Coming soon: new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN lens

In addition to the Leica SL2, Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4, Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses and new Panasonic firmware update(s), there will be one more product announcement this week (most likely tomorrow) - a new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN lens:


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New Peter McKinnon X Nomatic, Shimoda Action X, Pgytech OneMo camera bags:

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Pictures of the upcoming Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm f/4 and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses for L-mount


Leaked pictures of the new Panasonic lenses for L-mount that will be announced tomorrow (November 6th):

Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4 lens: $1,499.99, shipping in December 2019:

  • Lens construction: 22 elements in 17 groups (including 2 UED lenses and 3 ED lenses)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.95m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.21 times
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 11
  • Filter diameter: 82mm
  • Size: 94.4 x 208.6 mm
  • Weight: 1570 g

Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens: $2,599.99, shipping in January 2020:

  • Lens configuration: 12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 1 UHR lens)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.25m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.23 times
  • Filter diameter: 77mm
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9
  • Size: 85 x 99.6 mm
  • Weight: 500 g

Additional pictures:

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Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera additional information


The new Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera will cost $2,499 in the US and will start shipping in early December 2019.  Here are the technical specifications:

  • 30.3 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • Modified Filter for Enhanced Night Sky Recording
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 5,655 Manually Selectable AF Positions
  • RF Mount Compatible with RF Lenses and EF/EF-S Lenses* (with Optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
  • 4K 30p with Canon Log and 10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI Output
  • Built-in EVF with 3.69 Million Dots, Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD and Dot-matrix LCD Panel
  • Sophistication in a Lightweight, Compact Size
  • High Magnification Ratio of 30x in Live View
  • Impressive Durability
  • Silent Shutter
  • USB Charge Compatible
  • Price: $2,499


Additional information:

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Prices of upcoming Panasonic S Pro lenses for L-mount – 16-35mm  f/4: $1,500, 70-200mm f/2.8: $2,600



Kenmore Camera leaked the prices of the upcoming two new Panasonic lenses for L-mount:

Both Leica and Panasonic are expected to have new L-mount products announcements this week:

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New Tamron rebates in the US


Tamron's holidays rebates in the US are now live:

  • Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD $200 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD $100 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD $200 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC $50 – Adorama | B&H
  • Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di 1:2 Macro $20 – Adorama | B&H

Additional Information can be found here.

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More leaked Leica SL2 pictures

Fujifilm X100V Might Have Reversible Touch Screen From X-Pro3

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Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera leaked online


Here are the first leaked pictures of the previously rumored Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera:

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The latest financial results: Sony camera sales down 3.5%



Sony's camera sales for Q2 FY2019 are down 3.5% compared to 2018. Unit sales are down as well (source).

Panasonic also recently released its latest financial results. Here are the details on the "Appliances Segment" that also includes cameras:

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