Announced: Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens for full-frame Sony E-mount


The Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens for full-frame Sony E-mount is now officially announed. This lens is the AF version of the current model. The US price is not yet released.

  • Sony E mount
  • Lens configuration: 11 groups of 13
  • Filter size: 62 mm
  • Shortest shooting distance: 0.28 m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 10.29
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9
  • Size: 73.4 mm × 81.5 mm
  • Weight: 464 g
  • Expected release date: End of April 2018

Tokina is also expected to announce a new Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame lens for DSLR cameras.

Here is the full press release:

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Leaked: Canon EOS 2000D, EOS 4000D, EOS M50 cameras and Speedlight 470 EX-AI flash


Here is the update set of pictures and technical specifications of the upcoming Canon cameras:

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Sony HVL-F60RM flash and FA-EB1 external battery pack announced


Sony announced a new HVL-F60RM flash ($599.99) and a FA-EB1 external battery pack. So far there is no indication of any new camera being released together with the flash.

Additional information:

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Four new companies join the Micro Four Thirds standard


Four new companies have joined the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group:

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US price of the new Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 lens: $999


The times when Samyang lenses were considered a cheaper alternative are now over. The new Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens for Canon EF mount is priced at $999 in the US and is currently available for pre-order at B&H.


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Two new lenses coming from Tokina: FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF and Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF

 
For the 2018 CP+ show next week Tokina is rumored to announce two new full frame lenses - the first one is the FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount (replacement for the current version?), the second is a Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon mounts:

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Canon EOS 4000D pictures and specifications leaked online


The specifications and pictures of the upcoming Canon EOS 4000D DSLR camera with plastic mount leaked online:

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Tamron announcement tomorrow: 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lenses


 
Tomorrow, February 22nd, Tamron will officially announce their new 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras and the future development of the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD full frame mirrorless lens (model #A036) designed specifically for the Sony FE mount cameras.

The Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens specifications can be found here:

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens specifications

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