Sigma has no plans for a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

In a recent interview with the Chinese website Xitek, Sigma confirmed that they do not have plans to develop a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The company will concentrate on producing lenses, DSLR and compact cameras.

This contradicts with a previous statement made by Sigma in 2010.

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Kipon announced electronic adapters for using Canon lenses on mirrorless cameras

Kipon announced new electronic adapters that will allow you to attach Canon EF mount lenses on Sony NEX and Micro Fourth Thirds mirrorless cameras. Price and other specifications were not revealed.

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Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR

Today Fujifilm announced the FinePix F800EXR point and shoot camera ($349.95). The specs at a glance:

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Rokinon 14mm T3.1 cine lens coming in September

In addition to the 35mm T1.5 and 24mm T1.5 VDSLR lenses, Samyang/Rokinon will announce also a new 14mm T3.1 cine lens in September.

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Sony DT55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM telephoto zoom lens for A-mount announced

Sony announced their new DT55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM telephoto zoom lens for A-mount cameras. The price is $299.

Press release:

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New lens leak: Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM

Sony is planning to announce a DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM lens that recently was leaked on the Japanese website digicame-info. The product name is SAL55300. The suggested retail price is 50,400 yen (around $640).

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Canon EOS M officially announced

The new Canon EOS M mirrorless camera is now officially announced;

  • Canon EOS M press release:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

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