In addition to the two new lenses, Tamron also announced a new Model TAP-01 – a new lens accessory that enables firmware updating and customized setups for selected Tamron lenses:
The price of the new 90mm lens is $649, the pricing of the 85mm and the TAP-01 are not yet announced. Additional information:
Some additional information on the upcoming Tamron lenses:
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) lens
Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lens
Via Digicame-info
Meyer-Optik will announce another new major lens project in Spring. Here is an update on their Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lens: the lens will be officially announced in the US and global markets tomorrow. Shipments to Kickstarter backers have already begun and will continue through March. New sales will be fulfilled on a first come first serve basis as soon as the Kickstarter is completed.
Press release:
The new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO ($2,499) and Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ($1,899.95) lenses are now shipping in the US in limited quantities.
The Olympus 300 f/4 is scheduled to be in stock on February 25th while Fuji 100-400 should be available in stock on February 22nd:
Via Fujiaddict
→ New Gariz leather case released for the Sony Cybershot RX1R II camera.
→ New from Rocky Nook: free ebook guide titled “Making the Move to Capture One Pro from Lightroom or Aperture“. You can use coupon code CAPTUREONE40 for 40% off the full eBook “Capture One Pro 9“.
There are rumors floating around that Tamron may announce a third product next week in addition to the two rumored lenses.
The latest patent applications from Japan:
→ Canon EF-S 18-100mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens patent designed for APS-C DSLR cameras
→ Canon has a patent for 120x lens zoom (9-1080mm f/1.8-5.6 designed for a 2/3″ sensor)
→ Another recent Canon patent describes a new way to compensate for the image quality degradation in cameras with pellicle/translucent mirror
In addition to the 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art and 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses, next week Sigma will also announce a new Canon EF and Sigma SA to Sony E-Mount lens adapter called MC-11 that will be 100% compatible with AF and metering.
Sigma is preparing new firmware updates for the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports and Contemporary lenses and dp Quattro cameras.
The small Chinese company Anhui Changgeng Optical Technology Company Limited, better known as Venus Optics has already announced several niche, highly specialized lenses:
Their lenses are sold in a variety of mounts, including Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A and Sony E. They are currently working on a rectilinear, almost distortion-free ultra-wide angle lens for 24×36 cameras: the Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 (Zero-D symbolizing the absence of distortion). The main specifications of the prototype are the following:
