The latest patents: Fujinon 14mm f/1.8, Canon 135mm f/2 lenses and more

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2016

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→ Fuji has a new patent for a Fujinon 14mm f/1.8 lens designed for APS-C sensor (Fuji currently has a XF 14mm f/2.8 lens in their lineup).

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→ Canon 135mm f/2 lens with apodization filter patent.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2016

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→ Adobe reported record revenue and net income.

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→ Zeiss also reported record revenue and earnings.

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→ ZY Optics launched a new silver version of their Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II lens (available for different mounts).

More after the break:

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Konost full frame digital rangefinder/mirrorless camera updates

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2016

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Konost updated their website. Here is what’s new (and it is not much):

  • The camera will be released in late 2017 (check also this post and the new FAQ).
  • Beta versions of the rangefinder will be available in the first half of 2017.
  • It will have a custom 20/24MP sensor – designed and manufactured specifically for the Konost cameras.
  • The camera will be available in silver and black with classy aluminum or rugged carbon fiber cover.
  • Compatible with all M-mount lenses.
  • It seems that there will be two different products – a digital rangefinder and a mirrorless model.
  • There are also several new pictures/renderings:

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Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera now available for pre-order in the US

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2016

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The new Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is finally available for pre-order in the US at B&H and Adorama:

  • US price: $1,199
  • EU price: €1,400
  • UK price: £1499.99
  • Canada price: $1749.95
  • Shipping will start in January/February

Update: the first review with sample photos can be found here.

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Sigma ART lenses discount (coupon code included)

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2016

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Several Sigma ART lenses are now on sale at Adorama when you use coupon code LENSFRIDAY at checkout. All of the listings include 4% back in Adorama rewards, a free Sigma USB dock and free overnight shipping through 12/22. This offer will expire on 1/1/17.

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Konost has been operating in “stealth mode”, promises updates before the end of the year

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2016

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Konost, the full frame digital camera project from last year, posted a brief update on their website promising some updates before the end of the year:

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Konost also promised some sample photos back in March, but this never happened (unless I have missed something).

There have been some speculations that Leica is somehow involved/working with Konost for their upcoming M10 digital rangefinder (I seriously doubt that).

This is the only information we have so far on the Konost full frame digital camera:

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Panasonic’s CES conference is on January 4th (Panasonic GH5)

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2016

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Panasonic will have their CES conference on January 4th, 2017. This is when the company will announce the technical details and pricing of the Panasonic GH5 MFT camera. Panasonic may also announce one of their three new lenses for 2017. Here is what we know so far for the Panasonic GH5:

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Pictures of the Fuji X100F camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2016



The first pictures of the upcoming Fuji X100F camera leaked online and confirmed what I already reported here on the blog: the X100F will basically be a small version of the X-Pro2. Here again are the X100F details from my previous post:

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Canon PowerShot G9X Mark II camera coming soon

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2016
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The Japanese site Nokishita reports that Canon will soon announce a new PowerShot G 9 X Mark II compact camera that will be available in black and silver. The official announcement will most likely be in early January 2017 during the CES show in Las Vegas. The current Canon PowerShot G 9 X model was announced in October last year and is currently on sale for $429.

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Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 lens now shipping

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2016

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The Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 “distortion-free” lens is now in stock (except for Sony E and Canon mount). The lens was launched on Kickstarted a few months ago. Several sample photos can be found here.

Lens design, MTF charts and tech specifications:

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