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HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens now in stock

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2015

The new HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens is now shipping and is currently in stock in the US. Additional information on the lens can be found here.

Posted in Pentax, Ricoh | Tagged HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR | 9 Comments

Sony have not given up on a6000 camera replacement and A-mount

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2015

In a recent interview with Optyczne, Sony representative confirmed that they are still working on a6000 camera replacement and A-mount solutions (all this just few days after Sony UK said that they have no plans for a full frame A-mount camera):

Posted in Sony | 52 Comments

Fuji XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens and XF 1.4X TC WR teleconverter announced

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2015

Fujifilm officially announced the previously rumored XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens ($399.95) and XF 1.4X TC WR teleconverter ($449.95).

Technical specifications and promo video:

Posted in Fuji | Tagged PDN PhotoPlus Expo | 22 Comments

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO lens

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2015

Digicame-info reports that the upcoming Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm f/4 PRO lens will have image stabilization (IS). The lens was announced back in February without the IS part (see prototype picture). The official release date should be coming soon - maybe in the next few months. The Russian government website Novocert lists also Sigma as part of their online filing, which is really interesting - maybe Sigma was involved in the IS development of this lens?

Here is the new lens registration at Novocert:

Here is the Olympus Zuiko lens lineup:

Posted in Olympus | Tagged Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO lens | 16 Comments

Checkout the new Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorless full frame camera

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2015

Go to LeicaRumors to check out the new Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorless full frame camera and our review with sample photos. Here are the key SL specs:

Posted in Leica | Tagged Leica SL Typ 601 | 41 Comments

Fuji XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens and XF 1.4X TC WR teleconverter specifications

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2015

Here are the detailed technical specifications for the new Fuji XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens and XF 1.4X TC WR teleconverter that will be announced tomorrow:

Posted in Fuji | 4 Comments

New Fuji X-Pro2 camera coming soon

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2015

Bogus rumors of a new Fuji X-Pro 2 camera have been floating online for years and I have chosen not to report them here. Today digicame-info reported the first reliable info I've seen that a new Fuji X-Pro 2 camera is coming soon (probably in early 2016) - a Chinese government website already has a listing for the Wi-Fi capabilities of the new camera (see screenshot above).