Just announced: Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.8 lenses, HVL-F45RM flash

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2017


For the WPPI show Sony announced two new lenses and a new wireless radio flash:

Additional information (MTF charts, lens design):

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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 and 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2017



The previously rumored Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 ($1,299) and 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD ($499) DSLR lenses are now officially announced. Additional information, including MTF charts, detailed technical specifications and press releases can be found over at NikonRumors.

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Panasonic GH5 camera delayed because of too many pre-orders, first unboxing videos posted online

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2017

Panasonic Japan issued the now already standard warning that the GH5 shipments will be delayed because of the large amount of pre-orders. The Panasonic GH5 camera was first introduced at Photokina last year, while pre-orders opened in early January. The new US shipping date is now listed as March 30th at B&H and Adorama.

Here are two Panasonic GH5 unboxing videos and a high ISO video test:

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Samyang/Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 professional cine lens announced

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2017

The teaser I reported about over the weekend was for a new Samyang/Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 professional cine lens - now officially announced:

  • Ultra Wide Angle in 94.8°
  • Aspherical Lens
  • Designed for Films – 114mm Front Size, High-durability, FFG, Declicked Aperture
  • Circular aperture with 11 blades
  • Smooth Focus Ring
  • Shipping will start in March 2017, the price is €2,200 (check US pricing)

Press release:

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Rokinon teaser: new Xeen professional cine lens coming tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2017


Rokinon has a new teaser for a new Xeen professional cine lens that will be announced tomorrow (February 6th).

See all currently available Rokinon Xeen lenses here.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2017


→ New Sony rebates started today in the US. Check out also the other available Sony savings.

  
→ Now shipping/in stock:


→ The Fujifilm GFX 50S is scheduled to start shipping on March 1st.

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Bergger announced new Pancro400 film

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2017


Another new photographic film is being released: the French company Bergger announced Pancro400 - a new ISO 400 black and white film that will be available in 135mm and 120mm rolls:

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Tamron to announce two more lenses for the CP+ show: 70-200mm f/2.8 and 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2017


Back in January I posted the first leaked pictures of the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens. Here are the expected specs:

  • Model A025
  • 5 stops image stabilization with three correction modes including panning-only mode
  • Antifouling coat and dustproof and drip-proof construction adopted
  • Adopt electromagnetic diaphragm method for Nikon
  • Teleconverter compatible, TAP-in console compatible
  • Lens construction: 23 elements in 17 groups
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.95 m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 6.1
  • Filter diameter: 77 mm
  • Maximum diameter × length: 88 mm × 191.3 mm
  • Weight: 1,485 g
  • Mount: Canon, Nikon
  • Suggested retail price: 175,000 yen + tax
  • Mass retailer price: 159,300 yen (tax included)

Together with the 70-200, for the CP+ show in Japan Tamron will also announce a new 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD lens for APS-C based DSLR cameras:

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