The new Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 and 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lenses appeared briefly on B&H website

The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R ultra wide-angle and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS zoom lenses appeared briefly on B&H website. The entries are now removed, here are the detailed specifications and description one more time:

Focal Length21 mm
Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 14 mm
ApertureMaximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount TypeFujifilm X mount
Format CompatibilityDSLR (APS-C Sensor)
Angle of View89°
Minimum Focus Distance7.09″ (18 cm)
Magnification0.13x
Maximum Reproduction RatioNot Specified By Manufacturer
Groups/Elements7/10
Diaphragm Blades7
Image StabilizationNo
AutofocusYes
Tripod CollarNo
Flash SynchronizationNot Specified By Manufacturer
Filter ThreadFront: 58 mm
Dimensions (DxL)Not Specified By Manufacturer
WeightNot Specified By Manufacturer

The XF 14mm f/2.8 R Ultra Wide-Angle Lens from Fujifilm is designed for its X-Pro 1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System. This is the fourth prime lens Fujifilm has introduced for the X-Pro 1 and its widest focal length to date. Its 35mm focal length equivalency is 21mm and its angle of view is 89º. Landscape vistas, architectural shots, interiors and even street photography will benefit from the creative perspective and minimized distortion that this lens offers. Light is evenly distributed from the center to the edge of the frame and it retains excellent contrast and high resolution with little fall-off or distortion toward the edges. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture and wide angle mean fast shutter speeds are possible even in minimal light and fast, smooth autofocus is there when needed. The aperture diaphragm blades on all XF lenses are curved and the edge of each blade is rounded rather than cut-off creating a more pleasing effect to your image, especially in terms of the background bokeh. Focus distance and depth-of-field scales are printed on the focus ring to aid composition when emphasizing depth of field.

The XF 14mm f/2.8 lens offers high-quality optics and an extreme wide-angle perspective to explore your creativity with the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 digital camera.

  • Wide angle perspective with 21mm focal length equivalency
  • High resolution from the center of the image to its periphery
  • Molded aperture blades and rounded diaphragm opening create pleasing bokeh

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Canon instant rebates will expire in one week

The current Canon US instant rebates that offer up to $300 savings on selected lenses and speedlites will expire on September 1st, 2012:

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Olympus SP-820UZ and VH-410 compact cameras announced

Olympus announced two new compact cameras: SP-820UZ and VH-410. The price of the 40x zoom SP-820UZ is $329.95, the price of the VH-410 is not yet announced.

Olympus SP-820UZ specifications:

  • 40x super-wide optical zoom (22.4-896mm*)
  • 14 Megapixel CMOS
  • iHS Technology
  • 1080p Full HD Movie and HDMI Control
  • Multi-motion Movie IS
  • 7.6cm/3.0″ 460,000 dot colour LCD
  • Dual Image Stabilisation
  • Magic Filter Movie and/or Stills
  • HDR Backlight Adjustment
  • Handheld Starlight Mode
  • Super Macro Mode
  • Advanced iAuto and AF Tracking
  • Super-resolution Zoom
  • Beauty Make-up Mode
  • Pet Detection Mode
  • Smart Panorama
  • High-Speed Sequential Shooting
  • High-Speed Movies
  • Photo with Movie Clip
  • Eye-Fi Card compatibility

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Rumored high megapixels Canon EOS-3D X and EOS-7D Mark II cameras

Canon EOS-3D X specifications:

  • 46 MP
  • 3.7 frame per second
  • Dual DIGIC 5+
  • ISO: (25) 50-6400 (12800)
  • AF: Same as 1DX
  • USB 3
  • CF+SD
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Pentax X-5: 16MP ultra zoom compact camera

I received those images of the not yet announced Pentax X-5 camera. Some specs were already published on photoprice.ca: the X-5 will not be a DSLR but a high-end point and shoot camera with 16MP and 26x ultra-zoom.

Pictures of the same camera in black:

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Canon announcement: PowerShot SX500 IS and SX160 IS compact cameras

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS frontCanon PowerShot SX160 IS back

Canon announced two new compact cameras: PowerShot SX160 IS ($229) and PowerShot SX500 IS ($329). Canon also celebrates the production of 80 Million EF lenses.

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More leaked Sony NEX-5R images

Several more leaked images from the Sony NEX-5R. The new camera is expected to have a new 16MP sensor with phase detection AF pixels and a flip screen and “full Internet support” where users will be able to download apps just like on a smart phone:

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First images of the upcoming Sony NEX-6 and NEX-5R mirrorless cameras

  

Those are the first leaked images of the upcoming Sony NEX-6 and NEX-5R mirrorless cameras (see expected specs here) – the new models have similar design to the NEX-7 and NEX-5N:

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Sony introduces a new Exmor RS sensor


Sony announced the development of a new Exmor RS sensor:

The “Exmor RS” is a CMOS image sensor that adopts a unique ‘stacked structure.’ This structure layers the pixel section, containing formations of back-illuminated pixels over the chip affixed with mounted circuits for signal processing, in place of conventional supporting substrates used for back-illuminated CMOS image sensors.

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

  • Canon recalls EOS Rebel T4i DSLR camera (EOS 650D/EOS Kiss X6i overseas models) because of defective rubber grips that could cause skin allergies or irritation.

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