→ Firmware 1.15.0 released for the Hasselblad X1D-50c camera.
→ Lytro raises $60 million for its light field camera, announces first VR project.
→ Canon is introducing exciting prospects for CMOS sensors.
→ New Sony bundle deals introduced (see also the Sony trade-in program and the current Sony rebates).
The first leaked pictures of the four new Sigma lenses I reported about yesterday are now available:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame DSLR lens:
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame DSLR lens:
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art full frame DSLR lens:
As SonyAddict reported yesterday, a new batch of Sony a99 II cameras was coming to the US and the latest SLT model is already in stock at Adorama and Ace Photo (Amazon still show 1-3 months shipping time). The a99 II was announced back in September, 2016.
Also in stock now:
Three new Sigma Art lenses and one Contemporary lens are going to be announced soon (most likely for the CP+ in show in Japan next week):
All four lenses are designed for full frame DSLR cameras and will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts.
Update: the four new Sigma lenses are now listed on the company’s official website:
Bryan Gateb from thebroketographers.com posted his first impressions on the new Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera ($6,499) at the Fujifilm GFX Owners Facebook group (check his blog post for additional information and pictures):
The new Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 full frame lens for DSLR cameras I already reported about is now officially announced. The lens manual can be downloaded here. Check pricing and availability at Amazon and B&H (it seems that only the Canon version is currently available, the Nikon mount will probably be released later). Yongnuo is currently giving away three 85mm f/1.8 lenses to testers for free.
Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens specifications:
The three previously rumored Canon cameras are now officially announced:
Canon EOS M6 mirrorless camera:
Here two lists of upcoming/rumored Canon products that should take place tonight for the 2017 CP+ show in Japan:
It appears that the rumors about a new Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art lens are back again (they have been going on since 2013). A new fast 135mm prime would make sense as this focal length will complete the current line of Sigma Art lenses:
The other rumored Sigma Art lens is a new 24-70mm f/2.8 that could be announced for the CP+ show later this month.
If there will also be a third new Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art lens, it will most likely be APS-C based, a full frame 14mm f/1.8 is just going to be too big – the Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 lens for example is almost 2 lb (over 800 g):
→ The Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is now in stock.
→ Really Right Stuff released a new BX1D L-plate for the Hasselblad X1D camera (still out of stock).
→ Deal of the day: the Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R lens is now on sale $349 at Amazon only ($250 or 42% off), the same lens is listed for $599 at B&H. Maybe Fuji is clearing their inventory and will refresh this lens in the future.
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