Photo Rumors

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:

Press release
Pre-order: B&H | Adorama (lens hood)

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS camera:

Press release
Pre-order: B&H | Adorama

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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:

Pre-order links: B&H | Adorama (lens hood sold separately)
Sample photos
Press release
Videos:

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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