Photo Rumors

New Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens (model A037) to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

Tamron will soon announce a new 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens for DSLR cameras (model A037). Here are the basic specifications:

Available for both Nikon and Canon mounts
Lens construction: 15 elements in 10 groups
Shortest shooting distance: 0.28 m
Maximum magnification: 1: 4.9
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Size: φ83.6 mm × 92.5 mm (for Canon)
Weight: 460 g

Tamron already has a 15-30mm f/2.8 DSLR lens.

Additional information:

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Samyang developing 50mm anamorphic cinematographic lens

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2018

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) published a press release confirming the development of a Samyang anamorphic cinematographic lens (originally reported on July 1st here and on Facebook). From the press release: “Anamorphic lens is an optical lens that compresses and converts wide-angle and wide-angle scenes into a standard-sized film area“.

Samyang already has the XEEN line of cinema lenses.

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Panasonic still owns 49% of TowerJazz

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2018

Some needed clarification: there was a Nikkei report last year about Panasonic dismantling their digital camera business and unloading shares of the sensor manufacturer TowerJazz. According to this press release from June 4th, Panasonic still owns 49% of the TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Company:

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS camera announced

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2018

Canon officially announced the previously rumored PowerShot SX740 HS camera. The US price is $399.99. Shipping is expected to start on August 20th. Here are the basic specifications and the press release:

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Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens for Sony E-mount delayed

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2018

Cosina issued a press release about the delay of the Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens for Sony E-mount “due to the production circumstances“. The lens was scheduled to start shipping in August 2018. A new shipping date was not provided at that point.

The Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens is available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama.

Additional pictures of the Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens:

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This is the DJI Mavic 2 drone (full res leaked picture)

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2018

Here is a better (leaked) picture of the upcoming DJI Mavic 2 drone (click for larger view):

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More DJI Mavic 2 drone leaks

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2018

Some more leaks of the upcoming DJI Mavic 2 drone:

See also all previous DJI Mavic 2 drone leaks and rumors.

Update – see also this DJI Mavic 2 leaked picture:

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Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens specifications, additional information and release date

By PR admin | Published: July 27, 2018

Here is some additional information and technical specifications on the upcoming Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens that will launch on Kickstarter on August 1st at 8 am (the first lens will go for $1) – check the official Venus Optics website for more details: