Fact: high-end mirrorless cameras keep getting bigger



When the new flagship Fuji X-H1 mirrorless camera was announced last week I watched an B&H interview with a Fuji where the rep (Justin) started off by saying something like - we had to make a professional robust body, so we had to increase the size of the camera:

"we need a body that is a little bit bigger, a bit more robust, that was sized right but also gives us the chance to use more technology"

Here is a size comparison between the two-year old Nikon D500 ($1,896.95) and the new Fuji X-H1 ($1,899) - both are APS-C cameras (courtesy of CameraSize):

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All the new lenses that were announced this week (pre-order links)

Pre-order links for the latest lenses that were announced in the past few days:

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Kodak Alaris will bring back the Professional T-MAX P3200 film


The Kodak Professional T-MAX P3200 film is coming back to life and will be available next month:


Press release:

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens additional information

Some additional information on the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD full frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount (US pricing not yet announced):

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What else is new?

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art lens available for pre-order, US price: $1,299

The day after: Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera additional coverage

Leica SL Type 601 firmware update 3.1 released

Leica CL sensor test data added at PhotonsToPhotos

Lensbaby announced a new Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount

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Announced: Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lenses



Tamron announces two new lesnes:

  • Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras (pre-order: B&H Photo | Adorama)
  • Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD full frame mirrorless lens for Sony FE mount (future development, check US pricing)

Additional information on the Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens can be found here.

Full press release and principal technical specifications for the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens:

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Announced: Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens for full-frame Sony E-mount


The Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens for full-frame Sony E-mount is now officially announed. This lens is the AF version of the current model. The US price is not yet released.

  • Sony E mount
  • Lens configuration: 11 groups of 13
  • Filter size: 62 mm
  • Shortest shooting distance: 0.28 m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 10.29
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9
  • Size: 73.4 mm × 81.5 mm
  • Weight: 464 g
  • Expected release date: End of April 2018

Tokina is also expected to announce a new Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame lens for DSLR cameras.

Here is the full press release:

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Leaked: Canon EOS 2000D, EOS 4000D, EOS M50 cameras and Speedlight 470 EX-AI flash


Here is the update set of pictures and technical specifications of the upcoming Canon cameras:

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