New Voigtländer Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds:
New Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lens for Sony A mount:
Olympus had a teaser for their E-P3 successor, not details were provided:
Fujifilm released the previously rumored firmware updates for the X-Pro1, X-E1 and Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 lens:
Fujifilm Japan announced one week delay in the release of the X100s ($1,299.95) and X20 ($599.95) cameras. The new release date is now February 23, 2013. You can already download the X100s manual here.
Meanwhile, after several delays, the Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R lens is finally shipping in the US. Check the in-stock availability at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II lens ($549.99)
| Focal length | 75-300mm |
|---|---|
| 35mm equivalent | 150-600mm |
| Lens construction | 18 elements in 13 groups (including Super ED lens x 1, ED lens x 2 and HR lens x 3) |
| Angle of view | 16°-4.1° |
| AF system | High Speed Imager AF (MSC) |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.9 m (focal length75mm) / 1.5 m (all other focal lengths) |
| Maximum image magnification | 0.18X |
| 35mm equivalent | 0.36X |
| Maximum field size | 97 × 73 mm |
| Number of blades | 7 (circular aperture diaphragm) |
| Maximum aperture | f4.8 (75mm) – f6.7 (300mm) |
| Minimum aperture | f22 |
| Filter size | φ58mm |
| Dimensions (max. dia. x overall length) | φ69×116.5mm |
| Weight | 423g |
| Box Contents | Lens Cap(LC-58E), Lens Rear Cap(LR-2) Instruction Manual, Olympus Worldwide Warranty Card |
Olympus Stylus XZ-10
| Effective number of pixels: | 12 million |
|---|---|
| Zoom factor: | 5x optical zoom, 10x super resolution zoom |
| Wide: | 26mm wide-angle (35mm film camera equivalent) |
| Image stabilization: | DUAL IS (CMOS shift type & high-sensitivity shooting, Multi-motion Movie IS) |
| Rear display | 3.0 type, 920,000 dots, TFT color LCD |
| Movie shooting: | Full High-definition movies (MOV/H.264) |
Olympus Stylus TG-2 Tough
Canon announced the development of a new feature for the EOS-1D C camera ($11,999) that will add support for 25p recording at 4K resolution.
Fujifilm S6800 specs ($249.95):
Fujifilm S4800 specs ($229.95):
Pentax WG-3
Pentax announced the WG-3, WG-10 rugged cameras (priced between $299.95 – $349.95 depending on the model), a new AF360FGZ II flash (previously displayed at CES 2013) and a new pinhole body mount cap lens:
Panasonic announced their new LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Lens technical specifications:
| Model No. | H-FS1442A |
|---|---|
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | Yes (MEGA O.I.S.) |
| Focal Length | f=14mm to 42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28mm to 84mm) |
| Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
| Aperture Range | F3.5(Wide) – F5.6(Tele) |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.2m / 0.66ft (at focal length 14-20mm), 0.3m / 0.98ft (at focal length 21-42mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm camera equivalent) |
| Diagonal Angle of View | 75°(W) – 29°(T) |
| Filter Size | φ46mm /1.8inch |
| Max.Diameter | φ56mm / 2.2inch |
| Overall Length | Approx.49mm / 1.9 inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) |
| Weight | Approx. 110 g / 3.88 oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood) |
| Standard Accessories | Lens cap, Lens hood, Lens rear cap |
Here are the details on the four new lenses from Sigma – the three new mirrorless lenses (MFT & NEX) explain why the previous versions were 50% off in the past few weeks:
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM (see full press release) – Sigma’s new USB Dock, which will enable firmware updates and focusing adjustments, is expected to be available in coming months.– Sigma pioneered the large-aperture, APS-C format, standard lens category with its 30mm F1.4 lens in 2005. With new optical configurations of nine elements in eight groups, as well as rounded aperture blades, this updated lens delivers pleasing sharpness and a beautiful bokeh background. Its angle of view is equivalent to 45mm on a 35mm camera (which is similar to that of human vision), its minimum focusing distance is 11.8 inches and its maximum magnification ratio is 1:6.8. The lens’ optimized power distribution helps to minimize field curvature, prevent a loss of image quality at the edges of photographs and produce outstanding image quality. Its double-aspheric lens minimizes spherical distortion, astigmatism and coma, and its rear focus system prevents focus-dependent variation in aberration. Together, the new optimized auto focus (AF) algorithm and rear focusing system ensure smooth and accurate focusing. The new 30mm F1.4 is also compatible with Sigma’s new USB Dock, which will enable firmware updates and focusing adjustments, is expected to be available in coming months.
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN– Featuring the natural perspective of mid-range telephoto lenses, together with a shallow depth of field, this lens allows the photographer to capture a single part of a subject with great bokeh effects. It has an angle of view equivalent to 120mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 90mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). The minimum focusing distance is 19.7 inches; the maximum magnification is 1:7.2. This lens also contains Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass, which helps minimize axial and transverse chromatic aberration.
Tamron Japan announced a new 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III VC lens (Model C001) for Micro Four Thirds. Price and released date are not known. Additional details:
