New Sony cameras on the horizon

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2015

New Sony camera rumors
The Indonesian Communication Agency has new listings on their website for two Sony cameras - this is a pretty good indication that we are 1-3 months away from the official announcement. Model name was not provided in the listings.

Via digicame-info.com

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Pentax full frame DSLR camera updates

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2015

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In recent interviews with dpreview and imaging-resource, Pentax/Ricoh executives confirmed only three main points about their upcoming full frame DSLR camera:

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Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens reviews

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2015

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The first Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens reviews are already online:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2015

Canon EF 11-24mm f:4L USM lens

→ The first Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens reviews are already out: Petapixel | Lensrentals | Northlight-images.

BandH-EDU-Advantage-online-store
→ B&H has an EDU Advantage online store that provides discounts for students and educators.

Samsung-NX500-mirrorless-camera-1
→ The Samsung NX500 has a new firmware update version 1.0 (the camera is not available yet).

Lomography-Instant-Boston-Edition-camera
→ Lomography has a new Lomo'Instant Boston Edition camera that comes with three lenses - Fisheye, Portrait and Closeup and the new Lomo'Instant Splitzer.

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The latest patents from Sony, Tamron and Canon

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2015

Tamron Sony 35mm f:2.8 full frame lens patent
→ Tamron and Sony filed a join patent for a 35mm f/2.8 full frame lens.

Canon 3-300mm f:1.8-9 IS lens patent
→ The first 100x zoom lens is patented by Canon: 3-300mm f/1.8-9 IS.

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Sigma will make lenses for Sony FE mount

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2015

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In a recent interview with dpreview, Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that they have plans to make lenses for Sony FE mount - "we'd either make a F1.4, or something different" referring to the Sony 55mm f/1.8 lens:

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Kowa Prominar lenses (Micro Four Thirds) pricing announced

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2015

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Kowa announced the UK pricing of their Prominar Micro Four Thirds lenses:

  • Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8/T3.0: £1049
  • Kowa Prominar MFT 12mm f/1.8/T1.9: £829
  • Kowa Prominar MFT 25mm f/1.8/T1.9: £749

The Kowa Prominar MFT lenses are already available on eBay.

Additional information:

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Sony announces four new full frame FE lenses: SEL35F14Z, SEL90M28G, SEL24240 and SEL28F20

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2015

Sony-SEL35F14Z-SEL90M28G-SEL24240-SEL28F20
Sonny officially announced four new full frame FE lenses and two teleconverters.

Key features & specifications

SEL35F14Z SEL90M28G SEL24240 SEL28F20
35mm equiv. focal length (when attached to APS-C body) 52.5mm 135mm 36-360mm 42mm
Max. magnification ratio (x) 0.18 1.0 0.27 AF =0.13x MF =0.16x
Min. focus 0.3m 28cm 0.5m (Wide) – 0.8m (Tele) AF = 29cm MF =25cm
Filter dia. 72 mm 62 mm 72 mm 49 mm
Dimensions (Dia. x L) 78.5 x 112 mm 79 x 130.5 mm 80.5mm x 118.5mm 64x60mm
Weight (approx.) 630g 602g 780g 200g
Supplied accessories Front cap (Φ72㎜),Rear cap, Hood, Case Front cap (Φ62㎜), Rear cap, Hood, Case Front cap (Φ 72㎜), Rear cap, Hood Front cap (Φ 49㎜) Rear cap, Hood
Color Black Black Black Black

Pre-order options

Check also pricing and availability at Adorama.

Additional information including sample images:
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