Sony launches full frame FE 50mm f/2.8 macro lens with 1:1 reproduction

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2016

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I’ve already said that there are hardly any reliable Sony rumors and this is the proof – Sony just announced a new full frame FE 50mm f/2.8 macro lens with 1:1 reproduction that was not picked up even by the Japanese websites. The US price of the lens will be $498. Few sample photos can be found here. Technical specifications:

  • 50mm standard 1:1 macro lens
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • Circular 7-blade aperture for beautiful defocus effects
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant design
  • Min. focusing distance: 0.53 ft (0.16 m)
  • Max magnification ration: 1
  • Filters: 55mm
  • Weight: 8.4 oz (236 g)

Press release:

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Fuji to announce a new Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 lens

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2016

In this new video Billy from the Fuji Guys mentioned that a new Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 lens will be announced “later on” (check the 9:37 mark from the video above). The new 50mm lens, together with the Fujinon XF 23 and XF 35 f/2 lenses, will be part of the so called “designer series”.

Update: that lens was already on Fuji’s roadmap.

Via FujiAddict

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First images of the upcoming Canon XC15 4K camcorder

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2016

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One of the new cameras registered at the Russian government agency Novacert could be the just leaked Canon XC15 4k camcorder (pictured above via Nokishita). The XC15 will replace the current XC10 model. The official announcement will most likely happen during Photokina.

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Multiple new cameras registered at the Russian government agency Novacert

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2016

Multiple new cmaeras registered at the Russian government agency Novacert

As I already reported, Canon is rumored to announce a new mirrorless camera most likely after the Photokina show next month. The Russian government agency Novacert has several new registrations for Canon cameras and at least two of them could be for new mirrorless models:

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New Tokina FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF lens leaked in Japan

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2016

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Tokina will soon announce a new FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF full frame manual focus E-mount lens. This is the first lens from the new FiRIN line that I assume will be designed for mirrorless cameras. The official announcement will be before the Photokina show next month.

Via Nokishita

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Fuji X-A3 camera, Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR Asph lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2016

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Fujifilm announced the previously rumored camera and lens:

Aditional X-A3 pictures:

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Related videos:

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR camera and new L lenses officially announced

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2016

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The long rumored Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR camera is now officially announced (check US pricing and availability on the different camera configurations) together with two new L lenses:

  • Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens ($2,199)
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens ($1,099)

Sample photos can be found here. Here are the main camera specifications:

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New renderings of that rumored M mount camera with CCD sensor

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2016

There were rumors floating online few month ago about a new M mount camera with CCD sensor by an unknown manufacturer. Prosophos.com just published a few new sketches of this mystery camera:

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There were some reports last year about Voigtlander considering to start a new line of digital cameras.

Via LeicaRumors.com

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Deal of the day: 40% off all Rocky Nook books

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2016

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Rocky Nook is now offering 40% off all books (paperback, ebook, and bundles) through Sunday, August 28th. You can take advantage of this offer by using coupon code LEARN at checkout. Here are some of the available photography books:

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Fuji warns about an upcoming price increase of photographic papers

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2016

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Fuji warns about another upcoming price revision of photographic papers that will basically lead to another price increase. I think Fuji is the only company that issues a press release every time they increase their prices. They even have a press release to say that they are having a “worldwide price revision”, here it is:

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