The new Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens or Sony E-mount to be announced next week *UPDATED*



Nokishita reports that Tamron will announce their new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A056) next week. The lens is expected to be significantly cheaper than the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM (G Master) OSS. Here are the lens specifications of the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens:

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Double deal: get an extra 15% off on top of the already discounted Topaz Labs Sharpen AI software (ending tomorrow)




The coupon code "RUMORS15" that I just got will give you an additional 15% off on top of the already discounted Topaz Labs Sharpen AI software. This offer is ending tomorrow (the coupon code will still be valid for all Topaz Labs products). Also: two different Topaz Labs bundles are still on sale.

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The latest Canon EOS RF mirrorless lens patents (part 2)


The latest Canon EOS RF mirrorless lens patents (part 2):

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The latest Canon EOS RF mirrorless lens patents (part 1)


The latest Canon EOS RF mirrorless lens patents:

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Both Canon and Sony are expected to announce new products on April 20th



Both Canon and Sony are expected to announce new products on April 20th:

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The February 2020 CIPA numbers are worse then January


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their February 2020 report (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for March 2020

  
  
 
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for March 2020 are: Read More »

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What else is new?

Leica is rumored to announce a new medium format film camera with a fixed lens

Ricoh introducing the new flagship Pentax K-AF camera

Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF Released and Shipping April 21st?

https://petapixel.com/2020/04/01/kodak-is-supplying-tanker-loads-of-alcohol-to-ny-for-hand-sanitizer/


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Sigma to announce new USB lens docks: UD-11SE (for Sony E-mount), UD-11L (for L-mount) and UD-11EM USB (for Canon EF-M mount)


Sigma will soon announce two new USB lens docks: UD-11SE (for Sony E-mount) and UD-11L (for L-mount). It is not clear if all current Sigma USB dock versions will be replaced. Both new models have already been registered in South Korea:

Update - there will be also a new Sigma UD-11EM USB dock for Canon EF-M mount:

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The Peak Design Travel Tripod, that raised over $12 million on Kickstarter, will start shipping next week



The Peak Design Travel tripod raised $12,142,437 with 27,166 backers last year. If you missed the cheaper purchasing options at Kickstarter, the same tripod is already listed for pre-order online at Adorama and B&H and will start shipping next week on April 7th. Additional information:

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