Sigma teases new lens announcement on February 23rd

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Sigma Austria posted a teaser on their Facebook page about a new lens that will be announced on February 23rd for the 2016 CP+ show in Japan. Here is the translated text:

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Techart PRO AF Leica M lens adapter for Sony E mount cameras officially announced

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The Techart PRO AF Leica M lens adapter for Sony E mount cameras is now officially announced:

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Hands-on videos:

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Sony a6300 camera and G master lenses are now available for pre-order

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The latest Sony a6300 camera and G master lenses are now available for pre-order:

Shipping for the a6300 should start on March 10th, the G lenses should be available on March 31st.

 

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New Olympus camera registered online

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A new Olympus camera got registered today at the Indonesian government communications agency Postel. The original name is masked (IM001) and no additional information was published (besides the presence of built-in Wi-Fi).

Via Digicame-info

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5 new companies join the Micro Four Thirds standard

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Olympus officially announced that five new companies have joined the Micro Four Thirds standard:

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Olympus announced Stylus SH-3 and TG-870 compact cameras

Olympus announced two new compact cameras:
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Olympus Stylus SH-3 camera (replacement for the SH-2, not yet available in the US): 16MP, 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, 25-600mm f/3-6.9 lens (35mm equivalent), RAW, 4k video, 3" TFT LCD screen with 460,000 dots, ISO: 125-6,400, shutter speed; 1/4-1/2,000, 16.5 fps, built-in Wi-Fi (more info).

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Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera: price and kit lens rumors

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The latest rumors on the upcoming Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera:

  • The price is rumored to be €1,999 for the body-only (around $2,200, US prices are usually lower)
  • The K-1 will be available as kit with the 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens
  • New HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 SDM lens will also be announced (it's basically a rebadged Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di USD)
  • An updated roadmap will also be published

Via PentaxRumors.com, pictures via Adorama

 

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Samyang announced two new XEEN cinema lenses, one more lens is coming

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Samyang announced two new lenses from their XEEN cinema line: 14mm T/3.1 and 35mm T/1.5.

One more XEEN wide angle lens is still to be announced:

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Specifications comparison of all current XEN lenses:

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