while. Here is an update:

Samsung

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→ I addition to the 70-200mm f/2.8, there is another full frame mirrorless lens patent from Samsung for a 24-70mm f/2.8 OIS lens that was recently published in Japan. Having just a few patents doesn't really mean that Samsung ever worked on a full frame mirrorless camera.

Tamron

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→ Tamron 18mm f/2.8 full frame mirrorless lens patent
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→ Tamron 60mm f/2.8 Macro VC full frame mirrorless lens patent

Olympus

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→ Olympus half-adjustable ND filter patent
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→ Olympus 2.0x and 1.7x teleconverter patents

Sigma

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→ Sigma 8mm f1.8 fisheye lens patent (designed for 4/3 sensor)

More after the break:
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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2016

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Here is this week's recap from both the rumors and addict blogs:

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