Photo Rumors

Canon EOS RP sensor tested at DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2020

DxOMark published their test results for the Canon EOS RP sensor:

Posted in Canon | Tagged Canon EOS RP, DxOMark | 7 Comments

Tamron announces the launch date of the close-focusing 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens for Sony E-mount (Model F050)

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2020

Tamron announced that the new 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050) lens for Sony E-mount will be on sale in the USA on January 30, 2020 for $349 (pre-orders now open at Adorama and B&H).

Now, all three close-focusing prime lenses including the 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051) and the 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F053) will be on the market (see Adorama and B&H). Lens features:

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BCNRanking published digital camera awards and latest market share for December (BCNR covers 40% of Japanese retailers)

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2020

BCNRanking released their digital camera awards for last year - keep in mind that BCN Ranking is a POS database that collects daily data from approximately 40% of the Japanese electronics retailers and online stores (click for larger view):

Posted in Other | Tagged BCN ranking | 13 Comments

Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/4P announced – the world’s lightest medium format lens

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2020

The previously rumored Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/4P medium format mirrorless lens is now officially announced. At 320g and 47mm, this is the world's lightest medium format lens. The US price is $1,099 (pre-orders open at Adorama and B&H).

36mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
Two aspherical elements
Sample photos can be found here

Hasselblad currently has 10 different XCD lenses - see pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Additional information:

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What’s next?

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2020

Here is an updated list of rumored/expected cameras and lenses that will be announced in the upcoming weeks/months - we should see many new products being announced in February for the 2020 CP+ show in Japan: