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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

The latest recap on what's new:

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Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens now on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

The Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens by Venus Optics is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (currently at over $100k with a goal of $10k). I have already reported all the details on that unusual lens in previous posts:

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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: