The previously rumored Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens for Canon EF mount is now officially announced. The lens has resolving power for above 50MP and 8K production, 9 aperture blades and Ultra multi coating. This is the third XPert (XP) lens from Samyang. Shipping will start in March with a price around $900.
Additional information (lens design, MTF chart, technical specifications):
As I already reported yesterday, the second Tamron lens will be mirrorless and we will most likely see only the development announcement. The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD full frame lens will be first available only for Sony E-mount. Here is the first picture of the lens courtesy of Nokishita:
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Tamron is rumored to announce two new lenses this week – the first one will be a new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras, the second will most likely be a mirrorless full frame lens for Sony E-mount (the second teaser says “one more”). Tamron will probably just announce the future development of the mirrorless lens, while the DSLR lens will be available for pre-order right away. The official announcement will be on February 22nd, 2018. Stay tuned for additional information.
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Photographer Bob Martin is using the not yet officially released Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The new lens is expected to start shipping in September. You can see some photos taken with the lens on his Instagram account (check the hashtag #400mm):
There is a new $200 price drop on the Panasonic GH5 MFT mirrorless camera in the US: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon.
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Here are the first pictures of the rumored Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera (see leaked technical specifications).
The new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras will be announced on February 22nd, 2018. Stay tuned for additional information.
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The Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 lens is “coming soon” according to a new teaser by Fuji that shows the lens mounted on the latest X-H1 camera:
Here are some size comparisons of the upcoming Fuji 200mm lens courtesy of FujiAddict:
