Price of the new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens: $289


The new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount is now listed for sale on Amazon and eBay for $289. On the outside, the lens looks very similar to the $3,295 Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 ASPH.

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Sigma rep: price of the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens under $2,000


In this video from the 2018 NAB show (at the 1:13 mark) the Sigma rep claims that the price of the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be under $2,000:

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Rumors: Canon to announce new 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses in June


Canon is rumored to announce new 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses in June:

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CP+ interview with Sony


Imaging Resource published their CP+ interview with Sony. Here is the recap courtesy of SonyAddict:

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What else is new?

Report: Nikon 1 semi-officially discontinued in Canada

The new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art full frame lens will not be available for Nikon F-mount

New Nikon patents: 20mm f/2 full frame lens for curved sensor, BSI sensor with dual shutter mode

The Pentax K-1 upgrade service: detailed description of the different steps with pictures

Instax SQ6, Instax Square Monochrome Coming, Reviews and Launch Event

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Fujifilm announced the first square format analog Instax camera (SQ6)

 
Fuji officially announced the previously rumored SQ6 - the first square format analog Instax camera. The US price is $129.95 (AmazonB&H). Here are the camera's main features:

  • Available in three colors, Pearl White, Blush Gold and Graphite Gray.
  • Compatible with FUJIFILM INSTAX SQUARE film (purchased separately).
  • Picture size - 62mm x 62mm/2.4in. x 2.4in.
  • Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6.
  • Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot.
  • Three motor driven focus modes: Macro Mode (0.3m - 0.5m/1ft. -1.6ft.), Normal Mode (0.5m - 2m/1.6ft. - 6.6ft.), Landscape Mode (2m/6.6ft. and beyond).
  • Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec - 1/400 sec.
  • Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800): LV 5 - LV 15.5, Exposure compensation: ± 2/3 EV.
  • Electronically controlled self-timer with approximately 10 second delay
  • LED display with Shooting mode (auto, selfie, macro, landscape, double exposure), brightnessadjustment, flash suppressing and self-timer mode.
  • Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.
  • Capacity: Approximately 30 INSTAX SQUARE 10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.
  • Tripod socket (tripod sold separately).

Press release:

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The PONF multi-back camera will use Sony’s 100MP sensor


A quick update on the PONF multi-back camera project (film and digital camera in one) I reported back in January - in a blog post the company announced that they will be using Sony's 100MP sensor for their camera:

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New leaked pictures of the upcoming DJI Phantom 5 drone with interchangeable lens camera



Some new leaked pictures of the rumored DJI Phantom 5 drone that will feature an interchangeable lens camera:

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