New Samyang 50mm T1.5 AS UMC V-DLSR lens announced

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Update #1 - there is also a "photo" version of this lens (50mm f/1.5 AS UMC):

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Update #2 - US pricing announced: $549 (available in Canon EF, MFT, Nikon F, Sony E+A mounts).

Not very exciting news unless you are a filmmaker - Samyang officially announced their 50mm T1.5 AS UMC lens (check pricing and availability):

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Photokina 2014 rumors roundup *UPDATED*

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Update: this post has been updated multiple times to reflect the latest Photokina rumors.

As you have probably already noticed, I do not post every single rumor that circulates on the Internet for the very simple reason that many websites just post unreliable information and in many cases just plain nonsense. Here is a quick recap on what to expect for Photokina from the major camera and lens manufacturers:

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For now I can only confirm a new Nikon D750 DSLR camera and SB-500 flash. New compact camera with a larger sensor is also a possibility.

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For a full lists of rumored/expected Leica products at Photokina, check this post.

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For now there are rumors only for a new Pentax K-S1 camera. It seems that the Pentax full frame DSLR is dead - I have not seen any rumors for months.

Update #1: new Pentax WG-M1 camera rumored.

Update #2: Pentax K-S1 camera announced.

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New 50mm f/1.2 lens is rumored to be announced on August 28th. Samyang will probably also officially announce that they will start producing autofocus lenses. Update: already announced.

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Adobe Lightroom 6 is rumored to be announced this summer.

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Sigma is rumored to announce new 85mm f/1.4 and 24mm f/1.4 Art lenses at Photokina. After the success of the 35mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4 Art version, this would be the next logical step. Previous rumors indicated also a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM and 135mm f/1.8 DG OS lenses. Sigma is also rumored to start producing cinema lenses.

Update: Sigma will also announce new 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM and 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lenses.

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Many rumors here, here are the possibilities: a new Canon EF 11-24 f/2.8L lens, EOS 7D Mark II, 1″ compact Powershot camera, new 24mm pancake and a possible 800mm f/5.6 Development announcement.

Update: Canon to announce three new lenses at Photokina.

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Probably a new 85mm f/1.4 Otus lens (a new 24mm f/1.4 Otus lens is also a possibility).

Update #1: Zeiss is rumored to announce a new product line called "Loxia” for manual focus lenses designed for full frame mirrorless cameras.

Update #2: Zeiss never introduced their promised ZM lens from 2012 - maybe they will announce it at this Photokina show.

Update #3: Zeiss will announce a new new Distagon 35/1.4 ZM lens.

Update: #4: this is the new Zeiss Otus 1.4/85 lens.

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Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera and new NX lenses.

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New Fuji X30 camera, no reliable information for a new X-Pro2 camera, but still a possibility. Fuji tries so hard to promote their APS-C sensor that I doubt they will come up with a full frame camera any time soon.

Update #1: I forgot to mention the new Fuji X100T camera that was leaked by David Hobby.

Update #2: the Fuji X30 is now officially announced.

Update #3: Fuji will also announce two new lenses: Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR and XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD.

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I expect a new Panasonic LX8 camera. Panasonic is also rumored to announce a new GM2 MFT camera and another compact with a 4/3 sensor.

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Sony QX30QX1 cameras, new 35mm f/1.4G and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G A-mount lenses are rumored for Photokina.olympus-logo

Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera is coming for sure. The M-Zuiko Digital PRO lenses will be released later. Also: a new Silver Olympus E-M1 camera and a possible 4k video firmware update.

Update: the Olympus E-PL7 is now officially announced.

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Expect the official announcement of the Tokina AT-X PRO SD 24-70mm f/2.8 (IF) FX lens.

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Lytro is rumored to announce a new Android based camera.

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Casio to announce a new EX-FR10 camera with detachable LCD screen/remote control.

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Hasselblad is rumored to open their H5 system for 3rd party digital backs and announce a new H5X camera.

Other Photokina news/rumors/expectations:

This is all for now - I will be updating this post in the next few weeks, stay tuned for additional coverage. If I have missed something, please post a comment to this post or contact me.

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Deals of the day: Ricoh GR camera kits for $696.95, $300 off Panasonic cameras

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Adorama currently offers two different Ricoh GR camera kits (the accessories are basically for free, while supplies last):

There is a good chance that we may see a new Ricoh GR model at Photokina.

Few more Adorama deals:

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The latest patents from Sony, Ricoh, Panasonic, Canon, Fuji and Olympus

Sony 20mm f: 2.8 APS-C mirrorless lens patent Sony 28mm f: 2.8 APS-C mirrorless lens patent
Sony patented a 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

Ricoh 7mm f:2.6 lens patent
Ricoh filed a patent for 7mm f/2.6 lens (4/3" sized sensor).

Panasonic 12 mm f:1.2 OIS lens patent
Panasonic filed a patent for several different Micro Four Thirds lenses: 12mm f/2.0, 12mm f/1.4 OIS, 12mm f/1.2 OIS, and 12mm f/2.8.

Canon 55-250mm f:4-5.6 IS STM lens patent
Canon has a new patent for 55-250mm f/4-5.6 and 55-300mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lenses.

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Sony Cybershot KW11 “selfie” camera officially announced in Asia

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The Sony Cybershot KW11 "selfie" camera is now officially announced (in Asia only). Here the main specifications:

  • 1/2.3" 19.2MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor
  • 8.3cm / 3.3" (16:9) 1,229,760 dots OLED touchscreen
  • f/2 lens
  • Dimensions: 57.7 x 125 x 20.1mm (2 3/8 in. × 5 in. × 13/16 in.)
  • Weight: approx. 136g / 4.8oz. (battery and memory stick included), approx. 120g / 4.2oz. (body only)

Press release:

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Samsung NX1 flagship mirrorless camera to be announced at Photokina

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As I already mentioned back in May that Samsung’s flagship mirrorless camera NX1 will be announced at Photokina. Here is some addition info from dpreview:

  • NX1 will be announced in Photokina 2014.
  • 2nd generation of PD AF. It will be interesting to see how it will perform compared to A6000.
  • Totally new sensor and engine. Significant improved IQ.
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Canon rumors for Photokina 2014: EOS 7D Mark II, 1″ compact, 24mm pancake and 800mm f/5.6 lens

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A quick update on the latest 2014 Photokina Canon rumors:

  • Development announcement for a Canon EF 800 f/5.6L IS II lens (may not happened at Photokina)
  • New 24mm pancake lens (probably f/2.8)
  • New PowerShot compact camera with 1″ sensor
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera, here are the rumored specifications:

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This is the Fuji X30 camera in black

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This is the Fuji X30 camera in black color courtesy of Digicame-info.

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