Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens specifications and pictures

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2016

Canon EF-S18-135mm f:3.5-5.6 IS USM lens
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The latest Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens specifications and pictures:

  • Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 group (one UD lens and one aspherical lens)
  • 7 aperture blades (circular aperture)
  • Shortest photographing distance: 0.39 m
  • Maximum magnification: 0.28 times
  • AF motor: Nano USM
  • Full-time manual focus is possible
  • 4 stops image stabilization with modes: mode 1 / mode 2 / dynamic iS (auto)
  • Filter diameter: 67mm
  • Total length: 96 mm
  • Maximum diameter: 77.4mm
  • Weight: 515g
  • New Nano USM development: fast & quiet & smooth servo AF in video
  • Power zoom adapter PZ-E1 for smooth zooming during video

Additional pictures:

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Coming soon: Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II and PowerShot SX720 HS cameras (pictures)

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2016

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II camera PowerShot SX720 HS camera
These are the first pictures of the upcoming Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II and PowerShot SX720 HS cameras:

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This is the new Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2016

Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera
Just leaked online – additional Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera pictures and specifications:

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The new Olympus PEN F camera is now in stock, new hands-on videos

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2016

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The Olympus PEN-F camera is now in stock at Amazon (black). Update: the manual is now available online. Here are the latest PEN-F hands-on videos:

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Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera, GM-1 macro conversion lens announced

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2016

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The Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera and is now officially announced (see full press release here). US pricing is not yet available The US price will most likely be $699 (price of regular version: $559). Shipping will start on March 18th. Only 3,200 units will be produced worldwide. Features of the GR II Silver Edition include:

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New Fuji rebates introduced in the US

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2016

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Fuji rebates
Fuji introduced new lens and camera rebates in the US. See also this dedicated B&H page for more information.

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Another camera nobody asked for: Panasonic GF8 officially announced

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2016

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There is probably/hopefully at least one person out there that will be excited about the freshly announced Panasonic GF8 camera (previously reported here). Here are the specs at a glance:

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New Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera coming in March, Pentax K-1 detailed specs now available

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2016

In addition to the Pentax K-1, Ricoh will announce also a new Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera:

New Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera and GM-1 macro conversion lens to be announced this week

New Pentax K-1 leaks (detailed specs):

Detailed Pentax K-1 camera specifications leaked online

HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR and HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens specifications

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Tamron also has a teaser for two new lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2016

Tamron lens teaser 2016 CP show
Just like Sigma, Tamron also has posted a teaser on their website and Facebook page for two new lenses that will be announced for the CP+ show in Japan on February 22nd. Last year Tamron announced two new prime lenses (45mm and 35mm). My guess is that the new lenses will be from the same line – there is already a patent for a Tamron SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD lens.

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ZY Optics released a new and improved Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2016

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ZY Optics released a new and improved Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II lens designed for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EOS-M mirrorless cameras (no MFT). The price of the new version is $799 (available for pre-order now).

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Technical specifications:

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Features:

  • Exceptionally fast 35mm lens features an f/0.95 maximum aperture for selective focus control and working in low-light conditions.
  • Designed for use with APS-C-sized image sensors, this lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 52.5mm.
  • Six extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and distortion as well as contribute to notable image sharpness and clarity.
  • Manual focus design is complemented by both depth of field and distance scales for utilizing pre-focusing and zone focusing techniques.
  • A ten-bladed aperture contributes to an aesthetic out-of-focus quality.

Sample images can be downloaded here.

Press release:

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