What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: June 17, 2012

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More Pentax full frame DSLR rumors

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2012

Rumors about a new Pentax full frame DSLR camera have been circulating for a while. Here are some new updates:

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Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens announced

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2012

The previously rumored Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens is now official. Adorama has the price listed as $499. The Canon version is expected later this month, Nikon mount will be released in July, Sony and Pentax versions will be out later this year. The current 18-250mm model will be available for sale through the summer.

Sigma also announced a price drop on their 70-300 APO Macro lens (currently $199).

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Schneider Kreuznach to start producing lenses for mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2012

Schneider Kreuznach announced their plans to start producing lenses for mirrorless cameras.The company has been part of the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group for a while and logically one of the upcoming lenses will be a 14mm f/2.0 Super Angulon for Micro Four Thirds. Expect the announcement during Photokina with a price tag around $1500. The 14mm f/2.0 lens will have 10 elements and 4 aspheric surfaces. Schneider Kreuznach also plans to announce 30mm f/1.4 and 60mm f/2.4 macro|portrait lens for Micro Four Thirds.

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Second mirrorless APS-C lens patent from Pentax: 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2012

In addition to the 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens from last week, Pentax filed another patent in Japan for a 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1 mirrorless APS-C lens:

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New Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lens coming soon

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2012

Sigma is expected to announce a new 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lens for Canon mount. The new version will add macro capability to the current Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens and will be available on June 25, 2012.

Via Digicame-info.com

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Samyang 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Sony E and Samsung NX mounts announced

By PR admin | Published: June 11, 2012

Samyang announced their new 8mm f/2.8 UMC fisheye lens for Sony E and Samsung NX mounts. The price is £279.99 | €349.99 (no US pricing yet), shipping will start in July 2012. In the US, Samyang lenses can be purchased from B&H.

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: June 10, 2012

“You cannot believe what’s about to come down the photographic pike. Trust me: If you’re in the market for a small camera with astonishing photographic results, hold off for a few weeks.”

The article appeared online after the Sony RX100 was announced.

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Aquatica A5D Mk III is a new underwater housing for the Canon 5D Mk III camera

By PR admin | Published: June 9, 2012

Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Canon 5D Mk III DSLR camera – the A5D Mk III. The standard depth rating is 90m/300ft and can be upgraded to 130m/425ft. The price is $3,199.

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Upcoming Samsung NX lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 9, 2012

Here is a more detailed list of the upcoming Samsung NX lenses:

  • Samsung iFn 12-24mm f/4 OIS ED VCM
  • Samsung iFn 55mm f/1.8 pancake
  • Samsung iFn 30mm f/2 pancake (version II)
  • Samsung iFn 16-50mm f/2.8 OIS SSA
  • Samsung iFn 70-400mm f/4-5.6 OIS ED VCM

The premium prime NX lenses will be announced in 2013.

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