Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens (model A067) additional information

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2022


Tamron recently announced the development of a new 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens (model A067). Here is some additional information on the upcoming lens courtesy of B&H Photo:

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Midwest Photo robbed again, watch out for photo gear deals online too good to be true

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2022


The Midwest Photo photo retail store in Columbus, Ohio has been robbed again – this time somebody drove a stolen truck through the storefront and stole an unknown amount of photo gear:

Watch out for photo gear deals online too good to be true.

From the Midwest Photo Facebook page:

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Announced: Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2022


The previously rumored Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount are now officially announced:

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The future of compact cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2022

Nikkei published an article on the future of compact cameras. Here are a few quotes from the different camera manufacturers:

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Viltrox lenses are on sale in Germany

By PR admin | Published: August 6, 2022


Many Viltrox lenses (and other products) are currently on sale at Rollei in Germany – here are some examples (this offer is ending on August 8th):

The latest deals and offers on photo gear in the US and EU (Nikon, Sony, Canon, Zeiss, and more)

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Canon rumored to announce a new compact APS-C vlogger camera

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2022


Canon is rumored to announce a new APS-C vlogger camera:

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The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is the third best lens ever tested at DxO Mark

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2022


The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is the third best lens ever tested by DxO Mark… yes, this sub $400 lens is better than all Zeiss lenses and many other high-end lenses. Only the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM A lenses scored better (the Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is now available for Sony E-mount, Canon RF-mount, and is coming soon for Nikon Z-mount):

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Tamron is developing a new Lens Utility app for smartphones

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2022


Tamron is developing a new Lens Utility app for Android smartphones where you can fine-tune lens features in the field. The app is planned to be released by the end of 2022. Here are some of the app features:

  • Tethered remote control
  • Customizing the Custom Switch or Focus Set Button
  • Customizing the Focus Ring

Additional information can be found here and here:

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June 2022 CIPA numbers are out

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2022


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2022



Here are the first leaked pictures of the previously rumored Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount that will be announced on August 8th.
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