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The latest patents from Sony, Tamron and Canon

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2015

→ Tamron and Sony filed a join patent for a 35mm f/2.8 full frame lens.

→ The first 100x zoom lens is patented by Canon: 3-300mm f/1.8-9 IS.

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Sigma will make lenses for Sony FE mount

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2015

In a recent interview with dpreview, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that they have plans to make lenses for Sony FE mount – “we’d either make a F1.4, or something different” referring to the Sony 55mm f/1.8 lens:

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Kowa Prominar lenses (Micro Four Thirds) pricing announced

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2015

Kowa announced the UK pricing of their Prominar Micro Four Thirds lenses:

Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8/T3.0: £1049
Kowa Prominar MFT 12mm f/1.8/T1.9: £829
Kowa Prominar MFT 25mm f/1.8/T1.9: £749

The Kowa Prominar MFT lenses are already available on eBay.

Additional information:

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Sony announces four new full frame FE lenses: SEL35F14Z, SEL90M28G, SEL24240 and SEL28F20

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2015

Sonny officially announced four new full frame FE lenses and two teleconverters.

Key features & specifications

	SEL35F14Z	SEL90M28G	SEL24240	SEL28F20
35mm equiv. focal length (when attached to APS-C body)	52.5mm	135mm	36-360mm	42mm
Max. magnification ratio (x)	0.18	1.0	0.27	AF =0.13x MF =0.16x
Min. focus	0.3m	28cm	0.5m (Wide) – 0.8m (Tele)	AF = 29cm MF =25cm
Filter dia.	72 mm	62 mm	72 mm	49 mm
Dimensions (Dia. x L)	78.5 x 112 mm	79 x 130.5 mm	80.5mm x 118.5mm	64x60mm
Weight (approx.)	630g	602g	780g	200g
Supplied accessories	Front cap (Φ72㎜),Rear cap, Hood, Case	Front cap (Φ62㎜), Rear cap, Hood, Case	Front cap (Φ 72㎜), Rear cap, Hood	Front cap (Φ 49㎜) Rear cap, Hood
Color	Black	Black	Black	Black

Pre-order options

Check also pricing and availability at Adorama.

Additional information including sample images:
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Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens sample images

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2015

Sigma published some sample images from the new Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens on their blog. The latest Art lens is expected to start shipping on March 15th according to Adorama or on April 20th according to B&H.