The two prototype lenses that Ricoh displayed during the 2015 CES show will be announced on February 5th (pictured above):
Both lenses are full frame, giving all Pentax fans hope that a full frame DSLR camera should be coming soon.
Update – here are the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens detailed specifications:
Two freshly leaked pictures of the upcoming Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera the official announcement is on February 6. The EOS M3 will be compatible with the EVF-DC1 viewfinder.
Tokina announced a new AT-X 116 PRO DX V lens equipped with an interlocking follow focus gear for cinematography. Here are the details:
The upcoming Sigma dp3 Quattro compact camera is already listed on Sigma’s website and is “coming soon”. I expect additional details to be announced at the CP+ show next week. While the dp1 has a 19mm f/2.8 and the dp2 comes with a 30mm f/2.8 lens, the dp3 will have a 50mm f/2.8 lens. All three models have the same 29MP Foveon X3 Quattro CMOS sensor.
Additional images:
The CP+ show in Japan is next week and we are starting to see more leaks online. Here are the latest updates:
Canon has not given up on mirrorless and will announce a new EOS M3 camera (leaked picture above) this week along with few other new products.
On February 5 Ricoh will announce a new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.
Update: a new Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 lens will also be announced.
Another set of detailed specifications leaked online for the upcoming Olympus E-M5II MFT camera:
Few weeks ago I reported about the new Venus Optics 60mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro lens ($379 on eBay) – the world’s first 2:1 magnification lens with infinity focus. Here is the video review of this lens:
→ 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.
→ Paralinx announced a new Triton 1:1 wireless HD video transmitter for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Additional information is available here.
→ Yongnuo YNE3-RX receiver announced (can add Canon RT functions to any flash). Check eBay for pricing and availability.
→ Lensbaby is currently working on new Micro Four Thirds, Sony E and Fuji mounts lenses that will be available in Spring 2015.
→ Lytro light-field cameras will get TTL flash support from Viltrox (more information available here).
→ The new Fujifilm XF 140-400mm f/4-5.6 lens could be priced at €1,999 (around $2,200).
