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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2014

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is now officially announced and is available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information:

EF Mount L-Series Lens/Full-Frame Format
One Fluorite and One Super UD Element
Air Sphere and Fluorine Lens Coatings
Ring-Type USM AF Motor, Internal Focus
Optical Image Stabilizer with 3 Modes
Rotating Zoom Ring & Torque Adjustment
Weather-Sealed Design
Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Specifications:

Focal Length	100 – 400mm
Aperture	Maximum: f/4.5 – 5.6
Camera Mount Type	Canon EF
Format Compatibility	35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Angle of View	24° – 6° 10′
Minimum Focus Distance	3.2′ (97.54 cm)
Magnification	0.31x
Elements/Groups	Not Specified By Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades	9, Rounded
Image Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus	Yes
Tripod Collar	Yes Removable – rotating
Filter Thread	Front:77 mm
Dimensions (DxL)	Approx. 3.7 x 7.6″ (93.98 x 193.04 mm)
Weight	3.5 lb (1.59 kg)

Press release:

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New Rokinon 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC Cine DS fisheye lens announced

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2014

Rokinon announced a new 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC Cine DS fisheye lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A and Sony E mounts:

Canon EF Mount Lens/ Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: T3.1 to 22
Three Extra Low Dispersion Elements
Two Aspherical Elements
Nano Crystal and UMC Lens Coating
Manual Focus; Internal Focus System
Geared Focus and Aperture Rings
De-Clicked Manual Aperture Ring
180º Angle of View
Removable Petal-Shaped Lens Hood

Specifications:

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The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens already announced? UPDATED

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2014

It seems that the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is already officially announced – PDN already has their article online:

Improved four stops image stabilization
The original “push-pull” zoom has been redesigned to a rotating zoom (updated)
Improved optical design: one Flourite and one Super UD lens element
Newly developed Air Sphere Coating to minimize flaring and ghosting
Minimum focusing distance: 3.2 feet
Flourine coatings on the front and rear elements
Weather resistant magnesium housing
The lens will be priced at $2,199

Update: the post is now removed – I guess PDN published it prematurely. You can still access the cached version here.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II cameras rumored for early 2015 release

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2014

Rumors started surfacing online for new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II DSLR cameras that could be released in early 2015 (most likely for the CES or CP+ shows). The 1D X Mark II will reportedly be announced first, but will ship later in 2015. There are no additional details or specifications for now.

Via NL

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Confirmed: Hasselblad closed their Italian design center

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2014

Today several websites confirmed what I already reported back in May: the Italian design center in Treviso, that Hasselblad opened in 2012, has been closed. Hasselblad is probably/hopefully abandoning the idea of creating high-end re-batched Sony cameras like the Lunar, Stellar, Solar and HV models. There is still no official statement from the company.

Posted in Hasselblad| Tagged Hasselblad HV, Hasselblad Solar, Hasselblad Stellar, Lunar| 52 Comments

New Sony a7 series trade-in program launched

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2014

The Sony a7 series trade-in program is back. The participating cameras are Sony Alpha a7, Sony a7 kit with 28-70mm lens and Sony Alpha a7R. All three have an instant rebate of $200 each, 4% Adorama rewards and free Expedited shipping. You will need to trade-in your working used DSLR camera or interchangeable lens within 30 days after the purchase of a Sony a7 or before placing your order. The trade-in bonus is as follows:

Sony Alpha a7 – up to $255
Sony Alpha a7 kit with 28-70mm lens – up to $300
Sony Alpha a7R – up to $345

For more information, visit this Adorama dedicated site.

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens leaked

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2014

A quick update to my yesterday’s post – Digicame-info posted the first leaked picture of the upcoming EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto lens:

Here are the lens specifications (Google translation):

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II DxOMark test score: identical to the 5 years old Nikon D300s camera

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2014

DxOMark published their test results for the new Canon EOS 7D Mk II camera – their main remark is that the camera’s low ISO performance lags behind rivals. The 7D MkII overall test score is actually equal to the 5 years old Nikon D300s DSLR (dynamic range is even worse). Obviously the new 7D has several advancements not present in the D300s and many of you will question DxOMark’s test practices, but here I just report their findings.

Here is the 7D Mark II vs. the Nikon D7100 comparison:

and the Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs. the first Canon 7D:

DxOMark’s conclusion:

“On paper, the Canon EOS 7D Mk II looks to be a solid choice for sports and action photographers, but its sensor performance is somewhat behind the best in class, at least at low ISOs. Relatively high noise, less discriminating color, and below-average DR at base ISO all continue to hold back Canon sensors against rivals, but that’s not the case at higher sensitivities. In fact, when light levels fall, the Canon EOS 7D Mk II performs competitively, even surpassing rivals slightly. If Canon could only address performance at base and low ISO, the EOS 7D Mk II would make a thoroughly convincing all-round choice, but in this category the Sony A77 II looks to be the more compelling option.”

In contrast, the Canon PowerShot G7 X camera scored very well:

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Canon will soon announce a new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2014

Canon will soon announce the previously rumored EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto lens (see patent) that will replace the current model. The model number of the new lens hood will be ET-83D.