Big savings on old Olympus MFT cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


Some old Olympus MFT cameras are up to $400 off on Amazon (limited supply available):

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Canon also has a drone

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


While we are on the drone topic today, it seems that Canon is also getting into that market with their own new drone called PD6E2000-AW-CJ1 (maximum payload of 10kg). Here is a video demo:

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DJI to announce a new drone (smaller than the Mavic)

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017




Not really directly related to photography, but a reader sent me these pictures of a new DJI drone which will have illumination and will be significantly smaller than the Mavic Pro model. Stay tuned for details.

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Officially announced: Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and PowerShot SX730 HS camera

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens:


Canon PowerShot SX730 HS camera:

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Meyer-Optik announced a new high-end Primagon 24mm f/2.8 lens priced at $5,499

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017


The new Meyer-Optik lens I mentioned yesterday is a $5,499 Primagon 24mm f/2.8. Details and pictures to come soon. The lens will be available for all mirrorless mounts. Shipping will start in early 2018. Here is the press release:

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Next Canon announcement: EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and PowerShot SX 730 HS camera

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017


Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens

  • Scheduled Release Date: Late May, 2017
  • Suggested retail price: 55,000 yen + tax
  • Mass store sales price: around 50, 500 yen (tax included)
  • Lens construction: 6 groups 10 pieces (glass mold aspheric lens 1 piece)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (circular diaphragm)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.13 m (working distance 3 cm)
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1 time
  • Image stabilization effect: about 4 steps
  • Filter diameter: 49 mm (with lens hood ES-27 installed)
  • Size: 55.8 x 69.2 mm
  • Weight: Approximately 190 g
  • Built-in macro light
  • Hybrid IS
  • Lead screw type STM

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Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount announced, price: $1,999

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017


The Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced:

  • Technical specs, MTF charts, lens design:

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Sony: “we need both A mount and E mount”

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2017


Dpreview did another interview with Sony executive. Here is the recap:

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Meyer Optik Gorlitz to announce a new lens tomorrow “unlike any other”

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2017

Tomorrow Meyer Optik Gorlitz is rumored to announce a new lens which will be unlike any other in their lineup in terms of build, price and focal length (see all current MOG lenses). Meyer Optik Gorlitz

Meyer Optik Gorlitz recently announced their latest Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 lens that is still available on Kickstarter for the next 8 days with 750 backers and over $572k in funding (the initial goal was $50k).

Stay tuned for additional information.

See previous Meyer Optik Gorlitz coverage here.

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More picture of the Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2017


I received the press photos of the upcoming Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount:

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